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Prophetic Implications of Regime Change in Syria :: By Mark A. Becker
Here are some quick bullet points of what has happened in Syria: Rebels, consisting of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an off-shoot of Sunni al-Qaida in Syria, along with other Sunni terrorist organizations, seized Damascus. Turkey plays a major supporting role in supporting the rebels. Shiite President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, has reportedly fled the country. Reports indicate that Russian and Iranian militaries…
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Suicide and Christianity :: By Mark A. Becker
Introduction This, without a doubt, is one of the more difficult subjects to address. And, as the reader will observe through my own testimonies within this piece, one that is intensely significant and intimate for me, personally. We all have our testimonies of family, friends, and/or acquaintances who have had to deal with those who…
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The Bulls of Bashan :: By Mark A. Becker
The Bulls of Bashan and related variants are very intriguing phrases found in the Tanakh (Old Testament), which appear to be metaphors of importance and should pique the interest of the Bible student. This study article investigates this enigmatic phrase to see if we can come to any conclusions and/or suppositions on what The Bulls of Bashan is…
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Contextualizing ‘Thus Saith the Lord’:: By Mark A. Becker
Introduction In my own personal Bible study time, I have discovered the student of the Bible should be very cognizant when God speaks with an introductory statement, such as, “Thus saith the Lord…” or “The Lord said to…” and other Divinely spoken Words – particularly in the Tanakh (Old Testament). Oftentimes, these Divinely spoken introductory…
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Jacob’s Ladder: Ascending and Descending :: By Mark A. Becker
“And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.” – John 1:51 Jacob’s Ladder Our study of Ascending and Descending begins with a dream that Jacob had in Bethel (“House of God” – a name given to this…
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QFTBOC: Revelation 19:14 – Heavenly Horses :: By Mark A. Becker
Introduction One of the things I really enjoy doing with the ministry the Lord has blessed me with is answering questions of believers and unbelievers alike. The questions people have never cease to amaze me; most I have never even considered myself. This QFTBOC (Questions from the Body of Christ) series are articles from these…
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Daniel 8: Antiochus or Antichrist? :: By Mark A. Becker
[Daniel 8: Antiochus or Antichrist?] As is often said, it really is impossible to understand the book of Revelation without understanding the book of Daniel. The opposite is also true: It is impossible to fully understand the book of Daniel without und…
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Reaching Marginalized Youth for Christ :: By Mark A. Becker
On July 13, 2024, Former President Donald Trump had an assassination attempt on his life. Thankfully, Mr. Trump was divinely protected from the assault; however, three others were hit, and at least one lost their life. While we will not mention the name of the perpetrator, we will acknowledge some relevant information on this 20-year-old…
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The 144,000 Israeli Witnesses :: By Mark A. Becker
Introduction Who are the 144,000 Israeli Witnesses, and where do they come from? When will the 144,000 Israeli Witnesses have their ministry, and just what should the world expect from them? When does their ministry end, and what ultimately happens to them? These are some of the questions we seek to answer in this investigative study article. Though…
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Prophetic ‘Days’ and ‘Hours’ :: By Mark A. Becker
This study survey attempts to be as thorough as possible when considering the prophetic words for “days” and “hours,” especially within the Brit Chadashah (New Testament), and how they are utilized in Bible eschatology. Our prayer is that this article helps to pave the way for the Bible student to better understand and appreciate how…
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Joel 2:31 – Two Interpretations :: By Mark A. Becker
Introduction “The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord come.” – Joel 2:31 On the surface, this can be a very confusing verse. Why? Well, because we know that the conditions described by Joel in his second chapter, verse 31, will occur during the “day of the LORD”…
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Signs, Times, and Seasons :: By Mark A. Becker
Signs, Times, and Seasons are three of the most wonderfully impacting and intriguing words of Scripture. In this study, we will not be examining every instance where these prophetic words are used, but we will investigate many of the most well-known and significant usages of them. Underlined Scripture passages are my own emphasis. Creation would…
