Tag: theology
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Is It Too Late for Faith? :: By Jim Towers
Many of us are apprehensive, if not fearful, about the results of the midterm elections. With liberty, morality, and civility hanging by a thread, we have every right to shudder at the thought of losing our basic human rights as defined in the Constitu…
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Time To Start Looking Up :: By Dennis Huebshman
Luke 21:28; “Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” This statement by Jesus was given to us almost 2,000 years ago, but its meaning is absolutely prevalent for today. (ES…
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Sowing Seeds Now for an After-Rapture Harvest :: By Arden Kierce
In these last days, it is tough to patiently wait for Jesus’ return at the Rapture. The news headlines are often discouraging due to how quickly the world appears to be falling into darkness. Yet Christians are still here, and so there must be a reason…
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Rev. 17:14b – In the context, are “those with him,” called (by God, inviter) , and chosen and faithful (invitees), or called and chosen, and faithful?
Text:Rev. 17:14b (ESV): "…and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.”
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What mind was in Jesus that the Philippians were advised to also have? [closed]
Philippians 2:5 ASV Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
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..at the bus stop
“Wisdom crieth without; SHE UTTERETH HER VOICE IN THE STREETS:”– Proverbs 1:20 Father’s leave their baby’s mamma at the bus stop. And the…
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What were the four standards around which the tribes of Israel were camped (Numbers 2:1-34)?
H1714 Original: דּגל Transliteration: degel BDB Definition: 1) banner, standard Numbers 2:17 (NKJV) “And the tabernacle of meeting shall move out with the camp of the Levites in the middle of the camps; as…
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What Do Virtually All Pentecostals Believe about Divorce and Remarriage?
We owe it to teach people the truth no matter how difficult. We cant water down God’s word because the culture doesnt like it….
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What does μὴ ἐγκακεῖν mean in Luke 18:1?
What does μὴ ἐγκακεῖν mean in Luke 18:1? (Greek text from NA27) Note ἐγκακέω is the preposition ἔν combined with the verb κακέω. In BDAG “ἐγκακέω is defined as 1. become weary, tired w. ptc. foll. … 2. lose heart, despair …; be afraid, o…
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Upside Down, Inside Out, and Backwards :: By Dennis Huebshman
Having been born two years before the “Blooming of the Fig Tree” on May 14, 1948, I am part of the generation that is supposed to see the end of this age. Naturally, everyone from that time on is in the same era. Our Savior covered all the end-time eve…
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Prophecy Update: Engineered Climate Catastrophe :: By Gary W. Ritter
Update: 8-31-22 We’ve been told for years that a climate catastrophe is upon us. Shrill voices have screamed about the apocalypse that will destroy the planet: Armageddon is real! It’s coming for us because of climate change! The earth is heating too f…
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An Honest Evaluation of a Year :: By Paul J. Scharf
If I had it to do over again…. How many times have we thought that way? If you’re like me, probably more than you would like to count. If we had it to do over again—with an assurance that we’d do at least as well as we did—what efficient and artful use…
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Isaiah 61:2 – same time period? – “the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance”
to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; Is the year and the day referring to the same time period?
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Call to be a Missionary
PneumaReview.com speaks with Dave Johnson about the publication of his book, Answering God’s Call: Reflections of a Veteran Missionary in Asia. Pneuma Review: Please tell our readers how you came to understand that the Lord was calling you into missi…
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Usage of the word “Replenish” in Genesis 1:28
Why in the Genesis narrative does God use the word REPLENISH when he tasks Adam with the responsibility of earth? There was no lifeform before creation of Adam , Eve and other lifeforms. So why did Adam have to REPLENISH? Replenish by de…
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how do we reconcile John 8:14 & 5:31
John 8:14 New International Version 14 Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going. John 5:31 -…
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In Genesis 8:20, why did Noah offer sacrifices after the Flood?
