A. Bernhard Kuiper

When Bad Things Happen to Good Prophecies A. Bernhard Kuiper

Author believes land fight between Jews and Arabs no longer has spiritual value Author challenges long held views regarding the identity of the children of Abraham, old testament prophecies, and the second coming of Jesus Christ. LONGWOOD, FL ?In A. Bernhard Kuiper?s new book When Bad Things Happen to Good Prophecies, the author poses this question, "If it is believed that the 1948 re-establishment of the state of Israel is in fulfillment of prophecies within the Old Testament, then why did God not oppose the extradition of Jews from the Gaza Strip and Golan Heights?" He believes there is a biblical answer, pointing to the false belief by many that God still loves Jacob (Israel) and hates Esau (Arabs). Kuiper suggests that this is "one of the reasons for murderous clashes of ethnic diversity, such as Muslim extremism and hatred of the Jews." In the midst of turmoil and heated debate over land rights in Jerusalem comes a controversial new book that challenges contemporary thinking on these subjects: the identity of the children of Abraham, Judeo-Christian ideas on redemption, and the end times. For centuries, self-appointed prophets have predicted the "soon" visible return of Christ. The "end times," "mysterious rapture," and "war of Armageddon" have simply not occurred. Is the Bible misleading, misread, or misunderstood? Writing from a burdened, passionate heart, Rev. Bernhard Kuiper invites the reader to find answers by refocusing on the words of Christ and His finished work. People are confused and discouraged by relentless prophetic failures. A Presbyterian pastor (PCA), Kuiper writes that "all God?s promises and warnings to the Jews in the Old Testament have found their fulfillment in the coming of Christ, His death, and His finished work. In When Bad Things Happen to Good Prophecies, Jesus said, "It is Finished," Not "So far, so good." (Sept. $15.99, 1-59781-455-5, $25.99, 1-59781-456-3), Kuiper abandons the Presbyterian Church?s teaching on dispensationalism. One of the theories that emerges from the author?s counter-belief is that "Jesus Christ is coming back and does so, every single day!" Readers who are relentlessly disappointed by sensational predictions about the rapture will find reassurance and renewed expectation. "If you?ve been reading popular novels on God?s plan for the end times and sense something is just not right, this book will explain why. It may not be an easy read, but it certainly is a worthwhile one," declares Rev. Randy Pope, pastor of Perimeter Church in Atlanta. If you enjoy a good debate about futuristic theories like those proposed in the Left Behind book series, this book will be enlightening, to say the least. A. Bernhard Kuiper Is an ordained Presbyterian pastor (PCA), an evangelist, and Bible teacher. One of nine children, the Dutch-born author was a war refugee and an immigrant to Australia. A tradesman turned preacher--who later graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi (1974)--Kuiper has served as a pastor, evangelist, conference speaker, and international preacher. He has a heart after God and a passion for His Word. Kuiper says he received a call of God on his life to preach to all tribes and peoples without compromise or prejudice.

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