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Breaking the Apocalypse Code

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I've been reviewing this book chapter by chapter in detail at the Preterist Blog (100% Hyperpreterist Free). Hitchcock and Ice are correct in calling into question Hanegraaff's derisive and condescending tone and tactics. In a couple of cases they correctly refute Hanegraaff's views. But by and large, their argument against preterism is weak and flimsy, easily refuted. As such, the real value in this book is the confidence it will instill in a preterist who seriously investigates their challenges.

Here is a summary of some of the errors in Breaking the Apocalypse Code which I've reviewed in depth at the Preterist Blog:

1. Chapter 10: Hitchcock and Ice claim Hanegraaff is "without exegetical justification" for placing a 1,900 year gap in Revelation, but it is John the Revelator who does so.

2. Chapter 11: Hitchcock and Ice claim the internal and external evidence is overwhelmingly in favor of an AD 95 date for the writing of Revelation, but the reality is that the evidence is more in support of a pre-70 date, though not 100% conclusive.

3. Chapter 9: Hitchcock and Ice claim Babylon, the great harlot of Revelation, cannot be first century apostate Jerusalem. In reality, however, it MUST be.

4. Chapter 6: Hitchcock and Ice are correct in pointing out Hank's incorrect understanding of the 144,000; they are most certainly Jews, not the universal Church. However, it is clear from Revelation that they are Jews sealed and delivered from the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.

5. Chapter 1: Hitchcock and Ice claim "the second error in AC" is that Caiaphas could not have been alive at AD 70 to see the "coming of the son of man" as Hanegraaff understands it. They are correct, but miss the point, which is that the "coming of the son of man" is NOT a reference to His final return. In fact, the Greek is absolutely clear that they would see His "coming" and "sitting" from that point onward.

While I appreciate Hitchcock's and Ice's exhortation to Hanegraaff that he learn to debate "with gentleness and respect," quite frankly I don't understand how they got scholars to give such glowing reviews as listed on the first pages of the book. When one takes just a few minutes to investigate their claims, one discovers how poor their logic and exegesis are.

I recommend this book as long as you read it critically and examine the claims they make closely, after which I believe you'll find yourselves wondering if perhaps there is something to preterism, after all.

I've got to hand it to Hitchcock and Ice, they use the whole of scriptures to back up their points. I'm not a big debate fan, but I feel that they are necessary to show the majority that there is another side. Hitchcock is hitting it on the money here. If you have never read the Apocalypse Code by Hank Hanegraaff, then this book won't have has much of an impact, but it is still going over the spiritual truths of scripture from the pre-millennial standpoint. This book can stand alone, but it is a rebuttal to the book by Hank. Very informative.

I truly appreciate these authors tackling the task of clearing up what was a confusing take on the end times. This book is written in a readable and understandable way. It not only points out what is an incorrect interpretation--but it also clearly explains the biblical perspective.

The dispensationalism defended in this book is childish! hank hanegraaff is to be comended for having an open mind and studing the HISTORTIC View of the church.The new testiment writers view Israel as the church in it's infantcy and the church as the "holy nation and royal preisthood"Let us please get off this idolitry and obsession with physical Israel!All who are in Christ are God's People now! Read 'A case for Amillenialism' by Kim Riddlebarger or 'The Returning King' by Vern Poytheress and hank's book 'the apocaylpse code' for the biblical view on this!!!

Will the Antichrist die and come back to life?

What about modern Israel?

What's the identity of "Babylon the great" in Revelation 17-18?

Will Moses and Elijah appear in the end times?

Breaking the Apocalypse Code will give you the practical keys you need to properly interpet Bible prophecy and will reignite your passion for the blessed hope.

This book was a waste of time. The author spends too much time correcting Hank Hanegraff's version of Apocalypse code. I didn't really learn anything new. I thought the book would focus on signs of the end times and the tribulation. He mainly spent his time criticizing Hank's book. I think Hank, Mark and Thomas should get together and have a live debate instead of putting it in a book. This was a waste of my time and money. I just ordered Countdown to the apocalypse. . Hopefully that book will enlighten me. I'm also reading Hal Lindsey's "Apocalypse Code" and that book is very enlightening. It's focuses on the tribulation and prophesis to come. Hal is right on the money.