Tag: theology
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How can John 3:13-14 be reconciled with what happened to Enoch, Elijah and Jesus?
While at least two people didn’t die, Jesus spoke of only the Son of man ascending into heaven. Jesus next said the Son of man would need to be lifted up. John 3:13-14 (KJV) (Jesus said) “And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but …
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What does Your Word דְבָרֶ֑ךָ mean in Psalm 119:105?
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (ESV) has similar wording to John 1:1,4. In the beginning was the Word… In him was life, and the life was the light of men. (ESV) Is there any connection? The traditional in…
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Who gave himself for our sins
Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our…
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Do Kabbalah and Bible Go Together?
Many readers of the Bible may be unfamiliar with Kabbalah, but what can it add to our understanding of the Bible? Is it even an appropriate way to study the Bible? This week we try to define the undefinable and get a glimpse of the divine spar…
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Book – MESSIAH: And the Prince Who Shall Come :: Terry James
We face today, as anyone aware of things going on in our nation and the world knows, a future that would be bleak indeed if not for the promises of Bible prophecy. But our God does not want us to be ignorant of the future—not a future of gloom and doom…
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Book – MESSIAH: And the Prince Who Shall Come :: Terry James
We face today, as anyone aware of things going on in our nation and the world knows, a future that would be bleak indeed if not for the promises of Bible prophecy. But our God does not want us to be ignorant of the future—not a future of gloom and doom…
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Is the Story Really About Joseph?
Come with us on a journey through Joseph’s story and grapple with the question if Joseph’s story is actually about Joseph. Maybe the narrative addresses the transformation in several of Jacob’s sons. And what roles do Tamar and Asenath play?R…
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Who is the “other disciple” in John 18:16?
After Jesus’ arrest: 15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. 16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then wen…
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The Shroud of Turin :: By Jim Towers
While perusing the internet for interesting subject matter that pertains to Christianity, I stumbled upon (or did God direct me to) a video about the “Shroud of Turin,” a Christian relic that has been scrutinized over and over by scientists in the rece…
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Revelation 19:8 – who is speaking when?
In some translations, the second half of the verse is placed outside the quotation mark, while in other translations it is included inside the quotation mark. For example: English Standard Version it was granted her to clothe herself wit…
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Glory to Come :: By Dennis Huebshman
Jesus told about numerous signs that would be taking place near the end of this age. Many of them are present today and are gaining in severity. Weather, earthquakes, rumors of wars, hatred, false prophets, antichrist activity, and numerous others. He …
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Wilderness Temptations
What was Jesus meditating on when he was in the wilderness for 40 days? It is speculation, but I like to think he was quoting Deuteronomy to himself and preparing for his public ministry. Why? Because when faced with the temptations, he only q…
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A Visible Unity: Cecil Robeck and the Work of Ecumenism by Josiah Baker
A Visible Unity: Cecil Robeck and the Work of Ecumenism Josiah Baker The work of uniting churches is slow, challenging, and multifaceted; and it…
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What is done in Revelation 16:17?
And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying ‘It is done’ (Revelation 16:17). I am aware that another Biblical Hermeneutics question has been as…
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Why did Satan allow Jesus to be killed?
1 Corinthians 2:8 says: the wisdom which none of the rulers of this age has understood; for if they had understood it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory Mark 8:31-33 says: He then began to teach them that the Son of Man m…
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Why did Satan allow Jesus to be killed?
1 Corinthians 2:8 says: the wisdom which none of the rulers of this age has understood; for if they had understood it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory Mark 8:31-33 says: He then began to teach them that the Son of Man m…
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Whom Will You Meet In Heaven? :: By Ron Ferguson
INTRODUCTION Talk to Christians about heaven and what that will be like, and you have so many variant answers. That is normal, for none of us knows any details, and a lot of what we think is more in line with our own assumptions. What will you do there…
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What is known about equites that might have supported Paul in his mission to Spain as described in Romans 15:22-29? [closed]
In The Clementine Gospel Tradition by Dennis Barton, the following comments are made: Clement of Alexandria (c. 150-215) was a pupil of Pantoris, the first great Christian teacher at Alexandria in Egypt. Clement records that he himself ha…
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All Mankind Will Stand Before God :: By Grant Phillips
“And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). 1. Some people reject the fact that there is a god, let alone the one true God we all must stand before to be judged. 2. Others may believe that God might exist, …
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Wildfires, Trains, and UFOs:: By Jim Towers
We recently had a wildfire nearby that consumed many acres of woodland and two houses, plus we lost the internet for three days running, and even as I write this observation (3/1/2023), it is still not up. Although I’ve learned to take most inconvenien…
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Question about translation of Romans 4:9
In church this morning, I stumbled across Romans 4:9 in my bilingual English/Spanish NIV/NVI Bible, and was puzzled by the Spanish translation of this verse.1 (Emphasis added for sake of comparison) In English, the text reads: Is thi…
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Hebrews Lesson 38: Price for Rejecting Jesus’ Salvation :: By Sean Gooding
Chapter 10:26-31 “For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. 28 Any…
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What is the meaning of the Hebrew word כארו as used in Psalm 22:17?
