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The Beginning of the End: Guidebook for 13 Discussion Outline
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32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1970
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Tim LaHaye
787 books2,358 followersTimothy "Tim" F. LaHaye was an American evangelical Christian minister, author, and speaker, best known for the Left Behind series of apocalyptic fiction, which he co-wrote with Jerry B. Jenkins.
He has written over 50 books, both fiction and non-fiction.
He has written over 50 books, both fiction and non-fiction.
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September 10, 2024
THE FIRST BOOK ON BIBLICAL PROPHECY BY THE "LEFT BEHIND" AUTHOR
Timothy F. "Tim" LaHaye (1926-2016) was a minister and (with wife Beverly) conservative activist, who founded Christian Heritage College (now San Diego Christian College), and helped establish the Institute for Creation Research; but he is best known these days for being the coauthor (and "idea man," if not the one who actually pens the books) of the 'Left Behind' Series, as well as other books such as 'The End Times Controversy,' 'No Fear of the Storm,' 'Charting the End Times Prophecy Study Guide,' 'Spirit-Controlled Temperament,' etc.
He wrote in the Introduction to this 1972 book, "Although I am not a prophet, nor the son of a prophet, I am not the least reluctant to predict that the next thirty years will find man's hysteria to know the future reaching an all-time fever pitch. Don't be astonished if 'false prophets' and 'false Christs' spring up all over the world. And don't be astonished if millions of trusting souls follow them to foolishness. For the Bible predicts that such charlatans will come and 'deceive many.' ... there is absolutely no excuse for Christians to be 'taken unawares' regarding the end of the age... there are certain clear events forecast in the Scriptures that any child of God can comprehend... As this book will attempt to show, we could well be the generation that sees the culmination of the ages and the ushering in of the Kingdom of Christ."
After quoting Matthew 24:7 ["kingdom against kingdom... famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes"], he says, "Though reluctant to be dogmatic on the subject, I believe there is one event that fulfills all four parts of this prophecy. That terrible event has been labeled by historians as World War I..." (Pg. 35-36) He adds, "the Austrian declaration of war in July 1914 began to fulfill THE SIGN of the end of the age as given by our Lord. Although I am open to additional evidence on the subject, I am convinced that the events of 1914-1918 fulfill the beginning of Jesus' prophecy. World War I was unique among conflicts, not only in size and extent, but in the way it started... it is reasonable to conclude that 1914 ushered in the beginning of the end." (Pg. 38-39)
He states, "The deep significance of the 1967 Six-Day War is seen in the prospect that at long last Israel can rebuild its temple. This is not just a national yearning---but a prophetic requirement of God's Word. There are six biblical passages that require the rebuilding of the temple in the last days." [Dan 9:27, 12:11; Matt 24;15; Mk 13:14; 2 Thess 2:3-4; Rev 11:1-2] (Pg. 50-51) He argues, "At the time of this writing the turmoil in the Middle East makes frequent newspaper headlines. I have been asked repeatedly, 'Is this the fulfillment of Ezekiel 38-39?'... Despite the similarities between current events and Ezekiel 38 and 39, the activities today are not the fulfillment we can expect. Several reasons make it doubtful that the present strife will end the age... Russia does not have one dominant leader... Israel is not dwelling safely in her land, as predicted in [Ezek 38:8]... Today Russia and her allies obviously prize Israel, but Ezekiel's prophecy seems to indicate a different development of conflict..." (Pg. 72-73)
He concludes on the note, "we now recognize this strategic generation. It is the generation ... who saw the First World War... How old does one have to be... It would be foolhardy to say exactly, but perhaps somewhere between five and fourteen years of age in 1914. I believe it is that generation which our Lord said 'will not pass away till all those things be fulfilled.' We may logically inquire next, 'How long is a generation?' Psalm 90:10 provides insight into this subject... This does not mean that the final generation is limited to seventy or eighty years; the psalmist is acquainting us with the general length of a generation... How many people make up a generation? No particular number; just one person who comprehended the four parts of 1914-1918 sign could represent the 'generation'... We are acquainted with 90-year old people, so 'this generation' is not limited to eighty years. However, neither should we expect the entire generation to pass away before Jesus returns!" (Pg. 165, 168)
Timothy F. "Tim" LaHaye (1926-2016) was a minister and (with wife Beverly) conservative activist, who founded Christian Heritage College (now San Diego Christian College), and helped establish the Institute for Creation Research; but he is best known these days for being the coauthor (and "idea man," if not the one who actually pens the books) of the 'Left Behind' Series, as well as other books such as 'The End Times Controversy,' 'No Fear of the Storm,' 'Charting the End Times Prophecy Study Guide,' 'Spirit-Controlled Temperament,' etc.
