Jim's Eschatological Info

When the Sadducees asked Jesus a specific question about the resurrection, His answer began with “You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures.” (Matthew 22:29). These religious leaders, even though they were teachers of the law, possessed knowledge that was inadequate to answer even basic questions and Jesus called them out on it.

Fast forward to today, and Jesus expects those that are His to have a thorough working knowledge of the Scriptures. Otherwise, we are easily led into error. We need a solid foundation in God’s Word. He gave us His Holy Spirit as a ‘Helper’ to “teach us all things“(John 14:26), and to “guide us into all truth” (John 16:13). After all, the Bible is the Holy Spirit’s book, so who better to teach us than the Author Himself. We need to spend time daily in the scriptures, not just reading them, but studying them to the best of our ability while allowing the Holy Spirit to teach. “All Scripture is given by inspiration from God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

This blog is primarily focused on events surrounding us that are leading to the soon second coming of our Lord. As such, I endeavor to back up these short teachings with appropriate Scripture. However, it is up to you to hold this blog up to Scripture to verify that what I’m presenting is truth or error. In order to do that, you must look up the quoted Scriptures, read them in context, and determine whether I’ve used them accurately. Ultimately, it’s you that must ascertain truth. If you’re grounded in the truth from Scripture, you will not fall into error.

If this post seems harsh or accusatory, your eternal life in Christ’s Kingdom is hanging in the balance. In these last days, it’s more important than ever to know God’s Word and keep from error. “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” (Hosea 4;6)

Maranatha, Jim

Even though there is scant scriptural support for a “pre-tribulation” rapture (a snatching away of the saints at the beginning of Daniel’s 70th week), there is a large segment of Christians who adhere to this doctrine. They believe they will be whisked away to heaven where they will be safe from the antichrist and God’s judgments-basking in glory while the earth is subject to great tribulation. Of course, this means they will have no necessity for the divinely provided places of safety I discussed in my recent blogs. Unfortunately, they are misguided as scripture clearly details the timing of the rapture (resurrection of the righteous) in relation to other end-time events. I’ve listed these scriptures here: Rapture Timing – Jim’s Eschatological Info

But, aside from this timing argument, let me ask the question; why would you not want to be here during this critical time just before Jesus’s second coming? We know from the book of Daniel that during this time God’s people will carry out great exploits and instruct many in the way of salvation. “But the people who know their God shall be strong and carry out great exploits. And those who understand shall instruct many.” (Daniel 11:32-33). Don’t you want to be a part of that? I certainly do. Every one of us has friends, acquaintances, loved ones, and possibly family members who are biblically illiterate or have limited knowledge of these end time events that will impact their very existence for eternity. We who have this knowledge or at least the ability to access this knowledge will have an unprecedented opportunity to share the gospel and help them overcome the many trials this time will present. It will be an opportunity like never before to show them the scriptures that precisely depict what is happening around them. Having a desire to skip this opportunity demonstrates a lack of responsibility and love for your fellow man. Certainly, this will be a challenging time for all, but for us Christians who know the scriptures, the chance to be mightily used of God far outweighs any momentary suffering we might encounter.

God can’t use me to help further His kingdom if I’m not here where the action is. Don’t worry, saints. God knows how to protect His Son’s bride. Just avail yourself to Him at all times and He’ll be with you through whatever might befall you. Yes, I know there will be martyrs, and, if martyrdom happens to be my fate, so be it. What a privilege that would be! After all, He died for me.

That’s why I want to be here during the tribulation.

Maranatha, Jim

There are three things that kick off the tribulation or Daniel’s 70th week. They will happen nearly simultaneously. They are; the confirmation of the covenant, the release of the four horsemen, and the appearance of the two witnesses. Personally, I’m looking for these events to commence within the next few years. Let’s take a very brief look at each one of them.

Confirmation of the Covenant

“Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week.” (Daniel 9:27). Simply put, this means the antichrist will confirm (strengthen an existent) covenant for one week (seven years). I believe this is referring to the Mosaic covenant which will allow orthodox Judaism to reestablish the priesthood along with daily animal sacrifices atop the temple mount. Of course, the antichrist will end that after 3 1/2 years.

Release of the four Horsemen

(Revelation 6:1-8). The apostle John was given a vision of four horsemen as the first four of seven seals on a scroll are opened by Jesus authorizing God’s judgement on the earth. When the scroll is fully opened, the very first action is the dispatchment of these horsemen to the four corners of the earth. They will unleash world-wide war and conflict, scarcity and famine, and death by the sword, hunger, and beasts of the earth. This of an intensity not seen since Noah’s flood. It’s during this period the antichrist consolidates his power and rule.

