Prophecy The Books

This book has all the important Bible propehcies and I can use it as a desk reference when I study the Bible. But I drew my diagrams of Ezekiel's millenial temple in 1998 before I had bought this book. You do not need to know any Greek or Hebrew to use this book and benefit from it. It is in simple layman's language. After I had purchased this book, I felt strongly led to go on and study the two Olivet Discourses Matthew 24 and Luke 21 for my now-published e-book APOCALYPSE! The artwork on the cover must have had some iind of annointing on it because it made me think of the Middle East crisis and say the time is short and lets get moving on finishing my prophecy e-book! That cover sort of looks like the End of the World!

Just as promised. Every prophecy of the Bible.

Pick it up and put it down time after time. It reads like a series of short stories.

Buy this book.

They say that nearly one-third of the Bible involves prophecy. This book, written by a man generally acknowledged as an authority on the subject, is an essential tool for grasping the significance of the hundreds of predictions that have already come true ... and getting ready for those that have yet to be fulfilled.

John Walvoord is an excellent author and (not surprisingly) chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary (the Harvard of Seminaries). His study of the Bible is on par with the great bible teachers of yesteryear. He's also the author of the excellent "The Bible Knowledge Commentary."

Some viewing this book will not give it a chance the moment they see that he holds a pre-tribulational rapture viewpoint. But that aside I believe any intellectually-honest person should serve to gain tremendously from this book even if they come to a different conclusion in that (previous) vain.

Pick it up and give it an honest read. You'll become much more educated and valuable in biblical conversations.

Just more pre-trib propaganda. There is not a single verse in the Bible that says the Rapture will be before the Tribulation. In fact Jesus told us the very opposite (read Matthew 24:29-31 very carefully). Revelation 20:4,5 tells us that the saints martyred in the Tribulation will be in the First Resurrection. The First Resurrection is the RAPTURE! The Rapture is obviously after the Tribulation! It's time to wake up and accept the truth. Place your trust in Jesus Christ not in fictional escapism.

In the foreward, Dr. James McKeever, referring to the author, states that "some of his anger shows through this book." I am a reader who is normally very sensitive to the attitude of the author as he expresses himself through his writing. But as I read through the book, I did not find it as irreverent as I had expected. In fact, I did not even find it as disrespectful as some other fervently argued theological works. Of course there are several things the author could have done to make the book sound more like objective reporting. For instance, he might have simply titled the book "The Origin Of The Pretribulation Rapture" to sound less aggressive, etc. We should keep in mind however that the author is not known primarily as a theologian, and he does not write or sound like one, so we should not judge the book as though it were written by one. He sounds more like a regular guy writing his thoughts down. This may be either refeshing or unbearable depending on your mind set.

One of the things that we should also keep in mind is that the book, which is comprised of two of his earlier works which were published in 1973 and 1974, is somewhat outdated so far as the "cover-up" theme goes. Today in the year 2000, I don't think that there are many who have seriously studied the pretribulation rapture who have not heard of Margaret Macdonald. It is not something that is kept as a secret. My initial thought was, what real difference does this information make to the theory, since we have the facts of the theory and we need to check them out against the authority of the scriptures anyway. I do not hold to the pretrib theory, and yet, I wonder why it is so important to know about an alledged cover-up that took place 170 years ago. Whatever the origin, we have the theory, and we can judge it against scripture. Paul says that some people preach for money, but he thanks God that the Gospel is preached in every way. In other words, even if a not-so-honest person preaches the Word, it does not negate the veracity of the Word. Whether he is a sinner or a saint, his moral or spiritual condition has no bearing on the actual information that he is disseminating. The same thing can be said of the pretribulation rapture theory. We need only judge the theoretical information that is presented, not the presenter.

The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the origin of the pretrib rapture theory (or the cover-up), while the second part has most of the biblical argumentation. For me, it is the second part that is the most relevant and the most informative. The author actually covers a great deal of important and critical theology dealing with the pretrib and posttrib positions from a posttrib perspective. Some of the points are really excellent, but I wish he would have expounded a bit more because he virtually covers some very important points with single sentences. Because of this I am sure that some readers will miss the great significance of some of those arguments.

