Tag: mark
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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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Mark 16:15-20 Explained
On this episode of “Explaining the Scriptures”, Pastor Shane Brown explains Mark 16:15-20. http://www.prayerfaithministry.com
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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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Matthew 27:46 – forsaken or left behind?
On the cross Jesus asked a question: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46 ESV; also Mark 15:34) Forsaken her…
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Matthew 27:46 – forsaken or left behind?
On the cross Jesus asked a question: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46 ESV; also Mark 15:34) Forsaken her…
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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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Mark Your Calendar For September 13th – 15th For A Mini Camp Meeting At Bethany Baptist Church And The Grand Opening Of The NTEB Bookstore In Palatka!
You are invited to come celebrate the Grand Opening of the NTEB Bible Believers Bookstore in beautiful downtown Palatka We are so excited to be right now planning and preparing our first-ever mini Camp Meeting to be held at Bethany Baptist Church here in Saint Augustine, Florida. The dates are September 13th through the 15th,…
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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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What does “the gospel” mean in Mark 1:15?
Mark 1:15 "…The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel". ESV. My emphasis. In Mark 1:15 Jesus was near, or at, the beginning of His ministry. In the next verse, Mark 1:16, He is…
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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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NTEB PROPHECY NEWS PODCAST: The Global Financial System Has Begun Cataclysmic Realignment In Major Step Forward Towards The Mark Of The Beast
Christian, the end times are no longer knocking on the door, they have kicked it in and are swarming from all directions as Mohammed bin Salman strikes Petro Dollar deal. The old world order is receding rapidly as preparations are underway to receive the coming Antichrist, and there is perhaps no place more incendiary right…
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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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MARK OF THE BEAST: Get Ready To ‘Pay With Your Face’ As Biometric Payment Options Forecast To Be A $3 Trillion Dollar Business By 2025
Biometric payment options will soon be everywhere as this lost world moves closer and closer to the 666 Mark of the Beast System. The book of Revelation shows you from 2,000 years ago that the day would come where people would pay for things using a biometric payment system. The apostle John shows us an…
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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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The Mark of the Beast Is ‘Active Even Now,’ Pastor Matt Chandler Says
Texas Pastor Matt Chandler of The Village Church in Flower Mound recently shared why he believes the “mark of the beast,” as mentioned in the Bible in Revelation 13, is “active even now.”
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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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Mark Driscoll Calls Out Megachurch over Controversial Sword-Swallowing Performance at Men’s Event
Pastor Mark Driscoll left the stage at a megachurch men’s conference after he criticized an earlier sword-swallowing performance by Alex Megala (America’s Got Talent 2013, Britain’s Got Talent 2016), which he likened to something that someone might see…
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Does Papias’ vine statement impact on his reliability? [migrated]
Papias was a church father from 60-130 AD. It is often said that he represents an authentic chain of tradition back to the original apostles as he has connections to either John, or elders related to the apostles. As such, Papias often bec…
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Does Papias’ vine statement impact on his reliability? [migrated]
Papias was a church father from 60-130 AD. It is often said that he represents an authentic chain of tradition back to the original apostles as he has connections to either John, or elders related to the apostles. As such, Papias often bec…
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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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The Mark of the Beast
When interpreters consult the pages of Scripture, rather than frontpage news, the biblical connotation of the mark becomes clearer. Revelation describes the mark being…
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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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Ukraine drone strikes on Russia’s oil refineries mark new phase of war
Ukraine drone strikes on Russia’s oil refineries mark new phase of war Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion has entered a new phase, pitting home-grown drone technology against a 2,000km (1,200 mile) swathe of largely Soviet-era oil facilities….
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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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Peter’s Denial and the Rooster Crowing
In Matthew 26:34, we see Jesus telling Peter that before rooster crows, you will disown me three times: “Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.” NIV However, in Mark…
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Mark Wahlberg Opens Up about Faith: ‘I Credit All of My Success to My Faith’ in God
In Arthur the King, Wahlberg portrays an athlete, Mikael Lindnord, whose team is competing in a grueling adventure race in the Dominican Republic when they encounter a stray dog with major wounds. Wahlberg’s character instantly bonds with the dog, dubb…
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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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Mark Wahlberg and Christian Celebrity Jonathan Roumie on Faith, Prayer, and Giving Glory to God
Actor Mark Wahlberg and Christian celebrity Jonathan Roumie appeared together on Ash Wednesday to have a powerful conversation about faith, prayer and honoring God. And what a blessing to see the Lord glorified this way on National TV!
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Is the textual evidence to the missing ending to Mark evidence of Mark being the earliest Gospel?
Mark 16:8 seems much too abrupt for an ending to the Gospel of Mark. The textual evidence indicates that none of the four endings we now have after Mark 16:8 are original, in other words the original ending was lost. The ending may have …
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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 …
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WARNING: The Hallow Prayer App Pushed By Mark Walberg And ‘The Chosen’s Jonathan Roumie Is Designed To Convert You To Roman Catholicism
The Hallow app for mobile is a multi-million dollar marketing push to recruit new people like you into the Roman Catholic Church to become Catholic. Do you know why Christians don’t ‘observe Lent’? Because it’s not in the Bible. Do you know why Christians don’t ‘pray the rosary’? Rosary beads come from ancient Babylon used…
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At Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crisis Hearing, Mark Zuckerberg Apologizes For Children’s Lives Destroyed Through Facebook And Instagram
Mark Zuckerberg saw his wealth balloon even as lawsuits revealed the horrific depths of child sexual abuse and grooming occurring on Facebook and Instagram. In the summer of 2021, Facebook began the process of unpublishing the page NTEB had had there for over a decade, seems that we had committed wrongs that could not be…
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MARK IT DOWN: Elon Musk Proudly Tweets On X That The First Human Has Received His Implantable Neuralink Brain Chip, Will YOU Be Next?
Elon Musk, billionaire founder of Neuralink, said the first human received an implant from the brain-chip startup on Sunday and is recovering well, in a post on social media platform X on Monday. Elon Musk has achieved fame and riches untold through the use of cutting-edge technology assisted by artificial intelligence, and today he announced…
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THE ZUCKERBUNKER: Social Media Tycoon Mark Zuckerberg Building Massive Underground Fortress In Hawaii To Prepare For The Apocalypse
They call it the Zuckerbunker, the brainchild of billionaire Mark Zuckerberg to turn an idyllic Hawaiian island into a fortified compound to defend against the apocalypse. Will it work? Someone once said, when remarking about the wealth of the Gilded Age tycoons, John D. Rockefeller was so poor that all he had was money. That’s…