In Genesis 8:20, Noah creates an altar after getting off the Ark: Gen 8:20 ASV – 20 And Noah builded an altar unto Jehovah, and took of every clean beast, and of every clean bird, and offered burnt-offerings on the altar. Why did he …
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Waiting for the Call :: By Dennis Huebshman
Starting with 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Paul gives us encouragement about what awaits us at the end of this age. “But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For s…
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Luke 23:34 “Father, forgive them” forgive or tolerate? Hermeneutics and Atonement
The text at hand: “Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots.” Luke 23:34 NKJV Many English translations still say “forgive”. The definition of the G…
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The Septuagint Vs. the Masoretic Text, Part II :: By Randy Nettles
After the destruction of the Second Temple in approximately 586 BC, the religious leaders of Judah split into several groups, each with their own Torah text. The rabbis took the Proto-Masoretic text of the Torah, and the Samaritans took theirs, which w…
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Jesus and the shepherds—Luke 2:1-14
The elite initially ignored him. God chose to reveal him to the nobodies of the day. Because God isn’t impressed with human status. He…
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In Daniel 7.5 it says the bear had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth
What does the three ribs in the bears mouth symbolize? Daniel 7:5 “And there before me was a second beast, which looked like a bear. It was raised up on one of its sides, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. It was told, …
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The One Thing I Miss Most About Being a Pastor
There is a LOT that I miss about being a pastor, but this is the one thing I miss the most! The post The One Thing I Miss Most About Being a Pastor appeared first on Brandon Cox on Life, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship.
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What is the difference between the victim of divorce in 1 Corinthians 7:15, and Luke 16:18, if remarriage is permitted by Paul?
Many people believe that 1 Corinthians 7:15 gives Christians grounds for remarriage if their unbelieving spouse leaves and persistently rejects the idea of reconciliation. This is how I’ve just naturally read the passage, yet I have a stro…
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Who are the thieves and robbers that have come before Jesus? [duplicate]
John 10:8 says All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. My question is: Who are the ones mentioned in this passage that have come before Jesus and are thieves and robbers? I can identi…
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Ready Or Not :: By Daymond Duck
In early Mar. 2023, prophecy teacher Amir Tsarfati wrote, “According to those who gather such statistics, of the 2.42 billion people who bear the label ‘Christian’ today, only 6.6% believe in the rapture of the church.” As one who constantly writes and…
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Did King Josiah engage in Human Sacrifice? (2 Kings 23)
"The altar which was at Bethel, the high place built by Jeroboam, son of Nebat, who caused Israel to sin—this same altar and high place he tore down and burned, grinding the high place to powder and burning the asherah. 16 When Josia….
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Does Psalm 51:5 indicate that David was the illegitimate son of Jesse Or his woman?
Psalm 51:5 5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me. ( The following youtube video link will lead to a video of a Charismatic/Pentecostal Pastor named Brian Carn who mentions that some Theologians indi…
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Translation of רַבָּֽה “rabbāh” in Psalm 62
In Psalm 62, verses 2 and 6 differ in just one word, רַבָּֽה rabbāh, at the end of the verse. This is glossed as “great(ly)”, “much”, and the like. Many translations render it as modifying the preceding verb: NASB “I will not be greatly sh…
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THE THIRD PENTECOST AZUSA STREET PRAYER TOWER
The VISION of securing and constructing a Prayer Ministry Center at Azusa Street in Los Angeles California has taken prayer, hard work, partnerships, tenacity,…
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Matters of the Heart :: By Rick Segoine
Angels stand guard over the hearts of believers. The thoughts of the wicked are manipulated by demons. The wise find ways to mend broken hearts. The wicked are in search of more hearts to break. A warm heart needs protection. An unprotected heart may b…
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Making Thanksgiving Real, Part 1:: By Paul J. Scharf
In these strange new “perilous times” (2 Tim. 3:1), it takes an awful lot to shock us. An unexpected trend has emerged, however, that is so unthinkably disturbing that we hate to even fathom it. It involves pushing a random stranger down onto subway tr…
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Hebrews Lesson 42: By Faith, Pt. 3: :: By Sean Gooding
God Is Not Ashamed of Us Chapter 11: 13-16 “These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14 For those who …
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Proverbs for the Soul :: By Rick Segoine
I, like so many others, love the Book of Proverbs. A few years ago, I began to observe the world around me in terms of proverbs. It is the art of saying a lot with very few words. Proverbs are like word pictures or snapshots. Also, inspiration came by …
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Question with regard to dual meanings in the Hebrew words “Erev” and “Boker” in Genesis 1
This is a long and sometimes rambling account of my investigation into the creation account, specifically with regard to the word “Boker” or morning. It is one of the most fascinating concepts I have ever discovered with regard to the Tora…
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About To See The Fullness :: By Dennis Huebshman
Romans 11:11 and 25-27; “So I ask, did they stumble in order that they might fall? By no means! Rather, through their trespass, Salvation has come to the Gentiles, so as to make Israel jealous…. Lest you be wise in your own sight, I did not want you to…
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Was the gospel mystery “secret” or “revealed through the prophets”?
