We are extremely passionate about the Historicist approach to prophecy because the Futurist view has negatively impacted the interpretation of prophecy in the evangelical church. We were disappointed to learn in Bible College that the Futurist approach is centered around the Jewish people and the 1948 Zionist state of Israel, missing the mark on both points. The Historicist approach, on the other hand, glorifies Jesus Christ, particularly in the Book of Daniel, chapter 9.

Over the next few sessions, we will explore the six prophetic determinations found in Daniel 9:24, which have been known for 42 years. The Futurist interpretation was not considered for over 15 centuries, only gaining traction in the 16th century due to the scheming of the Jesuits. The Jesuits are highly intelligent but deceived and demonic in their works of darkness. The Futurist approach infiltrated Protestant theology, leading to a decline in the study of prophecy and an increase in fanciful speculation.

The six prophetic determinations in Daniel 9:24 all point to Jesus Christ as the Messiah. The Futurist interpretation cannot account for these determinations, leading to confusion and misinterpretation. The Futurist approach falsely attributes these determinations to a hypothetical Antichrist who will supposedly come out of the United Nations or another world organization.

The Historicist approach, by contrast, upholds these six determinations as messianic prophecies fulfilled by Jesus Christ. These determinations include finishing transgression, making an end of sins, making reconciliation for iniquity, bringing in everlasting righteousness, sealing up the vision and prophecy, and anointing the Most Holy. The Scriptures confirm that Jesus fulfilled each of these determinations, setting Him apart as the only promised begotten Son of God.

The Futurist interpretation fails to properly apply these determinations to any other prophetic interpretation, resulting in a skewed understanding of prophecy. The Historicist approach, on the other hand, exalts Jesus Christ and points to Him as the fulfillment of these prophecies. It is our passion to share this truth and encourage further study of the Historicist approach to biblical prophecy, in the hope that it will exalt Jesus Christ and strengthen the faith of believers.