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Author
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: Bill Kochman
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Publish
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: Jan. 30, 1998
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Update
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: Jul. 14, 2025
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Parts
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: 05
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Synopsis:
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Continuing our discussion from part four, it is at this point in verse forty that some eschatologists believe that the Prophet Daniel suddenly leaves Antiochus IV of Epiphanes in the past, and quickly zooms in on events of our current time -- which these eschatologists believe is the so-called Endtime -- for the final confrontations between the final kings of Egypt and Syria. This is because verse forty begins with the phrase "And at the time of the end". But the truth is that this misguided interpretation is the direct result of embracing the Futurist theological perspective, which I am now convinced is wrong.
You see, as I explain in some of my other articles, for forty years of my life, I embraced this very same perspective, and I was quite persuaded that certain of Daniel's prophecies regarding these kings of the north and the south were yet to be fulfilled. But that all began to change around 2011-2012 when after years of having some doubts regarding my personal understanding at the time, I began to more closely examine some of my beliefs regarding what is commonly referred to as "endtime prophecy". Having said that, please avail yourself of some of the articles and series which are listed below, in order to understand my current position.
With these thoughts, I will bring this article to a close. It is my hope that you've found it informative and enlightening, and I pray that it has been a blessing in your life as well. If you have an account with Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or with any other social network, I would really appreciate if you'd take the time to click or tap on the corresponding link that is found on this page. Thanks so much, and may God bless you abundantly!
For additional information and further study, you may want to refer to the list of reading resources below which were either mentioned in this article, or which contain topics which are related to this article. All of these articles are likewise located on the Bill's Bible Basics web server. To read these articles, simply click or tap on any link you see below.
Abomination of Desolation: Explained!
Are You Flexible?
As a Thief in the Night
Fight Against Futurism
He That Shall Endure unto the End
Humility in Our Understanding of God's Word
In the Ages to Come
Jesus Christ's Return: Have We Been Deceived?
Modern Deception: Shall a Nation Be Born at Once?
Modern Deceptions: Return to Israel, the Fig Tree and This Generation
My Evolving Theology
Please Stop Misinterpreting the Scriptures
Preterist or Futurist? It's All by Faith
Prophetic Comparisons: Mashiach, Mahdi and Messiah
Psalm 83 War False Doctrine Exposed!
Seventy Weeks Prophecy: What It Means
So, You Have Got It All Figured Out, Do You?
Sorry, Jesus Is Not Coming at Any Moment
The 70th Week of Daniel Error: Are You Guilty?
The Day I Am Waiting For
The Day of the Lord: What It Really Means
The Great Tribulation and the Rapture
The Last Seven Years Chart
The Misguided End of the World Predictions of Harold Camping
The Triumphant Touchdown of Jesus Christ
The Two Sackcloth Witnesses of Revelation 11
The Woman in the Wilderness and the 144,000
Tradition or Truth? Old Wine or New Wine?
Understanding the Bible in Context
Vespasian, Titus and the Fall of Jerusalem
When Was Satan Cast Out of Heaven?
Who Hindered the Antichrist?
Who is Babylon the Great?
Who is Mashiach ben David?
Who is Who?: Defining Important Prophecy Terms