Jesus gives a second description of the “great tribulation” sign: it would be one “such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be” (Matt 24:21). This begins the shift in literary styles that I mentioned earlier (here), from unadorned prose…
The Great Commission and Biblical Prophecy
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The Great Commission and Biblical ProphecyProphecy
The Days of Vengeance
by Mike Rogersby Mike RogersIn the last post (here), I discussed one aspect of Jesus’ great tribulation sign: the desolation it brought. Here, I begin examining the descriptions it required. Through these descriptions, Jesus showed the significance of the “great tribulation.” This time of upheaval would be (1) the days of God’s vengeance against…
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The Great Commission and Biblical ProphecyProphecy
The Abomination of Desolation
by Mike Rogersby Mike RogersJesus answered the disciples’ sign question by presenting signs that would be “the beginning of the birth pains” for Israel (Matt 24:8 ESV). Now, He gives a sign nearer to the temple’s fall: “There will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until…
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The Great Commission and Biblical ProphecyProphecy
Specific Preliminary Signs — Part 3
by Mike Rogersby Mike RogersThe Scriptures teach a simple prophetic framework that encourages us to fulfill the Great Commission: to make disciples of all nations in this age. We’re making incremental progress toward the goal of discovering that framework. Our starting point is the Olivet Discourse, where a simple, understandable conversation occurs. Jesus says…
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The Great Commission and Biblical ProphecyProphecy
Specific Preliminary Signs — Part 2
by Mike Rogersby Mike RogersThe Scriptures teach a simple prophetic framework that encourages us to fulfill the Great Commission: to make disciples of all nations in this age. We’re making incremental progress toward the goal of discovering that framework. Our starting point is the Olivet Discourse, where a simple, understandable conversation occurs. Jesus says…
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The Great Commission and Biblical ProphecyProphecy
Jesus’ Specific Preliminary Signs — Part 1
by Mike Rogersby Mike RogersThe Scriptures teach a simple prophetic framework that encourages us to fulfill the Great Commission: to make disciples of all nations in this age. We’re making incremental progress toward the goal of discovering that framework. Our starting point is the Olivet Discourse, where a simple, understandable conversation occurs. Jesus says…
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The Great Commission and Biblical ProphecyProphecy
Jesus’ Response: General Preliminary Signs — Part 2
by Mike Rogersby Mike RogersThe Scriptures teach a simple prophetic framework that encourages us to fulfill the Great Commission: to make disciples of all nations in this age. We’re making incremental progress toward the goal of discovering that framework. Our starting point is the Olivet Discourse, where a simple, understandable conversation occurs. Jesus says…
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The Great Commission and Biblical ProphecyProphecy
Jesus’ Response: General Preliminary Signs — Part 1
by Mike Rogersby Mike RogersThe Scriptures teach a simple prophetic framework that encourages us to fulfill the Great Commission: to make disciples of all nations in this age. We’re making incremental progress toward the goal of discovering that framework. Our starting point is the Olivet Discourse, where a simple, understandable conversation occurs. Jesus says…
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The Great Commission and Biblical ProphecyProphecy
Jesus’ Prophecy and the Disciples’ Second Question
by Mike Rogersby Mike RogersI’m attempting to show how a simple model of biblical prophecy arises out of Jesus’ Olivet Discourse. So far, I’ve taken the following steps: (1) Showed how our understanding of prophecy affects how we understand the Lord’s Great Commission and His Model Prayer; (2) explained why we should begin discovering…
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The Great Commission and Biblical ProphecyProphecy
Jesus’ Prophecy and the Disciples’ Questions
by Mike Rogersby Mike RogersOur view of prophecy affects how we view the Lord’s model prayer and Great Commission. He taught us to pray for His kingdom to come and, toward that end, told us to make disciples of the nations. We cannot fully understand His meaning without an accurate understanding of biblical prophecy.…
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