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 of Scripture, 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 Jesus' death and resurrection, making the crucifixion Wednesday or Thursday rather than Friday” Objection #2: “The King James wording of Matthew 28:1 indicates that Jesus rose on Saturday rather than 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 Evidence Supporting the Traditional Chronology Conclusion Appendix Download ePub/iBook Format Download PDF Format Back to Home

The Road to Emmaus Let Us Reason | LetUsReason.com 13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? 18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? 19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: 20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. 21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. 22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; 23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. 24 And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not. 25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: 26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? 27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. 28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. 29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. 30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. 32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, 34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. 35 And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. -Luke 24:13-35 (KJV) On the road to Emmaus, Jesus - in His post-resurrection body - appeared incognito to two of His followers, giving them a 7-mile Bible study (the distance between Jerusalem and Emmaus) concerning the prophecies of the Old Testament which were fulfilled in His death and resurrection! Can you imagine the privilege of being one of those two disciples? What would you or I not give for a 7-mile personal Bible study with the resurrected Christ? The disciples’ reaction to Jesus’ lesson was one of deep conviction of the truth of what He was teaching. “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked?” they ask each other (Verse 32). Their physical eyes were blinded to the identity of Jesus, but their eyes of faith were being opened as Jesus reasoned with them, giving them revelation as He opened their understanding to the Scriptures. Following this account, Jesus appears to His other disciples, removing all doubt that He was alive. Jesus had promised that He would show Himself to those who love Him (John 14:21), and this is exactly what He does on the road to Emmaus. One especially interesting aspect to ponder within this story is how they finally recognize Jesus - in the breaking of the bread. What would have caused them to recognize Him at this time? What else could it have been other than them seeing the nail scars in His hands as He broke and handed them the bread? Later, the doubting disciple Thomas gets the opportunity to thrust his finger into these scars, fulfilling the unique prophecy of Zechariah 13:6. The story of the disciples on the Emmaus Road is important for many reasons. First, it provides an emphasis on the Old Testament prophecies related to Jesus, allowing us to understand the prophetic words of the Lord, "in the volume of the book it is written of me." (Psalm 40:7/Hebrews 10:7). Second, it provides evidence regarding an additional post-resurrection appearance of Jesus. Luke 24 is often seen as a model of the journey that Jesus makes with many of us today, as He opens our eyes, points us to the Word, and reveals Himself along life’s walk as the resurrected Savior and Lord. "The Road to Emmaus" Oil painting by Robert Zünd 1877 Learn More And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. -Luke 24:27

View and download our free in-depth topical Bible studies. Studies "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." -2 Timothy 2:15 Note : All of the following studies are free to be downloaded in either eBook or PDF form off this site. You can even save them on your mobile device for enhanced portability and distribution. Further, if you would like to have a hard copy, you can even print the PDFs and put them in clear binder sheets, which can then be placed in 3-ring binders of appropriate size. Having an offline hardcopy version may be preferable for some people and can be used for group studies. The importance of being anchored in Biblical truth cannot be overstated for the healthy believer. One of the reasons found for straying from the faith is a poor foundation of knowledge regarding truth. As the passage above implies, this can have harmful consequences. One of the functional functions of the church is the office of teaching. The purpose of teaching is to ground the Christian in the truth so that he is firmly planted for when the trials of life inevitably present. It is to train, prepare, and equip the believer for what he will face in the world outside. It is to help prepare each believer to be an ambassador for Christ within his own individual sphere of influence. A problematic issue in the church today is the emphasis on the emotional side of the Christian experience, without equal emphasis on deep and effective teaching. This imbalance often results in a fleshly and superficial version of Christianity. When emotions are high and things are good, all is well. But when trouble or doubt arise, these types of Christians are left in turmoil and confusion - often culminating in a turning away from the faith. A Christian whose experience is founded primarily upon feelings and emotion rather than being anchored in understanding and evidence is often no match for the Enemy. On the other hand, a Christian grounded in what he knows is a more difficult target for the Enemy. When trouble or doubt arise, he is more able to stand upon the truth and be unmoved. His roots are planted firmly into the bedrock of the Word. He is unaffected by whirling circumstances and emotion. Instead, he holds to what he knows to help sustain him through uncertain times. We believe one thing sorely lacking in many people's Christian experience today is this important ministry of sound Biblical teaching. The primary objective of Let Us Reason is to help fill that gap by providing the viewer with in-depth studies on Biblical topics. We strongly believe and advocate that each individual believer understand why he believes what he claims to believe. So often, concepts taught in churches are presented in a declarative fashion instead of an explanatory fashion. Often, no (or poor) evidence is given and no (or poor) explanation is attempted. We believe this is hazardous to the spiritual well-being of the believer. It is setting the stage for superficial Christianity. It is setting the stage for faith that is not built upon a firm foundation. But genuine Christianity is the only belief system that challenges both believers and unbelievers to examine the evidence for themselves. The Word of God and its teachings are trustworthy, reliable, relevant, and provable to all those who are willing to put forth the effort to understand. We hope you will find the following topics both useful and enlightening! Back to Home

