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How will the world end?
Christians believe that history is moving towards a dramatic conclusion - that one day Jesus Christ will return in glory to judge the living and the dead. But there seem to be so many different views about how this will happen, and when it will take place. How can we make sense of it all?
This short, readable book explains clearly and simply the liberating reality of what the Bible is actually saying about the return of Christ and the end of the world.
This short, readable book explains clearly and simply the liberating reality of what the Bible is actually saying about the return of Christ and the end of the world.
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First published July 3, 2014
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November 6, 2023
Really liking this short concise series, so far. I like that he takes an eclectic view of Jesus coming back and this world ending. This might be something I need to deep dive, I was interested in the four types of end times philosophy and would love to flesh those out a bit to see what I think at the end, and pray about it too. However, I do just think there are things no one will know, as he says too.
October 1, 2017
I only wish this book was bigger.
A good look at confusing part of Christianity.
I'm not sure I'm any clearer on pre-milleniumism and all that, but His main message is on-point.
Jesus is returning. We don't know when. Stop arguing the whys & the wheres & make sure you're using your time well!
'God wins!'
A good look at confusing part of Christianity.
I'm not sure I'm any clearer on pre-milleniumism and all that, but His main message is on-point.
Jesus is returning. We don't know when. Stop arguing the whys & the wheres & make sure you're using your time well!
'God wins!'
September 16, 2018
A basic overview of several theories of how the world might end according to the Bible. Even though there are so many variations, in the end of the day (pardon the pun) what truly matters is not whether or not there is a rapture or at what stage in the tribulation the saints will be taken, but simply our need to evangelize and share the truths with others. Given the brevity of this book, it wouldn't be possible to get into all the nitty gritty details, but as an overview I think it gives people a fairly good picture of what the Bible says and how to live accordingly.
January 6, 2019
Everyone, and certainly every Christian should read this book.
I am not a fast reader but I was able to read this in one evening. The book is well structured and answers the key questions around how will the world end.
I am not a fast reader but I was able to read this in one evening. The book is well structured and answers the key questions around how will the world end.
August 21, 2017
Couldn't have ever given all the answers, but helpfully separates what's speculation and what the Bible actually says.
June 28, 2022
Great read! Addresses lots of concept really clearly in an easy to digest way!
September 5, 2023
I don't know what I expected, but I really dislike this super literal reading of Revelation, and hyperfocus on individual reward/suffering rather than on collective reward/suffering - i.e. seeing Jesus' judgment as a dismantling of systemic structures of sin and corruption, rather than individual punishment. I suppose I shouldn't expect much more than this from an evangelical perspective that is so focused on personal relationship rather than on a collective faith.
It is also a very white, western reading of scripture that is pretty dismissive of the current suffering of people; it's perfectly easy for well-off Christians who's worst idea of 'suffering' is being told they're a homophobic bigot (when they usually are) to say 'oh just look toward heaven it'll be better than this' but change needs to happen for people who are *actually* suffering, NOW not later.
The total detachment from this world and lack of mention of any social justice, charity, etc, is mind boggling to me. This perspective only seeks to escape this world entirely rather than trying to make any effective change in it by actually bringing God's love/light/grace to the dark.
It is also a very white, western reading of scripture that is pretty dismissive of the current suffering of people; it's perfectly easy for well-off Christians who's worst idea of 'suffering' is being told they're a homophobic bigot (when they usually are) to say 'oh just look toward heaven it'll be better than this' but change needs to happen for people who are *actually* suffering, NOW not later.
The total detachment from this world and lack of mention of any social justice, charity, etc, is mind boggling to me. This perspective only seeks to escape this world entirely rather than trying to make any effective change in it by actually bringing God's love/light/grace to the dark.
September 22, 2020
Amazing Read
I have purchased multiple books from this series but this is the first I’ve read. For such a complex topic, the author gave a simple, by-the-book response to the titled question. This book is for anyone who has wondered about the end times or has avoided the topic due to the headache it usually brings. I loved this!
I have purchased multiple books from this series but this is the first I’ve read. For such a complex topic, the author gave a simple, by-the-book response to the titled question. This book is for anyone who has wondered about the end times or has avoided the topic due to the headache it usually brings. I loved this!
December 25, 2021
An excellent little primer on end times views according to the Bible. It gives a good and quick introduction to major issues, and then majors on the majors as far as encouraging saints to persevere until Christ's return
May 17, 2018
very helpful little book. well-written. Worth recommending to believers new and old.
June 3, 2024
Another book in the goodbook company series Questions Christians ask, and probably the one I lest liked!
