Statement of End-Time Beliefs
I believe in the optimistic view of the Kingdom of God being present and growing as was taught and believed before the “Darbyism” of the 1830s became popular.
I believe that when the New Testament writers spoke of the “last days” they were referring to the end of the Old Covenant Age, not the end of the world.
I believe that when Jesus spoke of His coming. He was using Old Testament Apocalyptic language to describe His coming in judgment upon Jerusalem in 70AD.
I believe that Daniel’s prophecy of seventy weeks was referring to Christ and completed by Christ. I do not believe that Daniel 9 teaches a future seven-year Tribulation.
I believe that the Destruction of Jerusalem in 70AD fulfilled the Great Tribulation, the Day of Vengeance, and the time of Jacob’s trouble.
I believe in the return of Christ, the resurrection of the dead and the Final Judgment. I do not believe in a secret rapture of Christians prior to the return of Christ.
I believe that antichrist is a first century name for “Gnosticism” and perhaps other false teachings. I do not believe that the Bible prophesies a future one-world ruler.
I believe that the Book of Revelation was written in approximately the mid-60sAD and contains many predictions regarding the first century destruction of Jerusalem.
I believe that the “Beast” of Revelation is a reference either to the person of Nero or the Roman Empire (depending on the context).
I believe that the Israel of God, the Ekklesia, is and always has been, the true inheritors of His covenant promises. This is not based on race but faith.
I believe that the Kingdom of God arrived with Jesus’ first coming and will fill the whole earth in preparation for His final return.
Yes and Amen. This is so Awesome Jonathan. Thank you Jonathan. Thank You God Jesus.