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I don't want to get caught up in this useless debate on exactly what was prophecy saying about how the end times would play out. We come from different churches, and its not expected that we all think the same way on this subject. As long as we believe in the essentials of what being a Christian is. Seems every time the subject of Bible prophecy comes up on FR, we get in this win less battle of who's right. That's pretty sad.

I do want to say though, that back in the 1970’s and early 80’s when I got caught up into reading the shelves full of Bible prophecy books, some of the things being written about was very obvious, but other things like a cashless society where you could use one card to purchase from any country in the World, and the coming Antichrist. How could one person be so popular he would be accepted around the world and by all but the strongest Christians will be fooled? Both seems far fetched at the time. Both were mysteries.

Not any more. I now go around all the time with no paper cash in my wallet, and with Obama coming out of nowhere to being literally worshiped by millions, thought the world, that mystery has been solved. Not saying Obama is the Antichrist, but it does show you how quickly and easily the real One can enter the World stage.

I don't want to get caught up in this useless debate on exactly what was prophecy saying about how the end times would play out.

But that’s what pop futurism is all about.

I do want to say though, that back in the 1970’s and early 80’s when I got caught up into reading the shelves full of Bible prophecy books, some of the things being written about was very obvious,

I grew up with the same 70s pop prophecy stuff and I must admit they seemed “obvious” as well, until I started reading the Bible and thinking for myself. I soon discovered all this obvious stuff held no biblical weight. It was better suited for fiction. Tim LaHaye proved correct on that score.

How could one person be so popular he would be accepted around the world and by all but the strongest Christians will be fooled? Both seems far fetched at the time. Both were mysteries.

Both still seem far fetched to me. Just look at how quickly the Dems turn on Obama when they perceive they are not getting all they were promised. Besides, the futurist version of antichrist is characterized by popularity. That does not at fit the biblical description. The futurist antichrist is a myth, as are most of the scenarios pushed by futurists, whether in fiction or in their teaching materials.

It’s easy to find prophetic fulfillment in current events if your framework -- your starting point -- is a myth.