Tag: theology
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VACCINE SUMMIT: Bill Gates3-Hour Meeting with Trump Advancing Gene Editing mRNA
Bill Gates has spilled “surprising” details after meeting Donald Trump for the first time – which left the trailblazing tech billionaire “impressed”. They talked…
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Trump: Satan’s Manchurian Candidate?
Was Trump’s presidency the result of a satanic plot to discredit Evangelicalism in America and make it shameful across the world? The “fruit” of…
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REMEMBER the Pentecostal letter to President TRUMP?
Marc Jackson Thank you Joseph Kidwell Scotty Searan I will comment more on this letter, but it sounds like a polical agenda under the…
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Moses and Yeshua: Parallels, Part 2 :: By Mark A. Becker
Introduction Moses, who talked to God face to face, was, and is still today, highly regarded in both Judaism and Christianity – and for good reason. When it comes to Moses and his writing of the Pentateuch, Jesus had this to say: “Do not think that I w…
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And I will make thee
And I will make thee unto this people a fenced brasen wall: and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against…
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Hebrews Lesson 40: By Faith :: By Sean Gooding
Chapter 11: 1-12 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are s…
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Motion on Gender Identity Affirmation: A Conversation with a Hospital Administrator
Dale M. CoulterRecently, I had an exchange with the chief mission integration officer at a Catholic hospital system in the Midwest. He has oversight of pastoral care and ethics. I wanted to talk to him about the potent…
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Researchers Creating More Deadly COVID Strain :: By Bill Wilson
We heard throughout the entire COVID-19 pandemic that reasonable people must follow the science. Yet, the science that was repeatedly followed was political science, as dissenting science was censored. Now scientists at Boston University, and supported…
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Researchers Creating More Deadly COVID Strain :: By Bill Wilson
We heard throughout the entire COVID-19 pandemic that reasonable people must follow the science. Yet, the science that was repeatedly followed was political science, as dissenting science was censored. Now scientists at Boston University, and supported…
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Sinned willfully after being baptized but before I received the Holy Ghost…is there still hope for me?
HELP I was hesitantly baptized in the name of Jesus Christ last month. I say hesitantly because I understood the urgency, but I knew I didn’t really want to turn from my sins. Part of me was still in denial that the God of the Bible could …
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““When the Son of man shall come in his glory.”…
““When the Son of man shall come in his glory.” The coming of the Son of Man refers always to our Lord’s second advent,…
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For the kingdom of God
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. – Romans 14:17 ..no…
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Notable COGIC Women from the Tulsa Area
Tulsa’s Black Pentecostal community has a rich history. As Tulsa’s black population thrived along side the development of the Greenwood District known as “Black Wall Street,” Pentecost also took hold with at least two Church of …
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Believer But Not A Receiver :: By Dennis Huebshman
Question: Can someone believe in God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit and yet not be saved? James 2:19; “You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe and shudder.” Matthew 25:41; “Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, …
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Meaning of Isaiah 65:16
What does “because he who is blessed in the earth will be blessed by the God of truth” mean? Because he who is blessed in the earth Will be blessed by the God of truth; And he who swears in the earth Will swear by the God of truth; Be…
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The Prince and His Power :: By Terry James
Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli has often been called the “father of modern political philosophy and political science.” He was an Italian diplomat, politician, historian, philosopher, humanist, writer, playwright, and poet of the Renaissance Perio…
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Shaking Down Sodom :: By Terry James
America’s national political system has, from the beginning, been less than virtuous. There have even been duels fought as part of the process, with, for example, Alexander Hamilton being killed by Aaron Burr. So it is not surprising that a sin-drenche…
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The Bible and conspiracy theories
Do not go about spreading slander among your people. Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life. I am the Lord. – Leviticus 19:16 But I…
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The Hope For The Kingdom Of God And Signs Of Hope In The World The Relevance Of Blumhardts Theology Today
PNEUMA_f3_4-16 2/27/06 17:10 Page 4 Pentecostal Theology, Volume 26, No. 1, Spring 2004 S SP Articles The Hope for the Kingdom of God and…
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Art Intimates Scripture: In the Winter of ‘The American Four Seasons’
24:36 “Now, concerning that day and hour, no one knows—not even the angels of heaven, and not even the Son—except the Father alone. 37 For as the days of Noah, so will be the Parousia of the Son of Man. 38 For as in those days before the Flood, they we…
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Numbered Days :: By Edwin Tan
It is Maundy Thursday as I write; this is the time many Christians remember the death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Do they really take to their hearts the true significance of it all, especially in the times they live in? Are the…
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Aren’t You Curious? How Curiosity Cures Us
Aren’t you curious? About what makes people tick? About where all the dinosaurs went? About what life would be like growing up in rural Mongolia? About what the fall of this year is going to bring us? We were all taught that “curiosity killed the cat,”…
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And when Jesus came to the place
And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for…
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To whom was Isaiah referring in Isaiah 53?
