At Calvary Chapel Palm Harbor, we believe it is important to discuss current events and connect them, when applicable, to biblical prophecy. He is coming again, and by understanding upcoming events, we can better prepare ourselves. We understand that this can be difficult to comprehend, so please reach out with any questions.
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BIBLE PROPHECY Q&A
What is prophecy important?
Prophecy is not just an academic study; it's a vital part of understanding God's character, His faithfulness to His word, the unfolding of His plan for humanity, and a strong motivator for how believers should live and share their faith in the present day.
Do you only talk about Revelation?
Prophecy is not just an academic study; it's a vital part of understanding God's character, His faithfulness to His word, the unfolding of His plan for humanity, and a strong motivator for how believers should live and share their faith in the present day.
Prophecy is woven throughout the entire Bible, not just confined to the book of Revelation. It serves multiple purposes, including revealing God's character, guiding His people, warning of consequences for disobedience, and offering hope for redemption.
While Revelation is the most comprehensive book on the end times, other books provide significant details about eschatological events, such as the Second Coming of Christ, the resurrection, and the final judgment.
In the Old Testament, you'll find prophecy in the Major Prophets (like Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel), the Minor Prophets, and even the Historical Books. These prophets addressed various issues in Israel and Judah, including idolatry, social injustice, and a call to repentance. They also contain prophecies about the Day of the Lord, the restoration of Israel, and the first coming of the Messiah. For instance, Micah 5:2 prophesies Bethlehem as the birthplace of the Messiah. Even in the earliest books of the Bible, prophetic elements are present. Genesis contains initial prophecies, such as the protoevangelium in Genesis 3:15 (a promise of a deliverer) and prophecies to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob concerning their descendants and the blessing of all nations through them.
In the New Testament, excluding Revelation, Jesus Himself delivered numerous prophecies. In the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21), Jesus foretold the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, signs of His second coming, and the end of the age, including wars, famines, earthquakes, and persecution of believers. The early church also experienced the gift of prophecy. The book of Acts records instances of prophecy, such as Agabus predicting a severe famine (Acts 11:28) and Paul's future sufferings (Acts 21:10-11). Peter, in Acts 2, quotes Joel's prophecy about the outpouring of the Spirit on all flesh.
This broad scope of prophetic teaching across the Bible is why our church believes in exploring and teaching all of Scripture.
Prophecy is woven throughout the entire Bible, not just confined to the book of Revelation. It serves multiple purposes, including revealing God's character, guiding His people, warning of consequences for disobedience, and offering hope for redemption.
While Revelation is the most comprehensive book on the end times, other books provide significant details about eschatological events, such as the Second Coming of Christ, the resurrection, and the final judgment.
In the Old Testament, you'll find prophecy in the Major Prophets (like Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel), the Minor Prophets, and even the Historical Books. These prophets addressed various issues in Israel and Judah, including idolatry, social injustice, and a call to repentance. They also contain prophecies about the Day of the Lord, the restoration of Israel, and the first coming of the Messiah. For instance, Micah 5:2 prophesies Bethlehem as the birthplace of the Messiah. Even in the earliest books of the Bible, prophetic elements are present. Genesis contains initial prophecies, such as the protoevangelium in Genesis 3:15 (a promise of a deliverer) and prophecies to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob concerning their descendants and the blessing of all nations through them.
In the New Testament, excluding Revelation, Jesus Himself delivered numerous prophecies. In the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21), Jesus foretold the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, signs of His second coming, and the end of the age, including wars, famines, earthquakes, and persecution of believers. The early church also experienced the gift of prophecy. The book of Acts records instances of prophecy, such as Agabus predicting a severe famine (Acts 11:28) and Paul's future sufferings (Acts 21:10-11). Peter, in Acts 2, quotes Joel's prophecy about the outpouring of the Spirit on all flesh.
This broad scope of prophetic teaching across the Bible is why our church believes in exploring and teaching all of Scripture.
What do you think about the rapture?
We believe the Bible is clear on the Rapture of the church. We await the pre-tribulation rapture of the church, and we believe in the literal Second Coming of Christ with His saints to rule the earth, which will be personal and visible.
At Calvary Chapel Palm Harbor, we believe it is important to discuss current events and connect them, when applicable, to biblical prophecy. He is coming again, and by understanding upcoming events, we can better prepare ourselves. We understand that this can be difficult to comprehend, so please reach out with any questions.
