The Second Coming

In the days of his flesh, Jesus was asked by his closest associates and friends, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?”  Matthew records his answer, which may have turned into a riddle.  Jesus did not answer his followers […]

Comprehending the Bible is dependent on a consistent use of hermeneutical rules.  Discerning the difference in the use of language such as poetry, symbolism, metaphor, simile, history, or prophecy is fundamental to interpretation.  Accepting the fact that the Bible was not written to 21rst century students means that reading the Book in context of the […]

Four hundred years of silence and then John, son of Zachariah, began to preach: “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?  Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones […]

What if you discovered that Christ had returned; the second coming was fulfilled?  If you are informed on popular theology concerning the second coming of Christ, you most likely believe that Christ promised to return to end Christian suffering, to end the world, and to make all things right much like they were before sin […]