The King is Coming Study Guide: Ten Events That Will Change Our Future Forever

by Erwin W. Lutzer

The end is near-while these often seem to be the words of insane rambling, they can also be a sensible presentation of truth. Acknowledging that what is yet to come is beyond the scope of our wildest projections, pastor and scholar Erwin Lutzer reminded us in The King is Coming that we have not been left completely in the dark.

Now, small groups can grapple with the content of The King is Coming together through this new study guide experience. This guide provides answers for those questioning what comes next - and empowers and instructs participants to live accordingly in the here and now.

The King is Coming Study Guide is supplemented by The King is Coming DVD, which provides accompanying teachings by Pastor Lutzer for a full small group experience as participants begin to explore the end.

 

 

 

Genres: Christian, Christianity

87 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2012

About the author

Erwin W. Lutzer is senior pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and Loyola University, he is the author of numerous books, including the Gold Medallion Award winner "Hitler's Cross" and the best seller "One Minute After You Die". He is also a teacher on radio programs heard on more than 700 stations throughout the United States and the world, including "Songs in the Night," "The Moody Church Hour," and the daily feature "Running to Win." He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area and have three married children and seven grandchildren.

Reviews

[Sandra Barker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was published in 2012. Although much in prophecy has still to be fulfilled, when we're talking about living in the end times as we are now, a lot can happen in 12 years. While this book is not totally up to date, it does still hold true for those things that have yet to be fulfilled. And -- it opened my eyes to a few things I didn't know, but mostly it confirmed a lot of the things I already know and believe in. This book was a real help to me when it came to explaining the timeline of certain tribulation and millineum events. If you are a pretribulationist and a premillinealist, then you will probably be on track with what Pastor Lutzer says in his book. If you are not, you may learn some things that change your mind and -- they will bring comfort to your heart. When Jesus and Paul were speaking about end times to Believers, they did so to bring comfort to the listeners.

[Jehiel Ortiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy reading this book. So clearly Pastor Lutzer explains 10 important events related to the coming of Christ.

This book it’s not a commentary, but can help you to understand and read better the prophecies in the Bible related to the Second Coming of Christ.

Highly recommended

[Clara Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gives the premilionalist view as taught at Dallas Seminaary. The book is well written and quite interesting. I just do not know that I accept all of his premilionist views. I am glad I read the book.

[Susan Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some very good insights and explanations. I used some of the information in it for a Ladies Bible study. Very imformative.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Erwin Lutzer gives a high level overview of the return of Christ and the events that will be associated with this return. Writing from a premillennial standpoint he examines the events that have yet to take place and helps us think, "how should I live in light of this?" The chapters are all written in light of our Lord's coming, as is evidenced by their titles, "The King Returns for us", "The King Judges us", "The King Marries His Bride", and so on. He states that, "Some of the events associated with His glorious return will be shocking, ,especially for those who think of Jesus only in terms of the gospel accounts, when He went about healing the sick, raising the dead, and blessing the poor. In the event before us, we see not only the love of Jesus but the meticulous justice of Jesus." And so you also have chapters like, "The King Destroys Nations" and "The King Returns to Conquer".

I like that Lutzer is careful about the timeline of the events of the last days, as he says, "It is possible to be right about the facts but very wrong about the timeline". I also like his emphasis on how our knowledge of the coming events should be sobering, and motivating at the same time. "The goal of this study in biblical prophecy is to change our lives, moving form the pursuit of happiness to the pursuit of holiness and from the love of the world to the love of God."

