Sermons on eschatology
Postmillenialism
Recent discussions on Christian Nationalism and Theonomy (see previous seminars) have often turned to matters of eschatology. It is maintained that eschatology is connected to how one views cultural engagement. Many assume that postmillenialism is the underlying commitment. However, in this seminar, moving past labels, Pastor Tim presents the eschatology of hope presented in the New Testament and in history. As William Carey put it, when we expect great things from God, we attempt great things for God. This is…
I Will Build My Church
In this sermon, Pastor Tim examines Jesus promise to build his church. We consider when that promise was made, how it begun, how it is expanding, and finally its completion in glory. May this promise give you comfort, hope, and let you stand firm and labor in the Lord. Passage: Matthew 16:18
A Future for Israel?
Does God still have a plan for the nation of Israel? Is it true that God will be merciful to them as a nation once more? We examine three chapters which take up this subject matter directly and see clearly what God has in store for the people of Israel. May we learn from Scripture and conform our thinking to it.
Who Is True Israel?
How can the Gentiles be included in the promises made to Israel? Does this not do damage to the Old Testament? What about those promises given to Abraham? What we see in both old and new testaments is that Christ is the fulfillment of Israel and the one whom is the rightful heir of all the promises of God. It is through Christ that the Gentiles and Jews receive their inheritance and blessing. Christ is the key, the cornerstone, the…
The Final Judgment
How many judgments are there? What do they look like? How will they be decided? Here we explore this important and oft neglected topic. In this sermon we consider Jesus’ teaching on the final judgment. We see from Scripture that there is one final judgment to take place at the return of Christ. All people, both Jew and Gentile, believer and unbeliever, will gather before Jesus to be judged. Some gaining eternal reward, others eternal punishment. This judgment exposes all…
Revelation 20 and the Thousand Years
What is the thousand years mentioned in Revelation? And when does it happen? We examine this wonderful text together and see how Scripture reveals a unified message of Christ’s return and conquering of his foes. “Scripture interprets Scripture” and “Context is king!” are the principles by which this passage is understood and wonderfully applicable to us today.
The Rapture and the End of the Age
What is the rapture and where do you find it in the Bible? What happens before and what happens after? Common and important questions to which the Bible clearly speaks. So that we understand what Scripture says, we take the time to examine all four passages in the Bible which speak about the “rapture” or gathering of the church at the end of the age. What we see is that the end times is much simpler than we’ve been told.
The Seventy Weeks
One of the most difficult passages in the Bible is examined in its context and shown to be an amazing fulfillment of predictive prophecy. This vision received in 538 BC predicted future events. Those events came to their incredible fulfillment from 171 to 164 BC during the terrible reign of Antiochus Epiphanes over the Jewish people. Follow this link to additional information about this amazing text of Scripture.
The Vision of the Four Beasts
In modern times this passage is typically a passage about the anti-christ at the end of the age. But in reality, this passage is about the Ancient of Days and the Son of Man, the Lord Jesus Christ. This passage is about the kingdom of God, inaugurated in the first century by our Lord. What we see is a unity in Daniel 7, 8, 9, and 10 referring to the events that transpired just before the coming of Christ. Great…
The Victory of the Gospel
When Christ returns victory will be accomplished. The victory of the gospel is resurrection, the eradication of sin and death, and the kingdom of God. This brings great hope, purpose and meaning to our lives and labors for the Lord.