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Watching for the Parousia: Were Jesus' Apostles Confused?
In Matthew 24:3, in response to Jesus' prediction of the coming destruction of Jerusalem, the disciples "When shall these things be, and what shall be the sign of your coming and the end of the age." All futurist eschatologies hold that the disciples were confused and wrongly connected that impending Jewish catastrophe with Christ's coming at the "end of time"? But, what if the apostles were NOT confused? What if they were right to make that connection? What if the end of the age and Christ's coming were in fact inseparably linked in prophecy?In this examination of these probitive questions, prolific author, debater, lecturer, Don K. Preston sets out in this unprecedented book to show that it was not Jesus' apostles who were confused, but rather, futurist commentators! This is a ground breaking book. You will not find another book like it! But, the exegesis is rock solid, the logic is compelling, the evidence is powerful! This book may well change your entire view of eschatology!
185 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 18, 2020
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About the author
Don K. Preston
58 books17 followers1968 Graduate of Elkins High School outside Fayetteville, Arkansas.
1975 graduate of the Northside school of preaching, (seminary) Harrison, Arkansas.
Don’s preaching ministry spans 35 years in only two different cities, Shawnee, Oklahoma and Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Don worked for 7 years helping produce a television program Christian magazine which received national recognition in the magazine, Christianity Today.
Don has written several books, including: 2 Peter 3: The Late Great Kingdom, reprinted now under the title of the Elements Shall Melt with Fervent Heat; Who is This Babylon? (Second Edition), Like Father Like Son, on Clouds of Glory, Into All The World Then Comes The End, The Last Days Identified, Seal Up Vision and Prophecy, Can God Tell Time?, Israel: 1948, Countdown To No Where, Blast From The Past: The Truth About Armageddon, Leaving the Rapture Behind, Seventy Weeks are Determined...for the Resurrection; How Is This Possible (third reprint, revised and enlarged, 2009). Some of Preston's works have been translated into six different languages, and reprinted several times.
Don’s book, Who is this Babylon?, A Study of Revelation, has received critical acclaim. He is currently at work on several other manuscripts including books on the(supposed) rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple, the Transfiguration, the parables of Jesus, the Olivet Discourse, the significance of circumcision in New Testament eschatology, the Song of Moses and eschatology, and others.
Don's 2010 book, We Shall Meet Him In The Air: The Wedding of the King of kings, is the very first, and only, full length commentary on 1 Thessalonians 4 from the preterist (fulfilled) perspective.
Preston’s writings have appeared in almost every major religious periodical of the churches of Christ.
Mr. Preston is an experienced debater, and has participated in several formal public debates as well as radio debates. his opponents include some of the leading evangelical leaders of the day, including:
Thomas Ice, co-founder with Tim Lahaye, of the Pre-Trib Research Center,
Harold Hoehner of Dallas Theological Seminary,
Dr. David Engelsma of Reformed Theological Seminary,
C. Marvin Pate of Moody College,
Dr. F. Lagard Smith, and other notable theologians.
He has participated in live interviews on such christian talk shows as “Salt and Light” in St. Louis, Missouri. Preston is also co-host, with William Bell, of a radio program each Tuesday evening, 6 PM central time, called "Two Guys and the Bible." The program can be heard live at ad70.net.
Mr. Preston‘s web address is www.eschatology.org. In addition to this website, Mr. Preston is also the personal owner of www.bibleprophecy.com, one of the top rated sites for the study of prophecy.
The websites contain many articles written by Don and other writers from around the country. They welcome open discussion and study.
Don served as minister for the Ardmore church of Christ, for 16 years. He resigned in order to devote himself full time to research writing, seminars and debates.
Hobbies include collecting and restoring old cars, especially early mustangs, and old pickups; fishing, hunting, internet research, reading, etc.
1975 graduate of the Northside school of preaching, (seminary) Harrison, Arkansas.
Don’s preaching ministry spans 35 years in only two different cities, Shawnee, Oklahoma and Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Don worked for 7 years helping produce a television program Christian magazine which received national recognition in the magazine, Christianity Today.
