A few weeks ago we started a new sermon series on the “end times.” The fancy, theological word is eschatology (The doctrine/study of the last things). I titled this series “Are We There Yet” because just like my kids, I found a lot of Christians wonder the same thing regarding the end timed.
Outside of the Scriptures, which must always be our source and foundation, I’ve been using 4 particular books as I study and prepare these sermons. I recommend you take a look at them if you want to go deeper in your own study on the end times.
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4 Books To Study the End Times
The End – Mark Hitchcock
Psychic hotlines, tabloid newspapers, and astrologers make a living preying upon people’s innate interest in the future. But what does the Bible say about it all? The End lays out Bible prophecy in a clear and understandable way:
- How to interpret Bible prophecy
- The key prophecy passages in the Bible
- The key events and characters of prophecy
- The strengths and weaknesses of the different views on the Rapture, the Millennium, and the chronology of end times events
Daniel: The Key To Prophetic Revelation – John F. Walvoord
“This Walvoord masterpiece presents the beauties of Daniel’s prophecies in the light of modern archaeological evidence. Companion to The Revelation of Jesus Christ, this major contribution to prophetic research emphasizes the value and genuineness of Daniel. It quotes Bible scholars from different corners of the theological ring to help the reader discover the meaning of Scripture for himself. Unusually thorough and well outlined, this commentary captures the heartbeat of a young prophet who spoke boldly for God.”
The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – John F. Walvoord
“A verse-by-verse study of one of the most complex books in the Bible. It points out the symbolic nature of Revelation while showing it should be interpreted literally.”
Things To Come: A Study In Biblical Eschatology – J. Dwight Pentecost
“Because of the prominence of prophecy in Scripture, many excellent books have appeared dealing with prophetic subjects. Until recently, however, the treatment of prophecy has been either apologetic or expository, and prophetic themes have been developed individually apart from their relation to the whole revealed prophetic program. Much of our knowledge has been only fragmentary and unrelated.
Dr. Dwight Pentecost’s monumental text, Things to Come, has changed all that. In this massive, highly successful book, Dr. Pentecost has synthesized the whole field of prophecy into a unified biblical doctrine, a systematic and complete biblical eschatology.
With nearly a quarter of a million copies sold, Things to Come has earned its place in the library of the pastor, the scholar, and the seminarian or Bible institute student. In addition, it offers a comprehensive and accessible study for anyone interested in the important subject of biblical prophecy.”
Which one are you planning to buy?