From an author thoroughly committed to the verbal inspiration of the Scriptures comes a completely new commentary on Christ's great eschatological discourse. Based on a reconstruction of the text from all three synoptic gospels (derived from the UBS-3 Greek New Testament), the author presents an interpretation that takes all of the Olivet Discourse material into account. Also included are thorough discussions of past interpretations, hermeneutics, structure, and theology-all from a dispensational premillennial perspective. Understanding the Olivet Discourse is crucial to understanding...

A survey of the major teachings of the Bible, including: the existence and nature of God; the nature and origin of the Bible; the person and work of Christ; the person and work of the Holy Spirit; the origin and nature of man; the fall of man and salvation; the superiority of grace over law; personal apostasy; eternal security; creation; the origin, nature, and work of angels; the universal church and the local church; and, what the Bible says about the future. Also included are discussions of special topics, such as: law and grace, Gnosticism and its impact on the early church, and higher...

"What the Bible Says About the Future" is a comprehensive guide to biblical future prophecy from a premillennial perspective. It contains a well-reasoned presentation of biblical future prophecy, as well as helpful tools like a unique cross-linked index to every future prophecy in the Bible. It also contains in-depth discussions on special topics, such as: the interpretation of biblical prophecy, dispensationalism and covenant theology, the kingdom of God, the millennium, the tribulation, the rapture of the Church, eternity, and the resurrections and judgments. Whether the reader is new to...

What does the Bible actually say about the rapture of the Church, and how does popular teaching compare to that information? The author surveys all the major views on the relative timing of the rapture, including: pretribulationism, posttribulationism (classic and imminent), partial rapturism, midtribulationism, Rosenthal's pre-wrath rapturism, and imminent pre-wrath rapturism. This book is a "must have" for Bible teachers and others interested in biblical prophecy.

Sam Smith discusses man's most basic problem of sin and separation from God, and what God has determined to do about it. How did we get into this predicament to start with? Why would a just God hold us responsible for what our first parents did? Did God put a stumbling block in man's way in the Garden? Why do men have a universal propensity to sin? What does it mean to get "saved"? What about those who renounce their faith? If God really wanted to save men by grace, why did he give the Law? What does God expect us to contribute to our salvation? Is it possible for a saved person to become...

When a person walks away from the faith, what happened? Are they Christians gone astray? Have they somehow managed to lose their salvation? Were they ever truly saved? The author discusses the issue of whether a saved person can be lost again, and then examines each of the major biblical passages describing personal apostasy. The case for eternal security is presented, including a thorough discussion of personal apostasy, with each of the major New Testament passages on the subject treated in detail, including: 2 Peter 2:1-22; Hebrews 3:1-14; 6:4-12; 10:26-31; and 12:14-29, and 1 John...

If you're ready for serious Bible study this guide can help. Whether you have no formal training in biblical interpretation or a seminary degree, this guide will step you through the process of normal/objective biblical interpretation. The process is presented as a scalable outline that can be used at any skill level. Those who plan to use their biblical research as the basis for teaching or preaching will also find many helpful suggestions on sermon/lesson preparation. Included are discussions on hermeneutics, dispensationalism, and the interpretation of parables and prophecy. Readers will...