Tag: theology
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Is “kill” a valid translation for Exodus 20:13 (Thou shalt not kill)?
Exodus 20:13 (KJV) Thou shalt not kill. Many political statements have been made about this verse. This translation has been used by many to support their pacifist desires. However, it seems that most translations have dropped "ki…
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Why did Zerubbabel refuse an offer for help? (Ezra 4:1-3)
Ezra 4:1-3 (NRSV) “When the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple to the Lord, the God of Israel, 2 they approached Zerubbabel and the heads of families and said to them, “Let us …
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If Jesus Was Writing a Book About You :: By Keith Watts
The title of the message is “If Jesus Was Writing a Book About You, What Would He Say?” The link to the message is below. https://youtu.be/IFKTMifAL18 Proverbs 22:1 “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than si…
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Hebrews Study: Our Anchor for the Soul, Part 2 :: By Sean Gooding
Continuing Study in Hebrews 6:13-20 “19 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, 20 where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever accord…
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How many people were involved in the Exodus?
According to Numbers 1:20-46 (NJPS): They totaled as follows: The descendants of Reuben, Israel’s first-born, the registration of the clans of their ancestral house, as listed by name, head by head, all males aged twenty years and ov…
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How do we parse the fact Adam and extended family are agrarian, bronze and iron workers, and city dwellers when we have evidence of Paleolithic man? [closed]
As a newbie here, perhaps this question is not proper for this venue. As a synthesizer, I want to have a most consistent cohesive understanding of our world created and maintained by YHWH. Other authors who address this? Shalom.
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Endure Unto the End :: By Terry James
Author’s note: This article, written some years earlier, perhaps more than when written, puts focus on the times God’s Word speaks to in regard to being faithful to completing the mission and the assignments the Lord has placed us here to accomplish. V…
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Seven Insights from Churches about the Recent Easter Weekend
We’ve done a lot of listening and learning the week after Easter. We at Church Answers are grateful for consulting and coaching clients and for the large community at Church Answers Central. Though our information is more anecdotal rather than data-bas…
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Fall 2022: Other Significant Articles
“The Rise of the Pentecostal Fusionists: They’re uniting Spirit-led worship with the riches of historic church tradition, says a leading charismatic bishop” Christianity Today (October 3, 2022). Pentecostal Theological Seminary (Church of God) professo…
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The Overlooked Question of Jesus :: By Donald Whitchard
Luke 18:8, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Romans 5:6-11 Summary: Belief in God is fading from all parts of society. The idea of faith is all but ignored. Jesus told us it would be this way before He returns. Is your faith in the Lord in the same shape as the wo…
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Pentecostal Theology In The Twenty First Century
3 1998 PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS Pentecostal Theology Century in the Twenty-First John Christopher Thomas . Pentecostalism is a relatively recent phenomenon in comparison to its…
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How can we reconcile the idea that Jesus is the light with the fact that he hid from the crowd?
When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their si…
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Only On Evil :: By Terry James
Those who “watch,” as commanded by the Lord Himself, should ask, at least to themselves: Has this generation reached the times totally saturated by evil as foretold by the Lord? God gave the reason He “repented” that He had created man. “And God saw th…
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Only On Evil :: By Terry James
Those who “watch,” as commanded by the Lord Himself, should ask, at least to themselves: Has this generation reached the times totally saturated by evil as foretold by the Lord? God gave the reason He “repented” that He had created man. “And God saw th…
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The Anchor of Our Blessed Hope in Perilous Times :: By Jonathan Brentner
We live in “perilous times” on steroids. In one sense, the characteristics that Paul wrote about in 2 Timothy 3:1-5 have been true of godless people down through the ages. Such people have always made life “perilous” for those with biblical faith. On t…
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Dispensacionalism – dispensacionalismo revisado y progresivo
POR; BRENT E. PARKER AND RICHARD J. LUCAS. Dispensacionalismo. Además de la teología del pacto, el otro gran sistema teológico evangélico es el dispensacionalismo. El dispensacionalismo es un movimiento evangélico popular, especialmente en Estados Unid…
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Why are there so many different translations of Genesis 16:12 (where Ishmael’s descendants will live)?
Genesis 16:12 has many variations on where Ishmael’s descendants will live: KJV: he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren ESV: he shall dwell over against all his kinsmen CSB: he will settle near all his relatives NET: He wil…
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My Readers :: By Jim Towers
Two different readers, while vacationing here in S. Florida, have paid me a visit recently. One was Norman R., and the other was Joe K., both of whom claim to be readers of my articles and Rapture Ready. We met at the Cracker Barrel restaurant here in …
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Do any Hermeneutical approaches have a specific meaning for the number 11?
