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Jesus and the End Times: What He Said...and What the Future Holds
The One Source You Can Count Onfor Facts About the Last Days “You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected” Matthew 24:44. There is no shortage of writings about the last days—often full of speculation and sensationalism. Where can we go for information we can trust? Join Bible scholar Ron Rhodes for an in-depth look at what we know to be certain about the last days—based on key teachings directly from Jesus. You’ll learn what the Lord Himself said about the rapture, the tribulation period, the second coming, the future judgment, the millennial kingdom, and more. So—are you ready for what is to come? Enjoy a fascinating survey of the end times through the words of Jesus Himself, and gain the very best of what you can know about God’s plan for the future.
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Published February 26, 2019
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February 26, 2019
Prophecy can be confusing and controversial. Did you know that a large section of Jesus’ teachings, while He was here on earth, was about the future? Do you know what He said? Is it important? Rhodes wants us to understand what Christ is telling us. He also wants us to see that every word Christ said is vitally important.
First, though, he understands that we have to know what Christ said; so he carefully collates Christ’s teachings from the Gospels and Revelation. He expands on that with other verses from both the Old and New Testament, to further explain the Biblical teachings on the Last Days, the Rapture, the Tribulation, the Millennium, and final Judgement, and Eternity. That was a good, if brief, introduction to the study of Biblical prophecy both personal and general.
Several sections specifically address the controversy over the meaning of some of the parables. He explains several different views, and then explains why he believes the way he does. I may not agree with all of his conclusions, but many of them were very insightful.
Finally, he teaches us from the first chapters of Revelation, the letters to the seven churches, what our duties are in these final days. That part was very personally convicting and encouraging.
I found the use of the New Living Translation distracting. I wish they had used a literal translation instead of a dynamic equivalence translation. It draws my attention away from what the author is trying to say, and I feel that I should look up what it says in another translation.
I received this as a free ARC through NetGalley and Harvest House Publishers. No favorable review was required, and it was my pleasure to provide my honest opinions.
First, though, he understands that we have to know what Christ said; so he carefully collates Christ’s teachings from the Gospels and Revelation. He expands on that with other verses from both the Old and New Testament, to further explain the Biblical teachings on the Last Days, the Rapture, the Tribulation, the Millennium, and final Judgement, and Eternity. That was a good, if brief, introduction to the study of Biblical prophecy both personal and general.
Several sections specifically address the controversy over the meaning of some of the parables. He explains several different views, and then explains why he believes the way he does. I may not agree with all of his conclusions, but many of them were very insightful.
Finally, he teaches us from the first chapters of Revelation, the letters to the seven churches, what our duties are in these final days. That part was very personally convicting and encouraging.
I found the use of the New Living Translation distracting. I wish they had used a literal translation instead of a dynamic equivalence translation. It draws my attention away from what the author is trying to say, and I feel that I should look up what it says in another translation.
I received this as a free ARC through NetGalley and Harvest House Publishers. No favorable review was required, and it was my pleasure to provide my honest opinions.
February 5, 2019
In this insightful book, Bible scholar Ron Rhodes gives us a comprehensive and in-depth look at the end-times, using key teachings of Jesus from both the Old and New Testaments. Rhodes explores everything about the end-times systematically from Jesus' prophecies on the rapture, the rapture, the tribulation, prophetic parables, the second coming, the intermediate and eternal state, and the seven churches. Each chapter is written in a concise and clear manner, with numerous bible references (in which I appreciate it tremendously). I learnt a lot from this book and it has certainly deepened my understanding on eschatology, especially the chapter on intermediate state - an eye-opener for me! Another thing that I really appreciate about this book is how Rhodes will recap each chapter by putting the key points in a bullet-point list, making it easy to remember and understand. Overall, this book is definitely a valuable resource for learning about eschatology. It is a well-written and a biblically sound and safe book to read.
***I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from Harvest House Publishers through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All views expressed in this review are my own and was not influenced by the author, publisher or any third party.***
***I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from Harvest House Publishers through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All views expressed in this review are my own and was not influenced by the author, publisher or any third party.***
July 25, 2022
I've read a lot of Bible prophecy texts and heard a lot of good preaching on the subject. This book by Dr. Ron Rhodes is a great one-volume distillation of these. It's easy to follow, clear and he uses a friendly writing style. Provides scriptural references and citations for other books to back up his views. Yes, you might have read it before elsewhere, including some of his other books.
But it's great to have it in one volume, in clear English: Jesus is God, He took on human form and died for sinners, and then rose from the grave. He came here once and will be coming again soon: First to collect His believers and then seven years later to destroy the forces of the Antichrist and end the Tribulation (and commence the Millennial Kingdom).
But it's great to have it in one volume, in clear English: Jesus is God, He took on human form and died for sinners, and then rose from the grave. He came here once and will be coming again soon: First to collect His believers and then seven years later to destroy the forces of the Antichrist and end the Tribulation (and commence the Millennial Kingdom).
March 26, 2019
I have read many of Ron Rhodes Christian books and will likely never stop as long as he writes them. He teaches the Bible in a way that's easy to understand as well by explaining where in the Bible to find what he is writing.
PLEASE REMOVE MY LAST NAME. THANK YOU.
PLEASE REMOVE MY LAST NAME. THANK YOU.
November 7, 2021
Excellent book
Excellent book that gives great insight into the book of revelation. Recommend for anyone who is seeking a deeper understanding of this book of the bible.
Excellent book that gives great insight into the book of revelation. Recommend for anyone who is seeking a deeper understanding of this book of the bible.
August 23, 2025
This is a really great resource for anyone studying the end times. The author gives you a clear picture of everything that will happen. I especially appreciated all the scriptural references. It shows the author did his homework. But it also becomes an invaluable resource for anyone who studies this topic.
I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the sequence of end times events. It gives you a clear picture of what will happen in the end times.
I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the sequence of end times events. It gives you a clear picture of what will happen in the end times.
February 8, 2019
This book is a very comprehensive study about Jesus and the End Times. It is up to the reader to determine their depth of study. It can be read and understood without researching the scriptures that always accompany the text. For a deeper study, the scriptures add to the richness of the subject matter. It is also a reference to return to many times as the reader matures as a Christian. The section on the rapture was of particular interest to me. I had always been told that Jesus never talked about the rapture, but it appears that Jesus gave us the first revelation of the rapture in the book of John. I am still digesting a lot of the information in the book and will continue to for a long time.
April 23, 2019
In this book 'we’ve explored Jesus’s prophecies on the rapture, the tribulation period, the second coming, the various judgments, the millennial kingdom, the intermediate state, and the eternal state. We’ve also looked at a variety of prophetic parables, including the well-known parable of the fig tree. We’ve gleaned many insights from Jesus’s prophetic olivet discourse, a variety of other prophetic teachings from Jesus as recorded in the four Gospels, as well as the book of Revelation, mostly chapters 4 through 22.'.
In the final 2 chapters we look at the seven churches at the beginning of Revelation.
This book covers a lot of issues from the Pre-tribulation viewpoint while making his attitudes clear to all even the beginner.
A worthwhile read to those interested in this subject.
I was given this book by Netgalley and the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
In the final 2 chapters we look at the seven churches at the beginning of Revelation.
This book covers a lot of issues from the Pre-tribulation viewpoint while making his attitudes clear to all even the beginner.
A worthwhile read to those interested in this subject.
I was given this book by Netgalley and the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
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