2012, the Bible, and the End of the World
In 2012, the Bible, and the End of the World, bestselling prophecy expert Mark Hitchcock explores a fascinating last-days controversy that is gaining the attention of millions all over the globe.
What should Christians make of the rapidly spreading speculations that the world will end on December 21, 2012? The ancient Mayans were expert astronomers and their advanced calendar cycles predict 12/21/2012 as a catastrophic day of apocalypse. This prophecy has spawned a growing number of fringe-element books, Web sites, and even a major movie—complete with all-star cast—scheduled to release in July 2009.
Missing in the furor is a biblical perspective. Bible teacher Mark Hitchcock—whose books have sold more than 300,000 copies—examines the following questions:
- Why December 21, 2012?
- Can we trust the Mayan alarm clock?
- Does the Bible say anything about 2012?
- What signs will tell us that Armageddon is near?
This book provides a fascinating survey of both the historical past and the prophetic future. Readers will discover how to effectively counter baseless speculation with biblical fact.
Top Highlights
“galactic treasure hunt, searching for the master key to unlock the deepest mysteries of time” (source)
“Likewise today, many religious leaders are following the same sad pattern of being blind to the things that are happening in the world in relation to God’s program for the second coming of Christ.” (source)
“each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” (source)
“mentally alert, and disciplined for the purpose of prayer, and not carried away by our emotions” (source)
“The Mayan calendar keepers painstakingly charted the cycles of the moon, the sun, and Venus” (source)
Product Details
- Title : 2012, the Bible, and the End of the World
- Author: Hitchcock, Mark
- Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
- Publication Date: 2009
- ISBN: 9780736935371