Includes the following: The Christian Hope and the Sure Word of Prophecy. The Jews in relation to the Coming of the Lord. The Gentiles in relation to the Coming of the Lord. The Church of God in Relation to the Coming of the Lord. The Rapture of the Saints Raised or Changed at Christ's Coming. The Tribulation, and those who are to pass through it. The Appearing and Kingdom of the Lord Jesus. The Judgment and the Eternal State. On the Lord's Announcement of Gentile Judgments.

One of the most interesting topics in the Bible is the doctrine of the Second Coming of Christ. God has not left us in the dark concerning the details of Christ's future coming, but has given us several clear prophetic signs to watch for. Signs of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and the End of the World looks at key events the Bible says will lead to the glorious return of the Lord Jesus at the end of the age. If you ever wondered why the world is the way it is, and where it is headed, then you need to read this book! Whether youare a Christian or not, this revealing work will give you the vital information you need to prepare for what may come in the near future, and for eternity itself. (this book gives much historical information, comparesworldviews, and provides several charts for a better understanding of historical developments).

I am part of a vast ocean of Christians that view the Word of God through a different set of eyes than those of many pastors, professors, and church staff members. I have interest in the deep theology of scripture and recognize my need to be exposed to and covered by the Word of God similar to that of my "called" brothers in Christ. Yet I want it delivered to me in a simple "worker's language." Recent translations have strived toward this end and have made headway. Yet the finished product is still from scholars that often describe the original transcripts from a theological standpoint rather than a worker's standpoint. The Eastern Standard Version (ESV) published in 2001 was written to carefully weigh accuracy against the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek scrolls. It stands as one of the better accepted of sound English Bible Translations. Because of its wide acceptance, I have used this translation for my resource. I have certainly considered a host of opinions and writings of a host of scholars but my source of authenticity has always been God's Word. In writing this book, I strongly encourage our religious leaders to go back to the reading, writing, and arithmetic basics of God's Word. Just as I believe, we need to get back to the basics in educating our children in school in reading, writing, and arithmetic, we also need to get back to the reading, writing, and arithmetic basics in educating God's people in church. Perhaps such consideration is "out of touch" with the advanced theology of today. As a layman, not an ordained or seminary graduate, I might be considered a "doctrine dummy." This book, entitled "Doctrine for Dummies" is written for this vast ocean of people. We are not dummy people, but we are somewhat hindered in our study by deep theological doctrine. This book tries to take us back to reading, writing, and arithmetic doctrine.

The Pre-Tribulational Rapture theory of the end times is the most prevalent and well-known end time scenario of the Bible. It is well entrenched and established in most fundamental churches. The Pre-Tribulational Rapture has been popularized by the Left Behind book and movie series. However, consider the following: What if the blessed hope was not a promise of the Rapture? What if the wrath the Church was not appointed to had nothing to do with the Tribulation? What if the Rapture is not and cannot be an imminent event? What if the Antichrist will not and cannot rule over the entire world? What if the Church is not missing during any portion of the book of Revelation? What if the "falling away" in 2 Thessalonians 2:3 is only a reference to the end time apostasy of the Church predicted by Jesus? What if only unbelievers enter into the Millennial Kingdom? What if Enoch is no more a representation of a Pre-Tribulational Rapture than Elijah is a representation of a Post-Tribulational Rapture? What if the time at which both the Rapture and the Second Coming will occur is unknown? What if Jesus, Paul, and Daniel presented the exact same end-time scenario? What if a literal interpretation of Scripture reveals a Post-Tribulational Rapture? In a detailed and thorough analysis of Scripture, The Rapture: From the Ground Up explores these and many more questions related to the end-time events surrounding the Rapture in a step-by-step approach. This eschatological study is unsurpassed in detail for the knowledgeable Bible student and yet remains basic, simple, and straightforward for the novice. Using a literal interpretation of Scripture, the Post-Tribulational Rapture is the undeniable result of such a diligent and literal study of God's Word.

This package includes the complete four-volume set of the Gospel of Luke from the MacArthur New Testament Commentary series: Luke 1-5, Luke 6-10, Luke 11-17, and Luke 18-24. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series continues to be one of today's top-selling commentary series. In this four-volume set of the Gospel of Luke, respected preacher and Bible teacher John MacArthur provides a verse by verse and phrase by phrase exposition of the text, taking into account the cultural, theological, and Old Testament contexts of each passage. Interpretive challenges are fully dealt with, and differing views are fairly evaluated. The gospel of Luke is unique and provides valuable insight into Christ’s life and ministry. It gives the fullest account of Christ’s birth and is the only gospel to record several of our Lord’s parables, including the Good Samaritan and the Two Sons. Use this four-volume set of The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series to assist you in your study of this cherished New Testament book.