Dealing with 'How will the world end?' has always, and especially in the last two hundred years or so, been a bone of contention between Bible-believing Christians. However, it really shouldn't be! The one thing that all Bible-believing Christians agree on is ... the world will end one day and God will be all in all, Jesus will be seen to be and proclaimed as Lord, and all of God's people will be with him eternally. In my opinion, the author, Jeramie Rinne, made heavy, and at times flippant, going of what is the glorious truth and finale of the gospel!
Probably the most helpful chapter is Chapter 4. Will Jesus come back before or after the "Millennium"? The diagrams included are very helpful in providing an outline of the principal views on the millennium and the return of Jesus ... however, the author in the previous 3 chapters makes the reader fairly clear on his preferred view (hence the charge of flippancy from me!). Probably a decent, readable systematic theology, like Boice's Foundations of the Christian Faith or Grudem's Systematic Theology, would handle the topic more comprehensively and less partially!
In my humble opinion ... 2-star at best!
Dealing with 'How will the world end?' has always, and especially in the last two hundred years or so, been a bone of contention between Bible-believing Christians. However, it really shouldn't be! The one thing that all Bible-believing Christians agree on is ... the world will end one day and God will be all in all, Jesus will be seen to be and proclaimed as Lord, and all of God's people will be with him eternally. In my opinion, the author, Jeramie Rinne, made heavy, and at times flippant, going of what is the glorious truth and finale of the gospel!
Probably the most helpful chapter is Chapter 4. Will Jesus come back before or after the "Millennium"? The diagrams included are very helpful in providing an outline of the principal views on the millennium and the return of Jesus ... however, the author in the previous 3 chapters makes the reader fairly clear on his preferred view (hence the charge of flippancy from me!). Probably a decent, readable systematic theology, like Boice's Foundations of the Christian Faith or Grudem's Systematic Theology, would handle the topic more comprehensively and less partially!
In my humble opinion ... 2-star at best!
September 4, 2025
A solid but basic overview of end times theology. The author doesn’t generally give an opinion on each issue discussed, but presents each main view Christians are likely to hold or encounter.
This is a handy approach as an introduction — which this book is — and helps readers see the forest and not get stuck in the trees, which was the author’s aim. Sometimes it did feel a little too shallow in its analysis of views, but the format of this series gives a pretty strict page limit!
The strongest opinion provided was the final paragraph:
“Could we be near the end now? It's certainly possible.
Sometimes it seems that things couldn't get any worse.
But others have thought the same about their genera-tion. Why waste time and energy figuring out something that even Jesus doesn't know? Shouldn't we be alert and ready for Jesus no matter what? Christians should focus on the work at hand, and not on watching the clock.”
This is a handy approach as an introduction — which this book is — and helps readers see the forest and not get stuck in the trees, which was the author’s aim. Sometimes it did feel a little too shallow in its analysis of views, but the format of this series gives a pretty strict page limit!
The strongest opinion provided was the final paragraph:
“Could we be near the end now? It's certainly possible.
Sometimes it seems that things couldn't get any worse.
But others have thought the same about their genera-tion. Why waste time and energy figuring out something that even Jesus doesn't know? Shouldn't we be alert and ready for Jesus no matter what? Christians should focus on the work at hand, and not on watching the clock.”
November 29, 2020
Very short but well organized book on the end times. I’m wanting to give this some focused attention this coming year and thought this would be a good intro book.
May 1, 2023
It did a great job quickly summarizing and explaining biblical eschatology without taking sides on any one position.
January 16, 2025
It was interesting to get a close view of all the different interpretations of the Bible. Unfortunately I didn’t believe any of them, but it was cool to do a deep dive
July 25, 2025
A good, concise summary of what the Bible says about the Lord Jesus’ return and how we should live in the light of his impending return.
July 29, 2025
Just ok. This is more geared to new and younger believers who are exploring new topics such as eschatology. Don’t look for anything deeper than that level here.
March 23, 2017
Great little primer on eschatology! Clear, sane, Biblical and practical. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to learn what the Bible says about the end times, but doesn't have time for a 300+ page book. I will recommend this often!
August 31, 2014
The Point is Jesus Return So Lets Get to Work!!!
When writing a good story the ending can be the most difficult part. God’s story of redemption found within the Bible is no different. The difficulty is found when one is required to interpret the Bible’s ending from a list of possibilities. As a result, for centuries many scholars and layman have debated exactly how Jesus will return. Churches have split, false teachers have risen, and new Christian sects have developed from a variety of end time theologies. Therefore, it is very important that Christians interpret prophetic passages in the Bible carefully.
