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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 Forms of Prophecy Modes of Prophetic Expression Hidden Intervals/Gaps and Multiple References/Multiple Stage Fulfillments in Prophecy Conclusion Bibliography Download ePub/iBook Format Download PDF Format Back to Home

This is a study that helps us determine whether or not we can know that the Bible is actually God’s Word. Is this within the scope and limits of what is actually knowable? The Basis of Our Epistemology | Let Us Reason Description Contents Download At present, we find ourselves living in one of the most skeptical generations in history. While we believe having a healthy skepticism toward things is good, we also believe that the way skepticism is exercised in our modern culture is not good - in that anything having to do with God and the Bible is automatically viewed with extreme unhealthy skepticism, while at the same time, mainstream unverified talking points are immediately taken as gospel. Skepticism should go both ways. Although our skeptical culture has accelerated the need for Christian apologetics (defending our beliefs), we believe it's always appropriate to be able to demonstrate why you believe what you believe. It must have some basis in evidence and logic. Further yet, you should be able to adequately explain and defend that belief to others. So, if we should know something about something in order to truly claim a belief in that thing, then we need to begin by familiarizing ourselves with the term “epistemology.” Epistemology is the theory of knowledge, its method, its scope, and its limits. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion. It defines what we can actually know. In this study, The Basis Of Our Epistelomogy , our task will be to discover whether or not we can know that the Bible is actually God’s Word. Is there logical evidence for this? Is this within the scope and limits of what is actually knowable? Can we develop an epistemological framework that demonstrates that the Bible is a supernatural message system given to us by God? Download this free study and find out for yourself! Introduction Divine Inspiration Furthering Our Epistemology Godly Prophecy Versus Divination Conclusion Download ePub/iBook Format Download PDF Format Back to Home

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Let Us Reason is a Christian ministry dedicated to the pursuit and discovery of truth. Our primary objective is to help viewers better understand Biblical truth by providing in-depth studies on topics that are frequently either ignored or overlooked in most churches. All of these resources are provided for free on this site. Feel free to download, distribute, and use them to further your investigation of truth. Daily Script ure/Devotional Weekly Torah P ortion (Parsha) Western Wall Live Video Feed Learn More A Deeper Study of Biblical Truth Let Us Reason is a Christian ministry dedicated to the pursuit and discovery of truth. Our primary objective is to help viewers better understand Biblical truth by providing in-depth studies on topics that are frequently either ignored or overlooked in most churches. All of these studies are provided for free on this site. Feel free to download, distribute, and use them to further your investigation of truth. "Come now and let us reason together, saith the Lord..." -Isaiah 1:18 We believe that most churches today are failing to truly educate Christians on many topics that enrich and inform one's understanding of the Word of God. And we want to help fill that gap. This ministry offers free biblical teaching in three main formats: in-depth studies, videos, and articles. Please take advantage of these free resources! Studies Videos Articles Contact us First name* Last name Email* Write a message Submit Contact Subscribe for Email Notifications Enter your email here Sign Up Thanks for submitting! About Us Truth Bible Study Prophecy Apologetics Michael Filipek is a Bible researcher, teacher, author, and the founder of LetUsReason, a teaching ministry focused on providing in-depth studies on the topics of truth, Bible study, prophecy, and apologetics. Michael received his Bachelor of Science from Seton Hall University in northern New Jersey, where he was born and raised. Our goal is to provide current believers with the tools and information to have a more "perfect" understanding of God's Word, as He intended it to be understood - not necessarily how religious traditions and institutions have interpreted it. Additionally, it is also our goal to educate non-believers and complete skeptics on the genuine truth of the Bible and its teachings and concepts. Many Christians today have unknowingly become the spiritual victims of erroneous doctrines that have evolved through man-made religious institutions. Although the Reformation was an important time in Christian history, the reality is that the Reformers didn't go as far as they needed to in their attempt to return to the original patterns and teachings of the Apostles. Many errors remain mainstream, including - but not limited to - hermeneutics (methods of Biblical interpretation) and eschatology (the study of end-times prophecy). Our hope and mission is to provide the content and the study tools for you to investigate these things for yourself and arrive at your own conclusions based on the evidence - not the traditions of men. We hope that you enjoy exploring the resources provided on this site! Please consider subscribing to our mailing list as well as our YouTube channel to keep up with new content! A First-of-its-Kind Study! Learn about an overlooked biblical paradigm that helps clarify and harmonize the end-time scriptural passages that have perplexed both scholars and novice Bible readers for generations! Get It Now The Daniel 9:25 Prophecy The Isaiah 53 Prophecy How Sure Can We Be That Jesus Was The Messiah Of Israel The Daniel 9:25 Prophecy 1/12 Popular Studies Deep Calleth Unto Deep Are you ready to go beyond surface-level topics and a superficial understanding of the Bible? Our free in-depth studies are designed to be resources that bring a knowledge of God's Word that unfortunately, most churches fail to even attempt. Learn More “The Missing Key” – A Biblical Paradigm That Enables a Consistent Interpretation of Eschatology End Times Michael Filipek Dec 24, 2024 The Double Sense of the Future Day of the Lord Prophecy Michael Filipek Mar 27, 2024 The Two-Fold Nature of the Future Day of the Lord Prophecy Michael Filipek Mar 8, 2024 What Is the Day of the Lord?
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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 study will undertake an in-depth examination of Jesus' mournful prophecy of the then-future destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, which later took place around 70 A.D. The Luke 19:43-44 Prophecy | Let Us Reason Description Contents Download In this study, The Luke 19:43-44 Prophecy: The Destruction Of Jerusalem Foretold , we will undertake an in-depth examination of Jesus' mournful prophecy of the then-future destruction of the city and the Temple. The chilling fulfillment of these events in 70 AD is a well-documented fact of history, being the climax of the war that began when the Jews revolted against the Romans in 66 AD. In this study, we will take an in-depth look at some amazing specifics concerning this destruction that have been handed down to us through archaeology and ancient histories – specifics that demonstrate the astonishing precision of Jesus’ prediction. But before delving into that, we need to first spend some time examining the Gospel of Luke as a reliable and prophetic source. If we are to recognize the words of Jesus – which Luke records – as being genuine prophecy, we need solid reasons to support the assertion that it was actually written prior to the fulfillments of the events it speaks of. If on the other hand, it was written long after the events it foretells – a common claim by the critics – then it obviously could not be regarded as prophetic. How much confidence can we actually have in this prophecy? Download this free study and find out for yourself! Introduction The Reliability and Dating of Luke The Prophecy and the Fulfillment Further Prophetic Considerations Conclusion 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 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 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 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

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