In the doxology of Romans, Paul writes: Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages but has now be…
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Trust :: By Holly Spate
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). TRUST One lesson I’m continuously learning is to trust. Trust God in ALL things…
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Significance of Solomon’s 666 talents of gold?
1 Kings 10:14 says, “the weight of gold which Solomon received every year was 666 talents of gold, besides what came from tradesmen, from the traffic of the merchants, and from all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the regions.” (Je…
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Do Genesis 7 and 8 imply a month was 30 days long?
Young’s Literal Translation Genesis 7:11 … In the six hundredth year of the life of Noah, in the second month, in the seventeenth day of the month, in this day have been broken up all fountains of the great deep, and the net-work of the…
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Can someone explain Matthew 19:11-12 on eunuchs?
Three days ago I was reading Matthew 19:11-12 and it confused me as what the verse is talking about, can someone please explain to me what the verse means and it’s context? But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save t…
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Why did God allow the children of Israel to be defeated the first two times by Benjamin in Judges 20?
Judges 20 [18]Now the sons of Israel arose, went up to Bethel, and inquired of God and said, "Who shall go up first for us to battle against the sons of Benjamin?" Then the Lord said, "Judah shall go up first." Judges…
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Satan’s Origin, Influence, and Activity Today :: By Ron Ferguson
[A]. THE FACE OF SATAN Have you seen the face of Satan? No, I don’t expect you have, nor will you, but Jesus has. He knew the anointed cherub because He created him. He knew him when he was perfect in all his ways. Some don’t acknowledge the Ezekiel pa…
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Why did Jesus say his testimony is not valid in John 5:31 and in John 8:14 Jesus says his testimony is valid? [duplicate]
Why did Jesus say his testimony is not valid in John 5:31 and in John 8:14 Jesus says his testimony is valid? John 5:31 – If I bear witness concerning Myself, My testimony is not true. John 8:14 – Jesus answered and said to them, "Ev…
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The Fires of Freedom Are Nearly Extinguished :: 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.) Those who are familiar …
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Translating Acts 5:32
Acts 5:32 Peter says, “And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that obey him.” My reading of Greek grammar tells me that obey is a present participle that should normally denote an act…
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We Bring Praises :: By Dennis Huebshman
In this day and age, it’s getting even more important to stop and consider where you wish to spend your forever. No matter what “man” may try to tell you, there are only two choices you can make; and yes, it really is your choice. (ESV – all emphasis m…
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Why did God give Adam the specific task of naming the animals in Genesis 2:19-20?
When God began creating things he took it upon himself to name the things he had created. KJV Genesis 1:5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. KJV Genesis 1:8…
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A Rapture Viewpoint :: By Ron Ferguson
The Lord Will Not Call His Church from Heaven Not really. He will not call from heaven for the saints to go home. He opens the door in heaven according to Revelation 4:1, and there is a cry, “Come up here!” It is one of the joys of scripture when we co…
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What does the expression “χριστὸν τοῦ θεοῦ” mean in Peter’s mind, used in Luke 9:20 in reference to 2 Samuel 23:1 LXX mean?
