This Could Be the Day!
Digital Prophecy Outreach
Right now.
At this very moment, we could see the Lord return and hear the trumpet blast.
This could be the day!
We know what God has said about the End Times, and it gives us hope—a light at the end of the tunnel. But today, we must also be the light in the tunnel. Many are lost and afraid of the future. They sense what the pages of prophecy reveal: Time is running out.
Like never before, we have a sacred trust to offer hope and reach the lost. The world needs Jesus, and the saints need to be equipped with prophetic answers straight from Scripture. That is the heart behind Turning Point’s new prophecy website.
This Could Be the Day! might be the most significant online outreach we have ever launched.
As a dual–purpose digital platform, This Could Be the Day! will equip believers with practical, prophetic answers to the troubling events of our day. Meanwhile, those asking difficult questions about these dark days will find biblical answers… and hope.
Think of this new online outreach as a prophecy master class, providing meaningful insights into key biblical topics, such as:
- The next events on the prophetic calendar
- Facts about the Rapture and Tribulation
- The role of Old Testament prophecy in our world today
- What we know about the mark of the Beast
- Practical ways to prepare for the Last Days
- And much more!
You won’t want to miss a second. Together we can shine the light of prophetic hope in the tunnel of today’s circumstances and boldly proclaim the powerful message that this could be the day!
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About Dr. David Jeremiah
Dr. David Jeremiah is one of America’s most trusted Bible teachers. For more than 39 years he has helped millions deepen their understanding of the Bible through 4,552 daily Turning Point Radio releases and a daily Turning Point Television program that reaches millions of people globally.
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A Masterwork of Core Teaching on Biblical Prophecy for Today
This is a must have resource for Christians seeking to navigate the uncertainties of the present and embrace God’s promises for the future.
Request Now >What Is Prophecy?
From cover to cover, the Bible teems with prophecy. Some prophetic words provide comfort and encouragement during ordeals. Others pierce our hearts and move us to action.
Read More >Understanding Prophecy Terminology
Apocalypse or End Times
The Apocalypse encompasses the prophetic events described in the book of Revelation that surround Jesus Christ’s appearance.
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All prophecies either point to Jesus Christ’s arrival two thousand years ago or His return at the end of time. His first appearance fulfilled more than three hundred prophecies, giving us great confidence in those that remain.
See More >Prophecy
Prophecy fulfills two purposes. It can teach, encourage, and comfort Christians by applying God’s truth to current circumstances (1 Corinthians 14:3) or describe events that will happen in the future.
See More >The Here & Now
What the Church Age means for you…today
Jesus appointed His followers to share His teachings with others. Until He returns, we have an urgent responsibility to carry His message to our family, friends, neighbors, nation, and the ends of the earth.
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Each issue of Dr. David Jeremiah’s exclusive monthly magazine includes a monthly study focus, original articles, daily devotionals, broadcast schedules, ministry updates, and more. It is one of the best ways to stay in touch with Dr. Jeremiah’s ministry. Request three free issues of Turning Points today!
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What Is the Difference Between the Rapture and the Second Coming?
This is one of the greatest misconceptions about prophecy. The Rapture and the Second Coming are often confused, but they are distinct events, with distinct purposes, on God’s prophetic timeline.
Read More >Understanding Prophecy Terminology
Christ's Return
Jesus Christ’s return will occur in two stages. First, He will call all believers to join Him in heaven. Then, He will return to defeat the Antichrist and rule the earth in righteousness seven years later.
See More >Judgment Seat of Christ
All who trust Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior will stand before His Judgment Seat, in heaven, to be judged and rewarded.
See More >Revelation
In the book of Revelation, God reveals details about the future that we would not otherwise know. It gives us a snapshot of the world’s final days.
See More >The Here & Now
What the Rapture means for you…today
For Christians, the Rapture is a source of hope. All who have lost loved ones to the sting of death can find comfort in the knowledge that they will see them again. Knowing Jesus promised to return for us provides strength during difficult times.
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What Is the Tribulation?
During the Tribulation, evil will flourish. God’s wrath toward the wicked will be revealed.
Read More >Understanding Prophecy Terminology
666 or Mark of the Beast
The False Prophet and the Antichrist will require people to wear a mark during the End Times. It will be the only way to buy or sell goods, and it will permanently alienate its bearers from God.
See More >Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
These agents represent the first four judgments God will release on the earth during the Tribulation. They symbolize the Antichrist, bloodshed, famine, and death.
See More >Wormwood
A star or meteor called Wormwood will sideswipe earth during the Tribulation, turning one-third of the earth’s water into a deadly poisonous liquid.
