25.49 The King is Coming - The Signs of His Coming (Part 3)

In today's episode, the Smiths continue their presentation from Matthew 24, which is often referred to as the Olivet Discourse.  Here Jesus answers an important question asked by His disciples about the signs of His coming and the end of the age.  Craig reminds us that while they follow the literal interpretation of Scripture to arrive at their premillennial, pre-tribulation rapture beliefs, this does not mean you'll never find any analogy references within the literal translation.  As an example, Jesus compared His second coming to a pregnant mother and the birthing process.  The initial contractions mark the beginning of the process, while the full painful labor can represent the full painful time of The Great Tribulation, and the final push that delivers the baby can be seen as Christ's second coming which ends all the pain and the world enters into the new Millennial age.  From there, the Smiths transition from a thematic review of eschatology to a Scriptural overview of many verses that support each of the bullet points of the thematic review.  This is where the Scriptures come alive as God's Word lays out just what will happen throughout the stages of the end time prophetic events to come.  It's an exciting journey into both Old and New Testament passages all directed at things to come.  Are you ready, dear friend, for Christ's imminent return?  The Bride of Christ needs to have her lamps all trimmed and burning as we await the consummation of marriage when we are finally united with Christ throughout eternity.  What exciting days await us!  And there's still more to come!