These are the final words of David: "The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised up as the ruler chosen by the God of Jacob, Israel’s beloved singer of songs: NET 2 Samuel 23:1 καὶ οὗτοι οἱ λόγοι Δαυιδ οἱ ἔσχατο….
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How to reconcile Sarah’s faith in Hebrews 11 with her laugh in Genesis 18?
Hebrews 11:11 NASB “By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she considered Him faithful who had promised.” How do we reconcile Sarah‘s faith in Hebrews with her laughing in …
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Thoughts on the Lion of Judah.
Recently I have noticed the use of the image of Jesus as a lion in a number of Spirit-filled worship songs. Most of the time, these lyrics depict God or Jesus as the lion with the idea of conveying strength, victory, and warfare. Consider the following…
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Abijah or Abijam? 1 Kings 14-15
The NIV translates Rehoboam’s son as Abijah. When you compare it on the Bible app, to all the other translations every other translation calls him Abijam. There was confusion for me because Abijah, Jeroboam’s son, died. So this led me to t…
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Gathering before Going :: By Terry James
Sensing that we’ve arrived so near that spectacular moment those who are Rapture Ready desire, I present this with Holy Spirit-engendered expectation. The following directive from Heaven should beat profoundly at the spiritual heart of every Christian …
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The Holy Spirit’s stirring up Samson’s anointing in Judges 14:3-4 Vs (Galatians 5:16-17) flesh battling Spirit & (Isaiah 55:8-9)God’s Higher thoughts
(Judges 14:1-4) (New American Standard Bible 1995) Then Samson went down to Timnah and saw a woman in Timnah, one of the daughters of the Philistines. 2 So he came [a]back and told his father and [b]mother, “I saw a woman in Timnah, one o…
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What is the reconciliation of Romans 3:31 and Ephesians 2:15?
Is it maybe a different meaning of "abolish (katargeo)" or a different meaning of "law?" Because they seem somewhat contradictory. Do we then make void [καταργοῦμεν] the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish……
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Juan M. B. Gutierrez: Judaizing Jesus
Juan Marcos Bejarano Gutierrez, Judaizing Jesus: Radical Jewish Approaches to Christianity (Grand Prairie, TX: Yaron Publishing, 2019), ISBN 9781705609019. New Testament readers are all too familiar with the concept of judiazers, those who attempt to f…
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Home Before Dark :: By Nathele Graham
“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” (Isaiah 5:20). When you were young and visiting with friends, did your parents ever tell you to be…
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What Makes a Ministry Appealing? Part 2 :: By Paul J. Scharf
In the previous installment, I began building upon a statement by my professor of systematic theology at Faith Baptist Theological Seminary, Dr. Myron J. Houghton. Basing his thoughts on 2 Cor. 2:15-16, Dr. Houghton stated: “Your ministry is like a fra…
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Powerful New book by Terry James and Pete Garcia just released!
New World Order: Worlds in Collision and The Coming Rebirth of Liberty We witness today the relentless tearing down of America at every level. The globalist elite must bring this once great republic into compliance with the Ephesians 6:12 minions’ anti…
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What does “covenants of promise” mean in Ephesians 2:12?
Ephesians 2:12 "remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world". ESV. My emphasis. The…
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Knowing When Daniel’s 70th Week Has Started :: By John Chandler
Daniel 9:27 “Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; but in the middle of the week he shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, even until the consummation, which is …
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Matthew 5:23-24 Confession and forgiveness
So then, if you bring your gift to the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother and then come and present your gift. (M…
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How do people test themselves to see if they’re in the faith?
2 Corinthians 13:5-6 NASB “Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test? But I trust that you will realize t…
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What translation philosophies have caused such a wide variation in the translation of *tachash* skins?
In Exodus (e.g. 26:14), we learn one of the coverings for the tabernacle is to be made of “תחש” (tachash) skins. The translation of this term appears to be especially difficult or contentious as there is little consensus between translatio…
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What translation philosophies have caused such a wide variation in the translation of *tachash* skins?
