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The Rapture in Revelation 3:10

One of the most well-known verses in the Rapture debate is Revelation 3:10. This verse says, “Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you...

Are the Gospels Anonymous?

When it comes to the authorship of the Gospels, a very common argument used against their reliability is that they are anonymous.[1] It is said that because the author is...

The Rapture, Revelation, and the Absence of the Church

When it comes to the study of the end-times, the natural go-to book in the Bible is Revelation. It is here that Christians come to study the tribulation, the return...

15 Basic Facts about the Bible

The Bible is the most important book ever written. This is a statement that is not only accepted by Christians but by many non-Christians as well. Sadly, most in our...

Americans are Biblically Illiterate

The best-selling book in America is the Bible,[1] and most homes in the country have at least one if not more. Yet, Americans know very little about it. Considering the...

There will be no churches in Heaven

Yep, you read that right. There will be no churches in Heaven. Some may think that is blasphemous, but it is in Scripture. Let’s begin with Revelation 21:22 – “I...

Is God an Alien?

Science Fiction is one of the most, if not the most, popular genre of entertainment today. We live in a technological world that contains a whole host of gadgets –...

The Rapture and 1 Thessalonians 4

The rapture is perhaps the topic most likely to cause a heated debate among believers. Say something even casually about it and you’re almost guaranteed to create some chaos. Everyone...

Is the Great Falling Away happening right now?

A topic that comes up often in discussions about the end-times is an event that is sometimes called “the great falling away.” It is common knowledge among those who study...

Is the Antichrist also known as the Assyrian?

The identity of the Antichrist has always been a hot topic among Christians. I have written an entire series that discusses the possibility that the Antichrist will come out of...