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What the Tribulation means for you…today
In Matthew 24, Jesus described several ominous signs of the end of the age. Christians will not suffer the Tribulation, but the Church may experience part of the turmoil leading up to it. Worsening conditions remind us to carry out the Lord’s work until He returns.
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Each issue of Dr. David Jeremiah’s exclusive monthly magazine includes a monthly study focus, original articles, daily devotionals, broadcast schedules, ministry updates, and more. It is one of the best ways to stay in touch with Dr. Jeremiah’s ministry. Request three free issues of Turning Points today!
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4 Practical Ways to Prepare for Christ’s Return
Consider this: One day, Jesus Christ will return to earth as the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, and He will claim the most decisive victory this world has ever seen.
Read More >Understanding Prophecy Terminology
Antichrist or the Beast From the Sea
Global power will consolidate under one ruler during the Tribulation. He will directly oppose Christ and ruthlessly persecute anyone who becomes a Christian.
See More >Armageddon
The Tribulation period will end abruptly when Jesus Christ defeats the forces of evil in earth’s final battle—the Battle of Armageddon.
See More >Suffering Servant
The prophet Isaiah predicted that a Suffering Servant would bear the world’s sins. Jesus Christ fulfilled this prophecy when He died on the cross for our sins and rose to life three days later.
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What the Second Coming means for you…today
As Christ’s return draws nearer, opportunities to respond to the Gospel or obey God’s Word become fewer. We will want Him to find us extending His love to those around us and actively participating in the Church as we patiently await His return.
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Each issue of Dr. David Jeremiah’s exclusive monthly magazine includes a monthly study focus, original articles, daily devotionals, broadcast schedules, ministry updates, and more. It is one of the best ways to stay in touch with Dr. Jeremiah’s ministry. Request three free issues of Turning Points today!
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What Is the Millennium?
7 Answers to 7 Questions
Can you imagine a world with no fear? No disease? No pain? No worry? That is what God’s people can look forward to during the Millennial Kingdom.
Read More >Understanding Prophecy Terminology
Remnant or 144,000
These individuals will be Jews who accept Jesus Christ as their Savior during the Tribulation and proclaim the truth.
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Anyone appointed by God to communicate His Truth with absolute fidelity is a prophet. A true prophet never contradicts Scripture, and their predictions are always accurate.
See More >Martyrs
Many who embrace Jesus Christ during the Tribulation will be killed because of their faith, for which they will be eternally rewarded.
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What the Millennium means for you…today
Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). That prayer remains unanswered. At the start of the Millennium, God’s kingdom will come to earth. Until then, we look forward to that day!
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Each issue of Dr. David Jeremiah’s exclusive monthly magazine includes a monthly study focus, original articles, daily devotionals, broadcast schedules, ministry updates, and more. It is one of the best ways to stay in touch with Dr. Jeremiah’s ministry. Request three free issues of Turning Points today!
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The Great White Throne Judgment
Who, When, How
After the events of the Tribulation and the Battle of Armageddon, it would be tempting to think things couldn't possibly get any worse. For some, that will be true.
Read More >Understanding Prophecy Terminology
Lake of Fire
The Antichrist, the False Prophet, Satan, Death, Hades, and all who do not know Jesus as their Savior will spend eternity in the lake of fire.
See More >False Prophet or the Beast From the Earth
This religious leader will use his influence to implement the mark of the Beast and unite the world under the Antichrist’s leadership during the Tribulation.
See More >The Dragon or Satan
Satan has opposed God’s plans since Eden. Revelation 12 describes his final assault against Israel and her Messiah (Jesus), which will result in his utter defeat.
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What the Great White Throne Judgment means for you…today
Everyone who stands trial at the Great White Throne will be found guilty of violating God’s law and sentenced to unending torment in the lake of fire. But there is good news! By accepting Jesus Christ’s gift of salvation now, we can avoid this day of judgment.
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13 Glimpses of Heaven
God will make all things new, and He will reverse the curse of sin forever.
Read More >Understanding Prophecy Terminology
New Jerusalem
Once the Lord purifies the world, the city of heaven with its streets of gold and pearly gates will come out of the clouds and rest on earth. God and His people will reside there for eternity.
See More >Zion
This term can refer to Mount Zion in Jerusalem or New Jerusalem. When Jesus returns, He will stand on Mount Zion and welcome God’s children into the heavenly city.
See More >Witnesses
During the first half of the Tribulation, God will send two prophets to call the world to repent of ungodliness. Many scholars believe Elijah and Moses are the two witnesses.