According to author Jermaie Rinne in the book How Will The World End one can be careful by simply remembering that, “Jesus is returning.” No matter how Jesus will return, He is returning. When He comes back one won’t argue if His return is theologically correct or not. Rather, one should be glad He has returned, period. This simple, yet profound truth allows Christians to be able to “focus on the work at hand” than “watching the clock” for His return. By knowing He will return, Christians should be motivated to engage in missions more. After all, this best prepares as many people as possible for His certain return. These pieces of sage advice are sprinkled throughout How Will The World End, along with specific theological explanations and other practical applications.
For example, one-way Rinne made How Will The World End practical is by using contemporary examples people are familiar with. Early in the book he references movies like Armageddon, and Pacific Rim to contrast what the Day of Judgment will look like from the happy endings often shown in Hollywood. However, if one has professed Christ as Lord then there will be a happy ending for the Christian. This book is also concise, which makes it easy to understand basic end time theology without the elaborate prophecy charts found in other eschatological systems.
No end time theology system is more elaborate than dispensationalsim. This version of eschatology involves the concept of a secret rapture before a time of tribulation that precedes a literal millennial reign of Christ. Often this view is very popular America, but is not popular among other Protestant Christians around the world. Due to its popularity in America Rinne discusses dispensationalim, while gracefully rejecting it. For some readers, Rinne’s position on the rapture may cause them to reject anything else found in this book. After all, many people in America grew up believing in a literal secret rapture, so to be challenged to think differently can be uncomfortable. However, to flat out reject anything positive in this book due to one area of difference undermines Rinne’s thesis, which is simply, “Jesus is returning.” His return has not yet happened, so it leaves open the possibility that dispensationalism may be wrong. In fact, other end time views may be incorrect too. As a result, one should remain humble about their interpretation of Christ’s return since it is really a secondary issue. This is what Rinne advocates for because one’s humility should really foster a greater spirit for missions than arrogance for being correct.
Lastly, since Christians know that Jesus is returning to restore creation then one should be more confident to share Christ through missions and evangelism. This is because Rinne believes prophetic “warnings are not to scare us, but to encourage us.” His point is that Jesus didn’t just save people from the negative of Hell; he saved people for the positive of a future hope with Him. As you read How Will The World End you can hear Rinne’s hope about Jesus return. For him, How Will The World End is not about getting end time events right, but focusing on the hope found in Revelation 20. This is a hope that God gives to all who receive Christ as Lord.
In closing, God will complete what He sets out to do, which should give all Christians the confidence to do missions and evangelism until Jesus returns. Rinne clearly communicates this in How Will The World End. As a result, this short book is perfect for any person wanting to obtain an introduction into eschatological theology. For the seasoned scholar, this book serves as a great refresher and as a point of humility. Often it is easy to obtain too much confidence in one’s theological standpoint. No matter what your exposure is to end time prophecy. The point is that Jesus is returning so let’s focus on the mission work at hand. By doing so, one will find far more reward than being certain they are right on how Jesus will return.
(I received this book through the Cross Focused Review program in exchange for an honest review of the book.)
When writing a good story the ending can be the most difficult part. God’s story of redemption found within the Bible is no different. The difficulty is found when one is required to interpret the Bible’s ending from a list of possibilities. As a result, for centuries many scholars and layman have debated exactly how Jesus will return. Churches have split, false teachers have risen, and new Christian sects have developed from a variety of end time theologies. Therefore, it is very important that Christians interpret prophetic passages in the Bible carefully.
According to author Jermaie Rinne in the book How Will The World End one can be careful by simply remembering that, “Jesus is returning.” No matter how Jesus will return, He is returning. When He comes back one won’t argue if His return is theologically correct or not. Rather, one should be glad He has returned, period. This simple, yet profound truth allows Christians to be able to “focus on the work at hand” than “watching the clock” for His return. By knowing He will return, Christians should be motivated to engage in missions more. After all, this best prepares as many people as possible for His certain return. These pieces of sage advice are sprinkled throughout How Will The World End, along with specific theological explanations and other practical applications.
For example, one-way Rinne made How Will The World End practical is by using contemporary examples people are familiar with. Early in the book he references movies like Armageddon, and Pacific Rim to contrast what the Day of Judgment will look like from the happy endings often shown in Hollywood. However, if one has professed Christ as Lord then there will be a happy ending for the Christian. This book is also concise, which makes it easy to understand basic end time theology without the elaborate prophecy charts found in other eschatological systems.