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The Whore is Riding The Beast :: By Mark A. Becker
“… I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.” – Revelation 17:3 “And upon her forehead was a name written, Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots And Abominations Of The Earth.” – Revelation 17:5 The Whore – Mystery Babylon of Revelation 17 and 18 – is actively…
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Isaiah’s Allusions to the Eternal Kingdom :: By Mark A. Becker
Isaiah is considered by many to be the crème de la crème of God’s holy prophets. His writings – well, let us be honest here – God’s Words found in Isaiah’s Scriptures – produced an amazing prophetic book with so many aspects of future prophecy incorporated within it. In this study article, our focus will…
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QFTBOC: Enoch ‘Walked with God’ :: By Mark A. Becker
Introduction One of the things I really enjoy doing with the ministry the Lord has blessed me with is answering questions of believers and unbelievers alike. The questions people have never cease to amaze me; most I have never even considered myself. T…
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Ezekiel 38 and 39: Nuances :: By Mark A. Becker
Ezekiel 38 and 39: Nuances seeks to address many of the elements that were covered in two previous articles – one in November of 2020 and the other in February of 2021 – as well as highlight some other features that should help the Bible prophecy student better comprehend the subtle and not so subtle nuances found…
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Kingdom Foreshadowing Kingdom :: By Mark A. Becker
In this study guide, Kingdom Foreshadowing Kingdom, we are going to delve into the similarities and distinct differences between the Messianic Millennial Kingdom and the Eternal Kingdom. We will be citing several Tanakh (Old Testament) passages for the Messianic Millennial Kingdom and primarily utilizing Revelation 21 and 22 for the Eternal Kingdom, comparing the similarities…
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When Was ‘The Fall’? :: By Mark A. Becker
When Was ‘The Fall’ in relation to Creation Week? The short answer to our study theme question is that we do not know, but we should at least be able to offer some parameters of how soon and how late The Fall could have occurred. How Soon After Creation Could ‘The Fall’ Have Occurred? Obviously,…
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If So Be That the Spirit of God Dwell in You :: By Mark A. Becker
Recently, we have embarked on a journey that included five study articles that had a similar theme threaded throughout them all. I do know that I never planned it that way; it just happened. This article seeks to summarize what we have learned and how we can apply those lessons to our own Scripture studies,…
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Societal Characteristics of the Last Days: Part 5 :: By Mark A. Becker
Romans 1:28-29 Introduction This is a continuation of our Societal Characteristics of the Last Days series. In Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4, we studied Paul’s societal characteristics given to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:1-7. Part 5, Part 6, and Part …
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Hebrews 6:4-6 – ‘It Is Impossible!’ :: By Mark A. Becker
A common question I have encountered from the body of Christ is that of Hebrews 6:4-6 and whether this passage suggests that Christians can lose their salvation. The truth is, Eternal Security – “Once Saved, Always Saved” – is a Biblical doctrine and a blessing to those who truly believe in the finished work of Messiah Yeshua…
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Blameless and Shameless at the Rapture :: By Mark A. Becker
Recently, we posed some questions for the reader regarding a few passages that speak of those who would be Ashamed at the Rapture. We essentially asked the readers – Bible students, teachers, and writers alike – who they thought those would be who would be Ashamed at the Rapture and what their immediate fate would be. Here are…
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John 15: The Divine Vine : By Mark A. Becker
A favorite of many Bible-believing Christians, Jesus’ John 15 allegory on His being The Divine Vine, His Father as the Husbandman, and His disciples as abiding in His Divine Vine, producing much fruit for His Salvation Kingdom, has both blessings for true Spirit-filled believers and a dire warning for others! Let us see what we…
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Genesis 6: Biology and Genetics :: By Mark A. Becker
“And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. “There were giants in the…
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Isaiah 13 and 14: Babylon Near and Far, Part 1 :: By Mark A. Becker
Introduction According to my calculations, research, and Scripture studies, there are four Babel/Babylons mentioned in the Scriptures. The first is Nimrod’s Babel which is of an unknown location. We do know that Babel was located somewhere in the Land …