Tag: theology
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Thought of the day: When is the last time you…
Thought of the day: When is the last time you set aside a day to hear Him? This Scripure speaks volumes to me. Luke…
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What does “sinning willfully” mean in Hebrews 10:26?
Hebrews 10:26-27 NASB “For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire which will consume the adve…
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What does “sinning willfully” mean in Hebrews 10:26?
Hebrews 10:26-27 NASB “For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire which will consume the adve…
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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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Two rulers or one ruler in Daniel’s 70 week prophecy?
In Daniel 9:25-27, which the angel (“man”) Gabriel states 25 “Know and understand this: From the time the word goes out to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Anointed One (or an anointed one), the ruler, comes, there will be seven…
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Saul and Persecution
Acts 8:1-3. "On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. 3 But Saul began …
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You Don’t Know What I’ve Done :: By Dennis Huebshman
There are some people who believe they have sinned in such a way that they could never be forgiven. Sadly, they are judging themselves far more harshly than our Heavenly Father would. At the present time, the one unforgivable sin is to take your last b…
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The Bubble of Normalcy :: By Jonathan Brentner
In 1920, Warren G. Harding ran for president with the campaign slogan of “The return to normalcy.” Despite harsh criticism for his use of such an obscure word at the time, the idea of returning to “normalcy” swept him into the Oval Office. His motto ha…
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Holy & Power-Filled Words vs. Hollow and Empty Words :: By Candy Austin
The Holy and Power-Filled Words of The GREAT I AM vs. Hollow and Empty Ones of Fallen Mankind Exodus 3:14 “And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.” What is the m…
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Is the Old Testament Now Obsolete? :: By Gene Lawley
There seems to be a strong and purposeful trend to cancel out the Old Testament of the Bible since Christ has come into human history. It takes off on a theme that Christ took charge, and all prophecy of the future from past utterances of the prophets …
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The Spirit of Antichrist Inspires Glorification of Darkness :: By Jan Markell
This is a disheartening article to write, to be honest. We see darkness rising, yet we are called to be salt and light to a decaying world—even if the world pushes back. Let’s try to counter the enemy wherever we see his presence. The world is implodin…
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Revival Sweeps College Campus in Missouri: Central Bible Institute in 1950
This Week in AG History — March 18, 1950 By Darrin J. RodgersOriginally published on AG-News, 16 March 2023 The recent move of the Holy Spirit on the Asbury University campus, which attracted 50,000 visitors to the small town of … Continue reading →
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Some Thoughts on Easter Monday By Paul J. Scharf
Another Easter season has come and gone. It’s Easter Monday (yes, that’s really a thing) as I write this, and I thought it might be a good time to share a few thoughts about the meaning and significance of the season as I understand it. These ideas rea…
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Why would the Holy Spirit’s coming at Pentecost be different to other occasions when people received the Holy Spirit?
In Acts 2:3, the Holy Spirit came what seemed to be tongues of fire: 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. This observable phenomenon only mentioned once in Acts. Subsequently, all …
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Not of This World – By Steve Schmutzer
I’m guessing a lot of you are like me. You see very little – if anything – in our world right now that subscribes to common sense and sound judgment. Those of us who have diligently prayed for wisdom and spiritual discernment sense a suffocating cloak …
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Three Crosses on a Hill: A Study in Evangelism :: By Donald Whitchard
Isaiah 53:5-6, Luke 23:39-46, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Romans 5:6-11, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 64:6 Summary: When we preach about the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for our sins upon the cross, we forget that there were also two men crucified on cr…
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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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What does the prohibition against women speaking in church in 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 mean?
In 1st Corinthians 14:34-35 (NASB), Paul says: 34The women are to keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says. 35If they desire to learn anything, let them …
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Are Christians being licensed not to keep the Sabbath according to Colossians 2:16-17, Romans 14:5-8 and Acts 15?
Is Paul giving Christians license to omit Sabbath observance in Colossians 2:16-17 and Romans 14:5-8? Is this corroborated by Acts 15? Below the passages: Colossians 2:16-17 16 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of foo…
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Ministry is Bigger in Texas :: By Paul J. Scharf
“What do you think about going to Texas?” Chris Katulka, director of North American Ministries for The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, posed that question to me in the summer of 2020. “To live?” I think that was my response. Well, he explained, at l…
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Happy Preparation Sabbath day from Zambia. If thou turn away…
Happy Preparation Sabbath day from Zambia. If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath,from doing thy pleasure on the my holy day;and call…
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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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God’s Message to Us in Christ :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard
Hebrews 1:1-4, John 14:7-9, Mark 10:45, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 53:4-6, John 3:16-17 Summary: Throughout the ages, God has been seeking men and women who have ears to hear and hearts willing to respond to spiritual truths. In these last days, He has spoken…
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Leviticus 23:40a – Three or Four Trees?
