Iran says its attack on Kuwait was self-defense. Negotiations with the United States have now been suspended. Independent
Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue. Politicians blame politicians. Generals blame generals. Everybody promises a solution. Military.com
And yet the Middle East remains what it has been for thousands of years: a place searching for peace and rarely finding it.
Every generation believes the right leader, the right government, the right treaty, or the right movement will finally fix the world. We keep looking for a political messiah.
The Bible says that longing is real—but we’ve been looking in the wrong place.
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given… and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)
Notice that Jesus is called the Prince of Peace, not the Negotiator of Peace. Real peace won’t be accomplished at a conference table. Real peace will only be realized when Jesus Christ returns in power and glory to establish God’s kingdom on earth.
That’s why every human peace plan eventually cracks. You can sign agreements on paper, but you can’t legislate away sin.
The headlines remind us that humanity’s deepest problem has never changed. Neither has God’s solution.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
This is the second installment of the Armchair Apocalypse series.
Once again, my goal in this series is not to do a verse-by-verse commentary or a scholarly study of Revelation, but rather to try to answer the common questions that come up about Revelation, the Apocalypse. I will try to answer those questions in simple, plain language that makes sense to everyday folks.
Let’s look at the questions and topics we will be answering and discussing in this ongoing Armchair Apocalypse series, which will appear every Wednesday here on Bible Rebel.
What Is Revelation Really About?
Who Wrote Revelation, and When Was it Written?
Can We Understand Revelation?
Literal or Symbolic?
Is Revelation Being Fulfilled Right Now?
Does Modern Israel Play a Role in Prophecy?
What do the Seven Churches Represent?
Why Does God Allow Such Terrible Judgments?
The Seven Seals
The Seven Trumpets
The Seven Bowls
The Four Horsemen
The Antichrist
The Mark of the Beast
The Great Tribulation
The Rapture Debate
The 144,000
The Two Witnesses
Armageddon
The Millennium
The Final Judgment
The New Heaven and New Earth
Why Revelation Is Ultimately a Book of Hope
We have a lot to get to, so plan on joining me every Wednesday for this exciting ride.
For years, we’ve been told the story was simple: Christianity is declining, churches are emptying, and faith is becoming irrelevant. All certainly true enough.
But maybe there’s some light starting to show at the end of this tunnel.
A recent Gallup poll found that young men are becoming more interested in religion, with significantly more men ages 18–29 saying faith is important in their lives and attending religious services than just a few years ago. At the same time, reports from churches around the country describe growing numbers of Gen Z men looking for community, purpose, and meaning.
Why?
Because endless scrolling isn’t a substitute for purpose, online influencers can’t answer life’s toughest questions, and because human beings were created for something bigger than themselves.
And maybe some folks are starting to get a better understanding of priorities.
“Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness…” (Matthew 6:33)
Notice what these young men aren’t looking for: more entertainment, more apps, or more self-help slogans. They’re looking for meaning, purpose, and the Big Picture
So What?
Try this: Read Matthew 5–7 and ask God to show you where you’re seeking meaning in the wrong places. The answer may be closer than you think.