I already asked a variant of this question at Christianity.SE. Consider Isaiah 53:4-6 (NIV), which is commonly interpreted as a prophecy that the Messiah would die for the sins of the world: 4Surely he took up our pain …
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Fighting in the Power of the Spirit: Some Reflections
Dale M. CoulterSince the agenda for the General Assembly went public, I have written a number of articles in order to help the General Council discern the best way forward. In this article, I want to offer some reflections at the beginning of this week…
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Reconciliation with God: Heart of the Gospel :: By Donald Whitchard
Isaiah 64:6, Romans 3:23, 1 John 2:1-2, John 19:30, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 14:6 Summary: The mission of the Lord Jesus Christ was to rescue us from our sins and restore our relationship with God. It’s not complicated theology but is instead the demon…
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First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament
First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2021), xviii + 483 pages, ISBN 9780830813599. The First Nations Version[1] is “An indigenous Translation of the New Testament” that provides a…
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The Future of Roman Catholicism (Part III) :: By The Gospelist
The Jesuits The Dominicans were extremely loathsome creatures whose stated purpose was to engage in ‘contemplative life’ and ‘active ministry.’ However, their main job was to manage the torture chambers of the inquisition. The only thing they ‘contempl…
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Ussher’s Chronology :: By Randy Nettles
James Ussher was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1581 and died in England in 1656. He lived through a time of tremendous political and religious upheaval in his native Ireland and in England. Though he was a Puritan (and a Calvinist) in theology, he was a …
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Deceit and Despair, The Evil Twins :: By Dave Hubley
(There is a special message at the end of this article for those who might happen to read this and do not have Jesus in their life and are looking for peace and a way to better understand the present-day insanity and confusion.) Let me begin by noting …
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Voices from the Margin
Find out more about Rev. Dr. Charles Howard and the work he is doing HERE.Find his collection of essays in the book The Souls of Poor Folk or his book called Black Theology as Mass Movement.Listen to the full Roundtable Talk on Black Theology …
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Incomplete may take another
Incomplete may take another year or too. And they came to A PLACE WHICH WAS NAMED GETHSEMANE: and he saith to his disciples, Sit…
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The Offense of the Cross :: By Alice Johnson Childs
“Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, and a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, even to them which stumble at the W…
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The Offense of the Cross :: By Alice Johnson Childs
“Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, and a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, even to them which stumble at the W…
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“Peace and Security!”
When they are saying, “Peace and security!” then destruction overtakes them suddenly… This article is a continuation of the previous two that were centered on 1Th 4:13‑18 (Rapture Ready? and Escorting the King of Kings?). The beginning of the very nex…
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Silent Night, Holy Night, Dark Night
Advent focuses on God’s entrance into our struggles with life. The anxiety of life in the flesh and the knowledge that every human being must face: life is a fragile gift, here one minute gone the next. The post Silent Night, Holy Night, Dark Night app…
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A Heart of Thanks :: by Holly Spate
Psalm 100:4 “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” As Thanksgiving Day approaches, let’s bow our heads in gratitude. Let’s take time out to contemplate all we truly have in w…
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Lula Bell Hough: Assemblies of God Missionary to China and Japanese P.O.W.
This Week in AG History — April 21, 1934 By Darrin J. RodgersOriginally published on AG-News, 20 April 2023 Lula Bell Hough (1906-2002) did not take the easy road in life. She sensed God’s call to ministry and was credentialed … Continue reading →
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Did Paul have Psalm 23 in mind when he wrote 1 Cor. 10:13?
