I do not have deep theological understanding or opinion, but I do not read the Bible as the literal word of God.
When I teach, I preach. I thump the Bible. I exhort my students morally. I talk to them about the dedicated life.
There's a great deal to say in the Bible about the signs we're to watch for, and when these signs all converge at one place we can be sure that we're close to the end of the age.
The Bible says that God has a reason for keeping us here; if He didn't, He would take us to Heaven far sooner.
The Bible says today is the accepted time, today is the day of salvation... But there will come a time when it will be too late for you.
I am not going to Heaven because I have preached to great crowds or read the Bible many times. I'm going to Heaven just like the thief on the cross who said in that last moment: 'Lord, remember me.'
The Bible is full of warnings about false prophets and false messiahs. These satanically inspired people have appeared in almost every generation of history.