Author’s Perspective

The scriptures are worthy of study.

What scripture says about itself:

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness . . .

—2 Timothy 3:16

But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

—2 Peter 1:20–21

Scripture reveals God’s purposes.

Key Theme:

The theme of the Kingdom of God is key to understanding the end times story.

The end times story of the Bible tells us:

• God is in charge.

• He has a plan.

• In the end, everything is going to be all right.