In this week's episode of Indigenous Faith, Craig and LaDonna Smith wrap up their preliminary teaching on getting the context right in their presentation on the 1,000 year time period spoken of in end times prophecy, or better known as the Millennium. The Smiths clarify the position amillinneaists have which is based on an allegorical vs literal understanding of Scripture. The present it in the context of church history, dating back to the 4th century when Catholic theologian, Augustine, made a case for it and it replaced the literal premillennialism position held by the Apostles and early church fathers. The Smiths also present a second level of doctrine associated with premillennialism, and that being the doctrine of the rapture of the church (or the catching away), removing the church and the Holy Spirit's influence on the world, which paved the way for all hell to break loose during the tribulation period. As in the three views of millennialism, those in the church who historically have held to the premillennialism view also have been faced with three views of when the rapture will take place, and it's all related to the time of Great Tribulation. Does the rapture occur in a pre-Tribulation period, during the mid-portion of the Tribulation, or at the end of the Tribulation? LaDonna turns to the parable of the Ten Virgins, as found in Matthew 25, to help clarify what a literalist would view as a pre-tribulation rapture. After sharing all three Millennial and rapture positions, Craig presents the conviction the Smiths have and where their teaching will go in the weeks and months to come. Clearly, the Smiths have a strong conviction in the pre-tribulation rapture of the church, which is connected to the pre-millennial return of Christ to planet earth. After LaDonna's prayer over the teaching and listeners, Craig presents a brief review of what they have shared in the two months of preliminary teaching that helps us all get the context right. Next week the Smiths begin the journey into eschatology that they pray will be clear, compelling, and motivational to a deeper level of commitment to Christ, and the fulfillment of His Great Commission as we work together to help Bring Back the King!

In this, the third episode on preliminary context, the Smiths continue to present teaching on a key timeframe that shapes prophetic teaching. That timeframe extends for 1,000 years, or a millennium. Today, the Smiths define the three major views the church has had historically about the Millennium of end time prophecy. You'll learn about these three differing views, which are called Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, and a-millennialism. Two rely on an allegorical interpretation of Scripture, while only one is built on a literal interpretation of God's Word. The Smiths trust these preliminary sessions, first on Israel, and now on Millennialism will be helpful to you as they begin soon to get into the actual prophetic teaching that defines the last days on earth as we know it. Changes are coming, dear friend, and it's important for us as believers in Christ to be prepared for these amazing world events that are already beginning to dominate the headlines of most major news outlets. Scripture is literally being unfolded before our very eyes today and in such a way that shows the coming of the Lord is not far off! Are you ready, dear friend? The Smiths hope you are, and this important series will help you prepare even further as we await the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ...all right here on Indigenous Faith!

In today's second episode on Getting the Context Right - The Millennials, Craig and LaDonna Smith continue to lay preliminary context for listeners to understand what the Scriptures have to say about the end times. In particular, the Smiths help define the seven year time period known as The Great Tribulation. Half way through the Antichrist will commit what is called the Abomination of Desolation, when he sets himself up in the third temple as God. But this third temple in Jerusalem is not built for God Himself, but it is built for the Antichrist, who will deceive the world and bring such devastation in especially the last half of that seven year period. The center of the wrath of the Antichrist's fury is and will be the Children of Israel, but his anger will spread worldwide and affect all nations. What a horrible time is coming for the world who chooses to reject the great salvation of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! It reminds us, friends, that we need to be ready for these events to unfold by getting saved before it's too late. Behold, now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation, the Scriptures say. Are you ready, dear friend? If not, don't delay! Be saved today! Cry out to Jesus, the Only One who can deliver us from the wrath to come!

In today's episode of Indigenous Faith, Craig and LaDonna Smith begin the second part of their preliminary teaching on getting the context right in understanding biblical prophecy. In the first part, they provided the context for understanding the role Israel plays in end time teaching. In this new part, they present contextual teaching on what is often referred to as the Millennium, or, 1,000 year time period in biblical prophecy. In this series the Smiths underscore the importance of biblical prophecy in light of all other prophetic teaching found in the Bible. The reason being is, since all the prophecies laid out in the Old Testament have been proven to be factual and true by historians about Christ's first coming, then it should go without saying that all the prophecies pertaining to Christ's second coming will be factual and true as well! In this series, the Smiths present the differing ways the Millennium is interpreted by theologians and scholars. It's important to understand that there are differences because if you are exposed to what your church believes, then find out other churches believe differently, it could be confusing and discouraging. But make no mistake, there is one true way of understanding biblical prophecy, and by the end of this series, you will know where Craig and LaDonna Smith stand, which will constitute the teaching they will be presenting in this extended series they've titled, The King is Coming! So please hear the Smith's heart on the all-important issue of biblical prophecy, especially in these introductory episodes that help provide the context for understanding what God's Word has to say about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. After all, it is the most exciting teaching the Word of God provides to mankind. Do all you can to listen to each and every episode, which will help you learn and understand about these eternity altering truths right from the pages of God's Holy Word! It's all right here on upcoming episodes of Indigenous Faith1