Did Paul have Psalm 23 in mind when he wrote 1 Cor. 10:13? No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide th…
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Glenn Renick and the 1928 Revival in Hannibal, Missouri
This Week in AG History —May 13, 1973 By Glenn W. GohrOriginally published on AG-News, 11 May 2023 When Glenn Allen Renick Sr. (1895-1973) set out in January 1928 to plant a church in Hannibal, Missouri, conditions were not ideal. He … Continue reading…
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Choosing rather to suffer
Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; – Hebrews 11:25 preached…
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Hebrews Lesson 41: By Faith Part 2 :: By Sean Gooding
Chapter 11: 8-12 8 “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwellin…
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What manuscript tradition do Mark 1:2 & Matthew 10:11 quote from for Malachi 3:1?
In Mark 1:2 we see a quote from Malachi that reads: Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way [before You.] Ἰδού, [ἐγὼ] ἀποστέλλω τὸν ἄγγελόν μου πρὸ προσώπου σου ὃς κατασκευάσει τὴν ὁδόν σου [ἔμπροσθέν σου…
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In the Gospels, Can “Day of:” the Passover – be Interpreted Idiomatically?
Related: – The Correct Research Methodology To Substantiate If an Expression is an Idiom? – In the early church, was the Last Supper Considered a Passover Feast? – The meaning of παρασκευή (‘day of preparation’) – Luke 22:16 – Did Jesus say he was not…
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The Second Horn :: By Randy Nettles
An infamous map that divided the world into different regions was drawn up and published in 1942, after the attack on Pearl Harbor and the entry of the U.S.A. into World War II. The Outline of the Post-War New World Map was created and self-published b…
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Jesus Remembered Me :: By Dennis Huebshman
Jeremiah 31:33-34; “For this is the covenant that I will make with the House of Israel after those days, declares the Lord; I will put My law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be My people. And no…
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He Died For You – Live For Him :: By Dennis Huebshman
Romans 5:8-10; “But God shows His love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by His blood, much more shall we be saved by Him from the Wrath of God. For if while we were reconciled to…
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Love, Rational Thought, and The Devil :: By Jim Towers
Although it may seem impossible to love God, thinking, “Why is there so much evil in the world,” and “Where is God when I need Him,” if we search the scriptures carefully and thoughtfully, we will conclude that it is Satan who causes us so much woe. Wi…
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The Divine Human Encounter Towards A Pentecostal Theology Of Experience
Pneuma 31 (2009) 3-34 The Divine-Human Encounter Towards a Pentecostal T eology of Experience Terry L. Cross Lee University, Cleveland, Tennessee 37320, USA [email protected]…
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Could there be some deeper/Spiritual meaning why darkness was created ahead of light in Genesis 1:2?
KJV Genesis 1 : 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. Throughout the Bible darkness is depicted and mostly associated with evil th…
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Moses, Isaiah, and the Spirit of God
Click HERE to watch the full Round Table Talk titled Moses, Isaiah, and the Spirit of YHWHWatch Dr. Levison’s other RTT HERE titled Spirit and Man in Ancient JudaismGet $100 for referrals! Click HERE for more information.Find out how you can g…
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Two Great Days :: By Daymond Duck
A reader recently sent this Billy Graham quote to me as he spoke in a crusade. He said, “The first thought I have when I wake up in the morning is I wonder if He is going to come today. I would like to see Him come; what a day that’s going to be. All o…
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The Deliverance Ministry of John Wesley
Wesley’s journal entry for May 17, 1740 – “I found more and more undeniable proofs, that the Christian state is a continual warfare; and…
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Francis MacNutt: Deliverance from Evil Spirits – a practical manual
Francis MacNutt: Deliverance from Evil Spirits – a practical manual Chosen Books, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1995 Notes by Alison Morgan, June 1999 1. How…
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God is Love: The Reason Why There is a Hell :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard
Scripture References: Matthew 7:21-23; Mark 9:43-48; Luke 12:13-21, 16:19-31; John 5:28-29; Acts 17:30-31; Romans 1:18-32, 3:10-18, 5:6-11; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Hebrews 9:27, 10:31; Revelation 20:11-15 There are just some things that are getting harder …
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Rest For The Weary :: By Holly Spate
With all that’s going on in the world, I find myself reminding myself that I need to refocus my attention. It is easy to be distracted by everything; it is exhausting as well. The negative news can take a real toll. The bombardment of continuous manufa…
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The Prince and His Power :: By Terry James
Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli has often been called the “father of modern political philosophy and political science.” He was an Italian diplomat, politician, historian, philosopher, humanist, writer, playwright, and poet of the Renaissance Perio…
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Wherefore seeing
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which…
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Who are the intended recipients of the fourth Gospel?
