Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I trust a Latter-day Saint's interpretation of the Bible?

That's a fair question, and I'd rather you ask it than ignore it. My answer is simple: don't trust me. Trust the scriptures. Every claim in this book points back to Isaiah, Revelation, Daniel, and other prophetic texts that you can open in your own Bible and examine for yourself. If the argument holds up scripturally, it holds up regardless of who is making it. If it doesn't, you should reject it regardless of the source. I'm not asking for your trust. I'm asking for your willingness to examine the evidence.

Is this book trying to convert me to Mormonism?

No. That is not the purpose of this book and it never will be. This book has one purpose: to help you understand Donald Trump's role in biblical prophecy and prepare spiritually for what is coming. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I make no attempt to hide that. But I am not asking you to join my church. I am asking you to examine the scriptures with an open heart and let God show you what He wants you to see.

You reference scriptures I don't recognize. Why?

The primary scriptural analysis in this book draws from Isaiah, Revelation, Daniel, and other books of the Bible that every Christian recognizes. Some sections also reference the Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants, which are additional scripture accepted by Latter-day Saints. When those scriptures are referenced, they are clearly identified. You are never asked to accept them as authoritative. Many readers who do not share my faith have found the biblical evidence alone to be compelling. The case for Trump's prophetic calling does not depend on accepting any scripture outside your own Bible.

Is this just another political book dressed up as prophecy?

No, and I understand why you'd ask. Many books have tried to tie Trump to prophecy in ways that are frankly more political than scriptural. This book is different because it starts with specific prophetic texts and works forward, rather than starting with Trump and working backward to find verses that fit. The prophetic framework in Isaiah and Revelation was established thousands of years ago. What this book does is show how that framework applies to what we are witnessing today. You can agree or disagree with the interpretation, but the scriptural analysis is the foundation, not the politics.

Trump has serious moral failures. How can God use someone like that?

Open your Bible and read through the men God chose throughout history. Moses was a murderer. David was an adulterer who arranged a man's death. Paul participated in the murder of Christians before his conversion. Cyrus the Great, whom Isaiah prophesied would restore Israel, was a pagan king who did not even worship the God of Israel. God has never required moral perfection as a qualification for prophetic service.

In fact, Isaiah specifically prophesied that the latter-day servant would be "marred" — his visage and form disfigured more than any man, his reputation destroyed, his appearance such that people would turn away from him. That marring is not a disqualification in prophecy. It is part of the fulfillment. This book examines why in considerable detail.

Many prophecy teachers have said Trump is chosen by God and been wrong before. Why is this different?

Most of those claims were vague, impressionistic, and not tied to specific scriptural prophecy. They were impressions and feelings dressed up as prophecy. This book is different because it identifies specific texts in Isaiah and Revelation, explains precisely what those texts prophesy, and shows in detail how Trump matches those descriptions. You can evaluate the argument directly against the scripture. It is not a feeling or an impression. It is a scriptural case you can examine, challenge, and test for yourself.

How does this fit with what I already believe about Revelation?

That depends on your current framework. This book presents a reading of Revelation that differs from many popular interpretations in one significant way: it treats almost everything in Revelation as still future rather than as events that have already historically occurred. The seven seals, the seven trumpets, the bowls of wrath — these are coming events, not ancient history. The book also reveals a structural pattern within Revelation that most interpreters have missed, and that pattern changes how the entire book reads. Some of what you find may confirm what you already believe. Some may challenge it. I ask only that you examine it with an open heart.

What about the Rapture? I believe Christians will be taken before the Tribulation begins.

I want to answer this one with the honesty and care it deserves, because I know how central this belief is for many Christians and how much is at stake in getting it right.

The scripture does describe believers being "caught up" to meet the Lord. That event is real. What this book challenges is the timing and meaning of that event. The scriptural evidence, examined carefully, points to that gathering happening at Christ's return — after the tribulation period, not before it. The Saints rise to meet Him as He descends, and they come down to the earth together. This is not a secret evacuation before the hard things begin. It is a triumphant return after them.

I recognize this is deeply challenging for many believers, and I do not say it lightly. This question deserves a full and careful answer that a FAQ cannot give it. I have written a complete blog post examining the scriptural basis for the pre-tribulation Rapture and why I believe the evidence points elsewhere.

Read the full blog post: "The Rapture Question — What the Scriptures Actually Say" →

If there's no pre-tribulation Rapture, what happens to believers during the Tribulation?

The same thing that has happened to God's covenant people in every period of trial throughout history. Some will be protected. Some will suffer. Some will be martyred and receive their crown. God has never promised His people exemption from hardship. He has promised to be with them through it.