Don has written several books, including: 2 Peter 3: The Late Great Kingdom, reprinted now under the title of the Elements Shall Melt with Fervent Heat; Who is This Babylon? (Second Edition), Like Father Like Son, on Clouds of Glory, Into All The World Then Comes The End, The Last Days Identified, Seal Up Vision and Prophecy, Can God Tell Time?, Israel: 1948, Countdown To No Where, Blast From The Past: The Truth About Armageddon, Leaving the Rapture Behind, Seventy Weeks are Determined...for the Resurrection; How Is This Possible (third reprint, revised and enlarged, 2009). Some of Preston's works have been translated into six different languages, and reprinted several times.
Don’s book, Who is this Babylon?, A Study of Revelation, has received critical acclaim. He is currently at work on several other manuscripts including books on the(supposed) rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple, the Transfiguration, the parables of Jesus, the Olivet Discourse, the significance of circumcision in New Testament eschatology, the Song of Moses and eschatology, and others.
Don's 2010 book, We Shall Meet Him In The Air: The Wedding of the King of kings, is the very first, and only, full length commentary on 1 Thessalonians 4 from the preterist (fulfilled) perspective.
Preston’s writings have appeared in almost every major religious periodical of the churches of Christ.
Mr. Preston is an experienced debater, and has participated in several formal public debates as well as radio debates. his opponents include some of the leading evangelical leaders of the day, including:
Thomas Ice, co-founder with Tim Lahaye, of the Pre-Trib Research Center,
Harold Hoehner of Dallas Theological Seminary,
Dr. David Engelsma of Reformed Theological Seminary,
C. Marvin Pate of Moody College,
Dr. F. Lagard Smith, and other notable theologians.
He has participated in live interviews on such christian talk shows as “Salt and Light” in St. Louis, Missouri. Preston is also co-host, with William Bell, of a radio program each Tuesday evening, 6 PM central time, called "Two Guys and the Bible." The program can be heard live at ad70.net.
Mr. Preston‘s web address is www.eschatology.org. In addition to this website, Mr. Preston is also the personal owner of www.bibleprophecy.com, one of the top rated sites for the study of prophecy.
The websites contain many articles written by Don and other writers from around the country. They welcome open discussion and study.
Don served as minister for the Ardmore church of Christ, for 16 years. He resigned in order to devote himself full time to research writing, seminars and debates.
Hobbies include collecting and restoring old cars, especially early mustangs, and old pickups; fishing, hunting, internet research, reading, etc.
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August 8, 2020
Written in a style well known to those familiar with Don Preston; this new book will not disappoint.
Don asks a question many of us have pondered through our studies. “Parousia - Were Jesus' apostles wrong?” We have been taught that they were confused, yet we know the disciples walked with Jesus throughout his ministry. Jesus spoke to them of the Kingdom for 40 days after his resurrection. Were they still confused?
Although many have formed an opinion, most have never taken the time to link the passages that support any opinion. Don has completed the search and he leads us through passages in Deuteronomy, Ezekiel, Matthew, Acts and Revelation. Don weaves scripture together to clearly reveal that the disciples were not confused, and Jesus did not lie or seek to confuse his beloved disciples.
You don't have to be a Bible scholar to understand this study. Grab your Bible and work your way through this book so you can answer the question for yourself, “Parousia, were the disciples confused?”
Don asks a question many of us have pondered through our studies. “Parousia - Were Jesus' apostles wrong?” We have been taught that they were confused, yet we know the disciples walked with Jesus throughout his ministry. Jesus spoke to them of the Kingdom for 40 days after his resurrection. Were they still confused?
Although many have formed an opinion, most have never taken the time to link the passages that support any opinion. Don has completed the search and he leads us through passages in Deuteronomy, Ezekiel, Matthew, Acts and Revelation. Don weaves scripture together to clearly reveal that the disciples were not confused, and Jesus did not lie or seek to confuse his beloved disciples.
You don't have to be a Bible scholar to understand this study. Grab your Bible and work your way through this book so you can answer the question for yourself, “Parousia, were the disciples confused?”
February 1, 2021
Great verification that the apostles were not confused.
This book has a tremendous amount of scripture and writings to back up that the apostles were not confused. A great reference for a study of the apostle's .
This book has a tremendous amount of scripture and writings to back up that the apostles were not confused. A great reference for a study of the apostle's .
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