In Exodus (e.g. 26:14), we learn one of the coverings for the tabernacle is to be made of “תחש” (tachash) skins. The translation of this term appears to be especially difficult or contentious as there is little consensus between translatio…
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The Battle: Christian, Please Don’t Give Up :: By Keith Watts
The link to the message is below. https://youtu.be/rE15vMj0-UQ Pastor, preacher, Evangelist, Bible student, missionary, born-again Christian, please don’t give up. The finish line is in front of us. Things are getting worse and worse by the moment. If …
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Spiritual Blindness: It’s Not Just for Atheists Anymore :: By The Gospelist
Many good Christians define ‘spiritual blindness’ as an inability to see God. They believe that it mainly applies to atheists who reject a Creator God who sent his only Son to die for the sins of the world. This is certainly true, but Scripture teaches…
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How can I identify puns in the Hebrew Bible?
The Bible sometimes uses words with multiple meanings to the effect of an intentional pun or wordplay. Punning seems especially common in Hebrew. I think that being aware of these literary devices offers an important insight into the ton…
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Love to Tell the Story :: By Dennis Huebshman
Some time ago, I was able to post a message called, “Tell Me the Story of Jesus.” The opening verses of that message also apply to this one: John 6: 62-69, “Then, what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where He was before? It is the Spirit…
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The Consequences of Denial :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard
Summary: If Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead, then the past two thousand years have been the greatest tragedy and travesty of human civilization. There is enough credible eyewitness testimony and extra-biblical evidence to verify the historical …
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In Leviticus 25:29-30 what is the difference between the dwellings in verses 29,30 compared to the dwellings in verse 31?
My questions are why is the dwelling that is in the walled city able only to be redeemed during a one year period and that if its not it becomes established for ever and is not returned at the jubilee? Also, in verse 31 the dwellings in vi…
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The Assemblies of God’s Historical Position Against Antisemitism
This Week in AG History — December 29, 1963 By Ruthie Edgerly ObergOriginally published on AG News, 29 December 2022 “From the Middle Ages to modern times there have been many instances of discrimination, persecution, and even atrocities committed agai…
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Can ‘face of his father’ refer to human sacrifice in Gen. 11:28?
Gen. 11:28 says that Haran died in the face (פְּנֵ֖י) of his father. I’m wondering if this is a euphemism for human sacrifice, that Haran was a sacrifice to gods sort of the way Isaac was later almost a human sacrifice. I know nothing of…
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Toxic Traditions :: By Edwin Tan
Some of us still have quite a bit of baggage from our heathen past to contend with after giving our lives to the Lord Jesus Christ. Traditions handed down from our ancestors are part and parcel of this unwelcome package. For those who walk in the Livin…
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What is the meaning behind Psalm 114:2
Psalm 114 is recited by Jews at Passover, commemorating the departure of God’s people from Egypt. This year (2021) it falls on the evening of Sunday 28 March. Verse 1 recalls God’s great redemptive work in bringing his people out of Egypt…
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Genesis 1-11: Existence & Presence of God, Pt 1 :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard
Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:16-18, John 1:1-4, Isaiah 40:28, Acts 17:24, Hebrews 1:10, Hebrews 11:3 Summary: The presence and personal interest of God in the affairs of His creation is evident to those who have eyes to see (Romans 1:18-22). He gives us p…
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Genesis 1-11: Existence & Presence of God, Pt 1 :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard
Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:16-18, John 1:1-4, Isaiah 40:28, Acts 17:24, Hebrews 1:10, Hebrews 11:3 Summary: The presence and personal interest of God in the affairs of His creation is evident to those who have eyes to see (Romans 1:18-22). He gives us p…
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Prophecy Update: Hitler Template for Antichrist
Update: 9-14-22 What will Antichrist actually be like? What will his rise to power look like? How will life – not only in America – but in every nation around the world adjust to a universal dictatorship? What will happen to people who don’t go along w…
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Of Child Sexual Abuse and the Catholic Church :: By Bill Wilson
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is urging its Roman Catholic congregants to oppose two bills “currently before the Maryland General Assembly that would remove the statute of limitations on civil claims for future incidents of child sexual abuse and retroa…
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In Deuteronomy 3:27 Why should Moses Moses look East and South?
