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This is a study that undertakes an exploration of a foundational key necessary for accurate Bible interpretation and the proper understanding of eschatology. Understanding the Distinction Between Israel and the Church | Let Us Reason Description Contents Download In this study, Understanding The Distinction Between Israel And The Church , we will explore this often ignored, and yet vitally important cornerstone for accurately interpreting the Bible. When this distinction is not understood, the downstream implications are disastrous, and inevitably lead to mistaken doctrine in key areas of Bible interpretation. Without this understanding, it will be impossible for any student of the Bible to have an accurate perception of God’s purpose and plans for the future, much less for the believer in the present Church Age. This issue of the distinction between Israel and the Church is in many ways closely tied in with the proper understanding of Biblical eschatology, or the prophetic study of the end-times. All of these necessary understandings are ultimately derived from having a sound hermeneutic (or method of Bible interpretation). So, how is the proper understanding of this topic – the distinction between Israel and the Church – a key to unlocking the proper understanding of some of the main themes of the Bible? Download this free study and find out for yourself! Introduction The Bible - A Book of Covenants Israel And The Church - Distinct Origins, Purposes, and Destinies Israel - A Type of the Church An Evaluation of Replacement Theology God's Eschatological Time-Clock - The Mutual Exclusivity of Israel and the Church Conclusion Bibliography Download ePub/iBook Format Download PDF Format Back to Home

This is a study that examines the evidence supporting the Old Testament book of Daniel as being a valid prophetic source. Establishing the Prophetic Validity of the Book of Daniel | Let Us Reason Description Contents Download Many of the most incredible prophecies in the entire Bible are found in the Old Testament book written by Daniel the Prophet. Because of the importance of these prophecies, and because we examine a number of them in our studies, we believe it is essential to take a short excursion into an examination of the validity of Daniel as a prophetic source. Due to the remarkable prophetic accuracy and specificity in this book, Daniel has come under attack by critics who deliberately seek to undermine its validity in order to avoid acknowledging its prophetic nature. But in recent years, there have been a number of discoveries – archeological, linguistic and others – that help provide important substantiation of the accuracy, early dating, and historicity of Daniel, confirming it as a valid prophetic source. In this study, Establishing The Prophetic Validity Of The Book Of Daniel , we will examine this evidence and determine how confident we can be in this incredible prophetic book. Download this free study and find out for yourself! Introduction Daniel's Time of Composition Predated its Prophetic Fulfillments Daniel Was Written When it Claims to Have Been Written Conclusion Bibliography Download ePub/iBook Format Download PDF Format Back to Home

This is a study that undertakes an eye-opening exercise that answers this question from the standpoint of statistical probability. How confident can we really be that Jesus is the true Messiah of Israel? How Sure Can We Be That Jesus Was The Messiah of Israel? | Let Us Reason Description Contents Download In this study, How Sure Can We Be That Jesus Was The Messiah Of Israel? , we conduct an exercise that concerns this question, which is actually one of the most important themes in the entire Bible. But even more importantly, if we find that the answer is yes, how confident can we be that He was? We answer this by taking a brief sampling of some of the prophecies which were recorded in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New, and attempt to examine them quantitatively. In other words, this will be an exercise in composite probabilities. Can we demonstrate mathematically that Jesus was who He said He was? And can we use quantitative data to show just how sure we are of this? Is it possible to be more certain that Jesus Christ was the Messiah of Israel than we are of basically any other fact in the universe? Download this free study and find out for yourself! Introduction Eight Prophetic Probabilities The Probability of One Man Fulfilling All Eight Prophecies The Probability of One Man Fulfilling Sixteen Prophecies The Probability of One Man Fulfilling Forty-Eight Prophecies Conclusion Bibliography Download ePub/iBook Format Download PDF Format Back to Home

