ESCHATOS MINISTRIES

Luke 21 and the Olivet Discourse: “When These Things Begin to Take Place” In session 3 of 6, “Luke: When these things begin to happen," Ryan Habbena delivered this talk at the conference, The Celestial Disturbances.  In this session, the Lukan account of the Olivet Discourse is examined with careful biblical exposition, showing how Luke 21 contributes to a fuller understanding of Jesus’ teaching on the end times. While Matthew 24 is often viewed as the most detailed account of the Olivet Discourse, Luke’s version brings out unique emphases that help believers understand the signs, timing, and spiritual preparation connected to the return of Christ. The post Luke – ‘When These Things Begin to Happen’ appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

The Second Coming Does NOT Begin at the Battle of Armageddon In this Bible prophecy teaching, Alan Kurschner explains why the Second Coming of Christ should not be reduced to the Battle of Armageddon. Many Christians assume that Armageddon is the event that begins the return of Jesus, but this video argues that Scripture presents the Second Coming as a larger, unified, extended event that begins earlier—with the resurrection and rapture of the saints—and culminates later in Christ’s victory over the nations. The post The Second Coming Does NOT Begin at the Battle of Armageddon appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

In this video, Alan Kurschner explores one of the most important end-times questions in Bible prophecy: When does the Battle of Armageddon take place, and who is involved in it? This teaching walks viewers through a detailed biblical case for the timing of Armageddon, focusing especially on Revelation 11, Revelation 16, Revelation 17, Revelation 19, Revelation 20, and Daniel 12. The message is especially helpful for those studying Prewrath eschatology, the Day of the Lord, the bowl judgments, the trumpet judgments, the second coming of Jesus, and the identity of the armies gathered for the final battle. The post The Battle of Armageddon: The When and the Who appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

In this video, Ryan Habbena explore one of the most important end-times questions in Bible prophecy: Where is the Battle of Armageddon located, and what does it really mean? This session focuses on the meaning and location of Armageddon, examining the biblical, linguistic, and geographical evidence for why this future battle should be understood as a real historical event that will take place in the Valley of Jezreel near Megiddo. The post What Is the Meaning and Location of the Battle of Armageddon? appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

The History of the Battles of Armageddon What This Bible Prophecy Session Is About In this opening session on the history of the battles of Armageddon, viewers are introduced to the biblical, geographical, and theological background behind one of the most misunderstood places in Scripture. Rather than treating Armageddon as a vague symbol of catastrophe or a pop-culture reference to global destruction, this message explains that Armageddon is a real place connected to Megiddo and the broader Jezreel Valley in northern Israel. This teaching helps viewers understand what the original readers of Revelation would have heard when John referred to “Armageddon” and why this region carries such massive prophetic significance. The post The History of the Battles of Armageddon appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

The Third Temple: What the Bible Says About Jerusalem, Temple Mount, and End-Time Deception In this final session, Ryan Habbena takes a careful, biblical look at one of the most discussed prophecy topics today: the Third Temple. This teaching walks through the history of the temple in the Bible, from the tabernacle in the days of Moses, to Solomon’s Temple, to the Second Temple, and then examines what Scripture says about a future temple connected to the abomination of desolation, the Antichrist, and events surrounding the end of the age. The post The Third Temple appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Session 5: Decoding the Second Half of Daniel’s 70th Week In this intensive fifth session of the Abomination of Desolation conference, we dive deep into the specific chronological markers provided in the Book of Revelation and the Book of Daniel. While many interpretations of the "End Times" exist, this session focuses on the literal, grammatical, and historical context of the scriptures to provide a clear picture of the final years leading to the return of Christ. The post EXPLAINED: 1,260 Days, 42 Months, Time, Times and a Half Time appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Antichrist Takes His Seat: Understanding the 2nd Thessalonians 2 Prophecy Is the church destined to witness the arrival of the Antichrist? In this deep-dive session, we unpack one of the most pivotal and debated passages in all of biblical prophecy: 2nd Thessalonians 2:1-4. If you have ever felt confused by the timing of the Rapture, the "Day of the Lord," or the "Abomination of Desolation," this video provides the grammatical and historical clarity you need to understand the days ahead. The post Man of Lawlessness and the Temple of God in 2 Thessalonians 2:4 appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Understanding Daniel 11–12: The 1,290 Days and the Abomination of Desolation The prophecies found in the Book of Daniel have captivated scholars, theologians, and believers for millennia. Specifically, the closing chapters—Daniel 11 and 12—present some of the most intricate chronological markers in the entire Bible. This video exploration dives deep into the "nexus" of prophetic fulfillment, focusing on the mysterious timeframes of 1,290 and 1,335 days, the role of Michael the Archangel, and the future reality of the Abomination of Desolation. The post 1,290 Days and the Abomination of Desolation in Daniel 11–12 appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

