Revelation 8 is a haunting, beautiful, and deeply theological chapter. It opens with a surprise: silence. When the Lamb opens the seventh and final seal, all of heaven goes quiet—for about half an hour. In a book marked by thunder, lightning...
In this follow-up reflection to Sunday’s message on Acts 1:1–11, Pastor Matt Ayars explores the significance of the 40 days between Jesus’ resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Why did Jesus wait? What do the...
Over the past several posts, we’ve explored what dispensationalism is, where it came from, what it teaches, how it interprets the Bible, and the concerns many have raised about it. Now, as we conclude this series, I want to offer a hopeful vision...
If you’ve spent time around dispensational teaching, you know it leans heavily on a particular set of biblical passages—especially from Daniel, Matthew, 1 Thessalonians, and Revelation. These texts form the framework for doctrines like the secret...
Dispensationalism is more than a system of predicting the end times—it’s a full-fledged theological framework. Like a pair of lenses, it shapes how one reads the entire Bible: history, prophecy, salvation, and even the nature of God’s relationship...
If you grew up in a church culture shaped by rapture charts, tribulation timelines, or Left Behind novels, you may assume that dispensationalism has always been part of the Christian tradition. But in reality, dispensationalism is a...
When it comes to Christian views of the end times, few systems have been as influential—or as misunderstood—as dispensationalism. From bestselling novels like Left Behind to elaborate end-times charts predicting the rapture, the...
In Christian discussions about the end times, few Bible passages are as debated—or as mysterious—as Daniel 9:24–27, often called the “70 Weeks Prophecy.” It’s frequently cited to support the idea that a Jewish temple must be rebuilt in Jerusalem...
For many Christians interested in prophecy, the idea of a rebuilt Jewish temple in Jerusalem sparks intense curiosity. Some believe that reconstructing the temple—specifically on the site where the Dome of the Rock now stands—will trigger the final...
The Book of Revelation has fascinated and perplexed readers for centuries. With its rich symbolism, dramatic visions, and apocalyptic themes, it has given rise to various schools of interpretation—Preterist, Historicist, Futurist, and Idealist—each...