No end time theology system is more elaborate than dispensationalsim. This version of eschatology involves the concept of a secret rapture before a time of tribulation that precedes a literal millennial reign of Christ. Often this view is very popular America, but is not popular among other Protestant Christians around the world. Due to its popularity in America Rinne discusses dispensationalim, while gracefully rejecting it. For some readers, Rinne’s position on the rapture may cause them to reject anything else found in this book. After all, many people in America grew up believing in a literal secret rapture, so to be challenged to think differently can be uncomfortable. However, to flat out reject anything positive in this book due to one area of difference undermines Rinne’s thesis, which is simply, “Jesus is returning.” His return has not yet happened, so it leaves open the possibility that dispensationalism may be wrong. In fact, other end time views may be incorrect too. As a result, one should remain humble about their interpretation of Christ’s return since it is really a secondary issue. This is what Rinne advocates for because one’s humility should really foster a greater spirit for missions than arrogance for being correct.
Lastly, since Christians know that Jesus is returning to restore creation then one should be more confident to share Christ through missions and evangelism. This is because Rinne believes prophetic “warnings are not to scare us, but to encourage us.” His point is that Jesus didn’t just save people from the negative of Hell; he saved people for the positive of a future hope with Him. As you read How Will The World End you can hear Rinne’s hope about Jesus return. For him, How Will The World End is not about getting end time events right, but focusing on the hope found in Revelation 20. This is a hope that God gives to all who receive Christ as Lord.
In closing, God will complete what He sets out to do, which should give all Christians the confidence to do missions and evangelism until Jesus returns. Rinne clearly communicates this in How Will The World End. As a result, this short book is perfect for any person wanting to obtain an introduction into eschatological theology. For the seasoned scholar, this book serves as a great refresher and as a point of humility. Often it is easy to obtain too much confidence in one’s theological standpoint. No matter what your exposure is to end time prophecy. The point is that Jesus is returning so let’s focus on the mission work at hand. By doing so, one will find far more reward than being certain they are right on how Jesus will return.
(I received this book through the Cross Focused Review program in exchange for an honest review of the book.)
September 1, 2014
How will the world end? is a question people have been asking since before Jesus walked the earth. Answering this question has been the focus of many books and movies throughout the years. Who can resist a good end-of-the-world thriller like Armageddon, The Day After Tomorrow or The Terminator? These movies all give a variation of how the world might come to an end.
What is interesting about these movies is not their differences, as to what threatens mankind's existence, but their similarity, in that mankind always triumphs over its seemingly impending demise. But when the end of the world does come will man really escape and live to see another day the way they knew life before? Is there a Christian take on the end of the world? Seeking to answer these questions and more, Jeramie Rinne has written How will the world end? And other questions about the last things and the second coming of Christ. As part of the Questions Christians Ask series from The Good Book Company, this is a mini-primer of sorts on Christian eschatology.
The chapters are written in order to answer six basic questions about the end times: (1) how will the world end?, (2) what will happen before Jesus comes back?, (3) how will Jesus come back?, (4) will Jesus come back before or after the "Millennium"?, (5) what happens after Jesus comes back?, and (6) how should we live until Jesus comes back? Throughout the book are some short asides addressing some further questions like the nature of the antichrist and the rapture.
As a primer, the book aims to help Christians see the big picture the Bible presents about the end times before getting hung up on some of the finer details. Contrary to how Hollywood presents end-of-the-world movies, Rinne points out that the end of the world will not come about as the result of asteroids, aliens or bad environmental practices and neither will mankind be able to overcome its judgment. No, the end of the world will come about from a lamb - the Lamb of God, which is Christ Himself. Taking his que from Revelation 6:12-17, Rinne shows how it is the revealing of the Lamb that precipitates the end of the world. Far from presenting Jesus as tame, meek and mild, Revelation 6 describes the revealing of the Lamb as "the great day of the wrath of the lamb." (vs. 17)
The primary passages Rinne answers the questions from are Matthew 24 and Revelation 6, 19 & 20 while also addressing issues in 1 Thessalonians, 2 Timothy, 2 Peter and 1 John. While Rinne has a slew of New Testament references he only points to two Old Testament references: Isaiah 34 (14) and Daniel 7 & 12 (70-71). This shines light on the only weakness of the book. I think if there were more OT references then it would have given readers a chance to seen more continuity between the Testaments on the end times.
This one criticism aside, How will the world end? is a great mini-primer on Christian eschatology for the inquiring Christian looking to get their feet wet on the subject of eschatology. This is a great lead in book for small groups on eschatology from which more in-depth discussion can emerge. It would also serve well an unbeliever who has questions about Christianities understanding of the end times. This is a great book to have on hand for quick use.
