Ankerberg Minute

What You’ll Learn: Did you know more Christians have been killed for their faith in the past century than in the previous twenty centuries? In many nations, living for Christ comes at a high price. Whether death, prison, or other forms of persecution, there is a tremendous amount of pressure for those who live out…

What You’ll Learn: Does it matter if we understand Bible prophecy? According to the apostle Paul, the answer is yes! Prophecy scholar Dr. Ron Rhodes shares: “The apostle Paul said that he didn’t want the Thessalonians to be ignorant about those who are asleep in Christ. It’s not okay to be ignorant about the rapture.…

What You’ll Learn: The Bible teaches Christ will return any moment for all believers. Why does this matter? Prophecy expert Dr. Mark Hitchcock explains: “The rapture is a very motivating hope for us. It gives us strength. At the end of talking about the rapture in 1 Corinthians the apostle Paul says, ‘Therefore be steadfast,…

What You’ll Learn: Why is the rapture important? When the apostle Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians 4, he shared the reasons for its relevance. Dr. Ed Hindson explains the rapture is important because: “It’s the one topic that gives hope and comfort to the believer. … When Paul said, ‘Therefore comfort one another with these words,’…

What You’ll Learn: How can we better understand the Bible’s teachings about the end times? There are many views. Which one is correct? When it comes to the pre-tribulation view of the rapture, prophecy expert Ron Rhodes shares:“ It literally means that Jesus will come in the rapture before the time of tribulation and judgment,…

What You’ll Learn: What is the rapture? Maybe you’ve heard about it at church, but are curious what the Bible teaches on this issue. In my interview with prophecy scholar Dr. Ron Rhodes, he shares that the word for rapture comes from the Latin version of the Bible. He notes:“It means literally to snatch up…

What You’ll Learn: Recently released images of the moment of human conception show a tiny flash of light that are causing a new look at the question, “When does life begin?” The Bible teaches life is created by God. People are made in His image. The psalmist wrote in Psalm 139:13, “For you formed my…

What You’ll Learn: Dr. Billy Graham recently noted what he believes is the greatest spiritual mistake people make. What was it? It is the belief that our good works are what will determine where we will spend eternity. The only way we could reach heaven on our own is to live without sin. Yet every…

What You’ll Learn: Today’s tragic headlines continue to cause people to ask, “Are we living in the last days?” While the Bible teaches no one knows the day or the hour, it is clear we are living in a time that closely resembles the last days described in 2 Timothy 3. Verse 2 notes, “For…

What You’ll Learn: A pastor whose wife was murdered in a home invasion recently shared what his life has been like since the tragic event. Despite the tremendous mourning associated with this loss, he says he has chosen to forgive his wife’s murderer as God would desire. Yet his forgiveness is not based on a…