CURRENT EVENTS YOUTUBE SERIES
BIBLE PROPHECY Q&A
What is prophecy Important?
Prophecy is not just an academic study; it's a vital part of understanding God's character, His faithfulness to His word, the unfolding of His plan for humanity, and a strong motivator for how believers should live and share their faith in the present day.
Do you only talk about Revelation?
No, our church doesn't only talk about Revelation. While Revelation is an important part of Scripture, our teaching ministry covers the entirety of the Bible.
We believe it's crucial to explore all books of the Old and New Testaments to gain a comprehensive understanding of God's Word, His character, His plan for humanity, and how we are to live as His followers.
Prophecy is woven throughout the entire Bible, not just confined to the book of Revelation. It serves multiple purposes, including revealing God's character, guiding His people, warning of consequences for disobedience, and offering hope for redemption.
While Revelation is the most comprehensive book on the end times, other books provide significant details about eschatological events, such as the Second Coming of Christ, the resurrection, and the final judgment.
In the Old Testament, you'll find prophecy in the Major Prophets (like Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel), the Minor Prophets, and even the Historical Books. These prophets addressed various issues in Israel and Judah, including idolatry, social injustice, and a call to repentance. They also contain prophecies about the Day of the Lord, the restoration of Israel, and the first coming of the Messiah. For instance, Micah 5:2 prophesies Bethlehem as the birthplace of the Messiah. Even in the earliest books of the Bible, prophetic elements are present. Genesis contains initial prophecies, such as the protoevangelium in Genesis 3:15 (a promise of a deliverer) and prophecies to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob concerning their descendants and the blessing of all nations through them.
In the New Testament, excluding Revelation, Jesus Himself delivered numerous prophecies. In the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21), Jesus foretold the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, signs of His second coming, and the end of the age, including wars, famines, earthquakes, and persecution of believers. The early church also experienced the gift of prophecy. The book of Acts records instances of prophecy, such as Agabus predicting a severe famine (Acts 11:28) and Paul's future sufferings (Acts 21:10-11). Peter, in Acts 2, quotes Joel's prophecy about the outpouring of the Spirit on all flesh.
This broad scope of prophetic teaching across the Bible is why our church believes in exploring and teaching all of Scripture.
We believe it's crucial to explore all books of the Old and New Testaments to gain a comprehensive understanding of God's Word, His character, His plan for humanity, and how we are to live as His followers.
Prophecy is woven throughout the entire Bible, not just confined to the book of Revelation. It serves multiple purposes, including revealing God's character, guiding His people, warning of consequences for disobedience, and offering hope for redemption.
While Revelation is the most comprehensive book on the end times, other books provide significant details about eschatological events, such as the Second Coming of Christ, the resurrection, and the final judgment.
In the Old Testament, you'll find prophecy in the Major Prophets (like Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel), the Minor Prophets, and even the Historical Books. These prophets addressed various issues in Israel and Judah, including idolatry, social injustice, and a call to repentance. They also contain prophecies about the Day of the Lord, the restoration of Israel, and the first coming of the Messiah. For instance, Micah 5:2 prophesies Bethlehem as the birthplace of the Messiah. Even in the earliest books of the Bible, prophetic elements are present. Genesis contains initial prophecies, such as the protoevangelium in Genesis 3:15 (a promise of a deliverer) and prophecies to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob concerning their descendants and the blessing of all nations through them.
In the New Testament, excluding Revelation, Jesus Himself delivered numerous prophecies. In the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21), Jesus foretold the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, signs of His second coming, and the end of the age, including wars, famines, earthquakes, and persecution of believers. The early church also experienced the gift of prophecy. The book of Acts records instances of prophecy, such as Agabus predicting a severe famine (Acts 11:28) and Paul's future sufferings (Acts 21:10-11). Peter, in Acts 2, quotes Joel's prophecy about the outpouring of the Spirit on all flesh.
This broad scope of prophetic teaching across the Bible is why our church believes in exploring and teaching all of Scripture.
What do you think about the Rapture?
We believe the Bible is clear on the Rapture of the church. We await the pre-tribulation rapture of the church, and we believe in the literal Second Coming of Christ with His saints to rule the earth, which will be personal and visible.
