Likely you have not spent a lot of time reading Ephraim the Syriac. What does he have to do with end times prophecies?

Pastor Gene Pensiero

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Are we truly living in the End Times? How should current news and world trends relate to our study of Bible prophecy? Join us in this week’s Calvary Chapel message as we open the Word of God to find answers that have been sealed for centuries. This teaching explores a crucial prophetic passage—Daniel 12:4—and uncovers a remarkable witness from the early church.

Daniel’s End Time Prophecy: Knowledge Will Increase We focus on Daniel 12:4, which speaks of the “time of the end” when the book of prophecy will be unsealed and “many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.” While some understand this as modern travel, the original Hebrew idiom strongly suggests a diligent, widespread search, investigation, and inquiry into biblical and spiritual knowledge. We believe this verse is being fulfilled today, especially with discoveries like the Dead Sea Scrolls and the renewed scholarly attention on historical Christian texts concerning the last days.

The Harp of the Holy Spirit: Ephraim the Syriac In this prophecy update, we examine the teachings of a powerful figure from the early church: Ephraim the Syriac (also known as Ephraim of Nisibis), a 4th-century deacon, teacher, and hymn-writer. Revered by the church as the “Harp of the Holy Spirit,” his theological works, preserved in the ancient Syriac Aramaic dialect, are providing vital insight. Specifically, we review a sermon, On the Last Times, the Antichrist, and the End of the World, recently made accessible through modern translations.

Evidence for the Pre-Tribulation Rapture in Early Christianity Drawing on research from Dr. Lee Brainard, we highlight a significant prophetic statement from Ephraim’s sermon: “For all the saints and Elect of God are gathered, prior to the tribulation that is to come, and are taken to the Lord.” This ancient text presents compelling evidence that the pre-tribulation rapture view—that Jesus will resurrect and rapture His Church before the Great Tribulation—was held by some believers centuries ago. It reaffirms our belief in the imminency of Christ’s return—it could happen right now!

If you are interested in Christianity, seeking to study the Bible, or looking for reliable teaching on End Times events, we invite you to search the Scriptures with us.

Are you ready for the rapture? The Lord is coming! Get ready, stay ready, and keep looking up.

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