Who are the intended recipients of the fourth gospel (John)? For example, is it for: The Jewish community who had questions about the identity of Jesus? The Gentiles who need to know the relationship between Jesus and God? A good answer …
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Fables in the Seminaries and Pulpits :: By Daymond Duck
I wish everyone a blessed Mother’s Day. On May 3, 2023, a Decision Magazine article was posted on Harbingers Daily about Aaron Edwards, a theology professor in England, who tweeted that homosexuality is “invading the Church.” Edwards said, “This is a ‘…
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In Judges 11:39-40 did Jephthah actually sacrifice his daughter?
It’s clear that what Jephthah intended was to sacrifice the first animal that he met when he returned home: Then the spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah. He marched through Gilead and Manasseh, passing Mizpeh of Gilead; and from Mizpeh …
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Watching And Waiting :: By Nathele Graham
Once Christmas becomes a happy memory, what do you do? Do you go to the store and exchange your gifts for something that fits better or is a better color? Do you play with all the fun new gadgets you received from loved ones? We all have traditions, bu…
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Assemblies of God Missionaries Ralph and Frances Hiatt: Pioneering a Church in Argentina 55 Years Ago
This Week in AG History —January 7, 1968 By Glenn W. GohrOriginally published on AG-News, 05 January 2023 Ralph and Frances Hiatt were appointed Assemblies of God missionaries to Argentina in March 1964. Three years later they moved to San Juan, … Cont…
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Rapture Forums Down
A few people sent us notes that said Rapture Forums’ forum is down with this message: Rapture Forums Sorry, the forums is currently unavailable. The forums is now down permanently. The main site will remain up and active as always. https:…
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Rapture Resource from Lion of Judah Ministry :: By Gary Fisher
It is important to share with others that there is going to be an any Moment Call from Christ to believers. This resource can be used as a simple yet resounding wake-up alert so that no believer is caught by surprise. It is also an easy-to-understand e…
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How to Cultivate Authenticity In Your Leadership Culture
Be real with people, or be prepared to lose them. It’s hard. As Pastor Rick Warren wrote once, we all fight against three particular fears: the fear that we will be exposed for who we truly are the fear that we will be rejected the fear that we w…
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Adulteration By Allegories :: By Edwin Tan
Literal interpretation of Biblical verses goes hand in hand with total belief and unquestioning acceptance of the Living Word. When we interpret Scripture through the exclusive lens of the Almighty God, there is that empowerment and enabling of the Hol…
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Early Pentecostals as Dispensationalists
Early Pentecostals and Dispensationalism: A Critical Examination of the ‘Latecomer to Dispensationalism’ View 2018 Jonathan Boyd In this dissertation, I have argued that the…
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What does it mean that “Scripture interprets Scripture”?
Within the field of hermeneutics there is an established principle "Scripture interprets Scripture", which is used by some as a key rule for interpretation. What does this rule mean, and where does it fit into a larger picture of…
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Devil in the Digital Dollar Details :: By Terry James
To observers of these times, while this generation nears midnight of this fleeting age, every second-hand tick of God’s prophetic watch gives warning. Recent ticks should alert every believer that time is running out—and catastrophic, heavenly interven…
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Devil in the Digital Dollar Details :: By Terry James
To observers of these times, while this generation nears midnight of this fleeting age, every second-hand tick of God’s prophetic watch gives warning. Recent ticks should alert every believer that time is running out—and catastrophic, heavenly interven…
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If Jesus was crucified among the malefactors, why didn’t the soldiers probe him after the first malefactor? [adjusted] [closed]
So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the two men who had been crucified[cs] with Jesus,[ct] first the one and then the other.[cu]. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. John 19:3…
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Daniel: Revealer of Secrets, Part 2 :: By Paul J. Scharf
In the last installment, I introduced you to my friend from ancient Babylon, the prophet Daniel. I commented on some of the overarching themes of his book in the attempt to demonstrate its significance and further provide some structure that might aid …
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The Synagogue and the Spread of Early Christianity
What can be found in a list of place names like Cyrene, Cyprus, and Antioch? What is the role of the synagogue? Read more about Professor Shir HEREYou will want to check out this newly released class HEREOr go back and start at the beginning w…
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Rudolph :: By Grant Phillips
Who hasn’t watched the animated movie about a fictional reindeer named Rudolph? Rudolph was created by Robert L. May in 1939. He worked for Montgomery Ward in Chicago at that time and was given an assignment. From this assignment has eventually develop…
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Was Ezekiel 37 understood as a prophecy of a literal Resurrection?