He wrote in the Introduction to this 1972 book, "Although I am not a prophet, nor the son of a prophet, I am not the least reluctant to predict that the next thirty years will find man's hysteria to know the future reaching an all-time fever pitch. Don't be astonished if 'false prophets' and 'false Christs' spring up all over the world. And don't be astonished if millions of trusting souls follow them to foolishness. For the Bible predicts that such charlatans will come and 'deceive many.' ... there is absolutely no excuse for Christians to be 'taken unawares' regarding the end of the age... there are certain clear events forecast in the Scriptures that any child of God can comprehend... As this book will attempt to show, we could well be the generation that sees the culmination of the ages and the ushering in of the Kingdom of Christ."
After quoting Matthew 24:7 ["kingdom against kingdom... famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes"], he says, "Though reluctant to be dogmatic on the subject, I believe there is one event that fulfills all four parts of this prophecy. That terrible event has been labeled by historians as World War I..." (Pg. 35-36) He adds, "the Austrian declaration of war in July 1914 began to fulfill THE SIGN of the end of the age as given by our Lord. Although I am open to additional evidence on the subject, I am convinced that the events of 1914-1918 fulfill the beginning of Jesus' prophecy. World War I was unique among conflicts, not only in size and extent, but in the way it started... it is reasonable to conclude that 1914 ushered in the beginning of the end." (Pg. 38-39)
He states, "The deep significance of the 1967 Six-Day War is seen in the prospect that at long last Israel can rebuild its temple. This is not just a national yearning---but a prophetic requirement of God's Word. There are six biblical passages that require the rebuilding of the temple in the last days." [Dan 9:27, 12:11; Matt 24;15; Mk 13:14; 2 Thess 2:3-4; Rev 11:1-2] (Pg. 50-51) He argues, "At the time of this writing the turmoil in the Middle East makes frequent newspaper headlines. I have been asked repeatedly, 'Is this the fulfillment of Ezekiel 38-39?'... Despite the similarities between current events and Ezekiel 38 and 39, the activities today are not the fulfillment we can expect. Several reasons make it doubtful that the present strife will end the age... Russia does not have one dominant leader... Israel is not dwelling safely in her land, as predicted in [Ezek 38:8]... Today Russia and her allies obviously prize Israel, but Ezekiel's prophecy seems to indicate a different development of conflict..." (Pg. 72-73)
He concludes on the note, "we now recognize this strategic generation. It is the generation ... who saw the First World War... How old does one have to be... It would be foolhardy to say exactly, but perhaps somewhere between five and fourteen years of age in 1914. I believe it is that generation which our Lord said 'will not pass away till all those things be fulfilled.' We may logically inquire next, 'How long is a generation?' Psalm 90:10 provides insight into this subject... This does not mean that the final generation is limited to seventy or eighty years; the psalmist is acquainting us with the general length of a generation... How many people make up a generation? No particular number; just one person who comprehended the four parts of 1914-1918 sign could represent the 'generation'... We are acquainted with 90-year old people, so 'this generation' is not limited to eighty years. However, neither should we expect the entire generation to pass away before Jesus returns!" (Pg. 165, 168)
March 28, 2012
Informative book about the signs leading up to tribulation.
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