I received this book for free from The Good Book Company through Cross Focused Media for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
What is interesting about these movies is not their differences, as to what threatens mankind's existence, but their similarity, in that mankind always triumphs over its seemingly impending demise. But when the end of the world does come will man really escape and live to see another day the way they knew life before? Is there a Christian take on the end of the world? Seeking to answer these questions and more, Jeramie Rinne has written How will the world end? And other questions about the last things and the second coming of Christ. As part of the Questions Christians Ask series from The Good Book Company, this is a mini-primer of sorts on Christian eschatology.
The chapters are written in order to answer six basic questions about the end times: (1) how will the world end?, (2) what will happen before Jesus comes back?, (3) how will Jesus come back?, (4) will Jesus come back before or after the "Millennium"?, (5) what happens after Jesus comes back?, and (6) how should we live until Jesus comes back? Throughout the book are some short asides addressing some further questions like the nature of the antichrist and the rapture.
As a primer, the book aims to help Christians see the big picture the Bible presents about the end times before getting hung up on some of the finer details. Contrary to how Hollywood presents end-of-the-world movies, Rinne points out that the end of the world will not come about as the result of asteroids, aliens or bad environmental practices and neither will mankind be able to overcome its judgment. No, the end of the world will come about from a lamb - the Lamb of God, which is Christ Himself. Taking his que from Revelation 6:12-17, Rinne shows how it is the revealing of the Lamb that precipitates the end of the world. Far from presenting Jesus as tame, meek and mild, Revelation 6 describes the revealing of the Lamb as "the great day of the wrath of the lamb." (vs. 17)
The primary passages Rinne answers the questions from are Matthew 24 and Revelation 6, 19 & 20 while also addressing issues in 1 Thessalonians, 2 Timothy, 2 Peter and 1 John. While Rinne has a slew of New Testament references he only points to two Old Testament references: Isaiah 34 (14) and Daniel 7 & 12 (70-71). This shines light on the only weakness of the book. I think if there were more OT references then it would have given readers a chance to seen more continuity between the Testaments on the end times.
This one criticism aside, How will the world end? is a great mini-primer on Christian eschatology for the inquiring Christian looking to get their feet wet on the subject of eschatology. This is a great lead in book for small groups on eschatology from which more in-depth discussion can emerge. It would also serve well an unbeliever who has questions about Christianities understanding of the end times. This is a great book to have on hand for quick use.
I received this book for free from The Good Book Company through Cross Focused Media for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
August 26, 2015
In his book How Will the World End?, Jeramie Rinne's primary purpose is "to help regular Christians regain that big picture about the end of the world." In his 96-page book, the author provides a very brief, but balanced, overview of (1) how the world will end, (2) what happens before Jesus comes back, (3) how Jesus will come back, (4) Jesus' return in light of the Millennium, (5) what happens after Jesus' return, and (6) how we should live as Christians until he returns.
As noted by Mr. Rinne in his discussion on how the world will end, the prevalent view in the evangelical world today is the secret rapture theory, which says that all Christians will mysteriously vanish from the world before the time of tribulation. Many Christians think that this belief has always been the view of the church. Therefore, I was pleasantly surprised that the author rightly attributed the secret rapture theory to John Nelson Darby and noted that this theory was not widely spread until the 19th century through the Scofield Reference Bible.
Mr. Rinne is specifically writing to believers, but near the end of his book he acknowledges that some of his readers may not be Christians; and therefore, provides a Gospel presentation, (Kindle location 942). However, this Gospel presentation is weak because he does not tell the reader that sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God, (Baptist Catechism Question 17), nor does he define repentance as godly sorrow and self-abhorrence over sin, (Ezek. 36:31, 2 Cor. 7:10-11). Earlier in the book, the author previously stated that "God loves us so much that he sent his one and only Son to die on the cross as the substitute sufferer for our sins, and then rise again," (Kindle location 848); but he doesn't reiterate this crucial part of the Gospel when specifically addressing unbelievers, (1 Cor. 15:1-4). The author's ineffective call to "repent of your sins and trust in Jesus" is not the complete Gospel that will lead to saving faith.
Because of its brevity and simplicity, this book is more appropriate for Christians new to the faith or young believers that are starting to delve into eschatology. I consider myself one of the regular Christians that the author is writing to, and while I enjoyed reading this book, it provided no new information, nor did it enhance my view on Christ's second coming. Therefore, I recommend this book for Christians who have little or no knowledge of biblical end-times and want an easy-to-read primer on the subject.
Full Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
As noted by Mr. Rinne in his discussion on how the world will end, the prevalent view in the evangelical world today is the secret rapture theory, which says that all Christians will mysteriously vanish from the world before the time of tribulation. Many Christians think that this belief has always been the view of the church. Therefore, I was pleasantly surprised that the author rightly attributed the secret rapture theory to John Nelson Darby and noted that this theory was not widely spread until the 19th century through the Scofield Reference Bible.
