Bible Prophecy Answers with Dr. Alan Kurschner

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner responded to the flawed, circular nature of pretribulationism in determining if a Scriptural passage teaches imminence. He critiqued Wayne A. Brindle's four general criteria that have been used to establish imminence theology in pretribulation literature. Sign up to become a monthly Ministry Partner </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/the-bible-teaches-imminence-because-the-bible-teaches-imminence/">“The Bible Teaches Imminence, Because the Bible Teaches Imminence”</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner explained the problem with identifying Matthew 24:30 with the battle of Armageddon in Revelation 19. He responded to this standard pretrib interpretation and explained the most problematic point with this view, which violates the narrative logic of both the Olivet Discourse and the book of Revelation. In particular, the Noahic illustration and […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/why-interpreting-matthew-2430-as-armageddon-does-not-work/">Why Interpreting Matthew 24:30 as Armageddon Does Not Work</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner explained that the Olivet Discourse is about the delay of Jesus's Coming, not his nearness. Many interpreters miss this main point. Further, there is the significant question of what Jesus is trying to teach with his delay of his parousia. Become a monthly ministry giver: </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/the-olivet-discourse-is-not-about-jesuss-nearness-but-about-his-delay/">The Olivet Discourse Is Not About Jesus’s Nearness but about His Delay</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner points out a massive inconsistency in the theology of amillennialism that claims that the binding of Satan depicted in Revelation 20:1–3 describes Jesus's victory on the cross. “After these things he must be released for a brief period of time. . . . Now when the thousand years are finished, Satan will […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/ask-amillennialists-this-question/">Ask Amillennialists THIS Question</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner discussed historicism, which is the eschatological position that says the thrust of prophecy in the Olivet Discourse and Revelation was fulfilled in the span of the church age. For example, they would say that the Great Tribulation was not fulfilled in the first century, nor is it to be fulfilled in the […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/why-the-great-tribulation-does-not-span-over-the-entire-church-age/">Why the Great Tribulation Does NOT Span Over the Entire Church Age</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner discusses the weakness of pretribulation rapture theology concerning how the fifth seal relates (or does not relate) to Paul's promise in 1 Thessalonians 5:9 about believers not having to experience the day of the Lord's wrath. Second, he highlighted elements in the fifth seal passage showing how it points to a future […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/the-fifth-seal-is-not-gods-wrath/">The Fifth Seal Is Not God’s Wrath</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner talked about the key issue to the structure of Matthew’s Olivet Discourse: the relationship between vv. 9–14 and verse 15ff. He first talked about the disciples’ questions about the sign of the parousia (second coming) and the end of the age, which opens up the discourse. Then he focused on the implications […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/why-the-structure-of-matthews-olivet-discourse-matters/">Why the Structure of Matthew’s Olivet Discourse Matters</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

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<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner critiqued the pretribulation proof text in Revelation 3:20. “Listen! I am standing at the door and knocking! If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come into his home and share a meal with him, and he with me” (Rev 3:20). Become a Partner</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/does-revelation-320-teach-imminence/">Does Revelation 3:20 Teach Imminence?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner explained the larger context to the question of what is the nature of the apostasia (“apostasy”). Then he surveyed four views on the identification of the apostasy. “Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not arrive until the rebellion [apostasia] comes and the man of lawlessness is […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/the-church-will-face-the-mark-of-the-beast/">The Church WILL Face the Mark of the Beast</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner explained why the reference to the “Son of Man comes” in Matthew 10:23 refers to Jesus’s future second coming, not his first coming. “Whenever they persecute you in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through all the towns of Israel before the Son […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/matthew-1023-refers-to-jesuss-future-coming/">Matthew 10:23 Refers to Jesus’s FUTURE Coming</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner posted the last session from the Minnesota Bible Prophecy Conference on “Understanding the Battle of Armageddon,” April 26, 2025, in St. Paul, MN. The speakers were Alan Kurschner and Ryan Habbena. This is part 4 of a 4-part series. Dr. Alan Kurschner delivered the fourth session, titled “How Does the Battle of […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/how-does-the-battle-of-armageddon-relate-to-the-second-coming-of-jesus-session-4-of-4-alan-kurschner/">How Does the Battle of Armageddon Relate to the Second Coming of Jesus? – Session 4 of 4 (Alan Kurschner)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner posted the audio from the Minnesota Bible Prophecy Conference on “Understanding the Battle of Armageddon,” April 26, 2025, in St. Paul, MN. The speakers were Alan Kurschner and Ryan Habbena. This is part 3 of 4 sessions. Dr. Alan Kurschner gave the third session on “When Does the Battle Take Place and […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/when-does-the-battle-take-place-and-who-is-involved-session-3-of-4-alan-kurschner/">When Does the Battle Take Place and Who Is Involved? – Session 3 of 4 (Alan Kurschner)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner posted the audio from the Minnesota Bible Prophecy Conference on “Understanding the Battle of Armageddon,” April 26, 2025, in St. Paul, MN. The speakers were Alan Kurschner and Ryan Habbena. This is part 2 of 4 sessions. Ryan Habbenna gave the second session on “Where Will the Battle of Armageddon Take Place?” […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/where-will-the-battle-of-armageddon-take-place-session-2-of-4-ryan-habbena/">Where Will the Battle of Armageddon Take Place? – Session 2 of 4 (Ryan Habbena)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner posted the audio from the Minnesota Bible Prophecy Conference on “Understanding the Battle of Armageddon,” April 26, 2025, in St. Paul, MN. The speakers were Alan Kurschner and Ryan Habbena. This is part 1 of 4 sessions. Ryan Habbenna gave the first session on “The History of the Battles of Armageddon.” Here […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/the-history-of-the-battles-of-armageddon-session-1-of-4-ryan-habbena/">The History of the Battles of Armageddon – Session 1 of 4 (Ryan Habbena)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner responded to a common proof text of supersessionism (aka replacement theology). They teach that because 1 Peter 2:9-10 contains Old Testament references that were originally applied to Israel, they should now be re-interpreted to be replaced by the Church being the “New Israel.” And consequently, they infer that God no longer has […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/1-peter-29-10-refers-to-jewish-believers/">1 Peter 2:9–10 Refers to JEWISH Believers</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner started by reminding us of the upcoming Minnesota Bible Prophecy Conference. He then explained that the early Church affirmed Jesus's teaching that the Church would face the persecution of the Antichrist before the return of Jesus and the resurrection. The earliest Church document outside the New Testament—the Didache—establishes this point. The core […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/the-didache-teaches-that-the-church-will-face-the-antichrist/">The Didache Teaches that the Church Will Face the Antichrist</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner alerted listeners that today is the last day for a hotel block room discount for the upcoming Minnesota Bible Prophecy Conference on the Battle of Armageddon. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/bible-prophecy-conference-in-two-weeks-and-last-day-for-hotel-room-discount/">Bible Prophecy Conference in TWO Weeks (and LAST Day for Hotel Room Discount)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner continues his discussion about Premillennialism in part 2 given at the Things to Come conference at Zion’s Hope last January. In this message, he highlights Satan’s confinement in the abyss, and asks if it is relative or absolute. How one answers this question is crucial for understanding the End Times. Powerpoint: Summit […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/why-i-am-a-premillennialist-part-2-of-2/">Why I Am a Premillennialist – Part 2 (of 2)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner explains many reasons why he embraces Pre-Millennialism. He explains various views on the Millennium, and gives particular emphasis on the victory of Jesus and the binding of Satan. This was Part 1 of 2 parts given at the Things to Come conference at Zion's Hope last January. I gave two talks on […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/why-i-am-a-premillennialist-part-1-of-2/">Why I Am a Premillennialist – Part 1 (of 2)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner explained why Matthew 24:5 has not been fulfilled