This is a study that examines some of the major objections put forward by those who reject the traditional viewpoint of a Friday crucifixion and a Sunday resurrection – and we will explore their validity. A Refutation of Alternative Chronologies of the Passion Week | Let Us Reason Description Contents Download Today, there exists much confusion surrounding the dating and chronology of events taking place during the Passion Week of Christ. There are those who now are advocating for a Wednesday or a Thursday crucifixion and a Saturday resurrection. To the casual onlooker unschooled in the original languages, their points may initially appear to have some validity. But because this issue is so important – in that it affects so many other date-sensitive prophetic timelines in the Bible – it is imperative that we go into some further depth in order to examine these points. In this study, A Refutation Of Alternative Chronologies Of The Passion Week , we will touch on some of the major objections put forward by those who reject the traditional viewpoint of a Friday crucifixion and a Sunday resurrection – and we will explore their validity. Download this free study to learn more! Introduction The Traditional Christian View – Friday Crucifixion and Sunday Resurrection Introduction to the Alternative Chronologies Objection #1: “Scripture indicates there were two separate Sabbaths in between the time Jesus died and resurrected, making the crucifixion Wednesday or Thursday rather than Friday” Objection #2: “Certain passages of Scripture indicate that the resurrection took place on a Saturday rather than a Sunday” Objection #3: “The women bought spices after the Sabbath (Mark 16:1) and prepared spices before they rested on the Sabbath (Luke 23:55-56)” Objection #4: “A Friday crucifixion with a Sunday resurrection would violate the 'three days, three nights ‘sign of Jonah’ prophecy' in Matthew 12:40” Further Considerations Conclusion Appendix Bibliography Download ePub/iBook Format Download PDF Format Back to Home

This is a study that examines a key Old Testament chapter that includes some of the most precisely detailed prophecies that have ever come to pass. The Psalm 22 Prophecy | Let Us Reason Description Contents Download In this study, The Psalm 22 Prophecy: The Messiah On The Cross , we discover a cluster of some of the clearest and most precisely detailed prophecies that have ever come to pass. These prophecies in Psalm 22 describe in detail the future death of the Messiah with a vividness not even exhibited by the New Testament epistles, years after the fact. This demonstrates not only the supernaturally integrated design of the Bible, but clearly reveals a characteristic unique only to God - prophecy! Only a Being residing outside the limitations of our physical reality would be able to see the future before it takes place in our space-time. And only a Being who loves us immensely would enter into our space-time Himself in order to become the perfect sacrifice for our redemption – writing us a love-letter in advance that depicted in great detail the very sacrifice He would one day provide. Download this free study and see the evidence for yourself! Introduction Ten Prophecies From Chapter 22 Examining The Arguments of the Critics Conclusion Bibliography Download ePub/iBook Format Download PDF Format Back to Home

This study undertakes a prophetic examination of Isaiah 53 in an effort to determine just how precise it actually is. The Isaiah 53 Prophecy | Let Us Reason Description Contents Download What sets the Bible apart from other religious books is that it contains thousands of prophecies. Since Jesus Christ is the central figure of the Bible, it should come as no surprise that the Bible is absolutely full of incredibly detailed prophecies about Him. One of the most astonishing prophetic chapters is Isaiah 53. Seven hundred years before Jesus, the prophet Isaiah wrote this incredible prophetic portrait of the Messiah in His redemptive role as a “Suffering Servant.” Isaiah 53 records in vivid detail the mission and purpose of the Messiah in His First Coming on earth. Because the prophetic content of this chapter so precisely portrays the experience of Jesus Christ on the cross – as recorded in the New Testament gospels – Isaiah 53 has predictably come under attack by the critics. In this study, The Isaiah 53 Prophecy: The Messiah As The "Suffering Servant ," we will first address the two major claims by the critics and determine whether they are legitimate. We will then undertake a prophetic examination of Isaiah 53 in an effort to determine just how precise this prophecy actually is. Download this free study and find out for yourself! Introduction Isaiah 53 as Authentic Prophecy – Manuscript Evidence Isaiah 53 as Messianic Prophecy – Rabbinical Endorsement A Prophetic Examination of Isaiah 53 Handling Jewish Objections - A Deeper Dive Conclusion Bibliography Download ePub/iBook Format Download PDF Format Back to Home