See More >The Here & Now
What the New Heaven & New Earth mean for you…today
When we realize the earth will be our eternal home, we gain a renewed sense of responsibility for it. God will restore the world after the End Times, but for now, He has commissioned us to love and care for this planet (Genesis 1:26). Let’s be responsible ecologists as we anticipate a beautiful future.
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What we think about heaven determines how we live today. I can tell you from my own personal experience and from my years of pastoral ministry and Bible teaching, when you study the biblical doctrine of heaven it will stir your heart and change your thoughts. The truth of heaven not only provides anticipation regarding our future, but it also comforts us on behalf of those who have gone before us. Heaven is already a heavily populated land, filled with glorious residents. When we arrive there, we’ll receive a grand welcome.
Here are answers to a few questions about heaven to whet your appetite and direct you to passages in the Bible you’ll want to study on your own.
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Free ChartAre the streets of heaven really paved with gold?
Gates made of pearl, a foundation of precious stones, streets of gold... We’ve heard these descriptions of heaven—but these heavenly features are directly from the Scriptures. In the book of Revelation, John gives us a glimpse of the New Jerusalem in all its majesty:
She had a great and high wall with twelve gates, and twelve angels at the gates.... The construction of its wall was of jasper; and the city was pure gold, like clear glass. The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with all kinds of precious stones: ... jasper… sapphire... chalcedony... emerald... sardonyx... sardius... chrysolite... beryl... topaz... chrysoprase... jacinth... amethyst. The twelve gates were twelve pearls: each individual gate was of one pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. Revelation 21:12, 18-21
When you study the biblical doctrine of heaven it will stir your heart and change your thoughts.
This is the New Jerusalem—heaven’s capital—described in Scripture. And one day, we’re going to walk into this holy city in absolute wonder. Even the most beautiful places on earth cannot compare to what God has prepared for those of us who have placed our trust in Him.
Is there a purgatory?
There is no purgatory or intermediate holding ground for souls where they have a second chance to gain forgiveness for their sins. The Bible teaches that “it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27).
The Bible does describe an intermediate heaven. Every believer who died prior to the Ascension of Christ went to this intermediate place called Paradise (also called “Abraham’s bosom” in Luke 16:19-23).
But when Jesus ascended after His death, He entered into Paradise and took all who were there—all the Old Testament saints, all who had died and believed in God before the Ascension—with Him to the third heaven (Ephesians 4:8-10).
This means that believers no longer go to the intermediate heaven upon death. The soul and spirit of today’s believers rise immediately to the third heaven because Paradise is no longer an intermediate place; Paradise is now with God (2 Corinthians 12:2-4).
The soul and spirit of today’s believers rise immediately to the third heaven.
Do dogs go to heaven?
The Bible does not clearly state whether we will see our pets again in heaven, but Scripture suggests the presence of animals in heaven.
In Isaiah 11:6, we are told that during the Millennial reign of Jesus on earth, “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.” A similar scene is painted later in Isaiah 65:25. It’s clear there will be animals on earth during the Millennium and that predator and prey will live in harmony.
Later, John gives us a glimpse of heaven in Revelation 19:11, 14: “Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war…. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses.” Jesus and His armies will ride white horses to capture Satan and the false prophet and cast them into the lake of fire forever.
It seems clear that there will be animals in heaven. It is uncertain whether the ones we loved on earth will be there. Whatever the case, we know the character of God and His love for us. He gives “good things to those who ask Him” and “gives us richly all things to enjoy” (Matthew 7:11; 1 Timothy 6:17). Heaven will be a place of joy and peace and the richest of blessings as we live in the presence of God and enjoy His good gifts for eternity.
It seems clear that there will be animals in heaven.
What is the Lamb’s Book of Life, and will my name be in it?
The Bible says that in heaven there is a book called the Lamb’s Book of Life (Revelation 21:27). And the names of all who will be in heaven are recorded in that one book.
William R. Newell, a great Bible scholar, said there are four things to be noted about the Book of Life:
- It is the absence of one’s name in the book, not the absence of one’s good works, which dooms a person.
- Evil works are not the issue. Many of earth’s greatest sinners’ names are recorded in the Book of Life because they accepted God’s offer of salvation.
- Those whose names do not appear in the book are cast into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:15).
- All names found in the Book were written before Judgment Day. There is no record of names being recorded (decisions being made) on that day.1
We cannot earn our passage to heaven simply by being a “good person” or by living a “good” life. Ultimately, we will not be granted entrance to heaven unless we repent of our sin and accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior—then we can have full confidence that our name is recorded in the Book of Life.
Will we know each other in heaven?
We will be recognizable in heaven, just as Christ was identifiable to His disciples when He returned to earth after His resurrection (John 21:12-13). But we will have new physical bodies that are designed for heaven, not earth.
Because we will be God’s people made over, we will be perfectly compatible with one another and able for the first time ever, to enjoy the intimate fellowship that we all long for in our hearts.
For the first time ever, we will enjoy the intimate fellowship that we all long for in our hearts.
If heaven weren’t exciting enough, imagine having the unlimited opportunity to fellowship with people from all ages of history—even people we’ve only read about in books.
There’s a whole list of people I’d like to meet: David and Joseph and Daniel from the Old Testament, C. S. Lewis, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Andrew Murray, A. W. Tozer, and many others.
What an incredible time of fellowship! We can’t possibly comprehend it completely, but we’re going to live together in community and enjoy unlimited fellowship with one another for all of eternity.
Do I have a “guardian angel”?
As far as I can determine, there are just two verses in the Bible that indicate there might be guardian angels in the world today. The first is Matthew 18:10: “Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.” Apparently, some of God’s angels are assigned to stand ready before the Father to respond instantly to His command for protection and care over these children. Jesus calls these angels “their angels.” And that’s why some people have used this passage as proof that everyone has an angel.
The second passage that seems to support guardian angels is in Acts 12. After Peter was released from jail, he went to the home of Mary where a group of Christians was praying for his release. A servant named Rhoda answered Peter’s knock at the door. She was so excited to hear his voice, she left him outside as she ran to tell the believers Peter was at the door. They didn’t believe her and reasoned the person at the door must be Peter’s angel.
Throughout Scripture, there were many times when more than one angel was called into action on behalf of one of God’s chosen.
Now those are the only two passages that I’m aware of that allude to the idea of guardian angels. Having said all of that, let me also present to you the other side of the story. While many believers throughout church history have believed in guardian angels, others have rejected the idea, feeling these two texts are not proof enough to construct such a doctrine. Throughout Scripture, there were many times when more than one angel was called into action on behalf of one of God’s chosen. Several angels carried Lazarus’ soul to Abraham’s bosom. And Elisha and his servant were surrounded by many angels. The psalmist writes that all the angels rally for the protection of one saint.
We can’t know with absolute certainty whether each believer has a guardian angel. We do know that God’s angels care about us, and they can intervene in our lives as they are called by God—and that’s a wonderful thought!
How big is heaven?
The Bible doesn’t tell us the full expanse of heaven, but it does give us the measurements of the New Jerusalem, the capital city of heaven. It will easily be able to house all the people who have ever trusted in Christ. And this heavenly city will not be crowded by any means.
The New Jerusalem is more than 2 million square miles on the first “floor” alone!
In Revelation 21:16, John says, “Its length, breadth, and height are equal,” each “wall” measuring 12,000 furlongs. This means the New Jerusalem is about 1,500 miles high—that’s more than 2 million square miles on the first “floor” alone! And given that this city is cubical, we can assume that it will have more than one level. We cannot fathom the grandeur of this place. It will be unlike anything we have ever seen, and there is no question that it will be able to house every believer who has ever lived.
Can people really go to heaven and return?
It seems every month a new book hits the bestseller list with details about someone’s near-death experience, during which they say they glimpsed scenes of heaven. I take those stories with a grain of salt because they don’t represent our definitive source of information about heaven, which is Scripture.
Only one person in Scripture gives a firsthand account of heaven: the apostle John. That’s how we have the book of Revelation!
Revelation 4:1 tells us John was given a vision of heaven. He saw a door open and found himself peering through a portal into heaven itself. When God allowed John to see a glimpse of the beauty, brilliance, and worship in heaven, he obtained a new perspective on his life here on earth. His exile in Patmos, though difficult, was seen in view of the home that God has prepared for us—a home that is just as real as our temporary dwelling but is inexplicably glorious and will last for all eternity.
1 William R. Newell, The Book of The Revelation, 9th edition, (Chicago: Moody Press, 1953), 334.
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What the New Heaven & New Earth mean for you…today
When we realize the earth will be our eternal home, we gain a renewed sense of responsibility for it. God will restore the world after the End Times, but for now, He has commissioned us to love and care for this planet (Genesis 1:26). Let’s be responsible ecologists as we anticipate a beautiful future.
From David Jeremiah
A Masterwork of Core Teaching on Biblical Prophecy for Today
This is a must have resource for Christians seeking to navigate the uncertainties of the present and embrace God’s promises for the future.
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