as preterists claim. This is a key prophecy from Jesus' Olivet Discourse that is deeply problematic for preterist interpreters. “For many (πολλοὶ) will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will mislead many” (Matt 24:5) Preterists assume that there was […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/preterism-and-their-problem-of-many-messiahs-in-matthew-245/">Preterism and Their Problem of ‘Many Messiahs’ in Matthew 24:5</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner explained Jesus's reply to his disciples's question about the sign to his Second Parousia (i.e. coming) and the end of the age. Jesus warned that there would be false signs from false messianic claimants. Jesus—the Son of Man—described that his return will be unmistakable and universal, using poignant imagery and a proverb. […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/what-is-the-sign-to-the-second-parousia-of-jesus/">What Is the Sign to the Second Parousia of Jesus?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Janet Willis, the female “Randy Alcorn,” makes new arguments that the New Jerusalem, New Heavens, and New Earth will be established at the beginning of the millennium. Willis also shows that John's New Jerusalem and Ezekiel's millennial city are identical, and much more in her What on Earth Is Heaven Like?: The New Creation and […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/new-book-on-premillennial-new-creationism/">NEW BOOK on Premillennial New Creationism</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner delivered an inductive study on the Davidic covenant, making a case that David's throne is still in the future and will be fulfilled on earth. In this study, he critiqued the interpretive principle used by many Covenant Theology proponents who use “New Testament Priority” to reinterpret or transform the messages in the […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/why-jesus-will-sit-on-davids-throne-on-earth-and-in-the-future-davidic-covenant/">Why Jesus Will Sit on David’s Throne on EARTH in the FUTURE (Davidic Covenant)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner talked about a new preterist view called “Satan's Little Season.” It is an amalgam of post-apocalyptic eschatology and Tartarian and Mud Flood conspiracy theories. This new breed of preterists believe that Jesus already physically returned to earth in AD 70 and the physical resurrection already occurred at that time, followed by the […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/what-is-satans-little-season-preterism/">What Is Satan’s Little Season Preterism?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner first announced that he is speaking at Zion's Hope this week in Florida. The link is below: In this episode, he gave one of the most devastating arguments against amillennialism as they attempt to argue that “come to life” in Revelation 20:4 does not refer to the physical resurrection while maintaining that […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/amillennialism-zao-to-live-revelation-204-5-and-the-resurrection/">Amillennialism, Zaō (to Live), Revelation 20:4-5, and the Resurrection</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner critiqued the most common Amillennial argument in the book of Revelation using Greg Beale's restated argument from William Hendricksen. Amillennialists believe that Revelation 20:1–6 recapitulates Revelation 12:7–11 as occurring during the interadvent period. Beale proposes seven parallels that he thinks make this argument (see the Table below). Dr. Kurschner critiques each supposed […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/a-critique-of-the-most-common-amillennial-recapitulation-argument-in-the-book-of-revelation/">A Critique of the MOST Common Amillennial Recapitulation Argument in the Book of Revelation</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner explained Thematic Millennialism, which is a non-temporal interpretation understanding of the millennial passage. He surveyed two interpreters: E. Schüssler Fiorenza and David L. Mathewson. Become a ministry Partner:</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/thematic-millennialism-i-e-non-temporal-interpretations/">Thematic Millennialism</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner described four beliefs of Amillennialism. Help support the ministry! </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/4-beliefs-of-amillennialism/">4 Beliefs of Amillennialism</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner outlined seven beliefs of postmillennialism. Help support the ministry: </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/4-beliefs-of-postmillennialism/">7 Beliefs of Postmillennialism</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>

<p>Dr. Alan Kurschner outlined nine beliefs of premillennialism. Become a Partner </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com/9-beliefs-of-premillennialism/">9 Beliefs of Premillennialism</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alankurschner.com">Bible Prophecy Answers with Alan Kurschner</a>.</p>