God's Strategy in Human History

Dennis McCallum
Romans 10:3-11:29

Even in the Old Testament, God has not wanted to relate to people through works, but instead through grace and faith! The nation of Israel thought that they could keep the law themselves. And, though they have been God's chosen people throughout all of human history, He chose to stop working through them for a time because they rejected His grace and subsequently, hardened their hearts. This does not mean that God has forgotten or rejected the Jews, He will still carry out His promises to the Jews after the Church Age. God is continuing to execute His vast, eternal plan of rescue and is choosing to use anyone and everyone who wants to following Him.

The "Olivet Discourse"

Dennis McCallum
Mark 13:1-37

During this discourse, Jesus reveals portions of what will happen at the end of human history. At the end of the church age, there will be a great period of tribulation like nothing that has been seen before. Incredible technology, increased populations, and moral anarchy will characterize this time that Jesus predicted. With these in mind, there is an urgency for Christians to fulfill God's work before this time, an increased need for healthy Christian community, and a need for alertness to watch for these signs of the end of human history.

The Day of the Lord

Jim Leffel
1 Thessalonians 4:16-5:11

Paul reminds the Thessalonians about the Day of the Lord. The Day of the Lord refers to God's involvement in the end of the world. No one knows the day or time this will happen but the Bible describes warning signs. Two types of signs include: 1) increasing intensity and frequency of wars, famines, and ecological disasters; and 2) the nation of Israel and the Temple are restored and all nations hear the Gospel. Paul calls Christians to be sober and alert, encouraging one another in faith, hope, and love. It is God's will for Christians to live this way in order to share his Good News with those who have not yet heard.\r\n

The End of History as We Know It

Dennis McCallum
Daniel 11:29-12:10

Daniel predicts the final war of the end times. There is much we do not know, but studying biblical prophecy, and how it has been fulfilled, gives us confidence in God and His power!\r\n\r\n

Seventy Sevens

Dennis McCallum
Daniel 9:24-27

In one of the most famous prophetic passages of all time, Daniel predicts the coming of the future Messiah down to the specific year of his death! Although it involves a little math, this passage is one of the most faith affirming passages in Scripture.

Two More Beasts

Dennis McCallum
Daniel 8

Daniel has a vision and prophecies about future historical figures that will persecute God's people, ultimately pointing towards the "Beast" of Revelations, the Anti-Christ. God has given us evidence to trust Him through already fulfilled prophecies, so we know we can trust the things He has promised us and His predictions for the future!

Globalization & the Regathering of Israel

Dennis McCallum
Ezekiel 37:1-24

Biblical prophecy stands out against other prophecy seen in history, in that it has been fulfilled and verified again and again! Some examples of this are the regathering of Israel and the increasing globalization of our world!\r\n\r\n

The Tale of the Beasts

Dennis McCallum
Daniel 7

Daniel predicts the overthrow and victories of various nations, all of which ended up happening later. He points towards a final battle, at the end of this world. The Bible is clear that this world as we know it will have an end. What side will you choose in the battle?

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream

Dennis McCallum
Daniel 2:1-25

Daniel is the only one who can interpret a troubling dream of the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar, through God's wisdom and power. The dream contains a prophecy of future empires that are to come, almost all of which have been fulfilled!