The Origin and Nature of the Doctrine of Christ's Parousia as an Invisible Presence

Sharing the present article with approval of Dr. Penton.


Written by Olof Johnsson.



Q1-2 Invisible Presence Doctrine - Carl Olaf Johnson

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  • Comment by Chet on 2020-03-22 20:39:30

    That’s a fascinating read. Obviously, Russell’s was rooted as deeply in the Plymouth Brethren as in the 2nd Adventists. I had never before realized that the Witness position on these matters goes hand in hand with a pre-tribulation rapture, but indeed it does. Of course, the pre-tribulation rapture is hard to defend in the light of Matthew 24:31.

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