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The Lawless Generation

This article is about lawlessness in the end times. The author looks at 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Matthew 24:11-13 and obedience in the church.

World Calamaties

This article on the signs of the times before the return of Christ, is about world disasters. The author also discusses Matthew 24:6-8, disasters and our prayer, prosperity, and the antichrist.

Preaching to All Nations, Then the End

This article is about the preaching of the gospel to all the nations as a sign of the end times. The author also discusses Matthew 24:14, the coming of the kingdom of God, the health and wealth gospel, and the effectiveness and purpose of preaching.

The Antichrist and the Man of Lawlessness

This article about the antichrist and the man of lawlessness is about a totalitarian state in the end times, the antithesis between church and world, and the form of the antichrist.

The "Signs of the Times" (1)

What are the "signs of the times"? This article explains that these are the events that mark off the present era of history as one that is leading up to the return of Christ, the day of the Lord. There are characteristics to these signs as well as ways to identify them. The author also presents some mistaken views of these signs.

The "Signs of the Times" (2): Preaching the Gospel to the Nations

One of the signs of the times is the preaching of the gospel. To appreciate the importance of this, the article first looks at the Old Testament anticipation of the universal preaching of the gospel, then considers the New Testament fulfillment of the promise of universal preaching. From there, the author expresses the great responsibility of the church today to preach the Word.

The Antichrist

At the end times we will see the rise and development of Antichrist. This article is about the Antichrist, his rule over the world (religious and political) and Revelation 13.

The Great Persecution

This article about the great persecution (the persecution of the church) in end times, is about the great tribulation and the antichrist. The perseverance of the believers is also discussed, as well as the text Matthew 24:15-35.

The Sign of Divorcing the Truth

This article is about the signs of the times, and specifically about apostasy in the end times. The author also discusses truth and deception, and heretics in the church.

The Signs of His Coming

It is certain that Jesus is coming back. But how will he return? This article considers the signs that will precede the second coming of Christ: the gospel reaching all nations, wars, and natural disasters.

The Inaugurated End-Time Tribulation and Its Bearing on the Church Office of Elder and on Christian Living in General

Eschatology is a present reality that should shape the life of the church. Beale argues that the origin of the office of elder is partly related to the inauguration of the latter-day tribulation. This article discusses this inauguration of the tribulation in some detail, and also takes a look at the motivation for godly living during these end times.

Going through the Great Tribulation

This article discusses the topic of the great tribulation (Matthew 24), what are its characteristics and when it will come. Among other things, Christians will face great pressure because of persecution. The article also discusses the signs of the times.

Wars and Rumours of Wars

How should Christians respond to rumours of war? This article argues that Christians should find their comfort in knowing that Christ is the one who rules the world of politics, and God in his sovereignty rules and overrules all human activity, including when to allow war and when to stop it.

The "Signs of the Times" (3): "And So All Israel Shall Be Saved"

One of the signs of the times leading up to the return of Christ is the preaching of the gospel to the nations. In connection with this, Romans 11 says, "And so all Israel will be saved." How are we to understand this language of "all Israel" being saved? This article searches for the answer by first reviewing some Old Testament promises regarding the restoration and salvation of Israel.

The "Signs of the Times" (4): Tribulation

One of the signs of the times leading up to the return of Christ is tribulation. This article discusses the tribulation as described in the New Testament, mainly in Matthew 24. It offers some observations on the nature and occasion for the tribulation.

The "Signs of the Times" (5): Apostasy

Among the signs of the times leading up to the return of Christ is the is the sign of apostasy and unfaithfulness among the people of God. This article goes into some detail on the scriptural concept of apostasy, considering also whether there will be a period of "great apostasy" before the end. The author then considers the implcations of the sign of apostasy for the church's calling today.

The "Signs of the Times" (6): The Anti-Christ

Among the signs of the times leading up to the return of Christ is the sign of the Anti-Christ. This article discusses this sign, looking at the Old Testament antecedents as well as 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10.

Footsteps of the Lord

Is Matthew 24 written to help us predict the return of Christ? This article considers the passage, and explains that the signs of the times are given not so much to help us predict when Christ will return, but to remind us that Christ has not yet come.