In What in the World Is Going On? 10 Prophetic Clues You Cannot Afford to Ignore, Dr. David Jeremiah presents a solid, introductory exposition on end-times prophecy as it relates to current events.
The book is well-researched and thought-provoking. Jeremiah is at his best when analyzing scriptures that relate to end-time events. Chapters about the Rapture, Armageddon, and Christ’s triumphant return are the best, giving Jeremiah a chance to flex his well-earned academic muscle. Chapters about the oil market and Islamic terrorism contain almost no Biblical references, and are comparatively weaker. Perhaps Jeremiah thought it was important to include these chapters, and I won’t argue with him. However, that information might best be presented in an introductory chapter, or as an appendix.
The book reflects the author's pre-tribulation view of the rapture, and this stance contributes to the calm, assuring message. Mid-trib or post-trib readers might get a different feeling from the book altogether.
Dr. Jeremiah cites his abundant research, but oddly an index is missing. Because so many topics appear in several chapters, an index would be valuable.
Unfortunately, it is quite possible to attend a church for many years and never hear a sermon or lesson on end-time events. For someone with little or no knowledge of these prophecies, “What in the World Is Going On?” would be a good beginner’s book. However, readers with prior knowledge will want a more in-depth study.
1/2 (three-and-a-half stars out of five)
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