Jim's Eschatological Info

I hope you have been studying Daniel chapters 7-12 with Dalton and Joel on the FAI app or FAI studios.com. By the way, if these links don’t work for you, both men have YouTube channels where all the teaching videos are posted. I’ve listened to the first eight of them and have been blessed and certainly learned some new things.

If you were a part of or listened to the Los Amigos study of Daniel, you may be noticing some differences. For example, I taught chapters 7 and 8 from a primarily future perspective with a past typology, whereas Joel teaches a primarily past or historical fulfillment. He may be right – time will tell. I love Dalton’s insights, but disagree with him as to the identity of the “restrainer” of 2Thess 2:7. I think it’s Michael, not the antichrist himself. I’m still mulling over the start of the 2300 days at the commencement of temple sacrifices. Interesting ! I need to point out that these differences I see are minor in nature and in no way take away from the valid scripture exegesis these men are displaying. I’m looking forward to the next eight studies. Jim

I’ve posted a link to another article dealing with proper bible study methods. I hope it will be a help to you as you study the Scriptures. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RywMeLReqO_QpiXpvfRRsWJdnui3xoksUqmwRB9Lixs/edit?usp=sharing

A revealing video for your information; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khbxJHNFueA

Another article that I wrote long ago deals with the seal, trumpet, and bowl judgements in the Book of Revelation. Virtually all bible commentators/scholars treat these as separate judgements on the world sequentially, as 21 chronological judgements in all. Because of obvious similarities, my approach treats the seals, trumpets, and bowls as describing the exact same events. As always, treat this as opinion, do your own research, and let me know what you think. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwI4djEBMGQSWHgySk5xYVdRSVBNZUs4OXlIMU9uaDNnQVpF/view?usp=sharing

As a follow up to the 14-day fast, FAI is teaching a 16 session Bible study of Daniel chapters 7 thru 12 starting soon. If you’ve studied through the book of Daniel with us in our recent Los Amigos study this should prove to be an important adjunct. Teachers are Dalton Thomas and Joel Richardson. I still don’t have a link for desk top computers, although there is one coming. The link for the FAI App is here: https://www.faimission.org/app

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Last summer while I had a lot of time on my hands, I read a Christian classic, Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan. It’s a Christian allegory, a rather difficult read, because of the olden style of literature, but a real classic with an important message. Just recently, however, an award winning animated film has been produced for the masses. Because of our current situation with the virus, the producers have generously made it available online. You can watch it here:

https://www.revelationmedia.com/watchpilgrims/Patterns/

An adjunct to the FAI Fast teachings. Click on the March 28 “Underground”. https://joelstrumpet.com/

I’m hoping you’ll take advantage of the opportunity to comment on these posts. They will be valuable to me and to others who read them and comment further. Use the “leave a comment ” either on the left side or below each post. I’m especially interested in what you have to say about the FAI Fast 14-day teachings. I’ve listened and studied along with the first four teachings by Dalton Thomas. Usually, when I listen to teachings concerning eschatology, I find something in them that I disagree with. So far, I agree with everything he’s taught. (For whatever that’s worth.) Jim

Jesus’ teachings about events leading up to His coming are detailed in the gospels. First comes “the beginnings of birth pangs” leading up to the “Great Tribulation”, a three and one half year period of full contractions. These beginning contractions include:

1. Deceptions

2.Wars and rumors of wars

3. Nation against Nation (ethnic disputes)

4. Famines

5. Pestilences – Think Corona virus, Locusts in Africa & Middle East

6. Earthquakes

7. Troubles (disturbances or roilings)

8. Commotions (instability and disorder)- Think economic collapse

1.thru 6. come from Matthew 24:5-7, 7. from Mark 13:8, 8. from Luke 21:7 All eight of these preliminary signs can be observed in current news sources– Today !! I Don’t think this is just coincidence. Keep Watching !!