Come, Lord Jesus
A comprehensive guide to Biblical prophecy — from Daniel's visions in Babylon to the final pages of Revelation. Explore every interpretive tradition, compare history to scripture, and watch for signs in today's world.
"Even so, come, Lord Jesus." — Revelation 22:20 · מַרַנָּא תָּא
A Complete Eschatology Resource
Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned theologian, Maranatha provides the tools to understand biblical prophecy from every angle.
Daniel 10-12 Deep Dive
Explore the most detailed prophecy in the Bible — people, kingdoms, spiritual warfare, and the end of days.
Interactive Timeline
Slide through 2,500+ years of prophetic history — from Babylon to the future — with multi-view interpretation overlays.
Prophecy Library
Every major prophetic passage from Genesis to Revelation, with historical context and all four interpretive views.
Four Interpretations
Compare Preterist, Historicist, Futurist, and Idealist views side by side — understand why Christians disagree.
Today's Watch
Daily news events compared to prophetic scripture — see how current events may relate to biblical prophecy.
People of Prophecy
Profiles of every key figure in Daniel 10-12: Daniel, Michael, the Prince of Persia, Antiochus IV, and more.
Daniel 10-12:
The Final Vision
The last three chapters of Daniel contain the longest continuous prophecy in the Bible — a sweeping vision that covers 375 years of history with extraordinary accuracy, reveals the reality of spiritual warfare behind earthly kingdoms, and culminates in the resurrection of the dead and the end of days.
"But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me."
— Daniel 10:13
How Christians Read Prophecy
For two millennia, faithful Christians have interpreted the same prophetic texts through different lenses. Understanding these frameworks helps us appreciate the breadth of Christian thought and engage charitably with those who differ.
Futurism
Most biblical prophecy, especially Daniel's 70th week and Revelation 4-22, awaits future fulfillment in a coming 7-year Tribulation period and beyond.
Key Proponents: John Nelson Darby, C.I. Scofield, Tim LaHaye
Preterism
Most or all biblical prophecy was fulfilled in the first century AD, primarily in the events surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.
Key Proponents: R.C. Sproul, Kenneth Gentry, Gary DeMar
Historicism
Biblical prophecy describes the continuous unfolding of history from the apostolic age to the Second Coming, with the Papacy often identified as a key prophetic figure.
Key Proponents: Martin Luther, John Calvin, Isaac Newton
Idealism
Prophetic literature depicts timeless spiritual truths about the cosmic struggle between good and evil, applicable to the church in every age rather than specific historical events.
Key Proponents: William Hendriksen, Dennis Johnson, Vern Poythress
Today's World Through
the Lens of Scripture
Each day, world events unfold that many Christians see as potentially prophetically significant. Our "Today's Watch" section maps current events — from Middle East conflicts to global governance trends — to relevant prophetic scriptures, presenting multiple perspectives on their significance.