When Jesus Returns - Softcover

Pawson, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0982305915 ISBN 13: 9780982305911

Publisher: True Potential, 2017

Synopsis

Christians everywhere await Christ's return. Will he come as the pre-existent Son of God or the incarnate Son of man? To the whole world or just one place? In the same way as the first time or otherwise? Soon and suddenly or after clear signs? What can he achieve by coming back and how long will it take? These and many other questions are tackled in this book. When Jesus Returns is a detailed analysis of the two major areas of controversy, the 'Rapture' and the 'Millennium', followed by a look at other related issues - the application of unfulfilled predictions in the Old Testament, the nature of the kingdom in the teaching of Jesus and the future of Israel and the biblical philosophy of history. The final section attempts a new approach to the interpretation of the 'Book of Revelations'.

About this title

About the Author:

David Pawson occupies a key position among British Christian writers. His best known work, Unlocking the Bible, continues to be a worldwide bestseller in print, audio and video formats. Unlocking the Bible and other works such as The Normal Christian Birth have been called Pawson's legacy to the church. Pawson is known for accepting biblical text as the authoritative word of God while explaining its meaning and context in a practical and understandable language. Because he follows the teaching of Scripture where it clashes with church tradition, his books are often controversial. Today David speaks around the world and is received on God TV by millions of viewers in almost every country. Born in 1930, David, determined to become a farmer, began his career with a B.Sc. in agriculture at Durham University in England. He was surprised when God intervened and led him to become a Christian minister. Studying for an advanced degree in theology at Cambridge University, under the influence of liberal educators, Pawson lost his trust in the Bible and very nearly his faith in God. After a short spell in ministry for the Methodist church, he regained his trust in the infallibility and inerrancy of the Bible while a chaplain in the Royal Air Force of Great Britain. During this period he decided to preach the Bible systematically from start to finish. The results among the servicemen surprised both him and them, and confirmed to him Scripture s inspiration. Since then, his preaching has either been Bible study or topical studies based on a detailed, contextual examination of what the Bible says. In the last forty years literally millions of David's messages on cassette tape (CD, DVD and MP3 today) have been distributed around the world. Pawson left Millmead in 1979 and engaged in an itinerant worldwide Bible teaching ministry, which has been his main work to the present. During this time he has written a number of books. He is a frequent speaker in the UK and throughout Europe; his speaking engagements have taken him to many parts of the world, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, The Netherlands, Israel, Southeast Asia and the United States. David Pawson lives near Basingstoke, Hampshire in southern England with his wife Enid. In his 70s he remains busy with speaking engagements in Europe, the US and at the Festival of Tabernacles in Israel, which he was a pioneer in encouraging Christians to attend.

Review:

Dear Mr. Pawson, I have spent the last 2 hours or so reading excerpts from your book: Unlocking the Bible. What I ve read is wonderful! I plan on ordering the book and while looking at your website, I found myself drawn to: When Jesus Returns, a particular area of interest to me. I have gone from one who believed that Jesus would soon return before the tribulation, to one who is almost certain that it will be after. I struggle with my understanding of the elect in Matthew 24 and in other areas of the N.T., where it is used, but only in the sense that I;m not sure if God is referring to all those who believe or strictly to the Jews. After studying the word elect in the Greek, I lean towards Jew and Gentile believers. I would love to know what you thought about the usage of the word. I bought for myself a Vines Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words. It has been a help to be sure. My question to you is not meant to be divisive, but, do you equate Jesus gathering of His elect with the popular rapture prior to the tribulation (which I also only see as 3.5 years) or at the second coming as in 2 Thess 2? I never desire to argue with someone who holds a different view than I, just to discuss and pick their brain as it were. Anyway, thanks for the opportunity to speak my mind. I can t wait to order my book! God bless you sir, Angela Terilli Saint Jo, Texas, U.S.A. p.s. I recently read a letter from Corrie Ten Boom to the American church regarding the fallacy and danger of belief in a pre-tribulation rapture. She was very convincing; also a letter from Ruth Bell Graham that alluded that she believed that we would be here during the tribulation. I just thought that was so interesting, as I felt sure her husband, Billy Graham, believed otherwise and taught otherwise. Your insight would mean a lot to me. --Angela Terilli, Saint Jo, Texas, U.S.A

5 out of 5 stars Thought provoking study on Biblical prophecy., Reviewed by M.D. Roberts This excellent, well written in-depth study scrutinises the wide range of issues relating to Biblical prophecy and the return of Jesus Christ. Each and every subject is dealt with by analysing all the differing viewpoints/schools of interpretation, with the writer approaching such with due reference to Scripture and subsequently presenting his own personal views as & when appropriate in relation to Israel, the Church, the interpretation of the book of Revelation, the Rapture and the Millennium etc.. At the outset the reader s attention is drawn to what is described as the absolute accuracy of Biblical prophecy. The book citing that the declaration of future events is a major feature of the Holy Bible itself. As the writer elaborates, the book relates how over a quarter of all the verses in the Bible contain a prediction about the future. Predictions cited as pertaining to personal, political, social, environmental, moral and meteorological issues, together with many returning to the physical return of Jesus Christ. The writer further declaring that there are 737 separate prophecies made in Scripture, with some mentioned only once but others being mentioned up to many hundreds of times. Of the 737 prophecies mentioned, the book reveals that 594 (over 80%) of these have already been accurately fulfilled. The remaining prophecies, which relate to the end of the world (which has obviously not happened yet) are shown to be taking shape at the time of writing. This study provides clarity and insight to these issues. Whilst many readers will undoubtedly have differing opinions to some of those presented in this work, this should not prevent individuals from reading this well presented, in-depth study of an increasingly relevant subject. Highly recommended. --M. D. Roberts

5 out of 5 stars Thought provoking study on Biblical prophecy., Reviewed by M.D. Roberts This excellent, well written in-depth study scrutinises the wide range of issues relating to Biblical prophecy and the return of Jesus Christ. Each and every subject is dealt with by analysing all the differing viewpoints/schools of interpretation, with the writer approaching such with due reference to Scripture and subsequently presenting his own personal views as & when appropriate in relation to Israel, the Church, the interpretation of the book of Revelation, the Rapture and the Millennium etc.. At the outset the reader s attention is drawn to what is described as the absolute accuracy of Biblical prophecy. The book citing that the declaration of future events is a major feature of the Holy Bible itself. As the writer elaborates, the book relates how over a quarter of all the verses in the Bible contain a prediction about the future. Predictions cited as pertaining to personal, political, social, environmental, moral and meteorological issues, together with many returning to the physical return of Jesus Christ. The writer further declaring that there are 737 separate prophecies made in Scripture, with some mentioned only once but others being mentioned up to many hundreds of times. Of the 737 prophecies mentioned, the book reveals that 594 (over 80%) of these have already been accurately fulfilled. The remaining prophecies, which relate to the end of the world (which has obviously not happened yet) are shown to be taking shape at the time of writing. This study provides clarity and insight to these issues. Whilst many readers will undoubtedly have differing opinions to some of those presented in this work, this should not prevent individuals from reading this well presented, in-depth study of an increasingly relevant subject. Highly recommended. --M. D. Roberts

About this edition

• Publisher: True Potential
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0982305915
• ISBN 13: 9780982305911
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304