Download or read book The Layman s Guide to the Rapture written by Ian Mann and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2016-06-08 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IN THIS BOOK YOU WILL FIND THE ANSWER TO THESE QUESTIONS. "Will the church have to endure the time of great tribulation?" "Should we make preparations or rely upon God to take care of us? This book does not contain any secret or heretofore unrevealed truths and there are no special revelations given only to the author. I simply look at the plainly spoken and universally acknowledged teachings of Jesus and His disciples and I look at the timeless principles of God shown to us throughout the Old and New Testaments. That's why I've called this book the "Layman's Guide." You don't have to be a Bible scholar to understand anything in this book, and you can follow along in whatever version of the Bible you prefer. FOUR DISTINCT VIEWS ON THE RAPTURE Pre-tribulation says that the church will be removed from the earth before the tribulation - seven years before the return of Christ. Mid-tribulation says the church will be removed halfway through the tribulation 3 1/2 years before the return of Christ. Pre-wrath differentiates itself by redefining the term "great tribulation" but is really about the same as mid-tribulation without specifying the time. Post-tribulation says the rapture of the church takes place after the great tribulation at the coming of Christ to establish His millennial kingdom. Of these four versions the first three are very similar in that they all say the church will be removed from the earth at some point either before or during the great tribulation. Only the post tribulation view says that the church will remain on earth until the end of the great tribulation. So for all intents and purposes what you really have is two views: pre-tribulation (with variations) and post tribulation. That is how I have addressed them in this book."

Download or read book Harpazo written by Tim Horrell and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-12-05 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine that millions of people have just vanished from the earth. Where did they go? Why did they go? Harpazo: A Layman's Guide to the Rapture explores these questions from a scriptural point of view. Using plain English and the King James Version scriptural references, the case is made that the rapture is a real event that we should be expecting at any moment. It encourages the reader to search out the scriptures for themselves and to pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal this mystery that Paul spoke of. It is not written from a theologian's perspective but from a lover of Christ who felt the need to share these things with others as they were learned and revealed through his personal journey. This book can be used as an evangelical tool and a Bible-study tool or just to add to one's personal journey with our Lord Jesus. See how the rapture models the first-century Jewish wedding traditions and how the Church is the bride of Christ. How easy the book of "the Revelation of Jesus Christ" is to understand when you become familiar with the outline within the Scripture, understanding the church age and where we fit in on that timeline.

Download or read book The Complete Layman s Guide To End Times Prophecy A Biblical Perspective written by Robert R. Ramirez and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you looked around at the world and felt as though everything was falling apart? America is struggling economically and no one has any answers. Unemployment has been over 9% for over two years now. It feels like the government is trying to take control of our lives. There is speculation that Greece might collapse economically, and, if they do, other European countries will follow suit. The Middle East is in total chaos and very unstable, with all these people rioting in the streets and wreaking havoc on their respective countries, along with dictators falling and rising from power. Iran is still telling everyone they are intent on annihilating Israel as they improve their nuclear capabilities. As Christians, our hope is in Jesus Christ; we know that our God is sovereign, so all the chaos in the world has no effect on how God brings the world to an end. But the end is in sight, and people are looking for something certain in this world. There are so many questions Christians have regarding End Times Prophecy and do not understand, simply because the church has not fulfilled its purpose in rightly dividing the Word of truth for the saints. The Complete Layman's Guide to End Times Prophecy will bring together all the questions one might have regarding the end of the world and the return of the Warrior King Jesus Christ to this earth to set up His millennial kingdom. This book is clear, concise, and cogent in its message and attempts to address all End Times Prophecy questions. Doctor Robert Ramirez, B.A. Political Science, College of Santa Fe; B.A. Pastoral Studies Moody Bible Institute; MDiv, The Master's Seminary; DMin, Trinity Southwest University; Pastor, Alive In Christ Bible Church; President and Founder, New Mexico Bible Institute & Bookstore

Download or read book A Quick Look at the Rapture and the Second Coming written by Tim LaHaye and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the rapture? When is the second coming? Why is there so much talk about Bible prophecy, and what is it all about? There’s no better place to go for clear, specific answers than to God’s Word, which is what Bible prophecy expert Tim LaHaye does in this Quick Look guide to the last days. This book, based on decades of careful research, presents a concise picture of the end times. You’ll learn about the two most important events to take place in the future—the rapture and second coming—and along the way, discover answers to questions such as... Will Christ’s return be literal, or is it merely symbolic? What signs of the last days can we expect to see in the days ahead? How can you be ready for these events?