Mr. Rinne is specifically writing to believers, but near the end of his book he acknowledges that some of his readers may not be Christians; and therefore, provides a Gospel presentation, (Kindle location 942). However, this Gospel presentation is weak because he does not tell the reader that sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God, (Baptist Catechism Question 17), nor does he define repentance as godly sorrow and self-abhorrence over sin, (Ezek. 36:31, 2 Cor. 7:10-11). Earlier in the book, the author previously stated that "God loves us so much that he sent his one and only Son to die on the cross as the substitute sufferer for our sins, and then rise again," (Kindle location 848); but he doesn't reiterate this crucial part of the Gospel when specifically addressing unbelievers, (1 Cor. 15:1-4). The author's ineffective call to "repent of your sins and trust in Jesus" is not the complete Gospel that will lead to saving faith.
Because of its brevity and simplicity, this book is more appropriate for Christians new to the faith or young believers that are starting to delve into eschatology. I consider myself one of the regular Christians that the author is writing to, and while I enjoyed reading this book, it provided no new information, nor did it enhance my view on Christ's second coming. Therefore, I recommend this book for Christians who have little or no knowledge of biblical end-times and want an easy-to-read primer on the subject.
Full Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 27, 2014
Judging by the number of movies that have been released based on world ending events, we are a people who are thoroughly fascinated about how the world will end! Furthermore, If as a faithful christian you have ever tried to read through the notes on the ESV study bible on the book of revelation, you often go away puzzled. Now you can begin to understand why so many faithful sincere christians can differ so much on this one single book in the New Testament!
So it was with delight to see this book being published. Jeramie Rinne has given us a very easy to read and understand book on an extremely important topic — the return of Jesus! — the day that all christians have been looking forward to. However this topic is often filled with jargons and technicalities that discourages the simple christian from attempting to understand it deeply.
First, Rinne analyses the scene of the common responses people have towards revelation, next Rinne goes through briefly and succinctly about the various issues with regards to the return of Christ, such as,
What will the end of world look like, according to the bible?
What will the world look like when Christ is returning?
How will the return of Christ be like?
Next, Rinne then gives a very short but extremely helpful explanation about the various millennials and also the 4 or 5 main school of thoughts for understanding the book of revelation. I felt that this chapter is exceptionally well written, and worth the price of the book. It is able to doe what many books are unable to do, to explain them simply, but not being simplistic.
In the last 2 chapters, Rinne first very aptly talks about what will happen after Jesus returns — the judgement and the new heavens and new earth that awaits us. Following which, Rinne follows up with a chapter on how we should live now. This chapter is often missing or not seen in the books that tries to explain about the book of revelation. It equips the readers not just to be filled with head knowledge, but also with practical application points of how to live while we wait for Jesus to return. Included in the book are also very common questions that people often asked such as ‘Why is the return of Christ taking so long? Who is the Anti-christ? Will there be a secret rapture?’ and many more.
I hope this book receives as wide a readership as it deserves. Simply a well written, insightful and sublime book. I’ll be recommending this book for anyone who wants to begin to understand the book of revelation.
Rating: 4.75 /5
So it was with delight to see this book being published. Jeramie Rinne has given us a very easy to read and understand book on an extremely important topic — the return of Jesus! — the day that all christians have been looking forward to. However this topic is often filled with jargons and technicalities that discourages the simple christian from attempting to understand it deeply.
First, Rinne analyses the scene of the common responses people have towards revelation, next Rinne goes through briefly and succinctly about the various issues with regards to the return of Christ, such as,
What will the end of world look like, according to the bible?
What will the world look like when Christ is returning?
How will the return of Christ be like?
Next, Rinne then gives a very short but extremely helpful explanation about the various millennials and also the 4 or 5 main school of thoughts for understanding the book of revelation. I felt that this chapter is exceptionally well written, and worth the price of the book. It is able to doe what many books are unable to do, to explain them simply, but not being simplistic.
In the last 2 chapters, Rinne first very aptly talks about what will happen after Jesus returns — the judgement and the new heavens and new earth that awaits us. Following which, Rinne follows up with a chapter on how we should live now. This chapter is often missing or not seen in the books that tries to explain about the book of revelation. It equips the readers not just to be filled with head knowledge, but also with practical application points of how to live while we wait for Jesus to return. Included in the book are also very common questions that people often asked such as ‘Why is the return of Christ taking so long? Who is the Anti-christ? Will there be a secret rapture?’ and many more.
I hope this book receives as wide a readership as it deserves. Simply a well written, insightful and sublime book. I’ll be recommending this book for anyone who wants to begin to understand the book of revelation.
