Synopsis:Is the Antichrist’s resurrection a staged hoax or will he actually be raised from the dead? In this episode of Prophecy in the Crucible, Lee Brainard examines Revelation 13, Revelation 11, Revelation 17, and 2 Thessalonians 2 to explain why Scripture points to a literal resurrection of the Antichrist as part of the great delusion of the Tribulation.
Synopsis:The Great White Throne is perhaps the most terrifying moment in all of eternity for the ungodly. This examination of the subject is excerpted from a message I gave at the Pastor's Huddle in October sponsored by Olive Tree Ministries and Mark Henry Ministries.
Synopsis:Can someone who hears the Gospel, rejects Christ, and misses the Rapture still be saved during the Tribulation? Does 2 Thessalonians 2:8–12 teach that those who miss the Rapture have no hope of salvation?
Lee Brainard examines the Great Delusion, the Antichrist, salvation after the Rapture, and what Scripture actually says about those who turn to Christ during the Tribulation.
If you have unsaved family or friends, this message may give you important biblical perspective—and encouragement to keep praying, preaching, and sharing the Gospel.
Synopsis:What do the signs in the heavens tell us about the Day of the Lord—and when do they actually occur?
In this study, Lee Brainard examines the biblical testimony concerning the sun being darkened, the moon not giving its light, the stars falling, and the powers of heaven being shaken. By comparing the relevant passages and applying straightforward biblical chronology, this study argues that these signs occur after the Great Tribulation and immediately before the Second Coming of Christ.
Synopsis:The word “RAPTURE” really does appear in the Bible—and the claim that it doesn’t is based on a misunderstanding of how words move between languages.
One of the most common objections to the pre-tribulation Rapture is simple: “The word rapture isn't in the Bible.” But is that actually true?
In this episode of Prophecy in the Crucible, Lee Brainard examines this claim and traces the biblical and linguistic connection between the Greek word harpazō and the English word rapture. He takes us to 1 Thessalonians 4:17, where Paul says believers will be “caught up” to meet the Lord in the air, and explains how the Greek term relates to the Latin rapio/raptus and ultimately to the English word rapture.
More importantly, the video exposes why arguing over whether an English word appears in an English Bible can completely miss the substance of what Scripture actually teaches.
Synopsis:Will there be a Rapture before the Tribulation? Is the Rapture the same event as the Second Coming of Jesus Christ? In this Bible prophecy study, we examine 9 reasons why the Rapture of the Church and the Second Coming should be understood as two distinct events.
What does the Bible really teach about the Pre-Tribulation Rapture? Why does Paul describe the Rapture differently from the "day of the Lord"? What does Revelation 3:10 mean when Jesus promises to keep His people from the hour of trial? And how do Israel, the Church, the Tribulation, and the Millennial Kingdom fit into God's prophetic plan?
This two-part presentation takes a closer look at the biblical evidence, including 1 Thessalonians 4–5, John 14, Revelation 3–5, Matthew 24–25, and several important Old Testament passages.
You'll discover nine key distinctions involving the Father's house and Armageddon, parousia and apantēsis, the Bride and wedding guests, glorified and unglorified believers, the hour of trial, the seals of Revelation, the Morning Star and rising sun, Enoch and Noah, and the mystery of the Church.
Don't simply accept a position on the Rapture—open your Bible and examine the evidence for yourself.
Synopsis:Are the seven seals of Revelation opened before or after the Rapture? Lee Brainard examines the Rapture, the seven seals, the Tribulation, the Antichrist, the Great Delusion, and the Day of the Lord through the lens of Scripture.
This teaching presents three biblical arguments for a pretribulation Rapture, examining Revelation 4–5, 2 Thessalonians 2, the 24 elders, the revelation of the Antichrist, and the judgment of the Tribulation.
Do the seals begin before or after the Rapture of the Church? See what the biblical text says about the timing of these events and the prophetic timeline of the end times.
Synopsis:Why did Lee Brainard abandon post-tribulationism and become convinced of the pre-tribulation rapture? In this personal testimony, he shares the theological journey that transformed his understanding of Bible prophecy after spending nearly a decade opposing the pre-trib view.