In the instructions for building booths on the feast of Tabernacles in Leviticus 23.40: וּלְקַחְתֶּם לָכֶם בַּיֹּום הָרִאשֹׁון פְּרִי עֵץ הָדָר כַּפֹּת תְּמָרִים וַעֲנַף עֵץ עָבֹת וְעַרְבֵי נָחַל וּשְׂמַחְתֶּם לִפְנֵי יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם ש…
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Why do we persist in saying the crucifixion was on Friday? [closed]
There are persuasive arguments for the crucifixion not being on a Friday. I guess the Friday hypothesis is based on the reference to it being before a Sabbath, and not knowing some of the details of those arguments. But that would imply t…
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What are the teraphim (household gods) Rachel stole from Laban?
When Jacob flees from Laban, Rachel steals his household gods. When Laban had gone to shear his sheep, Rachel stole her father’s household gods. Genesis 31:19 (NIV) Jacob seems pretty serious about the household gods too. But…
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Who are the saints / holy ones in 1 Thessalonians 3:13 and 2 Thessalonians 1:3–12?
In June 2017 and May 2018, I had email exchanges with Prof. Larry W. Hurtado and Dean Craig C. Hill (two high-caliber NT scholars) about the second coming, the rapture and, more specifically, the saints in 1 and 2 Thess. 1 Thessalonians 3…
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Dr. Oliver McMahan (1954-2024)
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 69, Oliver “Dr. Mac” Lewis McMahan died peacefully at his home in Cleveland, Tennessee. Oliver was…
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Noah and Books :: By Jim Towers
The title of my previous article was “As It Was in the Days of Noah.” Yesterday I went to the nearest Publix supermarket to get some ready-made Cole slaw to go with the fish and chips we were having for supper. I sometimes have arthritic pain in my hip…
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(Isaiah 3:12)’s declaration that women would rule over Jerusalem & Judah suggests that men became irresponsible and/or negligent about leadership jobs
Isaiah 3:12 New American Standard Bible 1995 12 O My people! Their oppressors [a]are children, And women rule over them. O My people! Those who guide you lead you astray And confuse the direction of your paths. Isaiah 3:12 English Stand…
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can Nisan 15 be referred to as “the sabbath”?
6And on the fifteenth day of the same month is the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD; for seven days you shall eat unleavened bread. 7On the first day you shall have a holy convocation; you shall not do any ordinary work. Leviticus 2…
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What word best captures the spirit of לִּילִית in Isaiah 34:14?
Isaiah 34:14 in the Masoretic Text is the following: גְשׁוּ צִיִּים אֶת-אִיִּים, וְשָׂעִיר עַל-רֵעֵהוּ יִקְרָא; אַךְ-שָׁם הִרְגִּיעָה לִּילִית, וּמָצְאָה לָהּ מָנוֹח Here, לִּילִית is supposedly the only known mention of “lilith” in …
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Arguments for early/late date of authorship of Daniel
What are the most significant arguments for an early date of authorship of Daniel (6th century BC)? What are the primary arguments for a late date (2nd century BC)?
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About The Cross :: By Dennis Huebshman
With all that’s taking place in this world today, there is less and less focus on the cross and the true meaning of our Savior’s sacrifice. Please know that the cross was an evil and cruel instrument of death, and no one should worship that image or an…
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When at the Point of Death: A Christian Perspective :: By Ron Ferguson
[1]. THE INTRODUCTION – THOUGHTS NEARING DEATH I would estimate very few want to face death, but the committed Christians are prepared and happy to because they know the truth of the verses – 2 Corinthians 5:7-8 “for we walk by faith, not by sight. We …
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The Mark of the Beast
When interpreters consult the pages of Scripture, rather than frontpage news, the biblical connotation of the mark becomes clearer. Revelation describes the mark being…
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Societal Characteristics of the Last Days: Part 5 :: By Mark A. Becker
Romans 1:28-29 Introduction This is a continuation of our Societal Characteristics of the Last Days series. In Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4, we studied Paul’s societal characteristics given to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:1-7. Part 5, Part 6, and Part …
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Practical Advice Before you Pursue a Doctor of Ministry Degree
In this blog, I want to share some advice for those considering a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree. I have taught in the D.Min. program at Oral Roberts University for several years. During this time I gained some valuable insights into the purpose of…
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Third Article Theology A Pneumatological Dogmatics, Edited By Myk Habets
368 book reviews Myk Habets (ed.) Third Article Theology: A Pneumatological Dogmatics(Minneapolis,mn: Fortress Press, 2016). xx + 487. $59.00 paperback. This hefty volume represents…
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Four People Crucified at Calvary: Easter Message :: By Ron Ferguson
Throughout the world, in nearly every Easter message, you will hear the words Calvary and crucified. You will probably also hear the words “cross, Jesus of Nazareth, thieves, Pilate, resurrection,” and several others. I will be using some of those term…
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Thomas J. Norris, The Trinity‐Life Of God, Hope For Humanity Towards A Theology Of Communion (Hyde Park, NJ New City, 2009). 174 Pp., $17.95, Paper.
