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Key Figures In The Tribulation (Part 2)

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There are several passages in Scripture, both in the Old and New Testaments that clearly indicate that the Antichrist will be endowed by Satan with great abilities and power. Dr. Gonzalez explains that he will be precisely the kind of individual that the world is ready for, a charismatic personality who will successfully and easily win over the hearts and minds of the inhabitants of the earth. The Bible suggests the following things about him: He will be a great leader, someone with an incredible ability to solve complex problems and who will be able to take control of situations. He will be very smart, perhaps a highly educated individual with a keen grasp of both economic and political matters. Considering the events taking place during his time of reign, he will be both brilliant and powerful militarily. Finally, his craftiness and oratorical abilities will enable him to persuade multitudes from all over the world to follow him. Dr. Gonzalez reminds us that his abilities, power, and authority to rule is given to him by Satan.

In this study, Dr. Gonzalez will also start his discussion about the False Prophet spoken of in the book of Revelation.

 

 

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Key Figures In The Tribulation (Part 1)

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Antichrist is used once in 1 John 2:18. The title says something significant about his character and intentions. In relation to the Antichrist, the proposition anti carries with it or conveys two ideas: (1) the idea of opposition to Jesus and His mission or purpose, and (2) the idea of “in place of” or being a substitute. This will also hold true of the Antichrist since he will be Satan’s substitute messiah. He is also known as the “man of lawlessness” (2 Thess. 2:3). Since he lives outside of God’s laws, this title highlights his personal wickedness. In Revelation 13 and 14, he is called “the beast,” a title which clearly emphasizes his depravity and deep hostility towards God and God’s people. In Daniel 7:8, we find him called the “little” horn, a name which allows his pride and aggressiveness to be seen. It also speaks to the relative power that he will have because, often in the Old Testament, this term is used to describe power, such as a king.

Over the next four studies, Dr. Gonzalez will spend time teaching on the key figures of the Tribulation period. The first two studies will focus specifically on the Antichrist; during today’s study, Dr. Gonzalez will discuss the person of the Antichrist, during the second study, he will discuss the career of the Antichrist.

 

 

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As God ministers to you through this series of studies and as you experience God’s love and grace in your own life, share these podcasts with others, so that they too may be blessed by God’s Word and His amazing grace.

Time in the Word with Bible teacher Dr. Miguel Gonzalez is a ministry of Reasons for Faith International Ministries, a ministry committed to the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the clear exposition of God’s Word.

For additional resources, or if you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting www.rffiministries.org.

The Rapture of the Church (Part 3)

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In 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 Paul wrote, For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the archangel’s voice, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are still alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words.

In an earlier chapter of that same epistle Paul said, And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come (1 Thess. 1:10 KJV).

In this final study of the doctrine of the Rapture of the church, Dr. Gonzalez continues to argue for the pretribulational rapture of the church by presenting the final four biblical arguments.

 

 

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Time in the Word with Bible teacher Dr. Miguel Gonzalez is a ministry of Reasons for Faith International Ministries, a ministry committed to the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the clear exposition of God’s Word.

For additional resources, or if you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting www.rffiministries.org.

 

 

The Rapture of the Church (Part 2)

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Paul wrote in Titus 2:13, While we wait for the blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

In Part 2 of Dr. Gonzalez’s study of the doctrine of the Rapture of the church, he will present the various positions regarding the time of the Rapture. He will then begin making the biblical case for the pretribulational rapture of the church.

Those of who hold to this position believe that the rapture of the church will occur prior to the start of the tribulation period. Dr. Gonzalez explains that the first phase of His return is imminent, that no prophecy must be fulfilled for the rapture to take place, and that it will occur without any prior signs or warnings. The rapture of the church will bring the church-age to an end, allowing God to continue and finish His program for Israel.

 

 

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As God ministers to you through this series of studies and as you experience God’s love and grace in your own life, share these podcasts with others, so that they too may be blessed by God’s Word and His amazing grace.

Time in the Word with Bible teacher Dr. Miguel Gonzalez is a ministry of Reasons for Faith International Ministries, a ministry committed to the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the clear exposition of God’s Word.

For additional resources, or if you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting www.rffiministries.org.