Bibliography and Source Guide
This page identifies major source categories used across Pre-Trib Truth. Individual articles should cite the sources most relevant to their specific claims; this page explains the broader source framework.
Biblical Texts and Language Tools
- The Holy Bible in major formal and mediating English translations.
- Standard Greek lexicons and grammars for New Testament word studies.
- Concordance and cross-reference tools used to compare prophetic passages in context.
- Commentaries used to understand immediate literary context before doctrinal synthesis.
Prophecy and Rapture Views
- Representative pre-tribulation, post-tribulation, pre-wrath, mid-tribulation, and partial-preterist works are consulted so objections can be stated fairly.
- Articles distinguish direct biblical argument from historical or theological inference.
- When a view is debated, Marc tries to explain both the attraction of the objection and the reason he finds the pre-tribulational answer stronger.
Church-History and Origin Questions
- Primary-source claims should be checked against the original text where possible, especially for Darby, Pseudo-Ephraem, Morgan Edwards, Ribera, Lacunza, Irving, and early-church writers.
- Historical claims should avoid overstating what a source proves about the fully developed modern pre-tribulation system.
- Older sources may show anticipation, analogy, or partial resemblance without proving a full modern doctrine.
How Sources Are Used
Sources are used to clarify the biblical text, define disputed terms, verify historical claims, and represent opposing views accurately. They are not treated as equal to Scripture. The site’s conclusions should stand or fall by the biblical argument, with outside sources helping readers check definitions, history, and interpretive alternatives.
Corrections
If a quotation, date, source attribution, broken link, or historical claim needs correction, please use the contact page and identify the article and claim. Source corrections are welcomed because careful prophecy study depends on accurate references.