Rating: 4.75 /5
January 3, 2017
There are plenty of books that muddy the water on issues of eschatology. Whether they overreach, oversimplify, or just plain over and over and over and over…., it is nice to find a work on “the last days” that doesn’t confuse, doesn’t bore, and doesn’t resort to treating the front page of the local newspaper as a decoder ring.
To find a short and accessible work on eschatological issues that isn’t flooded with words like “eschatological” is a treasure, and is as refreshing and as it is helpful. How Will the World End? by Jeramie Rinne is just the work for those of us who want to know more about our blessed hope but feel overwhelmed by academic treatises and rapture charts that could paper the Great Wall.
Rinne deals succinctly but sufficiently, at a basic level, with issues like the Millenium, the Rapture, the Beast/Antichrist/Man of Lawlessness/ Nero (oops, my eschatology might be showing a bit…although, honestly, I struggle with the interchangeable nature with which many treat those eschatological figures). He also gives an overview of the different ways of viewing Revelation (preterism, futurism, historicism, idealism) and settles on an “eclecticism” that seems most appropriate.
Rinne follows the pattern of Scripture itself in not allowing study of God’s word to culminate simply in some sort of contemplative exercise. Just like Paul, for example, would encourage his hearers to respond in faith to the beautiful truths he was presenting, Rinne closes his book in a manner to not allow the reader to hear but not do. Rinne knows that a sinful temptation we will face is to look at these truths and give a mental assent but no “rubber meets road” response. We so often can be the man who looks in the mirror and walks away forgetting what he looks like so Rinne spends his last chapter encouraging believers to live with a hope that changes every aspect of who we are and what we do.
*I received a review copy from the publisher through Cross Focused Reviews.
To find a short and accessible work on eschatological issues that isn’t flooded with words like “eschatological” is a treasure, and is as refreshing and as it is helpful. How Will the World End? by Jeramie Rinne is just the work for those of us who want to know more about our blessed hope but feel overwhelmed by academic treatises and rapture charts that could paper the Great Wall.
Rinne deals succinctly but sufficiently, at a basic level, with issues like the Millenium, the Rapture, the Beast/Antichrist/Man of Lawlessness/ Nero (oops, my eschatology might be showing a bit…although, honestly, I struggle with the interchangeable nature with which many treat those eschatological figures). He also gives an overview of the different ways of viewing Revelation (preterism, futurism, historicism, idealism) and settles on an “eclecticism” that seems most appropriate.
Rinne follows the pattern of Scripture itself in not allowing study of God’s word to culminate simply in some sort of contemplative exercise. Just like Paul, for example, would encourage his hearers to respond in faith to the beautiful truths he was presenting, Rinne closes his book in a manner to not allow the reader to hear but not do. Rinne knows that a sinful temptation we will face is to look at these truths and give a mental assent but no “rubber meets road” response. We so often can be the man who looks in the mirror and walks away forgetting what he looks like so Rinne spends his last chapter encouraging believers to live with a hope that changes every aspect of who we are and what we do.
*I received a review copy from the publisher through Cross Focused Reviews.
August 28, 2014
This book is a part of the Questions Christians Ask series. Which provide a short approachable series of books on discussion and topics that can be confusing for Christians. Other books in the series include "Did the Devil Make me do it?", "Is God Anti-Gay?" and "Is Forgiveness Really Free?". Now I was familiar with this series because I had purchased the "Is God Anti-Gay?" a few months ago. However, I had not gotten around to reading it yet, so this book "How Will the World End?" was my first exposure to this series of books. And boy was it an enjoyable exposure. As a word of caution this book is not going to go as deep as some people would like. There is no in depth discussion of all the issues around the end times, but as a doorway into understanding the basics this book is spot on. I will use this book with my high school senior Bible class as I help them understand what the end times is all about. It also provides a great summary of the important vocabulary words and ideas that makes it a great starting place for students and I can't wait to get it into their hands. If the rest of the books in this series are as approachable I could see these being the industry standard for entry level books about tough topics.
The book is broken down into six chapters focusing on the following questions; 1. How will the world end?, 2. What will happen before Jesus comes back?, 3. How will Jesus come back?, 4. Will Jesus come back before the "millennium"?, 5. What happens after Jesus comes back?, 6. How should we live until Jesus comes back?. Interspersed in these chapters are little sections about different topics that make come up such as "What is it taking so long?" and "Will there be a secret rapture?". This was a very comprehensive and balanced overview of what the many views of the end times teach, their strengths and weaknesses and why it matters.
Highly recommended.
