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The Purpose of Life
The Purpose of Life Website Ministry
Studies on the books of Daniel and
Revelation, Jesus' Olivet Discourse, and
Biblical prophecy in general
Introduction To Prophetic Studies by Gerry Watts
Originally published in 2006;
newly revised Nov 2011
Originally published in 2 parts
in 2006; revised 2008; revised
w/endnotes Jan 2012
Topic: The Five World-wide Kingdoms, the Fourth Kingdom of
Rome and the Little Horn; and the Kingdom of Heaven
Originally published in 2008;
expanded w/ endnotes Jan.
2012
Topic: An updated study taking a more in-depth look at Daniel
chapters 7 & 2 which were considered in The Visions of Daniel:
The Great Image and the Four Beasts, particularly taking into
account the events of the 1st century AD
The Vision of the Ram and the He-Goat (pdf) by Gerry Watts
Originally published in 2007;
revised 2010
Topic: Persia, Greece and Alexander the Great, the Seleucids
and Antiochus IV Epiphanes, Rome and Herod the king
• The Restoration of Israel and the so-called Ten Lost Tribes (pdf) by Gerry Watts
• The Day of the Lord, The Royal Appearing: Part 1 (pdf) by Gerry Watts
by Gerry Watts
The Works of Flavius Josephus
Information on Antiochus IV Epiphanes
The Athanasian Creed and the Early Church: Clearly Amillennial by Martin R. Bachicha
Information on Antiochus IV Epiphanes
The Athanasian Creed and the Early Church: Clearly Amillennial by Martin R. Bachicha
Partial Preterist Archive - A wealth of information
on Historical Preterism (aka Partial Preterism)
which also confirms some of my own findings. I
hasten to add that I do not accept the modern
'Full-Preterist' position that rejects the belief in a
coming Consummation, though I regard highly the
work of James Stuart Russell in The Parousia.
The Seventy Weeks by Philip Mauro - This book
helped to open my eyes to some things in
relation to Daniel's seventy weeks and Jesus'
Olivet Discourse. Before I read this book, the fog
of Dispensationalism had been clouding my
understanding, but thankfully I never stop
searching for truth.
Fred P. Miller's Homepage - There is a wealth
of good historical information here and a
couple of online books that highlight the
Historicist interpretation of the vision of
Revelation. It helps to clear up some of the
fog of 'Dispensational interpretation' of
prophecy that has become so popular,
particularly in relation to modern Israel
prophecies. My fresh understanding of some
prophetic texts were confirmed to me when I
discovered this site.
Temple Mount Website - For those who are
interested in the subject of the Temples in
Jerusalem and Temple Mount archaeology,
this site has a wealth of information
concerning these things. (This site also has
many articles relating to the Christian
Dispensational/Jewish belief in the rebuilding
of the Third Temple. I do not advocate
these beliefs anymore).
Originally published in 2009
Originally published in 2010
Dr Kenneth L. Gentry Jr. Official Site - I am
greatly indebted to Ken Gentry for much that I
have learned about Partial-Preterism and the
early date for the writing of the book of
Revelation. It's a pity that there aren't many free
teaching MP3's available on his site at present. I
would recommend his 22-part study course on
the Book of Revelation available from Word
mp3.com.
The Days of Vengeance by David Chilton
A link to a free online PDF version of what is probably one of the best commentaries and expositions on the Book of Revelation (especially from a Partial-Preterist viewpoint) written by the late David Chilton. Highly recommended.
A link to a free online PDF version of what is probably one of the best commentaries and expositions on the Book of Revelation (especially from a Partial-Preterist viewpoint) written by the late David Chilton. Highly recommended.
Words of a Beast - This page has numerous
historical quotes in relation to the Reformer's
view that the Papal Roman decrees and
actions fulfilled the prophecies of the Beast
and the Antichrist. (This page appears to
belong to a Seventh Day Adventist site. I do
not agree with some of the fundamental
doctrines of this movement, but this site has
a wealth of historical and biblical information
relating to prophecy)
Historicist.Com - This site contains a lot of useful information, both biblically and historically, which confirms some of my own findings
Historicist.Com - This site contains a lot of useful information, both biblically and historically, which confirms some of my own findings
Amillennialism 101 Academy Course (Audio Series)
by Dr Kim Riddlebarger. An excellent lecture series
on Eschatology from a Reformed Covenant
Theology perspective. I would agree with a large
portion of Dr Riddlebarger's teaching here,
although I don't wish to restrict myself to any one
camp or system of interpretation. I would also
recommend his book A Case For Amillennialism:
Understanding The End Times
Last Updated 06/05/2013
A Further Introduction To Prophetic Studies! by Gerry Watts
October 2012
October 2012
The Visions of Daniel: A Preterist Perspective (pdf) by Gerry Watts
Yet to be completed
• The Day of the Lord, The Royal Appearing: Part 2 (pdf) by Gerry Watts
December 2012
The Olivet Discourse & The Second Advent (pdf) by Gerry Watts
Topic: The Events of the First Century AD in Jerusalem and
Judea: The Early Church and the Coming of the Son of Man;
The Destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple in the
Jewish/Roman War of 66-70 AD signaling the end of the Old
Covenant era
The Siege of Jerusalem as Described by Josephus (pdf) by Philip Mauro
An accompaniment to the above article on the Olivet Discourse
October 2012
(Formerly The Prophecies Of The Olivet Discourse)
• The Day of the Lord, The Royal Appearing: Part 3 (pdf) by Gerry Watts
NB: All articles written before October 2012
generally reflect the traditional Partial-Preterist view
on Eschatology, while those written since October
2012 reflect what I would call the Consistent
Premillennial Preterist view
Planet Preterist - A 'Full Preterist' site with a
number of contributors. (I myself am not
technically a Full Preterist)
Premillennial Preterism - An article by Duncan W.
McKenzie Ph.D. Essentially, this describes my own
view since October 2012.
• The Day of the Lord, The Royal Appearing: Part 4 (pdf) by Gerry Watts - Coming Soon
May 2013