I have read that in biblical numerology the number 11 indicates a system or period given to chaos or disorganization, and a survey of the text seems to bear this out. See, for example: Meaning of Numbers in the Bible. Are there any syste…
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The Epidemic of Deception :: By Jonathan Brentner
As the spirit of the antichrist gains more strength in our world each and every day, it helps to remember what Jesus said about the one behind it, the devil himself. In John 8:44, Jesus characterized Satan as “a murderer from the beginning” and “a liar…
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How do you interpret “believes all things” in 1 Cor. 13:7?
Robertson has: Believeth all things (παντα πιστευει [panta pisteuei]). Not gullible, but has faith in men. — Robertson, A. T. (1933). Word Pictures in the New Testament (1 Cor. 13:7). Broadman Press. But, how do you interpret this phras…
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Under the Judgment of God :: By The Gospelist
In September of 2012, as Barack Obama was running for his second term as president, all references to God were eliminated from the Democrat Party platform. Apparently, the party recognized the hypocrisy of paying lip service to a God that stands in opp…
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How to Avoid Hitting People When You Feel Angry
Slow down your body! To put it simply, when you feel insulted, attacked, or offended, your body speeds up. It’s like pressing on the gas pedal to escape a pursuer. And the faster your mind works, the harder it is to control. The post How to Avoid Hitti…
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QFTBOC: Enoch ‘Walked with God’ :: By Mark A. Becker
Introduction One of the things I really enjoy doing with the ministry the Lord has blessed me with is answering questions of believers and unbelievers alike. The questions people have never cease to amaze me; most I have never even considered myself. T…
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Suddenly :: By Jonathan Brentner
Suddenly! The word increasingly strikes fear into the hearts of many as they watch young and healthy people abruptly drop dead, just as Damon Hamlin did before a national audience. Unlike most, he had medical help immediately after he collapsed. The qu…
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What does the “rod of an almond tree” in Jer 1:11 refer to?
In Jeremiah 1:11, what does the “rod of an almond tree” refer to? 11 Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” And I said, “I see a branch of an almond tree.” 12 Then the Lord said to me, “You h…
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Hebrews Lesson 39: The Power of Knowing Jesus :: By Sean Gooding
Chapter 10:32-39 “But recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings: 33 partly while you were made a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly while you became companions of th…
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Delaying Digital Demonomics :: By Terry James
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis seems to be the lone politician/leader of significance who sees clearly through the smog and fog of deception in the issue of digital demonomics. He has called on the Florida legislature to prohibit federal digital imposit…
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Having An Altar (Prayer Closet) At Home :: By Keith Watts
The link to the message is below https://youtu.be/pnyXKMWnQFA Matthew 6:6 “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward th…
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Astorgos: Absence Of Filial Affection… :: By John Hamilton
A Sign of Perilous Times, Last Days “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affec…
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Our Real Hope Is Jesus :: By Dennis Huebshman
Isaiah 40:31; “but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” (ESV – all emphasis mine) Jeremiah 29:11; “For I know the plans I hav…
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That Pointless Pushback :: By Edwin Tan
For a considerable period of time, that cabal of evil elitists has yielded much success in their nefarious pursuits. For the unschooled spectator, the World Economic Forum would look like a respectable non-governmental organization with decent objectiv…
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Is the “cock that crows” in Luke 22:34 not an actual rooster but a man that calls for prayer?
