And Last Things

(Updated 05/05/06)

The Eclipse of Christ in Eschatology
Adrio Konig 

Last Days Madness
Obsession of the Modern Church
Gary DeMar
The end is here... again.
At every Calendar milestone, self-proclaimed modern-day "prophets" arise to stir up a furor rivaled only by the impending apocalypse they predict. This doom-and-gloom prognostication is not only spread by a few fanatics, but millions of Christians -- including some of the most recognized names in mainstream Christianity -- are caught up in the latest "last days" frenzy. Seduced by the popular craze, they are driven -- not to action, but --to radical inactivity, ineffectiveness, and lethargy while waiting for the easy-out "end."

The Millennial Maze
Sorting Out Evangelical Options
Stanley J. Grenz  
One of the most balanced developments of the four major eschatological views including Dispensational Premillenialism, Historic Premillenialism, Amillenialism, and Postmillenialism. Provides the major criticisms for each stance. A very helpful introductory work.

The Bible and The Future
A. Hoekema 
A study of biblical prophecy and eschatology, a central topic of the Reformed theology. Characterized by careful scriptural analysis and accessible writing. 343 pp.

Biblical Apocalyptics
A Study of Most Notable Revelations of God and of Christ
Terry Milton 

The Last Things
Hope for This World and the Next
Herman Bavinck
On the threshold of the twenty-first century, Western society is obsessed with near-death experiences and questions about life after death. Consequently, this reprint from a portion of Bavinck's Reformed Dogmatics is most welcome! In The Last Things this Dutch theologian of another generation works through Scripture passages on death and the intermediate state, judgment, the identity of Israel, and the final renewal of all things.

And It Came To Pass
CEF Symposium
Forward by R.C. Sproul Though much of contemporary evangelicalism interprets prophetic passages (such as Matthew 24 and the books of Daniel and Revelation) as predictions about the future, this collection of introductory essays defends the more historic view, preterism -- the view that such prophecies have been fulfilled largely in the past, especially in connection with the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. 137 pages. 

The Beast of Revelation
Kenneth Gentry
Seeks to ascertain the identity of the Beast of Revelation & provides a synopsis of the arguments for the proper dating of Revelation.

Biblical Apocoliptics
Terry Milton 

Dating the Book of Revelation
Before Jerusalem Fell 
Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr.
The definitive study of the dating of the Book of Revelation. Gentry shows that Revelation was written prior to the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. This early date has tremendous implications for interpreting Revelation. The events described in Revelation are said to take place "shortly." The time is said to be "near" for judgment. Gentry's meticulous study concludes that the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 is in view, not events in our future. This new hardback edition sports a new striking cover and an additional 60 pages of material updating the debate.

The Israel Of God In Prophecy
Principles Of Prophetic Interpretation
Hans K. LaRondelle
LaRondelle is a Seventh-Day Adventist and the book may take some effort to locate. In spite of this the book is definitely worth pursuing. It provides one of the finest refutations to the the Dispensational hermeneutic and its approach to prophecy. Positively sets forth the Christocentricity of the Old Testament and the prophecies contained therein. Demonstrates the Christological and Ecclesiological fulfillment of the Old Testaments historical and prophetical passages. 226 pages.

The Relationship of Israel to the Church
Tom Wells
There are two prominent beliefs today regarding Israel's relationship to the Church: one stating that the ancient ethic nation of Israel was the "church of the Old Testament", as taught by Covenant Theology and the second stating that Israel and the Church are "two separate people with separate promises and separate futures", as taught by Dispensationalism. In contrast to these systems this booklet demonstrates that Israel and the Church have a typological (type/anti-type, shadow/substance) and organic relationship. The Church is the New & True Israel! 35 pages. Available from Tom Wells.
Tom Wells, 7686 Granby Way, West Chester, Ohio 45069-2300, phone (513) 779-1191

The Israel of God: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow 
O. Palmer Robertson
"Robertson's new book is about how we are to understand “Israel” in biblical theology.  The main question that is addressed is whether or not Israel has a “national future” in God's redemptive plan.  Robertson looks at several different aspects of Israel in Scripture (land, people, worship, lifestyle, kingdom, and Romans 11) and in each aspect he walks us through Scripture clearly showing us the changes that occur in the concept over the course of redemptive history.   The scope of the book is massive but Robertson handles his subject masterfully.  As usual, Robertson is clear, concise, easy to read." - ids.org

The Once And Future Israel
R. B. Yerby
Provides a comparison between the national Israel of the Old Testament and the spiritual Israel of the New Testament

Two Views of Hell
A Biblical & Theological Dialogue
Edward William Fudge & Robert A. Peterson
Hell is real and terrible. Christians agree about this unhappy truth. Hell is the fate of those who reject God. Yet on some questions about hell not all agree. Some evangelicals believe the wicked will experience perpetual, conscious torment after death. Others argue that the wicked will experience a limited period of conscious punishment and then they will cease to exist. In this book you will find an irenic yet frank debate between two evangelical theologians who present strong scriptural and theological evidence for and against each view. Both make a case that their view is more consistent with Scripture and with the holy and just nature of a loving God. Robert Peterson defends the traditional view that those who do not have faith in Christ will suffer eternally in hell. Edward Fudge advocates the conditionalist perspective that after a period of suffering, the unfaithful will experience a complete extinguishing, or annihilation, of existence. In addition, each author presents a rebuttal to the viewpoint of the other. Here is a dialogue that will inform and challenge those on both sides, while impressing on all the need for faithful proclamation of the gospel of deliverance from sin and death.

Hell On Trial
Hell is under fire
Robert A. Peterson
Opponents of eternal punishment are putting forth competing views. What are they saying? What does God's Word tell us? And what difference should that make in our lives and our witness? With extreme care and faithfulness to Scripture, Robert Peterson sets forth the case for eternal punishment and refutes four alternative views. A timely response to current denials of the historic position.