Jack Hibbs Podcast
Rapid-Fire Questions: Round 3
Date: March 26, 2026
Episode Overview
In this engaging "rapid-fire" Q&A episode, Jack Hibbs answers listener-submitted questions about Bible prophecy, doctrine, the end times, Israel, and practical Christian living. Without preview or rehearsal, Hibbs responds with his signature boldness and clarity, aiming to equip believers with scriptural truth and encourage them to "live ready" for Christ’s return.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Resurrection and the New Body
[01:41]
- Clarified that Christians receive a resurrected, glorified, living body, not a ‘new corpse’.
- Resurrection (not reincarnation or any other doctrine) is central to biblical teaching:
"For the Bible to be true, you have to have your resurrected glorified body. Just like Jesus received at the resurrection."
- Scriptural references: John 14:1-3 and 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
2. Prophetic Wars: Ezekiel 38 vs. Armageddon
[02:51]
- Ezekiel 38 describes a surprise attack on Israel involving specific nations, distinct from the global battle of Armageddon.
- Armageddon occurs at the end of the tribulation; Ezekiel 38 happens before and involves fewer nations.
3. Post-Rapture Hope for Gentiles
[04:02]
- Tribulation mainly addresses Israel but Gentiles can still be saved during this time, mainly through the ministry of the 144,000 Jewish evangelists (Revelation).
“If you've got a chance to receive the gospel now and you don't… the door is going to close like it did on Noah’s Ark.”
- Those who “know but don’t believe” now will not have a second chance post-rapture (2 Thessalonians 2).
4. Immanency of the Rapture
[05:27]
- Nothing needs to happen before the Rapture; it can take place at any instant (“doctrine of immanency”).
- Second Coming follows the tribulation and has clear precursors.
“The Rapture has no warnings. The Rapture has no prerequisites.”
5. Are We In The Tribulation Now?
[06:41]
- Categorically refutes the idea:
“We are not in the tribulation period. That comes from a very pathetic understanding… of the Bible.”
- Key tribulation signs (Antichrist, mark of the beast, etc.) are absent.
6. The Plaque Beneath the Pulpit
[07:51]
- Foundation includes 24 Bibles, a prayer shawl, stones from Israel.
- Plaque admonishes teaching only after praying and relying on Holy Spirit.
“Whoever stands behind that pulpit is reminded that they are a conduit of God’s truth.”
7. The “Strong Delusion”
[09:04]
- Strong delusion (2 Thessalonians 2) comes post-rapture for those who intellectually understood but didn't believe the gospel.
- No second chance for these individuals after the Rapture.
8. Prophecy & the Rapture: Jeremiah 49?
[10:11]
- No specific prophecy must precede the Rapture—not even Jeremiah 49.
“There is no prophecy that has to take place before the Rapture.”
9. Chosenness, Free Will & God’s Foreknowledge
[11:19]
- God’s choosing is based on foreknowledge of who will respond to the Gospel.
"He doesn’t make people believe and he doesn’t blind people from believing."
10. Fallen Angels: Chained or Loose?
[12:47]
- Most fallen angels are not chained; only the worst are currently restrained and will be released during tribulation (Revelation reference).
11. Apostasy vs. Backsliding
[13:19]
- Apostates never truly believed; backsliders are believers who temporarily drift.
"Only saved people can backslide."
12. Blessing Israel & Jewish Identity
[14:29], [15:56]
- God still recognizes today’s Jews as the chosen people.
“There’s a lot of experts… they're clowns. They're going up against theology that is eternally rooted from Genesis to Revelation.”
- The return of Jews to Israel is scripturally predicted (Ezekiel 36-38, Isaiah 66:8).
13. Order of Rapture and Ezekiel War
[16:44]
- Rapture may occur just before or after Ezekiel 38—scholars are undecided, but events are likely to be close.
14. Lessons from Leading a Year of 5am Prayer
[17:43]
- Higbs shares a personal testimony of experiencing supernatural health and deep affection for prayer group members.
“I began to miss them… that’s unexplainable.”
15. Levitical Purity Laws After Birth
[18:55]
- Unclean period for girls is double due to purity, blood, and typology pointing to Christ; look for Jesus in Old Testament laws.
16. The Mark on Cain
[20:11]
- No one knows what the mark was ("maybe… very much on his face or his head"). Debunks racist interpretations from Mormon doctrine.
17. Smoking & Salvation
[21:22]
- Smoking isn’t an automatic barrier to salvation but is bondage; should be overcome through God’s help (Galatians 5:1).
18. Letters to the Churches in Revelation
[22:22]
- Seven churches were real; the messages have personal and historical relevance.
19. Language of the Ten Commandments
[23:44]
- Believes God used Hebrew; speculates it is the language of heaven.
20. Law vs. Grace for Israel
[24:33]
- The law reveals sin; grace is shown through sacrificial offerings, all fulfilled in Christ’s atonement.
21. Unity Despite Prophetic Views
[25:45]
- Differences in prophecy are normal and not grounds for division.
“Grow up. Just grow up… If somebody disagrees with us, so what?"
22. Destruction of Damascus (Isaiah 17:1)
[27:20]
- Unknown timing; possibly before Ezekiel 38.
23. Animals Fitting on the Ark
[28:08]
- Cites Ark Encounter’s explanation of the ark’s size and juvenile animals; recommends visiting for clarity.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On backsliding vs. apostasy:
“A backslidden person can only be a Christian to backslide... But an apostate doesn’t belong to the family of God.” — Jack Hibbs, [13:25]
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On unity over differing prophecy views:
“If somebody believes that Ezekiel is after the Rapture or before… that’s absolutely, spectacularly fine... We need to grow up.” — Jack Hibbs, [25:50]
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On the importance of readiness:
“If you see Damascus gets nuked… then we better get ready. We just should be super ready.” — Jack Hibbs, [27:23]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- [01:41] Resurrected body vs. new corpse
- [02:51] Ezekiel 38 war vs. Armageddon
- [04:17] Hope for Gentiles after the Rapture
- [05:35] Events before Christ’s return
- [06:41] Are we in the tribulation now?
- [07:58] The plaque under the pulpit
- [09:04] Strong delusion explained
- [10:26] Jeremiah 49 and its prophetic context
- [11:33] The “chosen” in the Bible
- [12:47] Fate of fallen angels
- [13:25] Backsliding vs. apostasy
- [14:39] Blessing Israel and Jewish identity
- [16:00] Are modern Jews biblical descendants?
- [16:48] Order of Rapture and Ezekiel war
- [17:52] Lessons from year-long prayer
- [19:03] Leviticus 12 and lengths of purity
- [20:14] The mark placed on Cain
- [21:29] Can smokers go to heaven?
- [22:27] Purpose of the seven letters to the churches
- [23:52] What alphabet on the tablets?
- [24:41] Grace vs. law for Israel
- [25:50] Unity over different end-times views
- [27:23] Damascus’s destruction: when?
- [28:14] How animals fit on the ark
Conclusion
With humor, candor, and a high view of Scripture, Jack Hibbs reinforces classic evangelical teachings and brings practical advice for living in anticipation of Christ’s return. Listeners are encouraged to remain biblically literate, discerning, and gracious when navigating prophetic debates and contemporary issues.