Download or read book A Layman s Guide to Revelation written by J. J. Ramsay and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Layman’s Guide to Revelation is a compilation of renowned expositors with different interpretive views of eschatology. The book guides its readers into an in depth study of the Revelation using the critical analysis of commentators of the past to help the reader better understand the present times and God’s plan for the future. The guide defines key words in the Greek translation, and explains the symbolic use of numbers, colors and the foreshadowing of crucial aspects of Israel’s history which will aid in deciphering the visions given to the apostle. The guide further explains the types and use of the Old Testament prophets. By understanding the Old Testament Scriptures the student will better appreciate the background of the language and the Hebraic symbolism used in Revelation. The guide also sheds light on the use of foreshadowing of past empires used in the Old Testament that will further aid in the interpretation of the future and the end-times that we are assuredly apart. The guide takes the reader verse by verse; chapter by chapter through the commentators interpretive views so they can study at their own pace and arrive at their own conclusions. The book also includes a commentary by the author that offers his own insights into Revelation that will surely be of use to those who look to God’s word to better understand the times we live.

Download or read book A Layman s Guide to the Book of Revelation written by Reverend Fredrick A. Wierschke and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2020-08-31 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many mistakenly believe that Revelation is the most mysterious and hard to understand book of the Bible. On the contrary, a special blessing is promised to anyone who reads or anyone who hears the words of this prophecy. Because many people in John’s time could not read or write, a scribe, priest, or someone else who could read would read scriptures out loud for the benefit of others. In A Layman’s Guide to the Book of Revelation, author Reverend Fredrick A. Wierschke offers an easy-to-understand interpretation of this book in the Bible. Following the lead of the Holy Spirit, Wierschke analyzes the scriptures verse by verse, presenting in-depth and thorough insight into this often-misunderstood book. Charts and note-taking space are included.

Download or read book The Popular Handbook on the Rapture written by Tim LaHaye and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is there so much confusion about how and when the rapture will take place? What does the Bible say for certain about this event? When will the Tribulation occur, and who will face it? There is a lot of discussion among Christians about the rapture and the last days. Why all the different views? And how do those perspectives line up with Scripture? Tim LaHaye and Thomas Ice have assembled a team of longtime Bible prophecy experts who look carefully to God's Word for the answers. In this book, readers will discover what they can know for certain. And as they consider the things that still remain uncertain, they will gain a renewed trust that God knows what He is doing. His plan is perfect, and it will unfold in His timing. An easy-to-understand resource that provides much-needed clarification about the end times.

Download or read book The Layman s Guide to Systematic Theology written by Billy R. Newman and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Beginner s Guide to the Rapture written by Greg Legge and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lord himself will come down from heaven. We will hear a loud command. We will hear the voice of the leader of the angels. We will hear a blast from God’s trumpet. ... We will be taken up in the clouds. We will meet the Lord in the air. And we will be with him forever. (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17, NIrV) Many are waiting for the return of Jesus Christ. But what if it’s already happened? Rapture is the biblical prophecy of Christ’s promise to physically return to the earth and gather his followers to meet him in the sky and be granted eternal life in heaven. In A Beginner’s Guide to the Rapture: The History of Christ’s Return, Greg Legge presents a thorough study of historical evidence to argue that Christ fulfilled this promise nearly two thousand years ago. Legge makes a compelling argument that the rapture has come and gone by pairing history with relevant biblical scripture. From analyzing the works of 19th century Adventists to detailing the lives of the 1st century leaders of the Roman Empire, Legge proves that what society has come to assume about the Second Coming may be completely wrong.