In this message, we move into the New Testament to explore one of the most important end-times passages in all of Scripture: Matthew 24 and the Olivet Discourse. Jesus’ teaching on the Mount of Olives is central to understanding biblical prophecy, the timing of the end of the age, and the events that lead up to His glorious return. This session highlights the significance of Daniel’s prophecy, especially Daniel chapter 9, and shows how Jesus directly connects Daniel’s words to the future. The post The Abomination of Desolation in the Olivet Discourse | Matthew 24 appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

In this in-depth teaching, Alan Kurschner lays a biblical foundation for understanding one of the most critical events in end-times prophecy: the abomination of desolation. Drawing from Daniel 8 and Daniel 9, this session explains why the abomination of desolation is not a side issue in prophecy, but a central event that anchors the timeline of the Antichrist, the Great Tribulation, and Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 24. The post Antichrist the Desolator Is Coming – Daniel 8–9 appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

The rapture debate was held on October 9, 1999 in Irving, Texas. About 600 were in attendance. The moderator was Kerby Anderson. My commentary on the debate is below. The following are the four parts of the debate with a rebuttal period after each one. Part 1: Pretribulationism – Mal Couch and Yaacov Ramsel Part 2: Prewrath – Charles Cooper and Roger Best Part 3: Postribulationism – Ken Kline and Monte Judah Part 4: Question & Answer The post Rapture Debate – Three Views: Pretrib, Prewrath, Posttrib appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

In this teaching, we examine supersessionism (replacement theology) and its common claim that the Old Testament contains land promises for Israel, while the New Testament is mostly silent, implying those promises are canceled or absorbed into the Church or Christ. The post Israel’s Land Promise: Jesus Didn’t “Absorb” a Map appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Will the New Jerusalem Physically Land on Earth? In this episode of Bible Prophecy Answers, we tackle a key end-times question: Will the New Jerusalem actually descend and be set down on the earth—at the site of present-day Jerusalem? Walking through major prophetic passages in Isaiah, we explore how the Old Testament anticipates the radiant glory, worldwide gathering, and unique light source that closely parallels John’s New Jerusalem in Revelation. The post New Jerusalem in Isaiah: Will It Physically Land on Earth? appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

In this short teaching, we examine 2 Thessalonians 2:8 to show why the man of lawlessness (Antichrist) must be future. Paul says Jesus will destroy the lawless one at His parousia (Second Coming)—meaning the Antichrist is active on earth when Christ returns. The post Preterism Problem – AD 70, the Parousia, and the Man of Lawlessness appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Where Is the New Jerusalem Today? (Heavenly Jerusalem Explained) In this episode of our New Jerusalem / New Creation series, we tackle a question that Christians often wonder about but rarely explore in depth: Where is the New Jerusalem right now? Drawing from key passages in Hebrews, John, Galatians, Isaiah, Genesis, and Revelation, we build a biblical case that the New Jerusalem presently exists in heaven as a real, God-built city—awaiting the day it descends to the earth at Christ’s return. The post Where Is the New Jerusalem Today? appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

What Is the Thessalonian Error in 2 Thessalonians? In this episode, we explain the “Thessalonian error”—the fear that believers are already in the Day of the Lord when, in fact, they are not. Walking through 2 Thessalonians 1–2, you’ll see how Paul comforts the Thessalonian church during persecution and corrects false teaching that the Day of the Lord’s judgment/wrath had already begun. The post Don’t Fear the Antichrist appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

In this teaching, Roger Best continues his overview of end time events and focuses on one key question: When does the rapture take place in the sequence of end-times prophecy? Rather than date-setting, he lays out a clear biblical timeline using foundational passages such as Daniel 9, Matthew 24 (the Olivet Discourse), 1–2 Thessalonians, and Revelation 6–16. The post Prewrath Rapture: An Overview of End Time Events, Part 2 of 2 (Roger Best) appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

In this opening session, Roger Best tackles a question many Christians are asking in a world marked by conflict, upheaval, and spiritual confusion: *What does the Bible actually teach about the end times?* With so many prophecy books and teachers offering competing timelines, this message aims to clear the fog by returning to Scripture and laying a foundation for understanding end-time events—especially the timing of the rapture in relation to tribulation and God’s wrath. The post Prewrath Rapture: An Overview of End Time Events, Part 1 of 2 (Roger Best) appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

In this episode of Bible Prophecy Answers, Dr. Alan Kurschner challenges a common imbalance in modern evangelism: many Christians boldly proclaim the cross (Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection) while rarely proclaiming the crown—the second coming of Christ, His kingdom reign, and His coming judgment. The result is a “truncated” message that often omits what the host calls the full gospel of the kingdom. The post Why We Preach the Cross, but Whisper the Crown appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

