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J. Vernon McGee on Tribulation Promise - Dispensational (Isaiah 43:2)

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"Isaiah comforted Israel facing Babylonian exile. The Church faces increasing trials as the age closes. But the promise holds through dispensations: God brings His people through. Whether ancient exile or end-times tribulation, the faithful God accompanies. We pass through; we are not consumed." — J. Vernon McGee. Dispensational: tribulation hope.

Topics & Themes

exiletribulationdispensationsend timesfaithful

Scripture References

Isaiah 43:2

Emotional Tone

hopecomforttrust

Audience

adults

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