Emergence of the two witnesses

(Revelation 11:1-13). These two powerful prophets will be witnesses for Christ to both existing Christianity and orthodox Judaism. They will appear to the world at the beginning of Daniel’s 70th week evangelizing, prophesying, and assisting in building the House of the Lord on Jerusalem’s temple mount. They will directly confront the antichrist and his methods, truly becoming thorns in his side. They will have unstoppable power from God to confront evil head-on. When their ministry is completed, they will be killed but amazingly raised from the dead 3 1/2 days later near the midpoint of the 70th week.

In summary, what I’m watching for is a sinister individual arising from the right geographical area promoting a stance toward Israel that will allow them to resume ancient temple worship. I’m also looking for a huge increase in world turmoil, unprecedented war, famine, conflict, and death following the release of the 4 horsemen. And, of course, two real prophets that fit the description given of them in chapter 11 of the book of Revelation. We know that once these events begin to happen, Jesus’s return is a mere seven years away.

These three events are presented in much detail in the book “Last Days Events-Sequence and Synchrony” in Chapters 5-8. I highly recommend you keep a copy on hand as it may prove invaluable to you for information on these events such as how to recognize beyond a shadow of doubt the two witnesses. You can access a copy here: Amazon.com : Last Days Events-Sequence and Synchrony

Maranatha, Jim

Happy resurrection day 2025 to all!

The apostle Paul as a devout Pharisee believed in an eventual resurrection of the righteous dead long before his conversion. However, like most Jews of his day, he likely did not believe that the Messiah would die and be resurrected. This in spite of several Old Testament passages such as Isaiah 53:10, Psalm 16:10, and Zechariah 12 :10 suggesting a Messiah who would be resurrected from death. Can you imagine what went through his mind after his encounter with post-resurrection Jesus Himself?

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, events in mankind’s history. His resurrection serves as the prototype for the resurrection of the just we hope to be part of as His followers. His glorified body is likened to the resurrection bodies we will receive at His second coming. Paul eventually wrote much about this in his many epistles. An enlightened Paul wrote this: “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.” (1 Corinthians 15: 3-4). He said further, “And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins!” “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable” (1 Corinthians 15:17,19). The promise of a resurrection of the righteous to glory was of utmost importance to Paul. For him personally it was his number one goal. “Yet, I count all things loss…. that I may gain Christ…. that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection…. If by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.” (Philippians 3:8-11).

Like Paul, our number one goal should be attaining to the resurrection of the dead when Christ comes. We can take comfort in these verses speaking of the resurrection: “For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, not because we want to be unclothed, but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life. Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. “ (2 Corinthians 5: 4-5). Yes, if we are in Christ and possess His Spirit, our future resurrection is guaranteed!

As we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord this Easter Sunday, think on these things. The burdens of this brief life will seem trivial compared to glories of life eternal in His kingdom. Our Savior has paved the way for us by His own resurrection.

Maranatha, Jim

In my last post, I talked about the need to be found “worthy” in order to be directed (flee) to places of safety from the antichrist and God’s judgments during the great tribulation. While there are several verses suggesting these places will be available to the righteous, they are not clearly defined as yet, and for good reason. If our enemy knew of their whereabouts, he could prepare a means of assault. Our Lord is purposely keeping these locations vague until they are needed. Even then, they will only be given to those found worthy.

In Matthew chapter 24, Jesus said this: “Therefore, when you see the abomination of desolation…. standing in the holy place, then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.“ Of course, Jesus did not define “mountains”, although the bible often describes nations or kingdoms as mountains. It will be made clear to those found worthy in Judea at the proper time. Elsewhere in scripture these safe locations are vaguely described as, His pavilion, His tabernacle, your chambers, desert wilderness, etc. But the question that needs to be answered is: how will we be given this information?

The most obvious answer is the Holy Spirit. After all, the Spirit knows the mind of God and resides in every true believer. He is what God sent to be our helper and the one to lead us into all truth. Of course, that implies we are sensitive to the Spirit’s leading. That remains the Christians main growth goal, to be led of the Spirit. “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God these are the sons of God.” (Romans 8:14). We need to learn to listen to that “still small voice” guiding our conscience and our thoughts. (1st Kings 19:12-13). Another way we may be led to places of safety during this time will likely come from the “two witnesses”. Their prophecy and instruction for the church will be absolutely essential. We need to be able to positively identify them and follow their ministry when they come on the scene.

I dealt with these topics more extensively in my book “Last Days Events-Sequence and Synchrony” in chapters 8 and 13. For the Christian exciting times are just ahead. However, it’s vital that you watch and are prepared.