Download or read book Post Rapture Survival Guide written by Jeffrey Harbin and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IF YOU HAVE FRIENDS, FAMILY AND LOVED ONES WHO ARE NOT YET SAVED, YOU NEED TO GET THIS BOOK INTO THEIR HANDS IMMEDIATELY! Christians know that the signs are everywhere that point to The Rapture as being imminent. From the rebirth of Israel to the ability to communicate worldwide in a matter of seconds, all of the prophecies have been fulfilled except one: Jesus' promised return to take His Bride (the Church) home before the start of the Seven Years Tribulation. In this book, author Jeffrey Harbin lays out in explicit detail how all the pieces are in place, and proves that the Rapture could occur literally at any minute. In what started out as just a letter written for several of his non-believing friends, Harbin not only demonstrates that the Rapture is pending, but also goes into painful detail explaining what non-believers will suffer through during the Seven Years Tribulation. There are 21 separate Judgments which God will inflict upon the earth in a last-ditch attempt to get man's attention. Anyone who misses out on the Rapture due to their lack of belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior now has a guidebook that tells them exactly what to expect during the seven years that follow the Rapture. But all is not lost for those who miss the Rapture. Relying only upon Scripture, this book lays out a simple plan of salvation that everyone can follow to guarantee an eternity in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Download or read book The Layman s Guide to the New Testament written by and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1981-01-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Layman's Guide to the New Testament is an honest, objective approach to all the books of the New Testament. Written in a style that is at once scholarly and readable, this book is a valuable resource for study and reference.

Download or read book An Easy Guide Through the Book of Revelation written by Jack Lippo and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you tried to read Revelation and felt totally lost? Mystified by its riddles and confused by strange images? Those mystifying symbolisms are enough to keep even the serious prophecy readers confused. Don’t give up; there is hope. This is a simple, easy-to-understand outline study of this prophecy. It takes each chapter, verse by verse, explaining in a simple, easy-to-read version. This “book of Revelation” is designed to assist those who have an interest in the study of Revelation and to prepare them for a deeper study in Bible prophecy. Many unanswered questions you may have are explained in a simple way. When will the rapture occur in relation to Revelation? How will the rapture take place? What is the “Judgment Seat of Christ,” and when is it going to occur? If you died today, will you have a body in heaven? There are special chapters dedicated to the rapture, Lucifer in the beginning, and are you ready for the rapture?

Download or read book A Layman s Challenge to the Rapture Theory written by Peter Bellone and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-01-12 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian doctrine teaches that one day in the unforeseen future, Jesus Christ is going to appear in the clouds above the earth; and with a shout, he is going to rapture (catch up) all Christians! Then in a moment, they are going to rise and join Jesus in the air, and then be taken to heaven, where they will forever be with the Lord. This English word rapture is a translation of the Latin word Rapiemur, which also is a substitute for the Greek word harpazo, which means "to be caught up" which is taken from Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, referring to the fact that Jesus is going to 'catch up' all Christians living and dead! It is also possible that the use of the term Rapture in describing this event, was used, because in the English language, Rapture means an intense feeling of pleasure or joy! This Rapture theory was first championed in the early 1800s by a Protestant clergyman by the name of John Darby, who was recovering from an illness. And while studying his Bible, came upon the realization that Jesus was going to first come for his saints, take them to heaven, and then, sometime later, Jesus was going to return to earth, defeat Satan, and then the end of the world was going to come about! It is this theory that has been taught to Christian church goers throughout the ensuing years. And with this rapture, there is a secondary teaching that when Jesus comes for his people, there will be many airplanes, trains, and automobiles that will be driver/pilot-less and will go crashing to the ground, killing untold millions all over the globe. It is with this information in mind that we explore the truth of this Rapture theory and if what John Darby taught is true or not. We will look at all the relevant scriptures pertaining to this theory, which then brings us to look at God's seven annual holy days. Why, because these days reflect the plan of God for the redemption of all mankind and points us toward this day of rapture! Therefore, the object of this book is not to titillate you about Jesus' secret coming as others have done, nor to scare you if you were to be left behind! No, the purpose of this book is to teach you the truth of what really happens when this day finally arrives! In addition, it is important to understand what exactly is salvation, and this rapture theory definitely pertains to your salvation! Therefore, you deserve to know the truth because everything else takes you away from God, and it is the truth that will set you free! --Peter