In the book "Vetus Testamentum Hebraicum : cum variis lectionibus" Kennicott, Benjamin, a comparison of manuscripts with the Masoretic text is given, of which more than 600. https://archive.org/details/kennicott_vetus-testamentum…
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John Wright Follette: Encouraging a Deeper Life in Christ
This Week in AG History —March 2, 1940 By Glenn W. GohrOriginally published on AG-News, 02 March 2023 John Wright Follette (1883-1966) was a gifted Bible teacher and author who spoke in many conferences and retreats. His messages encouraged believers t…
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Haven’t Evil Angels already been judged?
2Pe 2:4 For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; The context of 2 Peter 2:1-3 suggests that the subject up to that point in the ch…
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‘Wildly Successful,’ Carnally Speaking :: By Candy Austin
There was a time when we attended a megachurch on and off for several years. Since leaving this apostate place, we feel vindicated in the fact that this church has been publicly called out by other discerning eyes in recent years for having a well-know…
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GRACE UNTO THE HUMBLE
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, BUT GIVETH GRACE UNTO THE HUMBLE. – James 4:6 Seems like i…
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Is “The millennium” representative of a “Christian’s obedience to Christ?
To understand the parable of Revelation 20 regarding the millennium a person needs to understand that Satan is bound (prevented from deceiving them) by God when an individual Christian is obedient and loosed to decieve them when they are d…
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Far From the Worldly Crowd :: By Edwin Tan
Several months ago, I did a hefty shake-up of my mobile phone. That familiar number was history; a recycled one took its place. The only problem I had was an outstanding amount reminder addressed to the previous holder of that number. A flurry of email…
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God, Man, and the Coming Judgment: Part I :: By Terry James
Every prophet of God is inerrant in his foretellings given through God’s Word. Each prophecy must be considered solemnly and soberly. God said the following through one of His prophets, the Apostle Peter: “Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the sc…
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What is John 1:33 directly referring to?
John 1:33 (NASB): I did not recognize Him, but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me, ‘He upon whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining upon Him, this is the One who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.’ What is this verse direct…
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And Jacob was left alone
And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. – Genesis 32:24 Jacob was ambitious….
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Another Look: Conditions in the World and the Church:: By Ron Ferguson
We don’t have to labor the point of how bad things are outside the Christian framework. We all know that, the readers and contributors of RaptureReady. The world’s agenda is fast in decline in its philosophy and its direction. I am appalled at the wick…
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Another Look: Conditions in the World and the Church:: By Ron Ferguson
We don’t have to labor the point of how bad things are outside the Christian framework. We all know that, the readers and contributors of RaptureReady. The world’s agenda is fast in decline in its philosophy and its direction. I am appalled at the wick…
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God’s Remedy for Earth’s 7,000 Languages
Worldwide, more than 7,000 languages are spoken in 195 different countries (Genesis 11:7). Wonderfully, the Bible—or portions of it—has been translated into more than 3,000 of these tongues; in some form. Christians are found in most of the nationaliti…
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5 Ways to Spend Your Leadership Equity Wisely
Respect people who trust you. It takes a lot for people to trust you, so treat their trust like precious porcelain. It’s part of being a good shepherd. The post 5 Ways to Spend Your Leadership Equity Wisely appeared first on Brandon Cox on Life, Leader…
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And be not drunk
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual…
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Book: The Final Remnant :: By Terry James and Heather Renae
AUTHOR’S NOTE Fully realizing that most Rapture Ready family folks don’t generally prefer fiction, I nonetheless implore you to embrace this novel. I’m particularly doing so because of my concern for the young adults who have been largely ensnared by t…
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The Theological Problem of Spirit versus Scripture
A radical move In 2002 I was contemplating an interstate move on the basis of a dream. ‘Move to Sydney,’ the Spirit had said, ‘and you will become the Academic Dean of Hillsong College.’ At the time, I had been working two part-time jobs – one at a loc…
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Did Jesus commit the HOLY spirit in to the hands of the father ? Luke 23:44-48
From Luke’s GOSPEL I am asking last word of Jesus at the cross: Luke 23:46 – Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last.
