Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins wrote in their book Are We Living in the End Times:
"...history reveals that many interpreted the events of their day as fulfillments of end-time prophecies. In some cases their date setting and speculation turned off more people than it inspired, but at least they were studying the Scriptures in an attempt to properly discern the times."
After this preposterous statement in their introduction, the book sets forth the premise we are living in the end of time. Along with this false eschatology time table is a system that includes a rapture of the Church proceeding a seven year tribulation. This seven year tribulation commences with the Anti-Christ taking over the world. The tribulation ends with the Second Coming of Christ to defeat the Anti-Christ and establish His millennial reign as Satan is bound during this time. At then end of this 1,000 years Satan is turned loose and deceives the nations for a final battle to end the once and for all the rebellion of Satan against God.
Of course, there are many other details within this system called Dispensationalism. Many of the passages used for its theory are prophecies already fulfilled in history. However, they pull them out of context to apply a literal fulfillment in our day. With some textual changes they make them fit by violating clear commands of Scripture.
Of course, there are many other details within this system called Dispensationalism. Many of the passages used for its theory are prophecies already fulfilled in history. However, they pull them out of context to apply a literal fulfillment in our day. With some textual changes they make them fit by violating clear commands of Scripture.
“Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.” -Deuteronomy 4:2
“What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.” -Deuteronomy 12:32
“Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.” -Proverbs 30:6
As throughout history, these false prophecies and heretical teachings are causing many to turn away from the faith. Do not be deceived. For this very reason, Covenant Commission, a ministry of Covenant Baptist Church is producing an article series entitled Christian Expectations. The Introduction and Part One are currently online. Two more articles are coming soon!