Jesus answered, “I tell you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will deny three times that you know me.” Luke 22:34 NIV https://news.ag.org/Features/Sometimes-a-Rooster-is-Not-a-Rooster This article from the Assemblies of God rel…
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A Doctrine of Demons :: By The Gospelist
It is an interesting fact that civilization and recorded history only date back about 6,000 years. Not coincidentally, this is the amount of time that the Bible covers. According to evolutionists, people were hunter-gatherers for about a million years …
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Food and Culture
Professor Pinchas Shir joins me to talk about food and the Bible. What was the Israelite diet like? How does food shape cultural identity? Where do we go to look at food issues (hint: it’s practically on every page!). How did the Israelites th…
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Ready Remnant of Tribulation Saints: Part One :: By C. Gray Adams
***There is a special message here and at the end of this article. ***I believe the book of Revelation is to be interpreted literally, and symbolism is to be used only when the author specifies it. With this in mind, the following begins to describe ho…
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#STARBUCKS #CHURCH
#STARBUCKS #CHURCH In case you’ve had your head in the sand the last few days, there has been a huge controversy brewing, and blowing…
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Paid In Full :: By Dennis Huebshman
Ephesians 2:4-9; “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ – by grace you have been saved – and raised us up with Him and seated us with…
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Harvest of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, and the Rapture :: By Randy Nettles
The children of Israel observed the second Passover at Mount Sinai in 1445 BC. They observed the feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days, from Nisan 15 to Nisan 21. The rituals concerning the waving of the first fruits of the harvests of Firstfruits a…
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A Very High Level of Prophetic Excitement :: By Dave Hubley
A Very High Level of Prophetic Excitement :: 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 …
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Secrets of the Transfiguration | Perry Stone
Elijah and Moses appeared in this area you will see to reveal secrets to Christ! What did they know they needed to tell Christ?…
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God Sees Our Distress; Our Deliverer Is Coming :: By Jonathan Brentner
I love the words of Scripture. They form the basis for my hope of eternal life, provide needed assurance in times of trouble, and calm my soul during the turbulent times in which we live. Sometimes a passage or a phrase speaks to me in a new way. Such …
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Is the sign in Isaiah 66:19 the Holy Spirit?
Isaiah 66:19 NASB And I will put a sign among them and send survivors from them to the nations: Tarshish, [k]Put, Lud, [l]Meshech, Tubal, and [m]Javan, to the distant coastlands that have neither heard of My fame nor seen My glory. And th…
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Time For Some Joyful Speculation :: 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.) There are so many sombe…
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Rapture and Restraint Scenario :: By Terry James
Dr. Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas, made a most interesting comment in a sermon recently televised. He said something to the effect that he believes the Rapture will occur at the moment a global holocaust of some sort is in p…
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The ‘I’s Have It :: By Dale V. Nobbman
One of the end-time signs is that people will become ‘lovers of money’ (2 Timothy 3:1-5). There is nothing wrong with having money and building wealth, as long as a person keeps financial blessings in a Biblical perspective and gives God the glory for …
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God’s Plan for Heaven, Eternity & the Universe :: By David Cogburn
Book review by Terry James I’m always interested in any writing effort that touches young people—particularly teens and young adults. This volume does exactly that as a testimonial at the conclusion of the review will attest. The theme of David Cogburn…
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Were Shem, Ham and Japheth Triplets?
Genesis 5:32 “Noah was five hundred years old, and Noah became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.” When considering the Genealogies of Genesis 5, it becomes evident that the standard form of recording the offspring of each firstbo…
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Normal Life: They Were Eating and Drinking :: By Zachary Everett
The Lord Jesus has put it in my heart to share this to give people peace in these dark days. We read and listen to every news story and video from around the world and see the fabric of society coming undone. In the last few weeks, we have seen the Sil…
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The Blood of Atonement :: By Randy Nettles
The ark of the covenant was kept in the inner sanctum of the Most Holy Place in the tabernacle and the first temple. There was a heavy veil or curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. The mercy seat was the golden lid that covere…
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The Power of Believing in People, Starting with Yourself
There is tremendous power in believing in people and telling them so. The post The Power of Believing in People, Starting with Yourself appeared first on Brandon Cox on Life, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship.
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What is the spiritual meaning of the fish fragments not being gathered in John 6:13?
John 6:13 KJV Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten. It is said the fragments of the five barley loaves fille…
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Stand Firm on Faith in God :: By Nathele Graham
Let’s go back in time to an age of peace. God created everything and deemed it to be good. If God says it’s good, it’s good. Then there was trouble in Paradise. Instead of following God’s direction, Adam and Eve listened to the whispers of Satan. “Now …
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The Great Divorce :: By Jan Markell
I recently read a passionate article by Jonathan Brentner on the divorce of Rapture theology from the gospel and from pulpits. I so resonated with the main points he made. The absence of this topic—and related topics—from our churches today is a great …
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Rethinking the Lie :: By Terry James
Rethinking the Lie :: By Terry James I will ask you to indulge me just a bit while I think on the great lie that is prophesied for the time of Tribulation. Perhaps it’s again the novelist within me struggling to burst forth, but I rather believe the im…
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Tribulation Trigger :: By Terry James
The planet is apparently poised for war. If not nuclear war, certainly conventional war on a horrific scale that will soon engulf the world in the thermonuclear sort seems highly possible. Economies on a global scale, according to a number of fiscal ex…
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Is casting lots considered prophecy?
