Author: Joe Hawkins/Prophecy Recon
Joe Hawkins/Prophecy Recon For many believers, the answer is not as obvious as it should be. Some Christians assume prophecy is too complicated for children. Others worry that it might frighten them or cause unnecessary anxiety. Still others believe prophecy is simply a topic for pastors, theologians, or older believers who have spent years studying Scripture. Yet when we step back and consider the question honestly, the answer becomes remarkably straightforward. Yes, we should teach our children Bible prophecy. The reason is simple: Bible prophecy is part of God’s Word. The apostle Paul declared that he had not hesitated to…
Across much of the modern church landscape, a curious silence has settled over the pulpit. It is not the silence of reverence or reflection, but the silence of avoidance. Entire portions of Scripture–especially those dealing with the future–are quietly bypassed, rarely explained, and almost never preached through in a systematic way. Topics such as the Rapture, the Tribulation, the Antichrist, the coming Kingdom, and the return of Christ have gradually disappeared from many Sunday morning sermons. For generations of believers, this silence would have been almost unimaginable. Earlier pastors regularly preached through prophetic books such as Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and…
By Joe Hawkins/Prophecy Recon For a topic that occupies nearly a third of the Bible, the end times remain one of the most misunderstood areas of Scripture. Many Christians care deeply about God’s Word, attend church faithfully, and read their Bibles regularly, yet still feel uncertain when the conversation turns to prophecy. For some, the subject feels intimidating. For others, it feels divisive. For many, it simply feels overwhelming. Conversations about the Rapture, the Tribulation, the Antichrist, the Millennium, or the eternal state can quickly become technical or emotionally charged. Instead of clarity, believers often walk away with more questions…