April 27, 2009

A Pre-Wrath Understanding of the Sequential Framework to the Book of Revelation

A proper understanding of the temporal and sequential framework of Revelation pivots around a proper understanding of Revelation chapters 10-11. In the Summer 2000 issue of Parousia you will find a substantive discussion on the temporal and sequential nature of key eschatological events found in Revelation 10-11. Here is the article: "The Prophetic Pillars of the Prewrath Position, Part 4: God Almighty Takes Back His Rule of Earth After the Seventieth Week of Daniel, But Before Armageddon."

In addition, here is an overview of the structure of Revelation.

April 26, 2009

The Seals, Trumpets, and Bowls Unfold Consecutively, Not Concurrently

"The placement of the three woes establishes a very important fact: the first six seals do not correspond equally to the first six trumpets nor to the first six bowls. The fact that the completion of woes one and two follows trumpets five and six, respectively, clearly and unmistakably demands a chronological sequence to the seals, trumpets, and bowls. The seventh seal inaugurates the seven trumpets. The seventh trumpet inaugurates the seven bowls. The intensity of God's wrath demonstrated in the fifth, sixth and seventh trumpets is unparalleled in the first six seals and the first four trumpets. Therefore, the clear dissimilarity between the seals, trumpets, and bowls demonstrates that they are not coincidental and in fact proves them to be chronological in sequence" (emphasis mine).

Parousia Newsletter, p. 4, Summer 2000

April 20, 2009

Jesus: A Preterist or a Futurist? A Response to R. C. Sproul and Preterism

Richard Mayhue is Professor of Theology and Pastoral Ministries at The Master's Seminary. Even though we disagree with his pretribulationalism, he has written a beneficial article that refutes preterism. In this article, he responds to four garden-variety preterist arguments that you are likely to come across. You can download the article here.

April 8, 2009

Progressive Dispensationalism and Pre-Wrath Rapturism

Part 1
Part 2

April 5, 2009

Announcing the 2009 2nd Annual Prewrath Conference!

We are pleased to announce that the 2009 2nd Annual Prewrath Conference will be held July 16-18 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

The Pre-registration form will be posted on the website here in mid-April; at that time, we will be announcing the speakers for the conference. It will be held at Bethesda Lutheran Brethren Church (yes, there are some Lutherans out there who are premillennial!). Sign-in will be at 6:00-6:30 pm Thursday, July 16, and the conference will finish at noon Saturday, July 18. Registration is $35.00 Individuals, $50.00 Couples.

Lodging for the conference is available at a reduced rate at the Plaza Hotel and Suites in Eau Claire, Wi. Just mention that you would like accommodations for the "Prewrath Conference" (or the group number 6575). The reduced rate is $79.00 per night which includes a nice continental breakfast. You may reach them at 715-834-3181 or toll free at 800-482-7829. Reservations must be made by no later than July 2, 2009 to receive this reduced rate. Their website: www.plazaeauclaire.com

There are other motels in that area so contact us for further information.

For those flying into the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the Plaza Hotel has made special arrangements with Chippewa Valley Airport Service to Pick-up and Drop-off at The Plaza. The total one-way fare for the first passenger is $44.00 and $32 for each additional passenger in your party. For more information or to make reservations call 1-877-811-4211.

The conference registration form will be available online in mid-April. If you have any immediate questions please contact us.

See you there!

April 3, 2009

The Great Tribulation

Cooper explains the nature of the Great Tribulation in this two-part series. This event is a future event that will be associated with Antichrist's persecution against the Church—contra preterism. And the Great Tribulation is not to be confused with the Day of the Lord's wrath—contra pretribulationism.

For further explanation of the Great Tribulation, Charles Cooper provides an exegesis in his book, God's Elect And The Great Tribulation: An Interpretation of Matthew 24:1-31 and Daniel 9. You can purchase it here.

April 2, 2009

A Composite of the Rapture

Charles Cooper builds a composite of the rapture by bringing relevant Biblical texts together. This presentation was given last October in O'Fallon Missouri at an eschatology forum.

Download as MP3

April 1, 2009

Daniel's 70 Weeks

For further explanation of this passage, Charles Cooper provides a detailed exegesis in the last third of his book, God's Elect And The Great Tribulation: An Interpretation of Matthew 24:1-31 and Daniel 9. You can purchase it here.