In this short but forceful episode of Bible Prophecy Answers, the host challenges Christians to rethink how they approach end times prophecy, the Antichrist, and the purpose of suffering in the Christian life. Using the vivid biblical image of David and Goliath, he urges believers to cultivate fearless faith for the moment when the eschatological Goliath—the Antichrist—arrives. The message is not merely academic or speculative. It is a call to spiritual readiness, faithful endurance, and uncompromising worship of Christ, even in the face of persecution and death. The post Be a David When the End Times Goliath Arrives appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

This episode of Bible Prophecy Answers tackles a focused question many readers of Revelation ask: Why is there no temple inside the New Jerusalem? The host frames the discussion around Revelation 21:22, where John describes the climactic city of God’s future kingdom and makes a startling observation—he “saw no temple” in the city. The post Why There Is No Temple INSIDE the New Jerusalem City appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Ezekiel’s City and Revelation’s New Jerusalem One of the most significant theological claims highlighted is Willis’ argument that Ezekiel’s millennial city is the same city John describes in Revelation as the New Jerusalem. The host calls this identification crucial, because it strongly affects the timing of the city’s descent and its role in the millennium. He mentions he devoted an entire previous episode to defending this connection and intends to continue expanding the argument. The post New Creation Premillennialism appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Ezekiel's City and John's New Jerusalem: Biblical Prophecy Explained Discover the striking parallels between Ezekiel's millennial city and John's New Jerusalem in this in-depth biblical prophecy analysis. This episode explores why God chose Jerusalem as His eternal dwelling place and what the prophets reveal about the future city. The post Ezekiel’s City DESCRIBED as John’s New Jerusalem appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

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This episode features the rebuttals from the Preterism vs. Futurism debate. The next episode will feature the cross-examination periods and closing statements. The post Preterism vs. Futurism Debate on the Abomination of Desolation in the Olivet Discourse appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