Maranatha, Jim

Our Lord gave us a stern warning about the days nearing His coming that we’d best not ignore. “But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the earth. Watch therefore and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.” (Luke 21:34-36).

The wants, cares, and trials of this life will be a snare to you if your primary focus is on them. Instead, Jesus directed us to watch so that we are prepared and pray always. Always is translated from three Greek words; en pas kairos, which mean on every occasion. And the subject of that prayer is that we may be found worthy, that is, to be deemed entirely deserving. Found deserving or worthy of what? “To escape all these things”. There is a modern prevalent teaching that this means our Lord will come and snatch us away to heaven before all these things happen. But that is not what Jesus said. The word “escape” as it is usually translated here (ekphuego) (ek-out of) (phuego-flee) simply means to flee away from. Jesus used the same word to tell those in Judea to flee when they see the AOD set up in the temple. “Then let those who are in Judea flee (phuego) to the mountains.” (Matthew 24:16). Revelation also uses this word to describe a fleeing. “Then the woman fled (phuego) into the wilderness…“(Revelation 12:6). What Jesus is clearly saying in Luke is if we are found worthy, we can and will be directed and flee toward places of safety from the antichrist and the judgments from God that are coming on all the earth. There is no “catching away” even implied here.

Some scriptures you can look up that reference flights to safety in these end times that you can look up, Psalm 27:5, Isaiah 26:20-21, Matthew 24 :15-16, Revelation 3:10, Revelation 12:6, Revelation 12:13-14.

Real sincere Christians have nothing to fear as we approach these last days. Our Father knows how to keep His Son’s Bride safe in times of great tribulation. We simply need to heed His warning to watch and pray always that we may be found worthy to escape (flee out from) all that’s about to come to pass and stand before Him.

Maranatha, Jim

The Book of Daniel is the go-to book along with Revelation for latter-day prophecy about what is happening in our time. However, among the myriad prophecies is a qualifier that should give the student of prophecy pause. And the prophet repeats this qualifier for emphasis. “But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end.” (Daniel 12:4). “Go your way, Daniel, for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.” (Daniel 12:9). Before closing out his detailing of end-time prophecies, Daniel did add this concerning those last days prophecies: “…. None of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand.” (Daniel 12:10). Thus, the angelic messenger giving Daniel those prophecies told him that though they are to be sealed, they will be open and unsealed in the last days for the “wise”. Who are the wise? According to the Bible, those who fear God and keep His commandments.

The questions we have to answer follow. Are we actually living in the last days when Christians should easily understand Daniel’s prophecies? If so, when did the “time of the end” start? Does the bible point to a specific beginning that from that point on Daniel’s prophecies could be understood by the wise as the angel indicated? The answer is yes, and I believe quite clear. I believe our Lord Himself opened Daniel’s book to our understanding. This occurred during His Olivet Discourse when He taught His disciples and us what to watch for in order to discern the time of His second coming. Here’s what He said, “Therefore when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place, (let the reader understand) …” (Matthew 24: 15). Here, Jesus is clearly encouraging us to go and read Daniel’s book if we are to fully comprehend what He had just taught. The parenthetical expression “let the reader understand” is obviously related to the angel’s statement to Daniel that in the end times the wise would understand. The words spoken by Jesus for the reader (let understand) (noieo-Gr.) is His permission to use our intellect to comprehend the written words of Daniel. From that point on nearly 2000 years ago the prophecies of book of Daniel have been open to our understanding. Shortly after Jesus said this, roughly 55 days later, He sent the paraclete to help our understanding. “… He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak, and He will tell you of things to come.“ (John 16:13).

Yes, we’re living in the final years of the end time. But, according to the writers of the New Testament who all wrote their books during the first century, the last days began in their day following Jesus’s ascension and we are just now nearing culmination. Regardless of what you might have been told, all of the end time prophecies in the bible are understandable including those in Daniel. After all, Jesus Himself proclaimed that the reader of Daniel was to understand. He wouldn’t have said that if the book was still sealed. If you think you can’t understand biblical prophecy, just keep reading and studying. If you seek, you’ll find. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in you, lead you into all truth, and teach you of things to come.

Maranatha, Jim

There has been much recent discussion about the potential for a destructive asteroid collision with earth. Recently asteroid 2024-YR4 was given a 3.2% chance of striking earth in 2032, but new projections by NASA have dropped the odds to near zero. Another much larger asteroid dubbed 99942-Apophis was originally given a probability of 2.7% that it would hit the earth on Friday, April 13, 2029. This has also been reduced to a “close encounter”, but not a direct impact. Of course, the odds of a catastrophic asteroid impact with earth at any time in the future are nearly 100%. But what does the bible say about this? The answer is clear. The odds are 100% that a huge meteorite impact is coming. And, coming soon, probably within a decade!