This is a study that undertakes an exploration of the longest continuous prophecy in the Bible, found mostly in Daniel Chapter 11. Does it align with our understanding of ancient history? How precise is it? The Daniel 11 Prophecy | Let Us Reason Description Contents Download In this study, The Daniel 11 Prophecy: History From The 5th-1st Centuries B.C. Detailed In Advance , we will undertake an exploration of the longest continuous prophecy in the Bible, found in the 11th Chapter of Daniel, and continuing into the beginning of Chapter 12. This expansive prophecy anticipates the political maneuverings of the powers that fought over and ruled Judea and the Jews throughout the period of the first sixty-nine weeks of the seventy weeks prophecy given earlier to Daniel (Daniel 9:24-27). These powers included the northern Seleucid kingdom of Syria, the southern Ptolemaic kingdom of Egypt, the Jewish Hasmonean dynasty, the Roman Empire, and Rome’s vassal in Judea, Herod the Great. Like many prophecies, this one is likely dual in many ways; events that have occurred in ancient times will likely be replicated at the time of the end (in the future seventieth week) for an ultimate far-term fulfillment. It seems clear that Antiochus IV and Herod the Great are types of the coming Antichrist. What is remarkable from this extensive prophecy is how it thoroughly demonstrates the precision the Bible uses to profile history in advance. Just how precise is it? Download this free study and find out for yourself! Introduction Overview of Daniel 11 Our Prophetic Perception of Daniel 11 Daniel 11 and the “Silent Years” Daniel 11 – A Verse-By-Verse Analysis Conclusion Bibliography Download ePub/iBook Format Download PDF Format Back to Home

This is a study on the famous, but often misunderstood “Seventy Weeks of Daniel” – maybe the most incredible prophecy in the Bible – found in Daniel 9:24-27 (Daniel's 70 Weeks). The Daniel 9:25 Prophecy | Let Us Reason Description Contents Download The Daniel 9:25 Prophecy: An Exact Timeline For The Arrival Of The Messiah is an in-depth study on the famous, but often misunderstood “seventy weeks of Daniel” – maybe the most incredible prophecy in the Bible – found in Daniel 9:24-27. But specifically, we will focus on Daniel 9:25 – which involves the first sixty-nine of Daniel's seventy weeks and is an amazing prophecy providing an exact countdown to the arrival of the Messiah, given over 500 years before its fulfillment in Christ. Was this prophecy really fulfilled? How accurate was it? Is there evidence? Can we actually prove all of this? How does the seventy-week prophecy of Daniel act as the framework for future end-times Bible prophecy? Download this free study and find out for yourself! Establishing the Reliability of the Book of Daniel Introduction to Daniel 9:25 The Beginning Point - “The Commandment to Restore and to Build Jerusalem” The Dating of the Beginning Point The Ending Point – “The Messiah the Prince” The Dating of the Ending Point (Part 1) – The Date of the Crucifixion The Dating of the Ending Point (Part 2) – The Date of the Triumphal Entry Testing Our Calculations Some Unlikely Confirmations Our Final Conclusion Bibliography Download ePub/iBook Format Download PDF Format Back to Home

This is a study that takes an in-depth look into a topic that's widely been either ignored or misunderstood by many who study the Bible. Who were the Nephilim? Did giants once walk the earth? What was their origin? The Identity of the Nephilim | Let Us Reason Description Contents Download In this study, The Identity Of The Nephilim , we will delve into a topic that’s widely been either ignored or misunderstood by many who study the Bible. It’s a topic that requires one to expand their thinking, and presents a profound exercise in sound Bible interpretation. As we will see, the Bible leaves us no room for private interpretation on this matter. The text of scripture is very clear in its declaration of the existence of giants, called Nephilim in Hebrew, the offspring of the illicit sexual union of rebellious angels and human women in the ancient past. We will also examine the opposing mainstream viewpoint that denies this interpretation. How will it hold up against the evidence? What profound implications does the subject of the Nephilim have on our understanding of the foundational background of the Old Testament (subjects such as the purpose for the Flood, the conquest of Canaan, etc.), as well as potential implications for end-time prophecy? Download this free study and find out for yourself! Introduction Setting the Stage An Overview of the Word "Nephilim" An Examination of Genesis 6 An Exegesis of the "Sons of God" The Genetic Purity of Noah and the Corruption of the Pre-Flood World Further Biblical Agreement The "Sons of Seth" View Ancient Extra-Biblical Confirmation Further Evidence - Oral Traditions and Myths of Cultures Worldwide The Pre-Flood World - A Deeper Look Satan's Purpose for the Nephilim - The Cosmic Chess Match How Can Angels Produce Offspring? How Did Post-Flood Nephilim Emerge? After Babel The Post-Flood Nephilim Was There a Nephilim Diaspora? The End-Times Return of the Nephilim And the Sons of God The Coming Great Deception Conclusion Bibliography Download ePub/iBook Format Download PDF Format Back to Home