Download or read book The Rapture written by Chuck Missler and published by Koinonia House. This book was released on 2023-01-25 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Recapture the Rapture written by Jamie Wheal and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A highly personal, richly informed and culturally wide-ranging meditation on the loss of meaning in our times and on pathways to rediscovering it.” —Gabor Maté, MD, author of In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction A neuroanthropologist maps out a revolutionary new practice—Hedonic Engineering—that combines the best of neuroscience and optimal psychology. It’s an intensive program of breathing, movement, and sexuality that mends trauma, heightens inspiration and tightens connections—helping us wake up, grow up, and show up for a world that needs us all. This is a book about a big idea. And the idea is this: Slowly over the past few decades, and now suddenly, all at once, we’re suffering from a collapse in Meaning. Fundamentalism and nihilism are filling that vacuum, with consequences that affect us all. In a world that needs us at our best, diseases of despair, tribalism, and disaster fatigue are leaving us at our worst. It’s vital that we regain control of the stories we’re telling because they are shaping the future we’re creating. To do that, we have to remember our deepest inspiration, heal our pain and apathy, and connect to each other like never before. If we can do that, we’ve got a shot at solving the big problems we face. And if we can’t? Well, the dustbin of history has swallowed civilizations older and fancier than ours. This book is divided into three parts. The first, Choose Your Own Apocalypse, takes a look at our current Meaning Crisis--where we are today, why it’s so hard to make sense of the world, what might be coming next, and what to do about it. It also makes a case that many of our efforts to cope, whether anxiety and denial, or tribalism and identity politics, are likely making things worse. The middle section, The Alchemist Cookbook, applies the creative firm IDEO’s design thinking to the Meaning Crisis. This is where the book gets hands on--taking a look at the strongest evolutionary drivers that can bring about inspiration, healing, and connection. From breathing, to movement, sexuality, music, and substances--these are the everyday tools to help us wake up, grow up, and show up. AKA--how to blow yourself sky high with household materials. And the best part? They’re accessible, by anyone anywhere, no middleman required. Transcendence democratized. The final third of the book, Ethical Cult Building, focuses on the tricky nature of putting these kinds of experiences into gear and into culture—because, anytime in the past when we’ve figured out combinations of peak states and deep healing, we’ve almost always ended up with problematic culty communities. Playing with fire has left a lot of people burned. This section lays out a roadmap for sparking a thousand fires around the world--each one unique and tailored to the needs and values of its participants. Think of it as an open-source toolkit for building ethical culture. In Recapture the Rapture, we’re taking radical research out of the extremes and applying it to the mainstream--to the broader social problem of healing, believing, and belonging. It’s providing answers to the questions we face: how to replace blind faith with direct experience, how to move from broken to whole, and how to cure isolation with connection. Said even more plainly, it shows us how to revitalize our bodies, boost our creativity, rekindle our relationships, and answer once and for all the questions of why we are here and what do we do now? In a world that needs the best of us from the rest of us, this is a book that shows us how to get it done.

Download or read book An Easy Guide Through the Book of Revelation written by Jack Lippo and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-08-31 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you tried to read Revelation and felt totally lost? Mystified by its riddles and confused by strange images? Those mystifying symbolisms are enough to keep even the serious prophecy readers confused. Dont give up; there is hope. This is a simple, easy-to-understand outline study of this prophecy. It takes each chapter, verse by verse, explaining in a simple, easy-to-read version. This book of Revelation is designed to assist those who have an interest in the study of Revelation and to prepare them for a deeper study in Bible prophecy. Many unanswered questions you may have are explained in a simple way. When will the rapture occur in relation to Revelation? How will the rapture take place? What is the Judgment Seat of Christ, and when is it going to occur? If you died today, will you have a body in heaven? There are special chapters dedicated to the rapture, Lucifer in the beginning, and are you ready for the rapture?

Download or read book The Layman s Guide to Grooving in Suchness written by David Long and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2022-05-15 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is happening to our mental health in Australia? While we are living in an age of material affluence, the author asks are we clear-headed, content, and living in the present moment? He concludes that many of us are either lost or else blindly accepting the breathless embrace of technology, the market and saturation advertising. In this book, he puts individuals back in the driver's seat. He shows how taking simple steps to deliberately cultivate strong character can help you to : * relish the beauty of the present moment ; * move through life with quiet modesty ; * enjoy the incredible lightness of being ; * switch to the effortless effort. Most of the dozens of prescriptions you'll find can be completed in seconds, but if repeated again and again will have a lasting impact on your philosophy, beliefs and lifestyle. Laced with insights from yoga, the life-wisdom of the ages, and plenty of humour, this book provides a roadmap to get more out of less and enjoy life clear-headed!