Are there people who have claimed to be Jesus?

The Bible warns of false prophets, teachers and Messiahs throughout the Old Testament and New Testament. Throughout history we can see that many cult leaders have claimed to be Messiah. For example, Arnold Potter, who referred to himself as Potter C…

Should I be concerned about the increase of earthquakes?

You are correct about technology becoming more advanced, but this is only in regards to being more sensitive for detecting small earthquakes. In the Revelation study, Pastor Armstrong is referring to the trend in measuring large earthquakes (magnitu…

Words for Thought: Renovate

ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition series was a reality television series providing home renovations for less fortunate families, hosted by Ty Pennington. On the series, people who are unable to help themselves are given help by others to demolish their existing home and replace it with one that is far superior to the original in every respect: size, features, amenities, and furnishings.  The show was highly popular because of its themes regarding redemption, mercy, and community. There is a similar story told in Scripture. You might call it Extreme Makeover: Fallen Creation Edition. This story also tells about redemption, mercy, and community. G-d’s redemption and mercy upon His community of believers.

How should we handle bodies when people die?

The Bible says nothing about burial versus cremation because frankly, it doesn’t matter. Once a person has died, that body is just dust waiting to dissolve. It has no significance to God nor to the individual. That said, we should not desecrate...

Is the Tribulation Near?

A World Net Daily article shouts the question, "WILL TRIBULATION BEGIN A YEAR FROM NOW?" In this recent tribulation article, Pastor Biltz makes note of several factors suggesting that the end IS near and the tribulation is about to begin...

Six Blind Men and a Bible

In modern times, few things divide Christians more quickly and forcefully than questions about the Bible’s teaching on end times, particularly interpreting the book of Revelation. Why do so many differing opinions live side-by-side in the Church? Did God intend for His people to be so confused and disagreeable?

Determining the meaning of the names of the 7 Churches

Some of the meanings of the names of the Seven Churches provided in our Revelation Study can be determined through the etymology of the names themselves, while in other cases Pastor Armstrong relied on the work of other scholars, who have research...

Who will hear the trumpet sound at resurrection?

What happens to unbelievers who are dead?

Is the Rapture/Resurrection before the seven year tribulation?

The timing of the rapture depends heavily on understanding all of the timings of end times in general. One of the saddest things to see is Christians arguing over whether the rapture is pre-trib, post-trib or in the middle, when in fact none ha...