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Let Us make man in Our Image
How is the creation of the physical first man an image of the spiritual God? What is the “design” of the first man that represents “Our image?” Gen 1:26, 27 – Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule …” …
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Is Taberah and Kibroth Hattaavah the same place in Numbers 11:3 & 34?
Numbers 11:3 After that, the area was known as Taberah (which means “the place of burning”), because fire from the Lord had burned among them there. (New Living Translation) Numbers 11:34 So that place was called Kibroth-hattaavah (whic…
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“By Your Pharmakeia Were All the Nations Misled”, Part II
[See Part I] In the first part of this investigation we looked at the uses of pharmakeia, pharmakon, and pharmakos in the NT. The intent was and is to try to determine a more precise meaning for pharmakeia in our subject verse, Revelation 18:23: 18:21 …
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Is Hebrews 12:25 an allusion to the Judgement pronounced by Noah, or by Moses/Yahweh at Sinai?
Is the statement, “warned them on earth” (v25) an allusion to the judgement pronounced by Noah, or by Moses and Yahweh at Sinai? See to it that you do not refuse Him who is speaking. For if those did not escape when they refused him wh…
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Is Hebrews 12:25 an allusion to the Judgement pronounced by Noah, or by Moses/Yahweh at Sinai?
Is the statement, “warned them on earth” (v25) an allusion to the judgement pronounced by Noah, or by Moses and Yahweh at Sinai? See to it that you do not refuse Him who is speaking. For if those did not escape when they refused him wh…
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Community in Christmas
Dr. Paul Wright is the recently retired president of Jerusalem University College. He is a published author, but for those who are interested in geography, his recent book Holman Illustrated Guide to Biblical Geography is a MUST read.Sign up f…
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The Dual Reference Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27: Part II :: By Randy Nettles
Daniel and Jeremiah were two righteous prophets of God who were fatefully linked together regarding events that occurred before, during, and after the desolations of Jerusalem and the first temple. Jeremiah became a prophet in Jerusalem in 627 BC. Dani…
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LIVING like we’re new in Christ—Ephesians 4:18—5:2
Paul elaborates what it means to live like we’re new in Christ, concluding that it means, not least, living like Christ (forgiving, loving …)
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R. C. Sproul, el arminianismo y el semipelagianismo.
Por: Roger E. Olson. 2/22/2013 Hace muchos años, cuando salía de mi capullo fundamentalista-pentecostal para adentrarme en el amplio mundo del evangelicalismo (durante mis estudios en un seminario bautista evangélico), me ayudaron los escritos y las en…
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Does John 14:6 and John 6:44 seem paradoxical ? Who do we seek first: the Father or Son?
John 6:44 says: No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. (ESV) While John 14:6 says: No one comes to the Father except through me (ESV) Comparing these two verses, brings to my mind the egg/chicken paradox: Which …
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Prophecy Update: Artificial Wombs… Artificial People :: By Gary W. Ritter
Update: 11-2-22 One of the most astounding aspects of these COVID years that has been revealed is the war on children. Actually, it’s nothing new given what we know about Planned Parenthood, but it has emerged from the shadows into mainstream perceptio…
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Is Eve’s testimony in Genesis 3:3 reliable?
In Genesis 3:3 ESV Eve said: but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’” So, according to Eve, God not only prohibited eating, but also touchin…
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Third Pentecost Symposium
Third Pentecost Symposium – Pentecost Again! on October 23-25, 2024, at Pentecostal Theological Seminary and North Cleveland Church of God. Enjoy Praise and Worship,…
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Did Moses fast for 81-days straight in Deuteronomy 9:9-18?