162 Book Reviews / Pneuma 32 (2010) 123-175 Thomas J. Norris, The Trinity–Life of God, Hope for Humanity: Towards a Theology of Com- munion…
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Winter 2023: Other Significant Articles
Douglas Stuart, “Gordon Fee – A Tribute” Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (November 1, 2022). “The Relatable Zeal of Puritan Women: They were extremely into religion without being extreme” Christianity Today (January 3, 2023). Catherine Parks inte…
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What does Gen 4:7 mean in the Septuagint?
Most of the translations of Gen 4:7 read something like (LEB): If you do well will I not accept you? But if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. And its desire is for you, but you must rule over it. I also re…
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Why Devil’s sin didn’t bring death?
1 John 3:8 King He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin Since the devil sinned before Adam and sin will bring d…
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Prophecy: God’s Sadness Relief Valve :: By Dave Hubley
“And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!” (Mark 13:37). (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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Prophecy: The Accelerating Rate of Acceleration :: 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 is a type of char…
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Pentecostal Theological Seminary: Doctor of Philosophy Program Announcement
**Doctor of Philosophy Program Announcement** For several years, a significant goal of the PTS vision has been the inauguration of the PhD degree program….
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Extreme Weather in Prophecy: Part 1 of 3 :: By Nathan Jones
According to Genesis 1, at the beginning of human history at the Creation, everything that exists was made by God to be originally perfect. But then, sin entered and corrupted everything, so God placed a curse upon the world (Genesis 3). Mankind has lo…
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What is meant by “loose the loins of kings”?
What is meant by “loose the loins of kings” in Isaiah 45:1?
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What was Onan’s sin?
Genesis 38:6-11 (NJPS): Judah got a wife for Er his first-born; her name was Tamar. But Er, Judah’s first-born, was displeasing to the Lord, and the Lord took his life. Then Judah said to Onan, “Join with your brother’s wife and do you…
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F.F. Bosworth featured in Dean Merrill’s book, ‘50 Pentecostal and Charismatic Leaders Every Christian Should Know’
By Roscoe Barnes III, PhD Author, F.F. Bosworth: The Man Behind “Christ the Healer” Copyright © 2021 #FFBosworth #BosworthMatters F.F. Bosworth is one of many Pentecostal leaders featured in Dean Merrill’s book, “50 Pentecostal and Cha…
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Five Reasons Why Decreasing the Number of Worship Services Might Be the Best Move
For years, the conventional wisdom has been that increasing the number of worship services is the best path to go. You rarely heard leaders advocating decreasing the number of services. The concern is that the reduction of choices results in lower over…
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Five Reasons Why Decreasing the Number of Worship Services Might Be the Best Move
For years, the conventional wisdom has been that increasing the number of worship services is the best path to go. You rarely heard leaders advocating decreasing the number of services. The concern is that the reduction of choices results in lower over…
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Is Jesus giving the Holy Spirit in John 20:22?
After the resurrection in John’s gospel, Jesus appears to the disciples and in John 20:22 he breathes on them and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” What is happening here? Is Jesus giving them the Holy Spirit by breathing on them? Edit: Ma…
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ONLY eunuchs serve Jezebel !!!