In Deuteronomy 3:25 (ESV) Moses requests to see the promised land: Please let me go over and see the good land beyond the Jordan, that good hill country and Lebanon. In Deuteronomy 3:27 (ESV) God offers Moses what appears to be a con…
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The Lesser Hypocrite :: By Candy Austin
Matthew 23:27 “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness.” No one likes to be called a hypocrite, but …
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A Critical Analysis The Roots And Fruits Of Faith Formula Theology
A CRITICAL THE ‘ROOTS AND FRUITS’ by Charles Farah, Jr. “When a prophet is accepted prophet ANALYSIS: OF FAITH-FORMULA THEOLOGY and deified his message…
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Was the angelology in [Tobit 12:15] based only on [1 Enoch 20:1-8]?
We read in [Tobit 12:15] a reference to [1 Enoch 20:3]. “I am Raphael, one of the seven holy angels, which present the prayers of the saints, and which go in and out before the glory of the Holy One.” Which verse in the Tanakh was [Tobit…
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Elections And Your Soul: A Prophetic Account :: By Bill Wilson
There has been much rhetoric surrounding the elections. Even the “President” has pitted Americans against one another, inferring that God-fearing people believing in the sanctity of life are a grave threat to America. There have been ads on TV by Democ…
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If Jesus has never sinned and has never done any wrong, why did he tell the The Rich Young Ruler that He is not Good and that God alone is good?
And a ruler asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone (Luke 18:18–19) Why did Christ make this distinction between Himself and God…
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The Abrahamic Family House: A House of Lies :: By Jeffrey C. Ady, Ph.D.
The recently-opened Abrahamic Family House’s importance in setting up the global deception that will follow the termination of the Age of Grace cannot be overstated. It’s a huge development. And it’s based on a dangerous deception. This deception opera…
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Truth: How Important Is It in a Post-Modern World? :: By J.R. Cooper
It’s an ever-increasing era of metaphysic, existential, new-age, post-modernism, where aside from well-studied philosophers who know the names of Kant, Hume, Foucault, Derrida, and Lyotard, the common layperson stays caught in an elusive and eclectic m…
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Did Caleb’s son Mered (I Chronicles 4:18) marry the daughter of Pharaoh mentioned in Exodus 2:5-9
I recently stumbled upon a statement of 1 Chronicles 4:18 indicating that Caleb’s son Mered married a daughter of Pharaoh named Bethiah, who bore him three sons. Mered’s Egyptian wife bore Jered, the father of Gedor, Heber, the father of …
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Choose Wisely :: By C. Gray Adams
Throughout the Bible, warnings abound about how people are to live. In the New Testament, Jesus, Paul, Peter, and John provide the most information about this. Studying their words makes it clear that two distinct paths are available. One path leads to…
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What does “not understand it” mean in “When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it,” Matthew 13:19?
Matthew 13:19 "When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path." ESV. My emphasis. What has not be…
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Are You Looking For Christ’s Return? :: By Grant Phillips
The Church is on the very cusp of our Lord’s return for His bride, but how many are actually aware or even care how close that day may be? Every pulpit in this country should be proclaiming that Jesus is coming soon to remove His bride and then bring j…
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Are You Looking For Christ’s Return? :: By Grant Phillips
The Church is on the very cusp of our Lord’s return for His bride, but how many are actually aware or even care how close that day may be? Every pulpit in this country should be proclaiming that Jesus is coming soon to remove His bride and then bring j…
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Feasting at God’s Table
Food shapes culture and identity, so what did it mean for the Israelites to gather and feast at God’s table? This week professor Pinchas Shir and I discuss food and the Bible with a focus on feasting with God and the development of Kosher laws…
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Which group of people monopolized the kingdom of heaven?
Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation (ethnos) bringing forth the fruits thereof. Mattews 21:43 KJV .