This was a teaching given at Rock Harbor Church in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the great sifting of the last days, and how is God separating truth from error in the church? In this message, Lee Brainard examines the growing apostasy of the last days, the rejection of biblical prophecy, and the increasing hostility toward dispensationalism, the pre-tribulation rapture, a literal Tribulation, the Second Coming, Armageddon, and Christ’s literal Millennial Kingdom.
This message also explores the biblical distinction between Israel and the Church, the significance of Israel in Bible prophecy, and the relationship between dispensationalism, Zionism, and Christian Zionism. Brainard explains why he believes God still has an unfinished program for Israel and will ultimately bring the nation to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
A major portion of the teaching examines Matthew 25:31–46 and the Sheep and Goats judgment, including the role of the Jewish people in the judgment of the Gentiles at Christ’s return.
The message connects this passage with other biblical separation passages, including the wheat and tares, good and bad fish, and wheat and chaff, viewing them within a dispensational framework. The message also begins with powerful testimonies about sharing the gospel without fear. These stories serve as an encouragement to boldly preach Jesus Christ, even when we do not know how someone will respond. Topics covered:
- The great sifting and separation of the last days
- Apostasy in the church
- Biblical prophecy and the literal interpretation of Scripture
- Dispensationalism and the pre-tribulation rapture
- Israel and the Church
- Zionism and Christian Zionism
- Israel’s prophetic future
- The Tribulation and Second Coming of Christ
- The Sheep and Goats judgment in Matthew 25
- The role of Israel in end-times prophecy
- Gospel evangelism and boldly sharing Christ
- The coming Kingdom of Jesus Christ
If you believe the Bible should be understood according to its literal, historical-grammatical context, this teaching offers a challenging examination of the prophetic issues increasingly dividing the church in the last days.>
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