Did Moses fast (without food or water) for 81-days straight in Deuteronomy 9:9-18 | Or did Moses eat & drink in verses 12-17? If the descent from Mount Horeb, destruction of the Golden Calf, and ascension back up Mount Horeb took…
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A Life Transformed
Come with us on a journey through Joseph’s story, which is actually about tall of Jacob’s sons. Who else has a transformed character, and who will be written out of the story?Register for Dr. Lizorkin-Eyzenberg’s course The Story of Our Hebrew…
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In Christ Alone :: By Daymond Duck
This message is shorter than usual. I have been blessed to have several members of my family visiting for Christmas. Some live several hundred miles away, and I do not see them very often. I tried to spend most of my time with them. Concerning the New …
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To Move the Heart of God :: By Keith Watts
The Link to the message is below. https://youtu.be/nW0x39L_xp0 This was going to be one message, but it turned into two messages. These two messages have different titles but the same message – our prayers reaching the heart of our Heavenly Father. In …
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Prophecy Update: Hitler Template for Antichrist, Pt 1 :: By Gary W. Ritter
Update 9-7-22 One of the conundrums in Revelation is how the rider on the white horse of the 1st Seal of Judgment – presumably the Antichrist – wins such acclaim that the world seems to instantly love him. However, on the heels of this lovefest, the 2n…
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In John 1:1c, should the Greek word θεὸς be translated into English as “a god” or “God”?
The New World Translation, the official Bible version of the Watchtower/Jehovah’s Witnesses, translates John 1:1 into English as follows: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god. NWT, 2013 T…
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God’s Bow in the Clouds :: By Candy Austin
Genesis 9:12-13 “And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me a…
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God’s Bow in the Clouds :: By Candy Austin
Genesis 9:12-13 “And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me a…
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The New Tolerance :: By Howard Green
Every follower of Jesus knows that we are sent into the world but are not of it (John 17:16-18). The Bible refers to this season of life in the world as our time of exile. It also refers to Christians as strangers and aliens. During our time in the wor…
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The New Tolerance :: By Howard Green
Every follower of Jesus knows that we are sent into the world but are not of it (John 17:16-18). The Bible refers to this season of life in the world as our time of exile. It also refers to Christians as strangers and aliens. During our time in the wor…
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Getting Even Closer to Midnight :: By Dennis Huebshman
Just about four years ago, I was able to post a message called “Midnight Cry.” Though I didn’t print out the song that was represented at that time, there were already changes taking place that indicated we were steadily heading toward our last hours h…
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The Season of the Lord’s Return :: By Randy Nettles
Most Bible chronologists determine the date for the start of Jesus’ ministry from scripture found in the book of Luke. “Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, …
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Revealed in Upper Room: Holy Spirit & New Testament :: By Paul J. Scharf
As Jesus taught His disciples in the Upper Room on the night before His death, He addressed them in light of their collective position as “the foundation” (Eph. 2:20) for the forthcoming church. The church age would begin on a specific “day” (John 14:2…
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Improve Your Prayer Life
I sincerely believe that if you can improve your prayer life you will improve your whole life. The God of the universe has invited…
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Is America at the End of the Road? :: By Jonathan Brentner
Is America nearing the end of the road as a nation? Have we reached a place similar to that of Judah just before Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem and the temple? Three times in the book of Jeremiah, the Lord tells the prophet not …
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The Old Man and The Cross :: By C. Gray Adams
In a previous article, “The Hyphenated-Christian,”[1] the idea was set forth that one cannot do the will of the Father while holding on to the old nature. Here we will attempt to put some meat on the bones of this idea by examining ‘The Old Man and The…
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And he is the propitiation
And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for THE SINS OF THE WHOLE WORLD. – 1…
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Did the giving of the Law on Mount Sinai occur on Shavuot?
by Saber Truth Tiger In Exodus chapters 19 and 20 we read of the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Many believe this momentous event occurred during the first week of Sivan, the third month in the Hebrew calendar (see Exodus 19:1). Many Je…
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Revealed in the Upper Room: The Rapture :: By Paul J. Scharf
We are fast approaching that time of year in which we remember the death of the Lord Jesus and celebrate His victory over death through His resurrection. Over these next three weeks, I would like to focus on Jesus’ ministry following the Passover meal …
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Creation: From the Earth Looking Up
We explore the creation narratives of Genesis within their natural ancient Near Eastern context and then ask how that changes the way we read the text.Keep your eye open for this class to start soon. Israelite Creation in ContextRead this sho…
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Creation: From the Earth Looking Up
We explore the creation narratives of Genesis within their natural ancient Near Eastern context and then ask how that changes the way we read the text.Keep your eye open for this class to start soon. Israelite Creation in ContextRead this sho…
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‘I Am Resolved’ :: By Paul J. Scharf
I experienced all kinds of weather playing eight years of high school and college football in Wisconsin—from the burning heat of August to the frigid cold of November. I only remember one snowfall, during a practice in my last season in college. But I …
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Land of the Living :: By Candy Austin
Psalm 27:13-14 “I had fainted, Unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD: Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.” My husband and I love to travel, but t…
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What is Micah 5:5-6 talking about?