What this means practically is that preparation matters enormously. The people of God who are spiritually grounded, physically prepared, and free from dependence on systems that may be weaponized against them will be in a far stronger position than those who expected to be removed before the trial began. This book addresses what that preparation looks like and why it is not a failure of faith but an expression of it.

Isn't saying I need to physically prepare a lack of faith in God's protection?

With great respect, I'd turn that question around. Noah built an ark. Joseph stored seven years of grain. The early Christians fled Jerusalem before its destruction because they heeded Christ's warning. In every case, physical preparation was the direct expression of faith in what God had revealed, not a substitute for it.

The Book of Revelation describes a time when those who have not prepared will face an impossible choice: accept the mark of the beast or be unable to buy or sell. People who have food, water, and the means to be self-reliant will not face that choice the same way as those who have nothing and are desperate. Preparation is not a lack of faith. It is wisdom, and wisdom has always been a gift of the Spirit.

I've been taught my whole life that the LDS church is false. How can truth come from that source?

I hear this more than any other question, and I want to answer it honestly rather than defensively. You were taught what you were taught, and I am not going to spend a paragraph arguing you out of it. What I will do is ask you something simpler.

Have you ever seen Latter-day Saint volunteers show up after a hurricane or earthquake, quietly working alongside people they'd never met, with no cameras and no agenda? Have you used FamilySearch — the world's largest free genealogy resource — built and maintained by the Church and offered freely to anyone on earth regardless of their faith? Have you noticed that Latter-day Saint families tend to be among the most prepared, most self-reliant, most service-oriented people in their communities? Have you seen the young missionaries, tens of thousands of them at any given time, giving two years of their lives at their own expense to serve people around the world?

I'm not asking you to reconcile that with what you were taught. I'm just asking whether it fits the picture you were given.

The Pharisees of Jesus's day were not evil men. They were deeply religious, devoted to scripture, and utterly sincere in their faith. But they had been taught from birth exactly what the Messiah would look like and where He would come from. When He came through Galilee instead of Jerusalem, through a carpenter's family instead of the priestly line, through an unexpected door — they could not see past what they had been taught to expect. Their certainty became the very thing that blinded them to the truth standing in front of them.

I am not asking you to become a Latter-day Saint. I am asking only this: is it possible that God could use an unexpected source to deliver a true message? If your honest answer is yes, then this book deserves your consideration. If the answer is no — if the source disqualifies the message regardless of what it says — then you may have already answered your own question, and it may not be about me.

What kind of preparation does this book recommend?

The book addresses both spiritual and practical preparation. Spiritually, it focuses on understanding what God is doing so you can recognize it when it unfolds rather than being confused or deceived by it. A person who understands the prophetic framework will not be caught off guard by events that should have been expected.

Practically, the book encourages the kind of preparation that wise people have always made in uncertain times: sufficient food and water storage, the means to be self-reliant for an extended period, and freedom from dependence on systems that may not be available or may come with dangerous strings attached during a period of global upheaval. This is not survivalism or fear. It is stewardship and wisdom.

What is the connection between preparation and the mark of the beast?

Revelation describes a global system in which the ability to buy and sell is controlled and conditioned on accepting a mark. For most of Christian history, that sounded like science fiction. It no longer does. Digital financial systems, central bank digital currencies, social credit systems, and surveillance infrastructure now exist that could make such a system technically feasible within our lifetimes.

A person who has food, water, and basic necessities stored, who is not entirely dependent on the financial system for survival, faces that choice from a position of strength. They can say no. A person who has nothing stored, who depends entirely on the system for every meal, faces that choice from a position of desperation. The mark of the beast becomes far more tempting when your children are hungry. Preparation is not paranoia. It is the practical expression of taking Revelation seriously.

How quickly will I receive access after purchasing?

Immediately. Digital formats — the flipbook and audiobook — are delivered the moment your purchase is complete. You'll receive an email with access details within minutes. Physical books are shipped and will take a few days depending on your location.

Which format do you recommend?

The digital flipbook is the most popular choice because it gives you instant access and reads beautifully on any device. The audiobook is excellent if you prefer to listen during commutes or while doing other things. The paperback is for readers who prefer a physical book they can highlight and mark up. All contain the same complete text.

I have more questions after reading. Where can I go?

Every person who purchases any format of the book receives an invitation to an exclusive members area where you can ask questions, engage with the material at a deeper level, and connect with other readers who are studying these prophecies. Details on accessing the members area are included with your purchase.

The blog at firsthorseman.xyz/blog is also a growing resource where new posts deepen the scriptural analysis and address questions readers raise.

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