In summary, I think the theological arguments presented in the second part of the book stand on their own and make the first cover-up part unnecessary. The only reason I can see to include the first part is to try to discredit the pretrib theory by virtue of its origin, or to discredit its proponents by virtue of association. I have no doubt that the vast majority of the proponents of the theory are godly men and women. We should strive to keep our arguments to the theological issues and not aimed at the personalities involved.

This is an excellent book on the fascinating origin of the pre-tribulational rapture view of eschatology, also called dispensationalism. The author has done some fine historical research and his skill as an investigative reporter shows. If Baptists knew that their pet eschatological doctrine originated with a 15-year-old charismatic, tongues-speaking, woman "prophet" in 1830, they would probably drop their dispensational views like a hotcake! The book is not very flattering of John Nelson Darby, who is often attributed with originating dispensationalism. One explanation for Darby's glaring omission of mentioning Margaret MacDonald's rapture "prophecy" is that he probably did not want to be associated with the charismaticism of the day. Although the author holds to a premillennial post-trib rapture (chiliast) view, the book is still a valuable resource for reformed Christians holding either an amillennial or postmillennial view. Both in America in the early 1900s and in Scotland in 1830, the primary and possibly sole justification for the revival of the charismatic gifts of tongues and prophecy was the eminent return of Christ. And how did they know His return was eminent? Because they prophesied it!

The author shows the MacDonald clan of two older brothers and three sisters to have a reputation of leading godly and humble lives, in spite of their charismatic errors. One explanation for this inconsistency is that several years prior to the 1830 charismatic experience, the twin elder brothers, acting as heads of the household (their parents had died), began leading the family in twice-daily family worship. As members of the Church of Scotland (Presbyterian), they were probably familiar with the Directory of Family Worship, written and adopted by the Church of Scotland in 1647, which threatens excommunication for failure to keep daily family worship. However, the Directory also discourages unsanctioned private prayer meetings between "divers families." In spite of apparent warnings from their pastor, the MacDonalds continued to hold such meetings, from which sprang up the charismatic errors. Interestingly, family worship is practically nonexistent among charismatics and other dispensationalists today because it doesn't make much sense under an eminent return paradigm; children's church, youth group, and public schools are more pragmatic under modern self-absorbed Christianity. Family worship is far more strongly motivated under covenantal or reformed theology, which understands the principles of Ps 78:1-8.

The covenantalist reading this magnificent little book will quickly realize the amazing fact that all the errors, false prophecies, and end times hype of dispensationalism that is so rampant in American Christianity today, can all be traced back to a seemingly small error of an otherwise godly family living 170 years ago on the other side of the Atlantic!

Dan Brown, ruling elder, Redeemer Presbyterian

This book proves what i have been saying for God knows how long, The Rapture is a bunch of hot air. It is a bunch of hot air blown around by dispensatiolist and Christian Zionist who need to read their bibles and stop listening to little kid fairy tales! Good book, recommend it to anybody

I am grateful to the author of this book, Dave MacPherson, for his hard work and honest efforts in gathering this information to provide a picture of the events which led John Nelson Darby to start a movement which seems to feed the tendency toward complacency in Christians.

The God of The Bible is a Living God. His followers are commanded to meditate on His Word day and night, to Hide It in their hearts that they might not sin against Him. To seek Him and love Him with all their heart. If a Believer does this, there has to be spiritual growth.

The MacDonald brothers, once they found Jesus, desired a pure teaching of The Word and refused all books except the Holy Bible. They waited for the Spirit of God to lead them in their study and lived Holy lives seeking to Hear God and to know His will, fasting and honoring Him in all things. The entire family opened their home and hearts to their town and people from other parts of the world.

Their sister Margaret, a Godly woman, followed in their walk and she had a vision. This lady saw a lifting up of people into the heavenlies. But as she stated, it was not something one could see with their physical eyes. The lifting up is the spiritual elevation of an earthly vessel into a heavenly place with Christ. It is necessary for believers to put off the "old man" (old sinful nature) and put on Christ. "I felt that the revelation of Jesus Christ had yet to be opened up--it is not knowledge about God that it contains, but it is an entering into God." by those who have the Light of God within she remarked further down. This lady wasn't talking about a Hal Lindsey Rapture but of Christ-filled believers clothed in White Linen and entering into The Wedding Feast of The Lamb of God.

The book was excellent and should encourage readers to do the same as the MacDonald family which is to love God, read His Word and obey it, and seek him with all their heart, and He will reveal Himself, it's a promise.