Here is the bible passage describing this event: “Then the second angel sounded. And something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea, and a third of the sea became blood. And a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed.” (Revelation 8:8-9). “Great mountain” is certainly describing something of significant mass. The fact that it is “burning with fire” accurately describes meteors as they catch fire from friction upon entry into earth’s atmosphere. This incident takes place as the 2nd trumpet announces the 2nd vial of God’s judgments poured out on the earth. Take note that it crashes into the “sea“. As the grammar uses the definite article (the) identifying “sea“, it is likely describing a specific sea. When there are no other identifiers indicated, bible writers are usually referring to the Mediterranean Sea. Thus, we can surmise a great meteoric impact to the Mediterranean Sea sometime during the last half of Daniel’s 70th week (Great Tribulation) powerful enough to destroy a third of all seafaring traffic and kill a third of all aquatic life. Undoubtably it’s sheer size will wreak havoc on the shores of those nations who border the Mediterranean (think tsunamis). It’s also sure to have global consequences far beyond the Mediterranean Sea. I published a recent post about Apophis, you can read it here: Will the Asteroid “Apophis” be a Part of the Prophesied Cosmic Signs? – Jim’s Eschatological Info

No question, a monster asteroid impact is coming as predicted by the bible, and, evidently, efforts by mankind to deflect it will be ineffective. This is part of God’s wrath against unrepentant humanity that is surely coming, and this asteroid is but a minor part. Are you ready for great tribulation?

Maranatha, Jim

Our Lord commanded us to “watch” as events unfold near the end of the age so that we can determine, as he said in parable form, what watch of the night the thief is coming and not let our house be broken into. In these last days, we are afforded many ways to carry out His command that would not have been available on a timely basis, even in the recent past. This is another indication that we truly are fast approaching the time of His second coming. We now have a plethora of media sources, both Christian and otherwise, that are instantly accessible by those who recognize the need to stay informed. Collectively, they act as “watchmen on the wall” to help us recognize prophesied events as they take shape. I’ve listed below some of the sources I personally check with intermittently to stay up to date. Hopefully this list will help you as well. I’ll provide a link to each so you can access them with any electronic device.

KOENIG | Koenig’s Eye View

Stories Mainstream Media Doesn’t Cover – Israel365 News

PROPHECY UPDATE – Bible prophecy update

WorldNetDaily

MEMRI | Middle East Media Research Institute

End Time Headlines | News From a Prophetic Perspective

Tracking the Birth Pangs – News and Links

Christian News – CHRISTIAN NEWS – LAST MINUTE

ISRAEL RADAR – Geopolitical Intelligence & Analysis

Harbinger’s Daily – World News Biblically Understood

Erick Stakelbeck on TBN – YouTube

The Israel Guys – Homepage – The Israel Guys

Israeli Newspapers: Jewish News Syndicate | Israel News | Jewish World News | JNS, The Times of Israel | News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World, Israel news | Israel Hayom – www.israelhayom.com, Breaking News | The Jerusalem Post

I must note here that I do not necessarily subscribe to their particular views on biblical eschatology, but they are potential sources of breaking news. Of course, there are many other sources, such as individual watchmen and prophecy teachers that you might follow on social media or blogs such as this one. I’ll try to keep you updated about significant events as they happen, so stay tuned as things are about to get even more exciting! I also need to remind you of my book that details just what our bible says to watch for in chronological order. You can find it here: Last Days Events: Sequence and Synchrony: Weinert, J D: 9798858723684: Amazon.com: Books

Maranatha, Jim

The prophet Zephaniah penned a prophecy concerning the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in context of the soon coming “Day of the Lord”. It is of particular significance considering the current events surrounding the eventual fate of Gaza so prominent in today’s news. I’ve reproduced Zephaniah 2:3-7 in its entirety from the NASB below:

3 Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth who have carried out His ordinances; seek righteousness, seek humility. Perhaps you will be hidden in the day of the LORD’S anger.

4 For Gaza will be abandoned and Ashkelon a desolation; Ashdod will be driven out at noon and Ekron will be uprooted.

5 Woe to the inhabitants of the seacoast, the nation of the Cherethites! The word of the LORD is against you, O Canaan, land of the Philistines; and I will destroy you so that there will be no inhabitant.

6 So the seacoast will be pastures, with caves for shepherds and folds for flocks.

7 And the coast will be for the remnant of the house of Judah, they will pasture on it. In the houses of Ashkelon they will lie down at evening; For the LORD their God will care for them and restore their fortune.

It doesn’t sound too good for the current Gazans, does it?

Maranatha, Jim