The Topical Handbook of Bible Prophecy: Find It Quick...Every Bible Verse on the End Times

By Ron Rhodes

This handy topical concordance contains more than 300 subjects, all related to the end times and arranged alphabetically. Each topic is followed by several Scripture references—arranged by sub-topics for fast, accurate searches—that readers can look up in their own Bibles. All of the Bible’s most important eschatological verses are included, referring to such things as…

• the rapture, tribulation, second coming, and millennium
• the antichrist, false prophet, and mark of the beast
• Israel’ rebirth as a nation and the rebuilding of the Jewish temple
• the Ezekiel invasion, Armageddon, and the day of the Lord
• pre-, mid-, and post-tribulation end-times interpretations

Bible students of all levels will find quick access to the essential information they need to see what the Scriptures have to say about the things to come.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
• Release date: Sep 1, 2010
• ISBN: 9780736938358

Ron Rhodes

Ron Rhodes (ThD), president of Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries, speaks regularly on nationwide radio and is the author of The End Times in Chronological Order, The 8 Great Debates of Bible Prophecy, and The Big Book of Bible Answers. He also teaches periodically at Dallas Theological Seminary and several other seminaries.

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The

TOPICAL

HANDBOOK

of BIBLE

PROPHECY

RON

RHODES

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THE TOPICAL HANDBOOK OF BIBLE PROPHECY

Copyright © 2010 by Ron Rhodes

Published by Harvest House Publishers

Eugene, Oregon 97402

www.harvesthousepublishers.com

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   Rhodes, Ron.

   The topical handbook of Bible prophecy / Ron Rhodes.

      p. cm.

   ISBN 978-0-7369-2847-2 (pbk.)

   1. Bible—Prophecies. 2. End of the world—Biblical teaching. 3. Eschatology—Biblical teaching. I. Title.

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To my beloved Kerri

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Acknowledgments

Writing this book has been a labor of love. The work process was made all the more enjoyable by the unending support of my dear wife, Kerri, and my two college-age children, David and Kylie. I never tire of thanking them.

A special thanks also goes to Bob Hawkins, Jr., and his fine, friendly team at Harvest House Publishers for getting behind the project.

Introduction

The study of end-times prophecy is known in theological circles as eschatology. This term is derived from two Greek words: eschatos (last things) and logos (study of). Eschatology is the study of last things, or of the end times.

Eschatology includes two primary fields of study. Personal eschatology concerns such things as salvation, death, the intermediate state, heaven, and hell. These matters are related to individuals. General eschatology concerns more general matters, such as the rapture, the tribulation, the second coming of Christ, the millennial kingdom, judgment, and the eternal state. This topical guide contains Bible references to common terms related to both personal and general eschatology.

You will also find references in this topical guide to what might be considered secondary terms, but these terms are quite relevant to biblical prophecy. For example, the guide includes the best biblical references on these topics:

• Foreknowledge and omniscience. God declares the end from the beginning.

• The inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture. This provides the reason we can trust biblical prophecy.

• Interpretation of Scripture. Without a literal interpretation, prophecy would not make sense.

• Worry and anxiety. Some biblical prophecies can be a bit frightening, but they are intended to encourage.

Inclusion of such terms makes this Topical Handbook of Bible Prophecy all the more beneficial for Bible study.

This guide has been designed to help you find Bible verses on prophetic topics quickly and easily. The topics are arranged alphabetically so you can speedily flip to your topic of interest.

May the Lord bless you as you study His Word!

The Topical Handbook

of Bible Prophecy

666

The number of the beast and of man—Revelation 13:18

144,000

12,000 from the tribe of Asher—Revelation 7:6

12,000 from the tribe of Benjamin—Revelation 7:8

12,000 from the tribe of Gad—Revelation 7:5

12,000 from the tribe of Issachar—Revelation 7:7

12,000 from the tribe of Joseph—Revelation 7:8

12,000 from the tribe of Judah—Revelation 7:5

12,000 from the tribe of Levi—Revelation 7:7

12,000 from the tribe of Manasseh—Revelation 7:6

12,000 from the tribe of Naphtali—Revelation 7:6

12,000 from the tribe of Reuben—Revelation 7:5

12,000 from the tribe of Simeon—Revelation 7:7

12,000 from the tribe of Zebulun—Revelation 7:8

Honest and blameless—Revelation 14:5

Lamb and Father’s name on their foreheads—Revelation 14:1

Learn a new song—Revelation 14:3

Not defiled with women—Revelation 14:4

Redeemed—Revelation 14:3

Sealed from every tribe—Revelation 7:4

See Jews

200 MILLION

Led by four fallen angels—Revelation 9:14-15

Demonic spirits that murder millions of people—Revelation 9:16-19

A

ABADDON

The destroyer angel who reigns over the abyss—Revelation 9:11

Called Apollyon in Greek—Revelation 9:11

See Devil; Demons; Satan

ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION

Antichrist puts his image in the Jewish temple—Daniel 9:27; 11:31; see also 12:11

Antichrist reflects Satan’s desire for godhood—Isaiah 14:13-14; Ezekiel 28:2-9

Jews to flee to the mountains—Matthew 24:15-16

See Antichrist

ABRAHAMIC COVENANT

Continues forever—Psalm 105:5-11

Includes many blessings—Genesis 12:1-3; 15:18-21

Reaffirmed with Isaac—Genesis 17:21

Reaffirmed with Jacob—Genesis 35:10-12

See Joshua 1:2-6; 21:43-45; 1 Chronicles 16:15-18; Isaiah 49:6; Jeremiah 25:9-12; Ezekiel 37:21-25; Daniel 9:2; Amos 9:14- 15; Acts 1:6-7; 3:19-21; 15:14-17; Romans 11:1-32; Hebrews 11:8-10,12-16; Revelation 7:4

See Covenants, Biblical

ABRAHAM’S BOSOM

Abraham is in the kingdom of heaven—Matthew 8:11

Separation between the saved and unsaved—Luke 16:26

Metaphorical description of heaven—Luke 16:23

See Heaven; Intermediate State

ABYSS

Abode of imprisoned demons (disobedient spirits)—Revelation 9:1-14

Bottomless pit—Revelation 9:1-2,11; 11:7; 17:8; 20:1,3

The deep—Luke 8:31; Romans 10:7

Demons dread to go there—Luke 8:31

Satan is bound there during the millennial kingdom—Revelation 20:1-3

Smoke ascends from there—Revelation 9:1

See Devil; Demons

AGES OF TIME

A day is like a thousand years to the Lord—2 Peter 3:8

God set the boundaries for day and night—Job 26:10

In the beginning God created—Genesis 1:1

Jesus is the Creator of the universe (literally, the ages)—Hebrews 1:2

Signs mark off the seasons—Genesis 1:14

The universe (literally, the ages) was formed at God’s command—Hebrews 11:3

See Eternity

ALPHA AND OMEGA

Jesus—Revelation 22:12-13

Yahweh—Isaiah 44:6; 48:12

See Jesus Christ, Names and Titles

AMERICA IN BIBLICAL PROPHECY

(Speculative suggestions)

Babylon?—Revelation 17–18

Land divided by rivers?—Isaiah 18:1-7

Land of Tarshish?—Ezekiel 38:13

One of the nations?—Isaiah 66:18-20; Haggai 2:6-7; Zechariah 12:2-3

AMOS

Prophet to northern kingdom of Israel—Amos 7:14-15

Focused on social injustice—Amos 5:24

Prophesied the day of judgment—Amos 7:1–9:10

ANCIENT OF DAYS

Yahweh—Daniel 7:9,13,22

Angels serve Him—Daniel 7:10

Clothing white as snow, hair like wool, fiery throne—Daniel 7:9

Jesus described in similar terms—Revelation 1:14-16

ANGELS

100 million—Daniel 7:10

Believers will judge angels—1 Corinthians 6:3

Cherubim guard the tree of life—Genesis 3:24

Created at God’s command—Psalm 148:2,5

Created before the earth—Job 38:7

Elect—1 Timothy 5:21

Involved in earthly affairs—Matthew 24:36; Luke 15:7,10; 1 Timothy 5:21; 1 Peter 1:12

Innumerable—Hebrews 12:22

Not to be worshipped—Colossians 2:18; Revelation 19:9-10; 22:8-9

Man is a little lower than angels—Psalm 8:5

Michael is the archangel—Jude 9

Seraphim proclaim God’s holiness—Isaiah 6:1-3

War in heaven—Revelation 12:7

Will not rule the world—Hebrews 2:5

See Demons; Satan

Activities Among Believers

Bring messages—Acts 10:3-33

Escort believers to heaven—Luke 16:22

Give encouragement—Acts 27:23-24

Give guidance—Acts 8:26

Guard and protect—Psalm 91:11; Matthew 18:10

Medium of revelation to prophets—2 Kings 1:15; Daniel 4:13-17; 8:19; 9:21-27; 10:10-20; Zechariah 1:9-11; Acts 8:26; Galatians 3:19; Hebrews 2:2; Revelation 1:1; 5:2-14; 7:1-3,11-17; 8:2-13; 22:6,16

Protected Elisha—2 Kings 6:15-17

Shut the mouths of lions—Daniel 6:22

Used by God to answer prayer—Acts 12:5,7-10

Activities Among Unbelievers

Angel of death—2 Samuel 24:16

Announce judgments—Revelation 14:6-10

Execute judgments—Genesis 19:1,13; 2 Samuel 24:16-17; 2 Kings 19:35; 1 Chronicles 21:15-16; 2 Chronicles 32:21; Psalms 35:5-6; 78:49; Isaiah 37:36; Matthew 13:41-42; Acts 12:23; 27:23-24; Jude 14–15; Revelation 7:1-2; 9:15; 15:1

Promote evangelism—Acts 8:26-39

Rejoice when sinners repent—Luke 15:7

Restrain wickedness—Genesis 19:10-13

Activities in the End Times

Give instructions—Revelation 7:2-3; 14:15

Make proclamations—Revelation 5:2; 14:6,8-10

Involved with Jesus

Announced His birth—Luke 2:9-11

Bow before Him in heaven—1 Peter 3:22

Christ created angels—Colossians 1:16

Christ is above all angels—Ephesians 1:20-21; Hebrews 1:4

Strengthened Jesus after temptations—Matthew 4:11

Strengthened Jesus in Gethsemane—Luke 22:43

Will