The Latter Rain

The book, The Latter Rain, by James M. Conis offers readers insights in three distinct areas:

1. It develops a framework of symbolism from the Book of Isaiah that is new and genuine. On page 25, the reader is introduced to the most significant symbolic types employed by Isaiah to convey meaning. Applying this symbolic framework to one’s study of the Bible unlocks the meaning of not just Isaiah’s writings, but of the rest of the Bible as well—from Genesis to Revelation.

2. It defines the term, The Latter Rain, in a way that is unique and profound. Throughout the Bible, nine verses of scripture mention this curious term. Many of these same verses also mention the idea of a Former Rain as well. Reading this book helps the reader understand the meaning of this term, and what one should expect to encounter in the final and great dispensation of the Latter Rain.

3. It shows with strong evidence taken directly from the King James Version of the Bible that Jesus Christ is the True Messiah, and the Savior of the earth. His priesthood power and established Kingdom in the Latter Days are shown to be a significant theme of the ancient prophets.

Overview

The Latter Rain explores the symbols and types of the Book of Isaiah, creating a framework that can then be applied to other books of the Bible,helping the reader perceive meaning that was once obscured in symbolism.

One such symbolic type is that of rain. While this type is not exclusive to Isaiah, it is used by Isaiah to symbolize the communication from God to man. In Deuteronomy, the Lord himself explains this concept:

Deuteronomy 32:1-3

1 GIVE ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth.

2 My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass:

3 Because I will publish the name of the LORD: ascribe ye greatness unto our God.

What is The Latter Rain?

The term, Latter Rain, therefore means a period of time in the last days when the Lord will again pour out his spirit upon his children on the earth, thus leading them to truth and understanding.

This book clarifies these and other concepts pertaining to the last days. Through a methodical analysis of various books contained in the Bible, the reader is able to view the attributes and characteristics of God’s communications to his prophets and disciples in ancient times, and to use these observations to predict what one should expect to occur in the period of the Latter Rain.