This study will explore several important questions related to the issue of whether or not Christians should support the nation of Israel. Is God finished with Israel as a nation, or does she still have a future in God's program? What should a Christian's attitude be towards Israel? Should Christians Support Israel? | Let Us Reason Description Contents Download This study, Should Christians Support Israel? will explore several important questions concerning the nation of Israel from a Biblical basis ... questions such as the following. What should the attitude of the Christian be towards Israel as a nation? Should the fact that national Israel is currently in unbelief affect the way we view the covenants and promises God has given to them? Is Israel as a unique chosen nation still relevant in God’s program – and do they still have a future in His plan? How should Christians view the modern State of Israel? Should Christians support the independent sovereignty of the modern State of Israel? These questions have emerged as some of the most polarizing and hotly contested issues in our modern religious and geopolitical world. As we enter into an examination of this subject, we will do our best to exclusively look at what the Bible says about this subject – and not the frequent disinformation routinely spewed by both political and religious institutions. Download this free study and find out the answers for yourself! Introduction God's Purposes for Israel God's Protection of Israel God's Prophetic Plan for Israel's Future The Proper Attitude of the Bible-Believing Christian Towards Israel Conclusion Bibliography Download ePub/iBook Format Download PDF Format Back to Home

-Articles- Our blog features articles concerning the subject of Bible prophecy (and related topics.) Some of our articles come from chapters of our studies, while some are not found anywhere in our studies. Enjoy looking deeper into these subjects and feel free to leave a comment and share on social media! All Posts Nephilim End Times Prophecy Hebrew Wedding Typology Israel Rapture The Church Dispensationalism Search Log in / Sign up Michael Filipek Mar 27 13 min The Double Sense of the Future Day of the Lord (From the book The Missing Key in Dispensational Eschatology) In addition to the two-fold nature of the future Day of the Lord that we... 144 views 0 comments 4 likes. Post not marked as liked 4 Michael Filipek Mar 8 11 min The Two-Fold Nature of the Future Day of the Lord (From the book The Missing Key in Dispensational Eschatology) In the previous article, we examined the Biblical Day of the Lord,... 130 views 0 comments 3 likes. Post not marked as liked 3 Michael Filipek Feb 18 6 min What Is the Day of the Lord? (From the book The Missing Key in Dispensational Eschatology) The Day of the Lord is a Biblical term that, within Bible prophecy... 137 views 0 comments 3 likes. Post not marked as liked 3 Michael Filipek Jan 20 15 min Is There a Post-Rapture Gap Period? (From the book The Missing Key in Dispensational Eschatology) In a previous article, we detailed a number of reasons that strongly point... 225 views 0 comments 3 likes. Post not marked as liked 3 Michael Filipek Nov 20, 2023 9 min What Is the Abomination of Desolation? (From the study "Understanding The Distinction Between Israel And The Church") In our previous article, we focused on understanding the... 216 views 0 comments 5 likes. Post not marked as liked 5 Michael Filipek Oct 27, 2023 23 min Who Is the "He" in Daniel 9:27? The Messiah, Titus Vespasian, or the Antichrist? (From the study "Understanding The Distinction Between Israel And The Church") Within the famed “seventy weeks prophecy“ found in Daniel... 