Ezekiel 37 presents a dramatic picture of a valley of bones being resurrected. The natural Christian interpretation is that it is an image of the day of the Lord when the righteous will be brought physically back to life. But it isn’t cl…
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God, Man, and the Coming Judgment: Part II :: By Terry James
“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband….
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The Proactive Church
We’ve all heard the old saying, “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” This phrase simply means if something is working adequately, leave it alone. Unfortunately, this phrase is inherently limiting to whoever applies it. As church leaders, one of the primar…
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Haggai 2:21-23 fulfilled, failed or a future event?
Did this take place during Zerubabbel’s life or is there a future Zerubbabel character? 21 “Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying, I am about to shake the heavens and the earth, 22 and to overthrow the throne of kingdoms. I am ab…
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Strongholds Used Against Us :: By Nathele Graham
Bad choices can easily grow into bad habits. Bad habits then become a stronghold. In a war, a stronghold is a fortress where weapons are stored. They can be a good thing if the stronghold is your arsenal against the enemy, but when the enemy finds a st…
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What is the order of events of Nahum and Jonah?
I was reading the book of Nahum and it was speaking about Nineveh. Is the book of Nahum foretelling the destruction of Nineveh, for which the people of Nineveh averted by repenting of their sins, or is Nahum talking about an event that hap…
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Israel’s 75th Birthday Is God’s Doing: Part 1 :: By Gene Lawley
This coming May 14, 2023, marks the 75th anniversary of Israel’s beginning as a nation among nations and having sole sovereignty. It has been a continual threat from her surrounding neighbors to wipe the Jewish people off the face of the earth. Psalm 8…
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What is the difference between a worshiper and a priest?
Worship being defined as giving something worth-to demonstratively attribute value especially to God. How does one demonstrate one’s valuation of God without making a sacrificial offering? Can there be worship without sacrifice? Christ be…
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The Gift of Heavenly Tears :: By Rick Segoine
There seem to be two different sets of tears. One set is the various kinds of human tears, and the other is the various kinds of heavenly tears. Only those with hardened hearts do not shed tears of some kind, at least occasionally. Some of the human ty…
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The Rapture and the Second Coming :: By Rick Segoine
The things that Jesus said and did on Earth and the impact He has had on the twenty centuries that have since passed are both wonderful and amazing. The reality of Jesus returning to Earth will be far beyond amazing. It is not a myth. Picture the liter…
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In Lev. 19:18, why is it worded with רֵעַ, the word translated *neighbor* rather than the word שָׁכֵן
In Lev. 19:18, why is it worded with רֵעַ, the word translated neighbor, rather than the word שָׁכֵן? Both occur throughout the books of the Old Testament and aren’t isolated to a particular period of time. The common word in modern Hebre…
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In Lev. 19:18, why is it worded with רֵעַ, the word translated *neighbor* rather than the word שָׁכֵן
In Lev. 19:18, why is it worded with רֵעַ, the word translated neighbor, rather than the word שָׁכֵן? Both occur throughout the books of the Old Testament and aren’t isolated to a particular period of time. The common word in modern Hebre…
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What Makes a Ministry Appealing? Part 1 :: By Paul J. Scharf
I marvel with gratitude at the wonderful opportunities that the Lord God has given me to learn from some exceptional teachers. My appreciation of this gift only grows as the years go by—and as I speak with other Christian leaders who, for one reason or…
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The Top 3 Prophetic News Headlines of 2022 :: By Britt Gillette
The number one sign of the Second Coming is the convergence of all the signs Jesus and the prophets said to look for. Jesus said, “When you see all these things take place, look up! Your salvation draws near” (Luke 21:28). What are the things Jesus and…