Prophetic theories about the end of the world have woven their way into mainstream America via the best-selling Left Behind series. According to Barna Research Group, one in every 10 Americans has read a book from this series. The last book in the series sold out of its initial print run of two million copies before its release on March 30.
Clearly, Left Behind is a huge part of American culture and is shaping what Americans think about "end times." The entire Left Behind scenario is built upon the concept of a nightmarish seven-year tribulation supposedly predicted to follow a secret rapture — the spontaneous vanishing of Christians worldwide.
Adventists now have a compelling alternative resource to share with their families and friends.
Steve Wohlberg, pastor of the Templeton Hills Adventist Church and radio host of the "World News and the Bible," has released a book with well-known Christian publisher Destiny Image in response to the erroneous Left Behind series. End Time Delusions was released on April 1.
"If you know people who have read the Left Behind series and want to help them find the truth, then have them read End Time Delusions. When compared with solid biblical facts, they will see that the truth has indeed been 'left behind,’" says Wohlberg.
Destiny Image has launched an aggressive marketing initiative for End Time Delusions that includes thousands of churches and bookstores nationwide. Wohlberg has also been interviewed on talk radio programs across the nation, often following Left Behind series co-author Tim LaHaye.
Wohlberg has a bachelor's degree in theology and a Master of Divinity. He has held Bible prophecy seminars all over the world from Russia to New Zealand, as well as many cities in the U.S. He is currently the speaker/director of Endtime Insights radio and TV ministry. Wohlberg has produced numerous television series, such as "Israel in Prophecy" and "The Antichrist Chronicles," and has been interviewed on more than 200 radio programs.