The book is broken down into six chapters focusing on the following questions; 1. How will the world end?, 2. What will happen before Jesus comes back?, 3. How will Jesus come back?, 4. Will Jesus come back before the "millennium"?, 5. What happens after Jesus comes back?, 6. How should we live until Jesus comes back?. Interspersed in these chapters are little sections about different topics that make come up such as "What is it taking so long?" and "Will there be a secret rapture?". This was a very comprehensive and balanced overview of what the many views of the end times teach, their strengths and weaknesses and why it matters.
Highly recommended.
August 28, 2014
The world will end in judgment. A sobering statement and one that is not popular when we are a culture that sees their own good with their own standard of what is good. Since the beginning of time, we have been at odds with each other and have believed ourselves to be god. Do you see the problem with seeing ourselves as god? We make terrible gods, because we are so needy. Creation shows how broken our world is. How broken we are.
Judgment comes from justice being applied. We all have our sense of justice. Maybe yours is for the poor, or the oppressed, or for children, or maybe your justice comes out when someone wrongs you. Being created in God’s image, we have a sense of justice. What we need to understand is God’s justice. With the word of God, we see justice and redemption proclaimed. With Jesus’ coming and return, we can live out the Gospel.
How will the world end is a great resource on the book of Revelation. It is easy to read, digest, and compel you to dig further. With six chapter that ask the how, what, and the will, the Gospel will be more urgent and Glorious than before.
A complimentary review copy was provided to me by Cross Focused Reviews (A Service of Cross Focused Media, LLC). I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own
Judgment comes from justice being applied. We all have our sense of justice. Maybe yours is for the poor, or the oppressed, or for children, or maybe your justice comes out when someone wrongs you. Being created in God’s image, we have a sense of justice. What we need to understand is God’s justice. With the word of God, we see justice and redemption proclaimed. With Jesus’ coming and return, we can live out the Gospel.
How will the world end is a great resource on the book of Revelation. It is easy to read, digest, and compel you to dig further. With six chapter that ask the how, what, and the will, the Gospel will be more urgent and Glorious than before.
A complimentary review copy was provided to me by Cross Focused Reviews (A Service of Cross Focused Media, LLC). I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own
September 3, 2014
This small book (booklet) does a decent job of putting forward (in easily understood language) the general contours of biblical eschatology. It seems to be most agreeable to a Futurist reading of the Bible (both of the Olivet Discourse and, to a lesser degree, the Book of Revelation). Within that general Futurism, the author tends toward Amillennialism or Historic Premillennialism. He's not at all antagonistic toward Postmillennialism, but seems to be cranky with Dispy'ism (who could blame him for that?!). Confusingly(though likely for evangelistic reasons), Rinne addresses Christ's eschatological judgement before he addresses Christ's final return/coming. In other words, he address the judgement of the resurrected dead before he addresses the resurrection of the dead.
All these things considered, this booklet probably is worth having on hand for people who know nothing of Christian eschatology other than the Left Behind series. That said, if you had 45 mins and a couple cigars, you would likely be much further down the eschatological road simply in your conversation.
All these things considered, this booklet probably is worth having on hand for people who know nothing of Christian eschatology other than the Left Behind series. That said, if you had 45 mins and a couple cigars, you would likely be much further down the eschatological road simply in your conversation.
July 24, 2014
A very sane look at eschatology. Revelations is not about Russia, America, China or number/date games but about Jesus and his Heaven coming to Earth, for a glorious renewal of all things.
Only issue I have with it is that the Author does not make it clear that some parts of the Olivet discourse talks about the end of the Jewish temple and it is not entirely about the end of the ages like the 'left behind' types like to think.
Only issue I have with it is that the Author does not make it clear that some parts of the Olivet discourse talks about the end of the Jewish temple and it is not entirely about the end of the ages like the 'left behind' types like to think.
June 5, 2015
The end of the world is a source of uncertainty, even among Christians who often struggle to piece together what Scripture reveals about the last days. Enter Jeramie Rinne, who adeptly navigates the murky waters of eschatology in this brief booklet (an entry in the increasingly solid Questions Christians Ask series). Though his approach is introductory, his explanations are lucid and his prose engaging. A worthwhile book to share with those intimidated by what’s to come.
February 5, 2015
Amen, come, Lord Jesus!
This tiny little book answered some questions, but not all. Of course, there are some questions that only God can answer and since we are finite and God is infinite, we will have to wait for His answers.
This tiny little book answered some questions, but not all. Of course, there are some questions that only God can answer and since we are finite and God is infinite, we will have to wait for His answers.
August 18, 2015
Short book on eschatology with a quick survey on the different positions however the main emphasis is bringing the end times to bear on the here and now. Jeremie emphasizes the main point which is "How do you respond to the coming of the Lord?"
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