Matthew 2:6 quotes Micah 2:2 as a prophecy concerning Jesus: But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth i…
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The Magnificent Glory That Awaits Us in Eternity :: By Jonathan Brentner
It’s a word that we often hear, but what does “glory” really signify? A popular worship song includes the phrase “show us your glory,” but can that request have an eternal ring to it? Dictionaries provide several facets of meaning for the word “glory.”…
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Egalitarian Nature of Village Life
Dr. Nakhai is the Associate Professor at the Arizona Center for Judaic Studies. She is an archaeologist and Biblical scholar, She has written extensively about ancient religion and culture, especially the lives of women in ancient Israel and t…
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Tanking the Banks on Purpose? :: By Bill Wilson
Globalists have long promoted the idea of a central bank with a central world currency. These bank failures of recent days may be part of their overall plan. When banks fail, governments or other banks come alongside them to ensure that their depositor…
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Should a Protestant accept the Nicene Creed?
In chapter 24.1 of his authoritative book on the fourth century Arian Controversy – The Search for the Christian Doctrine of God – Bishop RPC Hanson discusses how the various parties in that controversy used the Bible to defend their posit…
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One Composer’s Conception of Time
“I saw a mighty angel descending from heaven, clad in a cloud, having a rainbow upon his head. His face was like the sun, his feet like pillars of fire. He placed his right foot on the sea, his left foot on the land; and, supporting himself on the sea …
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MPB Think Radio interview of Frances Jefferson, sister of Anne Moody
#AnneMoodyFrances Jefferson, sister of Anne Moody, is interviewed by reporter Desare Frazier on Mississippi Edition MPB Think Radio. Interview begins at 16:26.Visit this link: https://shows.acast.com/5d892b22719a100a4a0192bd/6509b0d83f085f00129a2662
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Jesus and the Resurrection
Dig in and watch the Hot Topic Seminar called Jews and Greek on the Underworld and AfterlifeSign up for Dr. Nicholas Schaser’s course Resurrection in Jewish Texts and Traditions.Find out how you can get this and many other courses with one sma…
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Righteousness Through Christ :: By Nathele Graham
“As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10). It’s so easy to see the sins and shortcomings of other people. If someone who professes to be a Christian doesn’t live up to our standards, we question their commitment to Christ. …
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Cried unto the LORD
I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. – Psalm 3:4 such a great…
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Going the Wrong Way On the Way to the Right Way
I have yet to meet anyone who is batting a thousand when it comes to making right decisions. But I know a lot of people who are healthy, happy, and making a positive dent in a pretty negative world because they kept on seeking the right way. The post …
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The Heart of the Matter Is a Matter of the Heart :: By David Cogburn
Wouldn’t it be nice if all born-again Christians thought the same things about what the Bible says vs. many differing from one another? Why is that? Since we are talking about “only” born-again believers, all of us “want” to know the truth, and since w…
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Liberal Theology in the Churches: Part 5 :: By Ron Ferguson
This talk continues from Part 4. This is the last one in this series. We live in troubled times when the very foundations of our faith are being shaken. So many qualified people have written and spoken on this subject that sometimes it feels like one i…
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Gratitude :: By John Lysaught
There is no doubt that the end of this age is nearing. With the fake pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns that sprouted from lies and deception, there came a release spurred on by Satan to attack Christians. I’m not saying they are dragging us into the s…
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Does the prophecy in 1 Enoch 10:17-21 concern the righteous after the Flood, or a later time after the final Judgment?
In the tenth chapter of 1 Enoch, in verse 17 (or 23 in some manuscripts), following the sentence on Semyaza and the other fallen angels who procreated the nephilim, God says that: 11 To Michael likewise the Lord said, Go and announce his c…
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Just About There :: By Dennis Huebshman
Matthew 24:6-8; “And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes i…