Today marks the fourth and final installment of the preliminary teaching the Smiths bring on the Indigenous Faith podcast about getting the context right. And it all has to do with having the proper understanding of the nation of Israel and its role in end times teaching. Throughout this four part series, the Smiths have presented the nation of Israel in ways you may not have understood to this point. What makes this series so important is that it all comes from the pages of God's Holy Word. If our understanding of Israel is wrong, or non-existent, we will struggle to understand eschatology and the return of Jesus Christ. Burn these truths into your conscience and memory, dear friends, and you'll go a long way in understanding things to come. Israel was the recipient of the first covenant, but when the second or new covenant was established by the shed blood of Christ, they, along with all the other nations of the world, must come to faith in Christ in order to be saved. The fact that they returned to the Promised Land some 2,000 years after being scattered and dispersed throughout the world is an incredible miracle in and of itself, and crucial to the fulfillment of end time prophecy. The Smiths encourage us all to keep our eyes and ears tuned to the happenings in the Middle East and all that pertains to Israel because we are literally seeing biblical prophecy being lived out and confirmed through these world events. It all means one important thing. Jesus is coming again! Let's be ready for His return as a watchman on the wall and help our families be prepared as well. The Smiths look forward to bringing more context to end time prophecy in the next installment of pre-prophecy teaching on upcoming editions of Indigenous Faith! We'll see you then, dear friend! Tell others about the series, as they will benefit form it as well.

In today's episode, Craig and LaDonna continue to unpackage the importance of understanding the two historical covenants God made, the first with Israel and the second with the Church. The Church has not replaced Israel, and now, since the day Jesus died on the Cross, Israel must join the other Gentile nations in obedience to the second covenant, which was established when Jesus shed His blood for the sins of the world. We all must now come to faith in Christ alone if we are to be eternally saved. This episode also uncovers the important reality that even though the nation of Israel was scattered and dispersed around the world 2,000 years ago, the most amazing miracle took place on May 14, 1948 when Israel once again was officially declared a nation as they regained their ancestral, God given homeland in the heart of the Middle East. That single day will go down in human history as the beginning of the world's clock beginning to officially wind down to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ to earth! That clock still ticks, and is nearing what some refer to as the Midnight Hour when the church is raptured, and seven years later, Jesus, and all His redeemed ones will return to earth to fight the final battle that ushers in an actual millennial reign of Christ on earth! Wow, there's so much to cover as the Smiths walk us through the biblical teaching on the end days. Even the preliminary sessions on getting the context right is an exciting journey into the Scriptures. Imagine what the rest of the story will reveal about God's plan for mankind, the earth as we know it, and eternity's promise! Stay tuned, dear friends, as the Smiths continue to teach on this exciting subject on this and upcoming editions of Indigenous Faith!

In this second episode of The King is Coming - Getting the Context Right, Craig and LaDonna Smith continue to present biblical passages that help us understand the role of Israel, not only in the whole panorama of the Bible, but specifically as it relates to end times teaching. Craig and LaDonna give clear biblical context to the two covenants God has established historically. The first covenant is specifically with the Jews, while the second covenant encompasses believers in Christ from every tribe, language, people, and nation. The Smiths clarify two important false teachings, including Replacement Theology and Dual Covenant Theology. Both are critical to understanding true biblical prophecy concerning the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Join Craig and LaDonna as the continue to lay the building blocks to an important foundation on which end times prophecy is built on as they continue to present God's Word in today's edition of Indigenous Faith.

In today's episode, Craig and LaDonna launch a brand new series titled "The King is Coming!" It's going to be an extended teaching series on the second coming of Jesus Christ as outlined in the Scriptures. The first part of the series is all about getting the context right, which is important to understanding what the Bible really says about the end times. The first part of context has to do with the people of Israel and their role in end time events. There's different interpretations of what the Bible teaches but Craig and LaDonna focus on what they believe with all their heart is what the Scriptures clearly say about God's Chosen People. As we go into further episodes in this first part of the teaching, the Smiths will grapple with questions like, "Is God done with Israel? Has He replaced Israel as His people of the Covenant with the Church and sees the church as taking over Israel's role in the world? There's so much to cover in this series on what the theologians refer to as "eschatology." But before they do, the Smiths share their heart in a moving tribute to Charlie Kirk, who was gunned down on the campus of Utah Valley University on September 10th. Thank you for joining the Smiths as they present this week's edition of Indigenous Faith!