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Summary: Priceless foundation for students of Biblical prophecy.
Review: This is a priceless foundation for anyone interested in, or embarking upon a study of Biblical prophecy.This book has correctly been described as being of encylopaedic proportions. Indeed, comprising of over 600 pages, it is as comprehensive a study in Biblical prophecy as there is currently available. I was first drawn to the works of Dwight Pentecost through his excellent book entitled "Your Adversary The Devil". The manner of his approach to the latter subject and the provision of such a well written and in-depth discussion really impressed me. Having studied Biblical prophecy for many years, I was thrilled to discover that Pentecost had also written a comprehensive study on Bible prophecy as well. Having now acquired this work, I have not been disappointed. Other reviewers here have commendably outlined in detail the topics covered in this study so I will not go along that path. Suffice to say that the content is exemplary. Pentecost approaches Biblical prophecy and the 'End Times' from the perspective of a 'Pre-Tribulation' Rapture of the Church. He eloquently presents his own interpretation of what many see as perhaps the controversial subject of the timing of the Rapture itself. I have read a number of books where individual authors disagree about the latter aspect of prophecy. Taking everything into consideration, I personally feel that this 'controversial' issue should be approached and discussed prayerfully and in love, not allowing the matter to prove divisive and thus giving ground to the Adversary. With the latter in mind, may I respectfully suggest that students of Biblical prophecy also make reference to another excellent, encyclopaedic study, (itself exceeding 500 pages) by Robert Van Kampen, entitled "The Sign". Van Kampen's study is also a thorough, in-depth study, yet approaches the Rapture with a slightly different interpretation which places it within the Tribulation itself. Anyone basing their studies on these two books will find an absolute wealth of information at their fingertips to assist them with their research. In closing perhaps I could also suggest another extremely useful aid to study, in the book by John F. Walvoord entitled "Every Prophecy Of The Bible". Thank you.
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Summary: Still the best book on the end times ever made by a pre-trib
Review: This is a very good textbook on dispensational eschatology. But I wish he would update it to include the latest rapture trends and challenges to the dispensational view of eschatology. Even though the book is a little dated, it's still great. I don't agree with the whole dispensational view of things, but I appreciate the hard work that is done here and Pentecost's contribution to end times studies.
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Summary: Still the best book on the end times
Review: This is a very thorough study of the end times. The first part of the book is a defense of the grammatical-historical interpretation of Bible prophecy. Then Pentecost dives right in with a survey of the four major biblical covenants, and a study of Israel in prophecy, the Gentiles in prophecy, and the church in prophecy. He includes a detailed discussion of the timing of the rapture, the events of the seven year tribulation period, and the second coming of Christ, followed by the 1000 year Millennial reign of Christ. He then has a helpful section about the eternal state.
It must be stated that this is a 600 page heavy duty textbook. It is not like reading a Frank Peretti novel or a Left Behind book. This is for the hard core Bible prophecy student, and it is still THE end times book to get. Pray that someone will wake up and revise it for the 21st century and include chapters critiquing the prewrath rapture view and the preterist view.
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Summary: Excellent reference book
Review: This is not a book I'd reccommend someone just read from cover to cover as you would a novel but it sure is an excellent reference book for your library. I'm not saying "don't" read it in this way - if you are relatively new to eschatology you sure will learn a ton if you do but seasoned students will find this book more useful as a reference.
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Summary: Excellent reference book
Review: This is not a book I'd reccommend someone just read from cover to cover as you would a novel but it sure is an excellent reference book for your library. I'm not saying "don't" read it in this way - if you are relatively new to eschatology you sure will learn a ton if you do but seasoned students will find this book more useful as a reference.
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Summary: Dispensational-Pretribulation-Premillennial Eschotology
Review: This may seem like a mouthful...but it is the viewpoint that Pentecost builds from and defends. The book has seven sections.
I. Interpetation of Prophecy
II. Covenants and Eschatology
III. Prophecies of the Present Age
VI. Prophecies of the Tribulation Period
V. Prophesies Related to the Second Advent
VI. Prophecies of the Millennium
VII. Prophecies of the Eternal State
Each section is detailed and presents all sides of Biblical interpretation. Pentecost moves systematically through the prophetic text from the Covenants to Eternity.
I highly recommend it for personal study and as a reference on the study of prophecy.
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Summary: Dispensational-Pretribulation-Premillennial Eschotology
Review: This may seem like a mouthful...but it is the viewpoint that Pentecost builds from and defends. The book has seven sections.
I. Interpetation of Prophecy
II. Covenants and Eschatology
III. Prophecies of the Present Age
VI. Prophecies of the Tribulation Period
V. Prophesies Related to the Second Advent
VI. Prophecies of the Millennium
VII. Prophecies of the Eternal State
Each section is detailed and presents all sides of Biblical interpretation. Pentecost moves systematically through the prophetic text from the Covenants to Eternity.
I highly recommend it for personal study and as a reference on the study of prophecy.
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Summary: The Best of them all
Review: This the the most exhaustive, definitive, and perfectly "right on" book on the subject of eschatology ever written. It is very scholarly and thoroughly covers every sub-topic in the field. Because it is lofty, it is a little difficult to read, but it is worth the effort if you want a complete understanding of Biblical prophecy.
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Summary: Covers Every Aspect of Premillennial Prophecy
Review: This was a textbook for a class I took on eschatology. Most of the book was assigned reading, and I chose to read the remaining chapters that were unassigned. I was impressed with how thorough the book treated every single aspect of end times. Many views are given to the various issues, but the traditional dispensational views are almost always defended. The book is somewhat outdated with the new schools of thought on eschatology. I would recommend the book to any student of prophecy.
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Summary: Covers Every Aspect of Premillennial Prophecy
Review: This was a textbook for a class I took on eschatology. Most of the book was assigned reading, and I chose to read the remaining chapters that were unassigned. I was impressed with how thorough the book treated every single aspect of end times. Many views are given to the various issues, but the traditional dispensational views are almost always defended. The book is somewhat outdated with the new schools of thought on eschatology. I would recommend the book to any student of prophecy.
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