As a Catholic I had never really lent much creedence to the Pretribulation Rapture theory knowing that it did not exist prior to the time of John N Darby in the 19th century. However, in discussing these matters with a number of Protestants who adhere to this view, I came to the realization that there were people who really took this view seriously and even seemed to allow it to (in some manner) permeate their worldview. After all, if the saints are all going to be "raptured" up before the Tribulation, than this could indeed have perilous consequences if this belief was a false one (which it indeed it). Knowing that there are actually Fundamentalists involved with Israel who are actively working to help re-establish the old Mosaic sacrificial system over there (in the hopes that the Anti Christ will then come), this is dangerous indeed because these people believe that they will somehow be spared of the problems and sufferings that will come in that day and age. It can also lead (indirectly) to irresponsibility in civic functions, etc. because, the worse things get (or so the theory goes), the closer we are to the Tribulation period of which "we shall be spared." This is a VERY dangerous mindset to have.

Because of this, I decided to obtain some books to better understand the origins of this theory both for my own education and hopefully to better explain these matters to others who adhere to this view. David MacPherson has assembled a remarkable amount of work here and while I reject the Protestant pre-suppositions that are both explicit and implicit throughout the work; nevertheless this book is still one I recommend wholeheartedly to all Christians because it demonstrates the following key points that solidly undermine the credibility of the pre-trib theory including the following:

a.) The Pretribulation Rapture is REJECTED by the bulk of pre-millennial Bible scholars.

b.) It did not exist in any way, shape, matter, or form prior to the 1830's.

c.) The theory is tied up with the unbiblical and unhistorical Dispensational Premillennialist system founded by John N. Darby of the Plymouth Brethren.

d.) The questionable psychological profile of the originator of this theory (which was not Darby btw).

If ever there was an textbook example of an idea with no historical foundations in the theology of the Church in ANY time period of the first 19 centuries, it is this idea. All Christians should read this book and reject the notion that somehow they will escape the Tribulations of the last day (should they come in our lifetime) because it is important to be prepared. Those that believe in the pre-trib theory inevitably will NOT be prepared and as a result will pay dearly for their miscalculations.

Very well researched. The first part of the book is an excellent source for people who want some quick info. The second part, however,is too speculative; the author talks about the chance of a world government taking over after the Y2K bug strikes and he doesn't give enough evidence to support his point. Overall, still a nice small book that EVERYBODY should read in order to know how to prepare before it's too late... It can be read in one 3 hour sitting.

Grant R. Jeffrey does an excellent job explaining the Y2K crisis ! It is factual and well researched, with many suggestions on how to prepare and protect your family. Most important to me it provides spiritual encouragement and reminds us of God's love and provision. I am buying this book for every one of my family members and friends!

MWAHAHAHAH! *WIpes eyes* That's rich. This sure does show how panickey(sp) people got that year, hehehe. If I could've just seen the look on those computer scientists' faces on January 1st, 2000, I probably woulda laughed myself dead. Stupid alarmists. It's gonna end up being the same thing with the bird flu.

I strongly disagree with one of the reviewers. In it she claims that "not so much as a lightbulb" burned out on Y2K, when clearly this is a false statement!! I remember that a flourescent light in my kitchen burnt out on Y2K, thus proving that the end is near and that aforementioned reviewer will likely suffer the eternal hellfire (although God will make the final decision, of course).

I don't recommend this book in the least. It is now 2004 and not only did no computers stop working as was written about in this book, but on the 29th of February, which was a leap year, they kept right on working like nobody's business. There are much more accurately written books out there.

Here's a partial list of contents from the alphabetical table of topics:

-70 Weeks of Daniel
-666
-1000 Years
-144,000
-Abomination of Desolation
-Abrahamic Covenant
...
-Demons and Unclean Spirits
-Dispensationalism
-Dispensations
-Elders (24)
-Eschatology
-Eternal Life
-Ezekiel, Eschatology of
-False Prophet
...
-Isaiah, Eschatology of
-Israel in Prophecy
-James, Eschatology of
-Jeremiah, Eschatology of
...
-Midtribulationism
-Millenial Sacrifices
-Millenial Temple
-Millenial Views
...
-Trumpet of God
-Typology
-Vengeance
...
-World Empire
-Wrath of God
-Wrath of the Lamb
-Zechariah, Eschatology of

Since the book is an encyclopedia not a polemic (unlike other LaHaye and Ice books), it reports/describes, rather than advocates for the authors' particular endtimes view (pre-trib, pre-mil dispensationalist). It's a helpful book for those who know what they're looking for; otherwise, to read this alphabetical reference from start to end, as if it were a narrative, might seem random or confusing.

As the name implies, this is an encyclopedic reference for Scriptural prophesy. In the front of the book is a list of topics (table of contents) of all 140+ topics discussed, and then an index of charts. A short introduction from LaHaye and Hindson follows that discusses the need for such a book. Topics are then laid out in alphabetical order and covers topics from all prophetic writings in Scripture, not just those found in Revelation.

This book hails from the Pretribulational-Premillenial standpoint, as do LaHaye's writings. It is key to know this in purchasing this book. He defines and critiques other views, such as Post-Tribulation Rapture and Amillenialism.

This is a superb book for reference regarding literal-exegetical prophetic teachings and a basic discussion of allegorical alternative views. This is not a book for the theologian, as the title also aptly states (the POPULAR Encyclopedia...), and is great for the beginning student or the teacher of prophetic theologies.

I would give this six stars if I could, it is really really good. One reviewer gave this book one star - he doesn't know what he is talking about: ignore him.

Tim LaHaye, Jerry Jenkins, and others in the Pre-Trib circle, such as Ed Hindson, Tommy Ice, Chuck Missler, etc., continue to put forth the same deceptions that Hal Lindsey popularized decades ago. The notion of a pre-tribulation rapture is foreign to scripture, it is foreign to the teachings of the early Church, and it is grooming the Church for destruction through ignorance and lack of preparation for what is really coming. These men are novices and not prophecy "experts" or "scholars" by any stretch of the imagination; they are those who tickle the ears of gullible Christians. Why continue to be deceived? Tim Cohen, in his excellent book, "The AntiChrist and a Cup of Tea," provides biblically sound and testable evidence to show that the coming AntiChrist is known NOW. Not only that, the same author (Tim Cohen) has now put out the strongest presentation on the whole issue of the rapture EVER offered to the saints of God in Christ: "The REAL Rapture". If you really want to know the truth about the timing of the coming rapture, then you need to hear Tim Cohen's "The REAL Rapture" (based on a volume in his forthcoming "Messiah, History, and the Tribulation Period" series (see Prophecy House's web site, prophecyhouse dot com, for details on these items).

This book is written by several authors and gives varying opinions on the topics of Bible Prophecy. I found the book informative and consider it a must have. I find myself picking this book up to read many times a week. It is not a read from front to back type of book as it is an encyclopedia and arranged by topics. I have purchased one and gave it to a pastor who will be doing a study at my church but I missed the book so much that I purchased one again to keep for myself. The authors provide Biblical scriptures as references to prove points and I must say I can actually talk about The Revelation and other Bible prophecies in the gospels now with some knowledge.

I enjoyed reading this mystery thriller. This book puts Silverstein and Kipling in another suspensful situation in which Lopez and the CIA must get involved. The characters are strong, plot believable. Since I do all my reading at night before bed, I really appreciate short power packed chapters. I could hardly put the book down. Looking forward to another book from this author, with perhaps more emphasis on Kipling's character.

Because I am in the medical profession, I was absolutely intrigued with the concept of a "prophecy gene." Although I have never been much of a "mystery story" reader, I found this book to be a real page-turner. Linking the historic Johnstown Flood of 1889 to an intricate story plot involving powerful (and sinister) global players was not only creative, but absolutely inspired. While reading the prologue, I did find myself wondering why Augusta referred to her "two curses" when only her "clairvoyance" was mentioned. Not until the very end of the story is the reader's curiosity satisfied about this seemingly casual reference (but I will not reveal that surprise here)!

I also found the author's invention of a "mini flying intel robot" to be quite brilliant. That and the "communication code" used by the Senator's foreign accomplices were but two of the incredibly creative ideas that the author shares with his readers.

I look forward to Paul Mark Tag's third book (which I understand is currently being developed) with much anticipation. And as a reader, I would not be opposed to seeing a romantic relationship develop between Silverstein and Kipling. It seems inevitable, doesn't it?

While I enjoyed Paul's first book, Prophecy has involved his characters in more suspense and intrigue. I love a book that surprises me at the turn of a page, and this one does. I am ordering a second copy to share with my friends. A short review of Prophecy at my library discussion group created a lot of interest with my friends there. Even my 80 year old uncle claimed the book held his interest from the first chapter and he finished it in one sitting!

Paul Tag is on a roll. I thoroughly enjoyed his first book Category 5. The Prophecy is even better. A globe trotting thriller with multiple plots expertly woven together results in an exciting, engrossing story from the first page to the exciting ending. I highly recommended The Prophecy. Even more so if you enjoy techno thrillers.
..... Gary Porter

Reviewed by Maria Elmvang

Prophecy is yet another book that proves without the shadow of a doubt that just because a book is self-published, it doesn't mean that it's not well worth reading.

In 1889 Augusta Smith leaves a letter in a sealed bottle in the church safe just before the entire city is devastated in a great flood when a nearby dam bursts. 120 years later the area is dug up and the bottle found, proving Augusta to have had psychic powers as she predicted the flood, World War II, 9/11 as well as several other events.

Thus starts the breathtaking story of how scientists - some good, some bad - strive to unearth the so-called "prophecy gene" - a sequence of DNA that shows the host to have actual psychic powers. Once it's determined whether or not this gene actually exists, the next step is to replicate it and introduce it into new hosts. Naturally this can be used both for good and for evil, so it is a race between good and evil to see who can figure out the validity of the claim first.

In Paul Mark Tag's second book, Silverstein and Kipling are once again involved in a life-threatening crisis. Why has their scientist friend been kidnapped, why do the same people suddenly want to get hold of Linda Kipling, who is the mysterious senator involved and what does any of this have to do with the Cairo-based terrorist group?

Paul Tag has you neatly captivated from the very first page and efficiently manages to explain the whys and wherefores of DNA research without neither being too heavy-handed about it nor leaving the reader in the blank. By having Kipling ask the questions the reader would have wanted to, he lets Silverstein explain the theory as a natural part of the story.

Armchair Interviews says: Prophecy is an interesting and fast-paced novel that deserves recognition and will be enjoyed by all lovers of the mystery genre.

I have read many books on the Book of Revelation and this book is the most simplified , verse by verse comentary.

Jack Van Impe has written a wonderfully concise and understandable book on the mysterious Biblical book of Revelation. Revelation is the last book of the Bible, written by John in his last remaining years, while exiled on the island of Patmos. Revelation is written in a highly symbolic manner, and it is the understanding of these symbols that makes this such a controversial book. Once the symbols are understood, and this is what Van Impe does, the Book of Revelation makes perfect sense.

Van Impe takes Revelation verse by verse and proceeds from the beginning to end of the book explaining the symbols of the book, giving applicable history as needed, and relating how Revelation is relevent today. It makes a very good Bible study.

For the reader who wants to understand Revelation, this is a great place to start.

Jim "Konedog" Koenig

Dr. Jack Van Impe presents an outstanding verse by verse study of the Book of Revelation. He does not give just give his opinion, rather he shows the reader how to come to understanding of the sometimes difficult verses of the Book of Revelation by relating them to verses in other books of the bible.
One review of this book suggests that Crisis and Catharsis by Adella Collins will give you a better understanding of this book. But Collins in this book seems not to believe the bible is the word of God and seems determined to prove John did not author this book.
If you believe the bible is the word of God, then this book is for you if you want to understand the book of Revelation.

van Impe grasps frantically for any kind of connection and he proves nothing but that his imagination is top notch and that presupposition is his method. He seems to be picking up the leftovers of Hal Lindsay's failed "prophecies." If you want to know what Revelation means, read Crisis and Catharsis by Adella Collins. This is a scholarly but readable book on revelation.

Another outstanding book by Dr. Van Impe. He reviews Revelation verse by verse with excellent comment backed by his years of study. Simply excellent!

As I read through books like this one, "The Song of an Emerald Dove" by Xanna Vinson, and "Urgent Message from Mother" by Dr. Jane Shinoda Bollen, I am more and more convinced that it is time that we change the careening pace of world turmoil and make it a season of grace, of yin-understanding, compassion and action. Buy all three and hold lots of book discussions, and then go out and make little changes, ones that will grow into big changes.

While this book works with passages and segments that are brought together from other thinkers, it is a very good synopsis of all "that day" must mean to all of us if we are to heal within and without. We are not alone in this grand scheme, and we must take each others hands and work together.

This book does an excellent job in helping the reader turn their thoughts from despair and anger to hope and potential. Lauren Trottar has done an outstanding job through her various research venues in building for the reader the tools of creating one's own reality. This books brings new light to the power that each of us as a human being brings through the power of our own thinking. I highly recommend the book.

This book is full of unconnected borrowed material. It would be a poor high school research paper. All the ideas are in other material, and other authors are, at least, aritculate.

In September 11: A Case For A Higher Purpose, Lauren Tratar has provided an invaluable perspective in which to regard this horrible happening. She is immensely courageous in showing us why, what is commonly viewed as "a tragedy caused by terrorism" cannot be explained as simply as that. Every thinking person realizes that our world is changing dramatically, and searching for understanding and NEW solutions -- not the customary call for vengeance -- is vital for the survival of civilization! History is proof that violence cures nothing -- it only breeds more violence, never peace or harmony, so surely it is time that we ask not only why hatred and hostility abound, but how we can overcome this. This book lets us know why we MUST heal those wounds of the spirit that lead to inhuman ways of treating each other and shows that the pathway to this is through the soul, through love replacing the self-perpetuating hatred born of vengefulness. Except for the visionaries such as Lauren Tratar, we are slow to recognize and slower still to accept the need for change. It takes something as powerful as 9/11 to jar us from apathy into committed action to making a "better world." Bravo to this author for her wise and spiritually sound suggestions for how we can -- and why we MUST! -- create that world.

This is a book that bestows great comfort and helps the reader to "make sense" out of what appears such a senseless tragedy. And if you haven't read Lauren's book, "LIFE, A Complete Operating Manual (subtitle) The Secret to Life Unveiled: Who You Really Are, How Life Really Operates, and How to Unleash the Incredible Power Within!", do you have a TREAT in store!... I appreciate Lauren Tratar so much for offering this very magnificent, important work!

I trust the content of this book but it may be difficult for many to believe. It is interesting book even you treat this as science fiction. This book is talking about many mysteries of world confidently and of course conveying very profound message of spirituality and peace.

This book covers variety of interesting topics like structure of Galaxy, different dimensions, origin of human race on earth, reincarnation, pyramids. This book also explains astral body and higher-self. I also like description of psycho-sphere (Akshik records). You can avoid chapter on religion if you don't like it. Overall it's a nice read, just give it a shot.

Michael has claimed that he has written book by order from higher intelligence from other planet for betterment of earth and money making is not his aim. Unlike other authors he sticks to his words because this book is also available for FREE (PDF-eBook) from www.thiaoouba.com. So in case you can not buy it you can request free PDF copy. But I like it so much I ordered paperback, I don't know why it is not available on amazon.com.

The author probably did disappear for nine days, but it wasn't to another planet. More likely it was to a local motel with a bottle of Jack Daniels and a laptop. My interest in this story died on page 14 along with the giant cockroach!

The book is possibly if not ONE of the most important books you will have ever read, it may even be THE most important book you will ever read.

However, the prices available on amazon are WAY over priced.
The original price of the book NEW is only $20!
You can find the book for $20 on the original site with the same url as the title of the book(search for Thiaoouba).

i have read esoteric book for the last 40 years and have come across utter nonsense and sometimes amazingly good books. if i had not read tons of books on astral travel and parallel universes before i would have probably characterized this book as great science fiction, but not more. of course, i cannot really verify all the michael write about (i have had only a few OOB experiences), but my inner self tells me its about as accurate as it gets.

Thao thank you for showing Michael all of this. I am greatly inspired by the truth being shared in this manner.

The author should be in a rubber room. Only in the context of religion could such madness be even listened to. If someone said anything as utterly preposterous, outside of the context of religion, as the authors claims of armageddon and salvation for only the chosen few, there would be teams of Psychiatrists using them as a test study.

This is an extremely personal quest for God. I expected a thesis on the rapture, perhaps dry but readable. I was so very surprised by the emotion and passion exhibited as the author struggles in his desire to find his Savior. Well done and very readable.

September 29, 2007

TL Farley's "When Now Becomes Too Late- The Rapture In Brief" (Xulon Press c2004) has become a classic high energy experience for the layman or biblical futurist who is intrigued by a scholarly view that pieces together prophesies and cogent arguments from scripture that call for an imminent Rapture. Farley takes the time to set the stage for his thesis by citing historic allusions from the community of faith regarding those who will be "Raptured, or caught away...a concept referenced even from the Latin of Jerome's Vulgate, `rapio' translated `snatch away.'" But the way he vaults his eloquent thesis from the past to the present is done so deftly that it can catch off guard even the most alert and spiritually minded individual.

Farley's fanciful writing style only heightens the reader's anticipation as the book's eleven chapters and epilogue are flying by. "Yet the shock is to discover that many serving Him most ardently at this moment are the very ones least prepared for this imminent prophetical riptide." Farley shows little timidity in revealing his heartfelt urgency regarding the Rapture and Jesus Christ's physical return to planet earth. "The volatility of the teaching of His Imminence couches within it the immediate threat to the status quo."

As in his more recent and equally excellent, albeit refocused effort "Distant Reaches" (Xulon Press c2007), Farley proves he is truly a master at creating literary portals which are capable of transporting the reader into unique existential experiences. For example, from "When Now Becomes Too Late" we read, "My breath was stopped. A horrendous sound from outside the earth was forcing my vision upward toward the heavens. Lack of breath accentuated my attention riveted to the skies as they separated by elements against a sound of winds ten thousand times ten thousand overwhelming with awe as light broke through the scattered pieces of disintegrating sky and the Holy Spirit whispered in my heart, `It's the Rapture, Terry, don't be afraid.' The mind moved at a rate eclipsing any speed ever described by man, all the while capturing every collapse of the realities of this now, sensing the body hurtling upwards through the infinite openings of space itself, defying all intellectual strivings for human comprehension. This was it! Even as I struggled to identify the happenings, bodies all around the sky vaulted upwards."

"When Now Becomes Too Late" should be read by many more people, and as soon as possible. It should occupy a place on any serious Bible scholar's bookshelf. Farley's pre-tribulation Rapture defense is as well argued as his intense concern that those seeking for meaning in life are wise to seek Jesus Christ, the Messiah before it's too late. Farley is a prophet who, like his biblical counterparts, issues an urgent call to Kingdom activity. "Beyond that the proclamation of such a high profile subject has excited many in the Body of Messiah to believe once again that not only all are within reach, but that even those seemingly most disenfranchised are possible to be claimed for Jesus, and all attempts are indeed worth the cross." Reading "When Now Becomes Too Late" is also well worth the effort.

A very thought-provoking work; integrating science, theology, and personal experience, "When Now Becomes Too Late" moves the reader through the very essence of imminency and man's perception thereof.

I recommend this book.

for the saved and the unsaved this is a must-read. mr. farley has really done his homework. many biblical and non-biblical references are made that really draw the conclusion that the rapture of the saints is imminent. for the saved it is assurance of missing the tribulation and spending eternity with our lord and savior, jesus christ. for the unsaved it is an 83 page plea for finding jesus, before now becomes too late.

The content of this book is excellent but I had to give it only 3 stars because the quality of the binding is very poor. I've noticed this recently on the past 5 or 6 books that I've purchased form Amazon. The conver is almost the same weight as the pages and the binding falls apart before you finish the book. I have started returning to the traditional Brick and Mortar bookstores to purchase my books. I may have to pay a little bit more, but at least the books stay in one piece. Amazon must be running some sort of print on demand deal with their authors and are using a cheap printer. Amazon needs to up the quality of the the books they sell or risk losing customers.

This book is a commentary of Revelation. The author presents it in a fashion that it is easy to read. Not all commentaries are easy to read! It also is a scholarly work which has much depth. You will think and apply to everyday life.

I highly recommend it for preacher and student alike. This book is from a pre-tribulation and dispensationalist perspective.

The book was delivered in a very short time and it was in excellent condition. Thank you!

Revelation is a tough book to understand, but this book had some great insight and it really helped to show the broad context of revelation within the rest of the Bible.

MacArthur also has a good way of dealing with passages that are interpreted different ways (or controversial), he explains that one may interpret the passage as such and such but there is more evidence for a certain interpretation and he explains the evidence.

Finally, his exegetical insight is great; such as the order of the letters to the churches is in the order a messenger would travel to those cities on the postal route of the day.

This book is highly recommended for anyone studying the Bible.

...if you want to understand the book of Revelation. Macarthur breaks it down verse by verse and explains it in a way that is easy to understand. It's no nonsense, but still very enjoyable to read.