This is a study that undertakes an investigation of the scientific underpinnings of time itself – and how it relates to the theme of Biblical prophecy as being an evidence of the Bible's supernatural origin. The Nature of Time | Let Us Reason Description Contents Download In the quest of every person who sets out to attempt to determine the validity of the Bible, they must at some point confront the subject of Bible prophecy. Bible prophecy is one of the primary evidences Christians point to that demonstrates the supernatural origin of the Bible – or, in other words, it is how we know the Bible comes from God and not man. Most people have some awareness of the most basic meaning of the word “prophecy,” understanding it to have something to do with the foreknowledge of things or events. Obviously, for something to be truly prophetic, it must be foretold prior to the events it anticipates. But most people don’t pause to think about the subject of prophecy deeply enough to recognize that the only reason prophecy is incredible to us is because we are trapped within a peculiar dimension called “time.” Because we are confined within the boundaries of time, we find it incredible that future events could be foretold with incredible accuracy and precision. In this study, The Nature Of Time , we will undertake an investigation of this subject and provide a deeper understanding regarding the scientific underpinnings of our perceptions of time itself – and how these concepts relate to the theme of Biblical prophecy as being an evidence for the supernatural origin of the Bible. Download this free study to learn more! Introduction Special and General Relativity The Nature of Time The Nature of God The Perspective of Eternity Conclusion Download ePub/iBook Format Download PDF Format Back to Home

This is a study that begins to delve deeper into the incredible subject of Bible prophecy. Does prophecy simply involve predicting the future in advance, or are there other types of prophecy as well? How does prophecy form our perception of the divine origin of the Bible? Prophecy | Let Us Reason Description Contents Download In our companion study, The Basis Of Our Epistemology , our central proposition was essentially that one of the greatest evidences of the validity of the Bible as being God’s Word comes from its routine use of prophecy. The Bible habitually anticipates history in advance. This quality – unique only to God, who exists outside of the dimension of time altogether – is one of the ways He authenticates His message to us. In light of this understanding, we can accurately state that the Bible is an extra-dimensional message system, in that its true origin (its Author) is from outside of our time dimension. So then, one of the greatest authentications of the Bible is its multitude of prophetic content. Not only does prophecy tell us that God exists, it also tells us that He’s in control of all things. The future is not unknown to Him. Rather, it is God who actually controls the future. In this study, Prophecy: The Various Forms And Modes Of Expression , we will begin to delve deeper into our understanding of this mysterious theme. Does prophecy simply involve predicting the future in advance, or are there other types of prophecy as well? How much prophecy is actually in the Bible? Does the Bible just happen to get a few vague predictions correct, or is its record of accuracy continual and specific? Can we give any examples? Download this free study and find out for yourself! Introduction Modes of Prophetic Expression Literal Versus Allegorical Interpretation of Prophecy Forms of Prophecy How Prophecy Unfolds Across History Conclusion Appendix - A "Comprehensive" List of Prophetic Types 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 Download ePub/iBook Format Download PDF Format Back to Home

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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 Prophecies Predate Their Fulfillments Ancient Jewish Recognition of Daniel Daniel's Knowledge of Babylon and Its Fall The Antiquity of Daniel's Language Answering the Objections to Daniel's Early Authorship Conclusion 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 Download ePub/iBook Format Download PDF Format Back to Home

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-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