Discover the biblical arguments that challenged his post-trib position, why a pre-wrath view still fell short, and the "silver bullet" that ultimately convinced him the Tribulation is primarily focused on Israel—not the Church. This study examines key passages including Matthew 24, Daniel 9, Revelation, 1 Thessalonians 4, 2 Thessalonians 2, Revelation 3:10, and the prophetic distinction between Israel and the Church.
Topics covered: • Why Lee rejected post-tribulationism • The problem of populating the Millennial Kingdom • Israel and the Church in Bible prophecy • Matthew 24 and the Jewish context of the Tribulation • Revelation 3:10 and the promise to the Church • The biblical case for the pre-tribulation rapture • Literal historical-grammatical interpretation of prophecy
If you're wrestling with the timing of the rapture or seeking a deeper understanding of dispensational premillennial theology, this message offers a thoughtful, Scripture-centered explanation of why the pre-tribulation rapture best harmonizes the prophetic passages of the Bible.
Synopsis:This teaching argues from Revelation 19, Joel 2, Psalm 149 and Revelation 2, that the saints actively participate in Christ's judgement, not merely observe. Using contextual and exclusionary interpretation, this study challenges common assumptions about the Church's role in the final battle.
Synopsis:Many claim that only the church of Philadelphia will participate in the rapture because of Revelation 3:10. But do the promises given to the seven churches support that conclusion? By reading Christ's promises to the overcomers in each letter, we find that the rapture and resurrection blessings extend to all believers from the cross to the rapture.
Synopsis:Many folks claim that the word rapture doesn't appear in the Bible, therefore the rapture teaching is false. I give three reasons why this claim is illegitimate. The third reason is that the word "rapture" actually does appear in the Bible in the Greek, the same way angel and apostle appear. Rapture is simply a transliteration of the Greek word via the Latin. It would be perfectly legitimate to translate 1 Thessalonians 4:17 in the following manner, "Then we which are alive and remain shall be RAPTURED UP together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.
Synopsis:The Great White Throne is perhaps the most terrifying moment in all of eternity for the ungodly. This examination of the subject is excerpted from a message I gave at the Pastor's Huddle in October sponsored by Olive Tree Ministries and Mark Henry Ministries.
Synopsis:The rapture will be a mind blowing event. When the rapture-trumpet sounds, tens of millions of people from around the world will vanish in one moment. This will create chaos around the globe. Parents will be looking for their kids. Children will be looking for their parents. Police stations will be barraged with missing persons reports. The world's experts and leadership will scramble to arrive at a consensus for an explanation. The believers, who are missing, however, will be in New Jerusalem (heaven) reveling in the mind-boggling blessings of those who put their trust in Jesus.
Synopsis:Hey friends! Soon the rapture will be laughed at and scorned for the last time. The church will be removed from this world at the morning star of the day of the Lord. Then the day of the Lord will dawn upon the world like birth pangs seize a pregnant woman. We will be vindicated for our belief in the pretrib rapture, for our confidence in the signs of the times in the Bible and in the world around us, and for our belief in the literal interpretation of Bible prophecy.
Synopsis:Hey friends! Soon the rapture will be laughed at and scorned for the last time. The church will be removed from this world at the morning star of the day of the Lord. Then the day of the Lord will dawn upon the world like birth pangs seize a pregnant woman. We will be vindicated for our belief in the pretrib rapture, for our confidence in the signs of the times in the Bible and in the world around us, and for our belief in the literal interpretation of Bible prophecy.
Synopsis:Antisemitism is rising. It's even creeping into the church. What does the Bible say about this, and why does it matter for believers today?
This message explores the spiritual danger of antisemitism, its connection to the last days, and how Christians should respond in light of Scripture. A sobering look at faith, truth, and standing on the right side of God’s Word.
Synopsis:This teaching argues from Revelation 19, Joel 2, Psalm 149 and Revelation 2, that the saints actively participate in Christ's judgement, not merely observe. Using contextual and exclusionary interpretation, this study challenges common assumptions about the Church's role in the final battle.
