The Time for Shallow Escape Theology Is Over - A Call Back to Apostolic Hope
Not Appointed to Wrath: A Biblical and Historical Defense of the Posttribulational Return of Christ is not just another book about the end times. It is a bold, systematic theology rooted in Scripture and confirmed by the early Church fathers-offering a clear alternative to the confusion of pretribulation rapture teachings.
For too long, fear-based eschatology has distorted the "blessed hope" into a promise of escape from suffering. But the Bible reveals a greater truth: the saints are called to endurance, faithfulness through tribulation, and vindication at the visible return of Jesus Christ. This book exposes the flaws of escapist theology and reclaims the apostolic pattern of suffering before glory.
Inside you will discover:
- A full scriptural and historical refutation of the pretribulation rapture theory
- Clear explanations of key passages like 1 Thessalonians 5:9 and Matthew 24
- The consistent testimony of the early Church on the posttribulational return
- A powerful theology of perseverance, judgment, and ultimate victory
- A pastoral call to courage, discernment, and preparation in the last days
Whether you're a pastor, student, or serious believer seeking truth, this book will challenge popular tradition and equip you to stand in faith-not to avoid tribulation, but to overcome through it. The falling away is real, and false hopes are fueling it. Now is the time to return to the foundation laid by Christ and His apostles.
This is not fear. This is faith.
Review :
Joshua Dobbs delivers the 'Fiery Truth' that King Jesus promised in His Word through sound, biblical scholarship for such an End Time as this."
-Stan Eure, Composer
Second Coming: The Rock Musical
"Joshua Dobbs, with Truth in Christ, provides a most needed voice for the historic premillennial view of eschatology held by the early church fathers. Mr. Dobbs not only promotes biblical literacy, but he also defends the plain reading of the Biblical text. A rock-solid ministry with a rock-solid message."
-Matthew Miller, Maranatha Ministries
"Not Appointed to Wrath" is a much-needed systematic theology of the posttribulation rapture and the first to define God's wrath with true biblical precision. Joshua Dobbs lays out the scriptural case with clarity while directly confronting the key objections of dispensational pretribulationism. This book restores confidence in God's justice and equips the Church to endure with hope, not fear. A bold and timely resource for a prepared Church.
- Ken Kovach, B.Div., D.B.C., D.C.E., Th.M.
International Certified Christian Chaplain
"We are living in a time where even secular people sense that it simply cannot continue in the direction that it is going. Instead of Christians boldly declaring what is just ahead for the world, there is a deafening silence. This is a direct result of a spirit of apathy from our pulpits on sound eschatology and a complete failure on the part of Christians to simply read the Bible. As a result, most Christians cannot accurately relay what the end holds for the Church or the world. They have received their 'education' from fictional books and films sensationalized by Hollywood, rather than the only reliable source: the Bible.
This book separates fact from fiction by exploring and expounding on what God has plainly stated in His Word. A proper and accurate understanding of the days just ahead is desperately needed in the Church. Joshua strives to put forth the knowledge you need in this book. He provides the Scriptures that show God's seamless narrative of how the rule of man comes to its conclusion and Jesus Christ begins His reign. Do yourself a favor and read this book. Become convinced of the truth not because someone told you what to believe, but because you can see it for yourself."
- Rev. Bill Craft, Jr.
Veteran pastor and Bible teacher with nearly four decades of ministry experience, including 28 years in pulpit leadership and 35 years of in-depth biblical instruction