What is the symbolic meaning of the seven-sealed scroll in the book of Revelation? Dr. Kurschner first described three common interpretations. Then he explicated his new view, which is the most plausible, called a certificate of debenture (i.e. debt). The post The REAL Meaning of the Seven-Sealed Scroll appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner provided four reasons why adhering to the premillennial view matters.           Support our ministry monthly:     The post 4 Reasons Why Premillennialism Matters appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner critiqued a key pretribulation argument, explaining that the Bible teaches that God works with Israel and the Church during the ‘Gap’ and the Seventy Weeks of Daniel.         Please consider giving monthly:     The post God Works With Israel and the Church During the ‘Gap’ AND the Seventy Weeks of Daniel appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner established, in previous episodes, a biblical-theological pattern in which God has worked with both Israel and the church simultaneously in the past and in the present. It should not be unexpected then that God will work with both Israel and the church at the same time in the future, particularly during the […] The post God Will Work With Israel and the Church at the Same Time in the Future appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner explained a biblical-theological pattern where God works with both Israel and the church simultaneously in the present. And it should not be unexpected then that God will work with both Israel and the church at the same time in the future—particularly during the seven-year period.     Please consider giving monthly:   […] The post God Works With Israel and the Church at the Same Time appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner explained that God has worked with Israel and the church simultaneously in the past. He described three prophecies that were given to Israel, and about Israel, that have been fulfilled in the past during the church age. The point of this was two-fold: (1) to demonstrate that God does indeed work with […] The post Three Old Covenant Dispensation Prophecies Fulfilled DURING the Church Age appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner shows why the most common argument for pretribulationism does not work.       Please consider giving monthly: The post A Reply to the Most Common Pretribulation Argument appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner responded to the flawed, circular nature of pretribulationism in determining if a Scriptural passage teaches imminence. He critiqued Wayne A. Brindle's four general criteria that have been used to establish imminence theology in pretribulation literature.   Sign up to become a monthly Ministry Partner     The post “The Bible Teaches Imminence, Because the Bible Teaches Imminence” appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner explained the problem with identifying Matthew 24:30 with the battle of Armageddon in Revelation 19. He responded to this standard pretrib interpretation and explained the most problematic point with this view, which violates the narrative logic of both the Olivet Discourse and the book of Revelation. In particular, the Noahic illustration and […] The post Why Interpreting Matthew 24:30 as Armageddon Does Not Work appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner explained that the Olivet Discourse is about the delay of Jesus's Coming, not his nearness. Many interpreters miss this main point. Further, there is the significant question of what Jesus is trying to teach with his delay of his parousia.   Become a monthly ministry giver:     The post The Olivet Discourse Is Not About Jesus’s Nearness but about His Delay appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner points out a massive inconsistency in the theology of amillennialism that claims that the binding of Satan depicted in Revelation 20:1–3 describes Jesus's victory on the cross. “After these things he must be released for a brief period of time. . . . Now when the thousand years are finished, Satan will […] The post Ask Amillennialists THIS Question appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner discussed historicism, which is the eschatological position that says the thrust of prophecy in the Olivet Discourse and Revelation was fulfilled in the span of the church age. For example, they would say that the Great Tribulation was not fulfilled in the first century, nor is it to be fulfilled in the […] The post Why the Great Tribulation Does NOT Span Over the Entire Church Age appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner discusses the weakness of pretribulation rapture theology concerning how the fifth seal relates (or does not relate) to Paul's promise in 1 Thessalonians 5:9 about believers not having to experience the day of the Lord's wrath. Second, he highlighted elements in the fifth seal passage showing how it points to a future […] The post The Fifth Seal Is Not God’s Wrath appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner talked about the key issue to the structure of Matthew’s Olivet Discourse: the relationship between vv. 9–14 and verse 15ff. He first talked about the disciples’ questions about the sign of the parousia (second coming) and the end of the age, which opens up the discourse. Then he focused on the implications […] The post Why the Structure of Matthew’s Olivet Discourse Matters appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Grab the #1 Kindle book in Theology at $2.99, while you can: The Future Restoration of Israel: A Response to Supersessionism by Porter and Kurschner. Get it here –> https://amzn.to/40lm3Gg   The post Future Israel Book Is #1 on Amazon Kindle in Theology appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner critiqued the pretribulation proof text in Revelation 3:20. “Listen! I am standing at the door and knocking! If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come into his home and share a meal with him, and he with me” (Rev 3:20).       Become a Partner The post Does Revelation 3:20 Teach Imminence? appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner explained the larger context to the question of what is the nature of the apostasia (“apostasy”). Then he surveyed four views on the identification of the apostasy. “Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not arrive until the rebellion [apostasia] comes and the man of lawlessness is […] The post The Church WILL Face the Mark of the Beast appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner explained why the reference to the “Son of Man comes” in Matthew 10:23 refers to Jesus’s future second coming, not his first coming. “Whenever they persecute you in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through all the towns of Israel before the Son […] The post Matthew 10:23 Refers to Jesus’s FUTURE Coming appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner posted the last session from the Minnesota Bible Prophecy Conference on “Understanding the Battle of Armageddon,” April 26, 2025, in St. Paul, MN. The speakers were Alan Kurschner and Ryan Habbena. This is part 4 of a 4-part series. Dr. Alan Kurschner delivered the fourth session, titled “How Does the Battle of […] The post How Does the Battle of Armageddon Relate to the Second Coming of Jesus? – Session 4 of 4 (Alan Kurschner) appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner posted the audio from the Minnesota Bible Prophecy Conference on “Understanding the Battle of Armageddon,” April 26, 2025, in St. Paul, MN. The speakers were Alan Kurschner and Ryan Habbena. This is part 3 of 4 sessions. Dr. Alan Kurschner gave the third session on “When Does the Battle Take Place and […] The post When Does the Battle Take Place and Who Is Involved? – Session 3 of 4 (Alan Kurschner) appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner responded to a common proof text of supersessionism (aka replacement theology). They teach that because 1 Peter 2:9-10 contains Old Testament references that were originally applied to Israel, they should now be re-interpreted to be replaced by the Church being the “New Israel.” And consequently, they infer that God no longer has […] The post 1 Peter 2:9–10 Refers to JEWISH Believers appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner started by reminding us of the upcoming Minnesota Bible Prophecy Conference. He then explained that the early Church affirmed Jesus's teaching that the Church would face the persecution of the Antichrist before the return of Jesus and the resurrection. The earliest Church document outside the New Testament—the Didache—establishes this point. The core […] The post The Didache Teaches that the Church Will Face the Antichrist appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner alerted listeners that today is the last day for a hotel block room discount for the upcoming Minnesota Bible Prophecy Conference on the Battle of Armageddon.             The post Bible Prophecy Conference in TWO Weeks (and LAST Day for Hotel Room Discount) appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.

Dr. Alan Kurschner continues his discussion about Premillennialism in part 2 given at the Things to Come conference at Zion’s Hope last January. In this message, he highlights Satan’s confinement in the abyss, and asks if it is relative or absolute. How one answers this question is crucial for understanding the End Times. Powerpoint: Summit […] The post Why I Am a Premillennialist – Part 2 (of 2) appeared first on Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner.