Don Stewart is an internationally recognized Christian apologist and speaker. He graduated cum laude from Talbot Theological Seminary and the International Seminar in Theology and Law in Strasbourg, France, as well as from Biola University. Don is also a best-selling and award-winning author/co-author of over seventy books. His various writings have been translated into over thirty different languages and have sold over a million copies. Don has traveled around the world proclaiming and staunchly defending the Christian faith.
Is it possible that the USA is not involved with helping Israel because a large portion of it is MISSING due to a pre-trib rapture? If America has a large population of Christians and they suddenly disappear, the USA will be too crippled to help. Anyone else think this?
Don, I agree with you 💯. The way you explain the Truth of the Bible is plan but Straight Forward. The way I study I come across with the same conclusions as You Let's Keep the Peace for Heavens Sake. May God Bless You for Sharing Gods Truths.✝️🙏🏻❤
Thank you pastor/brother Don for being steadfast and standing on God's Word. This wonderful teaching that should be edifying to all His saints. This comment is in full support, it's just looking at things from another angle. It's a long read so settle in or instead skim on by. I'm not forcing anyone to read it, it's very short considering the subject. A recurring thought I've had for many years is the fact that most in the western world and across the globe have heard something about a Rapture of His Church, Christians/true believers suddenly disappearing. Now imagine when it happens, how many will realize everything they've heard is true, millions if not billions will drop to their knees and cry out to Him. Sure the enemy will devise clever lies/schemes to explain it away but before that happens there will be many who will be almost, if not instantly convicted. There will be others as they discover the truth from the Bibles, Gospel tracks and other materials, (in searching for food), we leave behind. We are told our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ didn't come, waiting with all longsuffering. I wonder was it until the Pax Romana and the Roman Roads had been established? The relative safety and speed of travel that they provided facilitated His Good News, the Gospel, being spread throughout the then known world faster and wider than possible ever before in history. We know His timing is always perfect, as He is perfect. I would ask that everyone who's interested to take a closer look at Ezekiel 38:13 and Psalm 83:2-5 with what we see unfolding in Saudi Arabia and that entire region. The rise of AI (intelligent idols/prophets, Rev 13:15), cashless societies, the surveillance state, power being centralized, severe atmospheric events, earth quakes, evil for good, good for evil, wars and rumors of wars are all signs of the times that were given to us thousands of years ago. It's the prophetic Word we are watching unfold and it's all falling into place at an accelerated rate. No matter your view of eschatology it is getting harder and harder to deny. Below is one of the many ways in Scripture to look at the end times, (eschatology). Please read and study Revelation 6:15-17, 9:20-21, 11:7-10, 13:3-8 (15), 16:9-11. These verses are a warning of what will happen to those who remain on earth, all who go thru the great tribulation, those who have refused the Spirit of Grace, (Holy Spirit), freely and lovingly given to us by our great God and Father thru/by His Son Jesus Christ. There is however hope to be found for those who will come to faith during the great tribulation due to the proclamation of the Gospel/Good News by the angel/eagle (Rev 14:6-7) and the 144,000, (Rev 7:1-8, Rev 14:1-5). We also see the two witnesses found in (Rev 11:3-13) and in verse 13b it is said "and the rest were afraid and gave glory to the God of heaven". There are theologians who think this will be a false conviction motivated entirely by fear but there are others who believe these will be true confessions of faith. This has been to help those who want to know and understand what awaits those who go into/thru the great tribulation. What we see is no super natural protection, quite the opposite in fact, except for those that are sealed by God or already in heaven. The rest who are found to have or that come to faith during the great tribulation will be overcome and/or will be martyred as is clearly stated in Scripture, (Rev 13:5-17 and others). (There is more to be said about the Jewish/Hebrew people, the Nation of Israel, the remnant, during the great tribulation, why those years are known as the Time of Jacob's Trouble. I will just say for now that you must not confuse Israel, the remnant, with His Bride the Church/saints). Rapture of His Church: P - Placement of His Church (Revelation 3:10-13, 4:1 (4), 5:6-14, 19:2-4 7-8 14) R - Removal of the Restrainer (indwelt Holy Spirit) E - Exempt from God's Wrath (as promised in Scripture) T - Twenty Four Elders (white linen/crowns/thrones - priests/kings) R - Rapture confused with Second Coming (reward vs judgement, Dawn vs Day) I - Imminent return of Christ (believed/taught by Jesus and the Apostles) B - Blessed Hope (encouragement/edification) Please study these Scriptures: Gen 5:24, Isaiah 13:3-13, Isaiah 26:20-21, Joel 2:2-11, Zeph 2:3, Mal 3:16-18 (and many more in the OT), Matt 24:36-39, Matt 25:13, Mark 13:32-37, Luke 21:34-36, John 14:1-3, Rom 5:9, Rom 8:19, 1 Cor 1:7-8, 1 Cor 15:51-53, 1 Cor 16:22, Phil 3:20-21, Col 3:4, 1 Thes 1:10, 1 Thes 2:19, 1 Thes 4:13-18, 1 Thes 5:4-9, 1 Thes 5:9-11, 1 Thes 5:23, 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 1 Tim 6:14, 2 Tim 4:1, Titus 2:13, Heb 9:28, Heb 10:37, James 5:7-9, 1 Peter 1:7 (13), 1 John 2:28 - 3:2, Jude 21, Rev 3:10-13, Rev 4:1 (4), Rev 5:6-14, Rev 11:12, Rev 19:2-4 7-8 14, Rev 22:20. These are just some of the verses of Scripture that point to the Rapture, our being "caught up", throughout the Bible. Many are types and examples that prefigure, (typology), the event and others point straight to it, others depict His Churches/saints location/placement or are promises/reasons it will happen. I often hear those that confuse the Trumpet of God, with the Trumpets in the Book of Revelation. They apparently have no understanding of how the LORD used the Trumpet of God in the Old Testament to signal His People to come/gather to Him for Instruction, Worship, Celebration or to follow Him. the Didache dated 100-120 A.D., which contains the exhortation: "Watch for your life's sake. Let not your lamps be quenched, nor your loins unloosed; but be ye ready, for ye know not the hour in which our Lord cometh". For those with post or mid-trib views how do you reconcile that with verses such as Mathew 24:36-39? Mathew 24:36 "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angles of heaven, but my Father only". Yet we will have a seven year timer because we know from Scripture that the great tribulation will last seven years. Going from bad to worse, (as labor pains upon a woman), for those who refuse to believe in and accept Him as their Lord and Savior. So with a mid or post trib eschatology how do you explain away that all will know the day at the middle or end of those seven years? Mathew 24:37-39 "But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be". Now how can you honestly believe at the middle or end of the Great Tribulation, during all the following: the Seals, the Horsemen, the Trumpet and Bowl judgements. From the first Seal to the last Bowl it is all His Wrath. The great and terrible Holy Wrath, the judgement of God and the Lamb, being poured out on the whole earth, all that death and destruction on a global scale, such as has never nor ever will be again, and yet people will still be living life as normal, as they always have? You can not add in some supernatural protection that is not clearly given to us in Scripture, such as the saints in Heaven watching it all unfold from above with Him. As described for us in Revelation chapters 3:10-13, 4:1 (4), 5:6-14, and 19:2-4 7-8 14. That supernatural protection you refuse to accept is the Rapture, our being "caught/snatched up", before His Wrath to come. 1 Thes 1:10 "and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come". Notice Scripture promises yet again "from", not "through" His Wrath? We take so many things in Revelation literally, for exactly what they teach us and yet many deny Babylon the Great as being literal. Using allegory instead to make what it is plainly said to represent, mean and say something else. I would ask that people go back to Gen 11:1-9 as it is such an important teaching recorded for us in Scripture. Look around, people can and do understand one another in real time with the translation tools we have available today, speaking one language. I believe that after the restrainer is moved out of the way, (in/from societies), they will rebuild the Babylon of old. Once again trying to make themselves their own gods. As was "Nimrod the mighty hunter" which can be translated as "Nimrod the rebel or rebellious". Scripture describes for us his and all those around him in their rebellion. We also know the Jews will allow no gentile or non Jew to be in charge of or even enter their temple, so that false religion of Revelation must be based somewhere else. That apostate religion worshipping man/self and then the beast will have it's base in/out of a very real Babylon. Until the abomination takes a seat in the Jewish Temple just as foretold. They will have trillions available, all the resources needed to rebuild very quickly and at least 3.5 years or more in which to do so. Many do not realize Babylon is still there today, (it's ruins have been found), and is just waiting for anyone with the power and resources to rebuild her. Look into it and you'll find it's already begun in part. I truly believe from prayer and study that Babylon the Great of old will be fully rebuilt and far surpass the power and influence she once held. That the actual Babylon and all it represents are what is described for us in Revelation, not an allegory for something else. Just something to chew on my brothers and sisters. Take up and read. So get out there my brothers and sisters and proclaim the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, (Yeshua Ha Mashiach), for time is short and the day is near. Maranatha !!! Come Lord Jesus, come, Amen...
One thing I learned from this video is that God will see the building of a third Temple as an abomination. Didn’t know that. I always look forward to your podcasts. I just wish they were longer, but I understand why they’re not. Keep on truckin’ Don.
Irenaeus was correct when he said Abraham will receive the promise land that was assured to him by The Father. This tells me that no matter how excited we get when we see things unfolding before our eyes we should realize how eager the patriarchs and the prophets are, longing for the climax of all these events to reach us- it is just as important to them as it is for us - I often think about the roles that the Jews of old- like John the Baptist, the Apostles,and those we've read about - like Daniel- Shadrach,Meshach,Abednego etc.. will play and how exciting it will be to them when Christ establishes His Kingdom!!Jesus is Lord!!
My dear brother Don: I Love Breaking News & watch it daily. Although it is never full of mirth and cheer, it is always insightful and encouraging because you always emphasize the story's ending! PRAISE GOD! HIS WORD IS TRUE. HIS KEEPS HIS PROMISES! And, HIS MERCIES ENDURE FOREVER! Plus, I can always rest in Philippians 4:8 King James Version (KJV) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. In the words of Alfred E Newman in MAD Magazine ..."What...Me WORRY?
Hi Don. You have much godly wisdom and knowledge. Plead the blood of Jesus Christ over you and your family for protection and safety prayers and love from Canada 🇨🇦 🙏🏻
I really don’t know how to respond to this … I listen to the recorded program every day on RU-vid, my website and on my app. I listen on my iPhone, my iPad and on my computer. There’s never been a problem. My wife, who is hearing impaired, also listens to it every day on a number of devices with no problem whatsoever… so I’m really at a loss of what to tell you…
Hi Don Love your work. Biden likely said that about having a ‘deal next week’ because of the Michigan primary today. He’s trying to minimize the protest vote
We need to diligently pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters; that God will sustain, protect and give them what they need. Also, pray that their suffering will serve to bring others to Christ. ❤️🙏❤️🙏
I think when the Last Person to get saved gets Saved, That's when the Rapture will happen. It May be a Muslim. I pray the Holy Spirit soften hearts preparing for salvation... Just my thought...
There's a scientist named John Lennox. He's from Ireland. He's brilliant and gives a lot of answers from the bible. He's also funny. Well worth checking out. Different subject: Iran is trying to buy Iceland. Remember when Trump said the US should do just that and people thought he was bonkers...
As always, rhsnk you, Pastor Don, for our daily “truth” news and positivity about our King of kings 🙏🏻✝️❤️ God bless you and your family. Hope everything is coming along at your house 🤩🙏🏻👍🏻
