Tipping Point Show Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Host: Jimmy Evans
• Guest: Max Lucado, bestselling Christian author
• Discussion on Lucado's new book regarding end times.

Tipping Point Conference

• Date: September 20-21
• Location: Fellowship Church, DFW Metroplex
• Tickets: Available online at conference.intimes.com
• Discounts for paid subscribers to endtimes.com (50% off)
• Notable speakers: Dr. David Jeremiah, Max Lucado, Rabbi Jonathan Kahn, Pastor Ed Young, Billy Crone, Lee Cummings, Mark Hitchcock.

Interview with Max Lucado

• Background on Max Lucado:
  • Pastor and teaching minister at Oak Hills Church, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Author with over 145 million books sold in 50+ languages.

Overview of "What Happens Next"

• Theme: A Traveler's Guide through the End of this Age.
• Organization: Timeline starting from creation to end times.
• Lucado emphasizes the importance of end times teachings for spiritual peace and understanding.

The Importance of Peace

• Statistics on anxiety among youth:
  • 1 in 4 show signs of anxiety.
  • 1 in 8 have serious suicidal thoughts.
  • 1 in 7 deal with substance abuse.
• Understanding of end times can bring joy and reduce anxiety.

Creation to End Times

• Begins with the Garden of Eden and God’s original intent for humanity.
• The significance of the covenants:
  • Edenic Covenant: Adam and Eve's role in paradise.
  • Abrahamic Covenant: Promise of blessing through Abraham's seed.
  • Davidic Covenant: A descendant of David will reign.
  • Jeremiah's Covenant: God’s promise to the Jews and their restoration.

Daniel and Prophetic Times

• Book of Daniel introduces significant end-time prophecies.
• Discussion of the 483 years leading to Jesus' crucifixion.
• Clarification that the Church Age follows these events.

Rapture and Tribulation

• Rapture: The event where believers are taken up before the tribulation.
• The tribulation period is characterized by chaos and suffering.
• Believers will be rewarded at the Judgment Seat of Christ.

Eternal Perspective

• Encouragement to focus on eternal life rather than earthly concerns.
• The significance of being joyful in understanding God’s plan.
• The Marriage Supper of the Lamb emphasizes the intimate relationship we will have with Christ.

The Millennium

• Discussion of the literal thousand-year reign of Christ.
• Ruling and reigning with Christ during this period.
• The commitment of believers to serve and be rewarded based on their earthly actions.

Great White Throne Judgment

• Somber event where those not saved are judged based on their deeds.
• Emphasis on the importance of having one's name in the Book of Life.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to accept Christ for salvation.
• Invitation for further learning and involvement in church community.
• Max Lucado’s book "What Happens Next" available for purchase.
• Encourage viewers to subscribe to Tipping Point Show and participate in upcoming conferences.