The following observations point to aspects of Ephraim the Syrian’s eschatology that must not be overlooked or swept under the rug. If these are missed or ignored, the resulting perspective on his prophetic views will limp along lacking critical…
In my ongoing studies in the early-church fathers, I have discovered a number of pretribulation-rapture passages in Ephraim the Syrian that I haven’t seen referenced in books, magazines, or online. I offer ten of the clearest here. Perhaps “undiscovered” is…
This sermon by Ephraim the Syrian is an overlooked gem that clearly teaches a pretribulation rapture, a three-and-a-half-year long tribulation, and a literal antichrist who administers a literal mark. Prophecy students should familiarize themselves with this work. — LATIN TITLE…
The first thing we must do if we have purposed in our hearts to understand the Bible as accurately as we possibly can is to lay a broad and deep foundation in the Bible in our mother tongue. How to…
Many believers wrestle with the question of whether or not Christians can lose their salvation. Some face doubts about their own salvation because of weakness and failure in their life. Passages like Hebrews 10:38-39, which warn about men who draw…
THE TWO WITNESSES: FIRST HALF OF THE WEEK OR SECOND? It is commonly held in our day that the two witnesses in Revelation 11:3-13 prophesy during the first half of the seventieth week. In my estimation this view lacks…
The prewrath rapture teaches that the church will go through the time of great tribulation, then be raptured late in the seventieth week, prior to the outpouring of the wrath of God. A common argument wielded by those who believe…
Believers all across the country are talking about revival. I hope and pray we see revival in the last days. But one thing makes me uneasy about the majority of this talk that has fallen upon my ears. There is…
There is a powerful revival going on in America. It is not, however, a revival of truth and faith, but a revival of lies and unbelief. This swell of disruption and darkness reminds me of a zombie movie. The zombies…