173 views 0 comments 4 likes. Post not marked as liked 4 Michael Filipek Oct 6, 2023 23 min Seven Proofs of a Pretribulational Rapture (From the study "Understanding The Distinction Between Israel And The Church") In previous articles on the Rapture, we have defined the... 211 views 0 comments 6 likes. Post not marked as liked 6 Michael Filipek Sep 27, 2023 8 min Is the Rapture Imminent? (From the book The Missing Key in Dispensational Eschatology) Christians often use the words “imminent” or “imminence” to refer to the... 136 views 0 comments 6 likes. Post not marked as liked 6 Michael Filipek Sep 18, 2023 8 min When Is the Rapture? (From the book The Missing Key in Dispensational Eschatology) One of the most controversial issues related to the Rapture has to do with... 123 views 0 comments 6 likes. Post not marked as liked 6 Michael Filipek Sep 9, 2023 5 min What Is the Rapture? (From the book The Missing Key in Dispensational Eschatology) The English word “rapture” refers to a state or experience of being carried... 112 views 0 comments 4 likes. Post not marked as liked 4 Michael Filipek Sep 1, 2023 9 min Is the Modern State of Israel Prophetically Significant? (Part 3) (From the study "Should Christians Support Israel?") So far in "Part 1" and "Part 2" of this article series, we have already demonstrated... 108 views 0 comments 6 likes. Post not marked as liked 6 Michael Filipek Aug 26, 2023 16 min Is the Modern State of Israel Prophetically Significant? (Part 2) (From the study "Should Christians Support Israel?") In "Part 1" of this article series, we examined the clear Biblical teaching... 108 views 0 comments 6 likes. Post not marked as liked 6 Michael Filipek Aug 23, 2023 8 min Is the Modern State of Israel Prophetically Significant? (Part 1) (From the study "Should Christians Support Israel?") In our modern times, it has become fashionable for those in political, academic, and... 111 views 0 comments 6 likes. Post not marked as liked 6 Michael Filipek Aug 12, 2023 11 min The "Mountain Peaks" of Prophecy and the Hidden Church Age (From the study "Understanding The Distinction Between Israel And The Church") It is somewhat common in scripture for a prophecy to, in... 137 views 0 comments 8 likes. Post not marked as liked 8 Michael Filipek Jul 29, 2023 18 min Prophetic Mysteries of the Ancient Hebrew Wedding (Part 4) In "Part 1", "Part 2", and "Part 3" of this article series, we began to examine the typological treasures hidden in the wedding rituals... 105 views 0 comments 6 likes. Post not marked as liked 6 Michael Filipek Jul 16, 2023 12 min Prophetic Mysteries of the Ancient Hebrew Wedding (Part 3) In our "Part 1" and "Part 2" of this article series, we began to examine the typological treasures hidden in the wedding rituals of the... 92 views 0 comments 6 likes. Post not marked as liked 6 Michael Filipek Jul 8, 2023 6 min Prophetic Mysteries of the Ancient Hebrew Wedding (Part 2) In our "Part 1" of this article series, we began to examine the typological treasures hidden in the wedding rituals of the ancient... 84 views 0 comments 6 likes. Post not marked as liked 6 Michael Filipek Jul 4, 2023 10 min Prophetic Mysteries of the Ancient Hebrew Wedding (Part 1) It may startle you to discover the treasures hidden in the wedding rituals of the ancient Hebrews, which God instituted. It is... 110 views 0 comments 7 likes. Post not marked as liked 7 Michael Filipek Apr 29, 2023 15 min Will the Sons of God Return in the End Times? (From the study "The Identity Of The Nephilim") In the previous article, we examined some of the Biblical passages that seem to describe... 146 views 0 comments 5 likes. Post not marked as liked 5 Michael Filipek Apr 12, 2023 12 min Will the Nephilim Return in the End Times? (From the study "The Identity Of The Nephilim") The reemergence of hybrid Nephilim-type entities during the end times certainly appears... 220 views 0 comments 5 likes. Post not marked as liked 5 Home Studies The Daniel 9:25 Prophecy A Refutation Of Alternative Chronologies The Basis Of Our Epistemology Prophecy - The Various Forms... The Nature Of Time How Sure Can We Be That Jesus Was The... The Psalm 22 Prophecy Establishing The Prophetic Validity... The Daniel 11 Prophecy The Isaiah 53 Prophecy The Luke 19:43-44 Prophecy Typology Of The Moedim Understanding The Distinction Between... Jeremiah's 70 Years Prophecy... The Identity Of The Nephilim Should Christians Support Israel? Articles Charts Contact