In Joshua 18:6 (NASB) And you shall write a description of the land in seven divisions, and bring the description here to me. Then I will cast lots for you here before the Lord our God. or in Jonah 1:7 (NASB) (could’ve referenced even mo…
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The Sorrow of Anita Gunn – A patriotic play
This play is written for two reasons. The first is to honor the memory of those American servicemen who died fighting in the Vietnam…
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Is Romans 1:18-23 alluding to Wisdom of Solomon 13?
NIV Romans 1: 18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has…
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A Little Longer, No Problem! :: By Edwin Tan
The world, as everyone is familiar with, has now ended up in the pages of history. A new normal that has quite an unpleasant aftertaste is almost set to be hanging around for some time. For the many that believe in the pre-tribulation rapture of the ch…
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Asbury Outpouring Documentary
There is a new documentary out about the outpouring of the Spirit that recently took place at Asbury University. The film is 52 minutes long and can be watched for free on Redeem TV. If you go to the link below just follow the buttons to watch the movi…
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A Strong Delusion :: By Nathele Graham
It’s coming. Whether you believe in the Harpazō or not, you will be affected by it. If you’ve accepted Christ for salvation, then you will be taken to Heaven to be with Jesus. However, if you’ve rejected Christ’s offer of salvation, you will face God’s…
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Making Thanksgiving Real, Part 2 :: By Paul J. Scharf
In our quest to make Thanksgiving real, we left off by thinking about ways to ground our Thanksgiving in Scripture, following the example of the very Pilgrims who left this treasure as a heritage to our entire nation. The next challenge I would offer i…
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Spirit Encounters in the Bible
Rev. Dr. Reed Carlson specializes in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. His current research focuses on accounts of spirits and ecstatic religious experiences in biblical and Second Temple Jewish literature. This podcast highlights parts of the R…
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Does John 7:15 mean Jesus was untaught?
John 7:15 (ESV): The Jews therefore marveled, saying, “How is it that this man has learning,1 when he has never studied?” The footnote is: 7:15 Or this man knows his letters So there are two questions: Which translation g…
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Is there any interpretative room for considering the prophetic predictions of 2 Peter 3:3-13 as already fulfilled?
2 Peter 3:3-13 (ESV): 3 knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires. 4 They will say, “Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, a…
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Earthly-Minded and Evil-Hearted :: By Edwin Tan
“For when they speak great swelling words of emptiness, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through lewdness, the ones who have actually escaped from those who live in error. While they promise liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption;…
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Of Evil Leaders and Hapless Victims :: By Bill Wilson
Communism and socialism are about control and wealth redistribution. There are leaders, and there are victims. While the leaders of these systems always say they are upholding the rights of the minorities and marginalized (the victims), what they are r…
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Of Evil Leaders and Hapless Victims :: By Bill Wilson
Communism and socialism are about control and wealth redistribution. There are leaders, and there are victims. While the leaders of these systems always say they are upholding the rights of the minorities and marginalized (the victims), what they are r…
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Saved By Grace :: By Dennis Huebshman
Ephesians 2:4-9 is very specific as to how we “qualify” for a home with Jesus in Heaven. “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by gr…
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2 Peter 3:3 – “last days”
2 Peter 3:1-4 1This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, 2that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of t…
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Exegesis of Matthew 13 using the socio-rhetorical method
I have read Robbins and Witheringtons different understanding of socio-rhetorical criticism and have better understood Ben Witherington III’s method: “socio-rhetorical criticism” is the study of ancient social history with a particular em…
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In Psalm 40:12: is he surrounded by “evils” or by “iniquities”?
Psalm 40:12 (KJV) ” For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.” Is it possi…
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Understanding Jesus’ apparent lie in John 7:8
John 7:8: “…You go to the festival. I am not[a] going up to this festival, because my time has not yet fully come.” The all important footnote: [a] John 7:8 Some manuscripts not yet It seems strange that many manuscripts omit…
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Prophetic Roaring in Israel :: By Terry James
Words of prophecy spoken by Jesus have special significance. He is God, the Second Person of the Godhead who spoke all that is into existence. He is the power that holds together all that was created. For Him and by Him all things were made. How can an…
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Prophetic Roaring in Israel :: By Terry James
Words of prophecy spoken by Jesus have special significance. He is God, the Second Person of the Godhead who spoke all that is into existence. He is the power that holds together all that was created. For Him and by Him all things were made. How can an…
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what is the definition of peace?
