"In a world that is gone mad with sin and seems to make many of the promises of His return look null and void," Butler writes, "we want to encourage the reader that 'His return' is still on the schedule and is still a most valid anticipation of the heart. Jesus Christ is indeed coming back as promised." Butler examines the return of Christ in twenty-one alliterated chapters.
John G. Butler, longtime pastor and Bible commentator, is to be commended for his affirmation, alliteration, and application of the biblical text. He provides a treasure chest of biblical truth for the teacher and preacher of the Word of God. I gladly recommend his writings.
—Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey, Pastor, Teacher, Mentor, Writer, Author of Sound Biblical Preaching: Giving the Bible a Voice
I know of no finer collection of resources than Butler. No library is complete without these uncompromising gems of wisdom. After reading the Bible text itself, my next step is always to consult Butler. They are absolutely essential to my Bible study.
—Nathan Parker
John G. Butler, originally from Iowa, has been a Baptist minister for over fifty years and a pastor for over thirty-five years with pastorates in Clinton, Iowa; Williamsburg, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; and Chicago, Illinois. Having attended Tennessee Temple University and graduated from Cedarville University, he also authored the 27-volume Bible Biography Series, a 10-volume Study of the Savior series about Jesus Christ, and the 4-volume Butler's Daily Bible Reading set, a unique daily devotional focusing on expository Bible study. He is also a veteran of the United States Navy.
“Gather together his elect from the four winds.’ The term the ‘elect from the four winds” (Page 141)
“the word ‘hope’ in our text does not mean just a mere possibility but a certainty” (Page 13)
“Many folk get all excited about the Lord coming as a thief in the night and the earth burning, etc. But they do not attach any of this information to their present life and conduct. They like the excitement of verse 10 but ignore the exhortation of verse 11.” (Page 38)
“The return of the Lord is not some imagination of some oppressed saint wishing for better days, but it is an established fact that provides much inspiration for the saints regardless of their circumstances.” (Page 14)
“Our attitude about the return of Christ will indeed reveal the extent and quality of our spirituality.” (Page 17)