Chronicles of the End Times
Occasionally, people say, are we really in the last days? How do we know? Does it matter one way or another? We will try to answer these questions and many others in this study. But the most important question may be, how can we reach others with hope in these changing times? One part of prophecy is often emphasized over another, causing us to lose perspective and miss the blessing and beauty of prophecy in scripture. I have taken the information in this study from many authors and teachers who have their lives studying God's word. I have added some insight that the Holy Spirit taught me. With God's help, I have endeavored to keep the whole counsel of the word of God in full view to give us an accurate picture of Christ and His great love for a lost world. I pray that this will challenge you and cause you to grow in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, as it has me preparing it. Let's begin!
Chronicles of the End Times
The Fallen Ones: The Second Dispensation
Dive deep into the biblical dispensation of conscience—that pivotal period between Adam and Eve's expulsion from Eden and the Great Flood. For 1,656 years, humanity was guided only by conscience rather than divine law, with Adam himself living 930 years to share his direct experiences walking with God.
What went wrong during this period? Why did God ultimately regret creating mankind? Our exploration uncovers the fascinating progression from Cain and Abel's sacrifices to the mysterious Nephilim—those offspring produced when the "sons of God" took human wives. We examine competing interpretations: Were these supernatural beings who corrupted human bloodlines, or simply intermarriage between godly and ungodly human lineages? The evidence from Jude's epistle and ancient Jewish writings points toward a supernatural explanation that helps explain why, among potentially millions of people, only eight souls remained righteous by the Flood's time.
The dispensation of conscience teaches us something profound about human nature and God's patience. Despite direct knowledge of God passed down through long-lived patriarchs, humanity descended into such violence and corruption that God was grieved to his heart. Yet his love never faltered. Even as this dispensation closed with judgment, we see God's mercy in preserving Noah's family and personally closing the ark door to ensure their safety. Jesus himself warned that the end times would mirror Noah's day—a sobering reminder that challenges popular notions of progressive human improvement.
What lessons can we learn from this failed dispensation? How does it illuminate our understanding of God's ongoing testing of humanity? Listen now to discover why this ancient history matters profoundly for understanding our place in God's unfolding plan. Subscribe for our upcoming episode on the post-diluvian dispensation and the Tower of Babel incident!