All in all, The book is okay, but I'm not thrilled with it. Some of his language seems a little too...how do I put it...well, almost irreverentially modern. For instance, towards the beginning of the book he states that "My desire is for you to fall in love with Jesus all over again." That seems too much like romance, and doesn't evoke the reverential, respectful, obedient love we are supposed to have for our Lord. And then another thing I didn't like was his explanation of how we Christians will be judged "fairly". He explains that, "Because He knows all things, He(Christ) will take all of the contingencies into account. He will take a careful look at your life: how you were impacted by your parents, and the positive or negative effect that others had on you, and every other relevant factor as you stand before Him. His evaluation will be accurate and perfect and fair." This sounds too much as if Lutzer thinks we'll be 'given a pass' if we weren't obedient to God in something because someone else influenced us not to, in one way or another. I doubt whether the effect, positive or negative, that others had on us will be relevant at all. If we respond the wrong way in any way because of someone else, we are wrong, and have given up an opportunity to exercise faith. I believe that the Christian who didn't do a good work because a bad influence will not be given a reward for that act of faithlessness. This conclusion may not be what Lutzer meant when he talked about the judgment of Christians, but it certainly implied something like this to me.

The book didn't meet my expectations...but like I said it's okay, and gives an interesting look at how Lutzer thinks the order of end times events will probably happen.

Thanks to Moody Publishers for sending me a free copy of this book to review(my review did not have to be favorable)!

[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

The King is coming. Are you ready?

Renowned theologian Dr. Erwin Lutzer presents a sensible and scripture based look at bible prophecy. Written with love and humility, he gently guides the reader through prophetic scriptures, from the rapture to the great tribulation, to the millennial reign.

This book will leave you excited and yearning for the return of Jesus Christ, and I absolutely love the fact that it ends with the sinners prayer, making this an excellent witnessing tool, perfect for loved ones who are unsure about prophecy, or the certainty of salvation and God’s redemptive plan. This book is laid out extremely well and is easy to understand, covering all of the basics of prophecy without being too cumbersome or wordy, at only 202 words long.

Erwin W. Lutzer is senior pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and Loyola University, he is the author of numerous books, including the Gold Medallion Award winner “Hitler’s Cross” and the best seller “One Minute After You Die”. He is also a teacher on radio programs heard on more than 700 stations throughout the United States and the world, including “Songs in the Night,” “The Moody Church Hour,” and the daily feature “Running to Win.” He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area and have three married children and seven grandchildren.

I received a free copy of this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for an honest review

Check out this review on my blog: EpicBookQuest.wordpress.com

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

The King is Coming: Preparing to Meet Jesus by Erwin W. Lutzer tells about the end days and the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The author uses biblical scripture to discuss the rapture of the Church, the tribulation, the coming of Jesus, the Antichrist, the end of the world, and Heaven. Erwin Lutzer does a marvelous job of explaining his views on what the Bible tells us will happen in these last days and uses the scripture to back up what he says, so you can read it in the Bible for yourself.

One of my favorite quotes from this book is ...
"If you've been told that you have to donate money to go to heaven, you have not heard the gospel. If you've been told that you must make yourself deserving to go to heaven, that is not the gospel. Nor is it through baptism, your church attendance, or through the sacraments."

And the last quote he uses in the book is from the Bible...
"You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect." Luke 12:40 ESV

If you haven't accepted Jesus Christ as your savior, please do so, because our King is coming soon!!

I highly recommend this book.

I received a free copy of this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for my honest review rather it be good or bad. Thank you.

[Dee Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The final chapters of history are being written even now. Erwin Lutzer examines what will unfold in the rapture of the Church, the tribulation, the coming of Christ, and the end of the world. However sobering that reality is, he ends the book with encouragement for those who will reign with Jesus for all eternity. For anyone who thinks they are "Christian" but has never taken it seriously, or any unbeliever who has never stopped to think about what happens when they die, this book is a wake-up call.

In the epilogue, Woody Allen, in his pessimism, hits the nail on the head: "More than at any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroad. one path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other to total extinction. let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly."

[Georgeann · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book to help you understand the events to come. Even so come Lord Jesus!

Lutzer does a remarkable job of presenting the events to come simply yet forthrightly. Great book for anyone wanting to understand the events to come. It is encouraging, enlightening and challenges the reader to examine his or her own heart regarding where they will spend eternity.

[Brandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love all of the books that I have read by Pastor Lutzer. He has a great way with words and can explain things well. I have read Revelations several times, and have never really know what it meant. This book was very helpful!

[Lee Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent summary. Answered some of my questions. Great study pre-Revelation for BSF beginning next week! READ IT!