John 14:27 New International Version says: 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. what does peace mean? what is the definition in …
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The 9 Wars of the End Times :: By Dr. David R. Reagan
Book review by Terry James Anyone who’s heard Dr. David Reagan speak on Bible prophecy understands when I say he has very few peers and no superiors in the ability to hold one’s attention. The same can be said about reading this great teacher’s writing…
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Replace And Be Permanently Erased :: By Edwin Tan
Replacement theology has a huge following; roughly one billion people around the world subscribe to this unbiblical doctrine – one-tenth of this number are Americans. It is all about a brand of Christianity minus the mention of Israel and Jewry in thei…
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Pentecostalism, Cultural Analysis, And The Hermeneutics Of Culture
PNEUMA 37 (2015) 313–316 Pentecostalism, Cultural Analysis, and the Hermeneutics of Culture The cultural linguistic turn in the humanities and social sciences has brought…
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Evidence for/against Romans chapter 16 being a later addition to the text?
There are those who suggest that chapter 16 is a later addition to an originally shorter epistle to the Romans. It strikes me that arguments against the originality of Romans 16 based upon what we do/don’t know about the individuals mentio…
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Evidence for/against Romans chapter 16 being a later addition to the text?
There are those who suggest that chapter 16 is a later addition to an originally shorter epistle to the Romans. It strikes me that arguments against the originality of Romans 16 based upon what we do/don’t know about the individuals mentio…
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The Greatest of Gifts :: By Holly Spate
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men” (Luke 2:14) As you prepare for this beautiful time of year we call Christmas, take a moment to slow your steps. Put your “to do” list aside, give yourself the gift of pause, and fi…
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Does Papias’ vine statement impact on his reliability? [migrated]
Papias was a church father from 60-130 AD. It is often said that he represents an authentic chain of tradition back to the original apostles as he has connections to either John, or elders related to the apostles. As such, Papias often bec…
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Does Papias’ vine statement impact on his reliability? [migrated]
Papias was a church father from 60-130 AD. It is often said that he represents an authentic chain of tradition back to the original apostles as he has connections to either John, or elders related to the apostles. As such, Papias often bec…
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The United States and God’s Judgment :: By Michael Hile
Is the United States mentioned in Bible prophecy? Perhaps the two most frequently asked questions when Bible prophecy is brought up involve the role of the United States in the end times. Specifically, people want to know if the United States is mentio…
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You Can’t Ask Too Much of My God :: By Dennis Huebshman
Matthew 7: 7-11; “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; and the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, it will be opened. Or which one of you, if his son…
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Hebrews Study Lesson 31: The Law Was Not Enough :: By Sean Gooding
Chapter 9:1-10 “Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lampstand, the table, and the showbread, which is called the sanctuary; 3…
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Where did Samuel come from when he was summoned by the Medium of En-dor?
Appropriate to today, I was thinking about the time when Saul visited the Medium of En-dor in 1 Samuel 28:8-14 (ESV): So Saul disguised himself and put on other garments and went, he and two men with him. And they came to the woman by …
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In Matthew 24:38
In Matthew 24:38 What is the difference between marrying and giving in marriage in this passage. It appears that the passage is talking about two types of marriages. Matt 24:38 – For as in those days before the flood, they were eating and…
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The Woke Target On Our Children :: By Bill Wilson
One way to destroy a country is to destroy the family core. The “woke” extremists, the current darlings of the Biden Administration and leftist news media, are taking aim at every kid in America. It’s a coordinated attack from the White House on down t…
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Why Hugs Matter :: 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.) This article will be a …
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What is the “first resurrection”?
Finishing up the year in the Bible, I heard this passage: Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus an…
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Pass Me Not :: By Dennis Huebshman
During our lifetime, we all seem to go through some periods of time when we have feelings of depression. Life just doesn’t seem fair, and the world seems to be a weight on our shoulders. Our Savior told us we would have trials and tribulations, but if …
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Remember Lot’s Wife: Does She Get a Bum Wrap? :: By John Chandler
Recently I heard a well-known prophecy teacher discussing Lot’s wife. He basically said that Lot’s wife was worldly, and she couldn’t let go of the world of the things that entice, seduce, and allure us all. Because of her “worldliness,” she was destro…
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What Have I With You?
I get a kick out of idioms! Idiomatic expressions spice up speech and literature. They can add levity to mundane subjects or technical works. Here are a few idioms to make you hunger for more: Food for thought A piece of cake Pie in the sky Egg on my f…
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Discouragement or Hope :: By Nathele Graham
Along with joy and happiness, this life can hold many trials and unhappiness. It’s up to each individual to decide what to focus on. We need to remember that all blessings come from God, but all evil comes from wicked Satanic forces. God created a worl…