1183: Jezebel Rides Again Transgender (gender dysphoria) ideology says “You don’t need to be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Don’t change your…
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“the first day of the week” in 1 Corinthians 16:2
I heard somewhere that in 1 Corinthians 16:2 Upon the first [day] of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as [God] hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come There is some ambiguity about “the first…
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Part 2: 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 16:30.Visit this link: https://shows.acast.com/5d892b22719a100a4a0192bd/6509b0d83f085f00129a2662 …
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Are The Days of Noah Here? :: By Nathele Graham
“Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things” (2 Timothy 2:7). Science was, at one time, a highly respected profession. Today, it seems that the fine line between beneficial science and science fiction has faded. I was appal…
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Was St. Patrick really a Pentecostal?
Read to the end to see if Patrick was Pentecostal “A few years later I was again with my parents in Britain. They welcomed…
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Press In :: By Bill Wilson
There are many events taking place around us that would be frightening in and of themselves—the devastating hurricanes and earthquakes; the threat of terrorism; political disruption; the threat of nuclear war with Islam—just to name a few. Some of this…
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Does the Greek word anēr mean man (adult male) or male (male of any age)?
Bible verse 14 And increasingly believers in the Lord, large numbers of men (ἀνήρ, G435) and women, were being added to their number, (Acts 5:14, NASB20) (Greek word study for anēr [ἀνήρ, G435]) The best Greek dictionaries define anēr (ἀ…
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Extreme Weather in Prophecy: Part 2 of 3 :: By Nathan Jones
In Part 1 of this teaching about the end-times sign of nature as it relates to extreme weather, we looked to the Bible to see that God does indeed exhibit a pattern of using extreme weather to get a wayward people’s attention and call them back to a ri…
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How can the second harvest in Revelation 14 be the unrighteous when in every other place it says the second harvest will be the righteous?
Matthew 13 and Revelation 14 contradict. Who are the grapes? Matthew 13 The weeds/tares are gathered first and burned. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest, and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, “Gather the weeds first and b…
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Five Surprising Facts About Assemblies of God Eschatology
During my doctoral research about the history of Assemblies of God beliefs about eschatology, I made several interesting discoveries. While most know Pentecostals have historically followed premillennial, dispensational, and pretribulational forms of e…
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What does “the life was the light of men” mean in John 1:4?
What does ἡ ζωὴ ἦν τὸ φῶς τῶν ἀνθρώπων mean in John 1:4? John 1:4 (KJV); In him was life; and the life was the light of men. The best I can come up with is the knowledge of Jesus’ exemplary life shows us how to live.: τὸ φῶς τῶν ἀνθρώπ…
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Donald Gee’s Warning from 1929: Three Temptations for Pentecostals
This Week in AG History — October 26, 1929 By Ruthie Edgerly ObergOriginally published on AG News, 27 October 2022 In 1929, noted British theologian and church leader Donald Gee warned Assemblies of God leaders that they faced three temptations … Conti…
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Which stones “are there to this day” in Joshua 4:9?
Joshua 4:8-9 read 8 So the Israelites did as Joshua commanded them. They took twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan, according to the number of the tribes of the Israelites, as the Lord had told Joshua; and they carried them over wi…
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Temple Transitions :: By Dave Cogburn
John 2:18-19 “The Jews then responded to Him, ‘What sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this’? Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days’” (NIV). John 2 is talking about when Jesus was running…
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Hymns, Hymnody, and Hymnals: Five Significant Trends
Are the worship wars over? While the answer is not definitive, we see signs that the post-quarantine world may include an unexpected benefit: worship wars are waning. While our evidence is anecdotal at this point, it is still worth looking at five sign…
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Death Has Died, and Jesus Christ Has Won :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard
Summary: Death and the grave hold no fear to a child of God. If we have put our faith in Jesus Christ for salvation, we can have confidence that His death and resurrection has put an end to it. In 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, Paul teaches that the flesh can…
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Hello. This website claims that the Father determined creation
And Jesus brought His plans into reality. They don’t quote a lot of scripture to support their claim. Here’s the link https://www.gotquestions.org/all-things-visible-and-invisible.html This is the actual quote: God the Father is the archi…
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Is Jesus implying that his second coming will be a literal, extraordinary worldwide event akin to Noah’s flood? Matthew 24:36-44
Matthew 24:36-44 (ESV): 36 “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. 37 For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For as in those days …
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Forgetting Yesterday :: By Dennis Huebshman
Hebrews 10:16-18; “‘ This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days,’ declares the Lord; I will put My laws on their hearts, and write them on their minds,’ then He adds, ‘I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.’ W…
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Then Sings My Soul :: By Nathele Graham
“And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory” (Isaiah 6:3). Do you praise God in everything? I know I’m very lax in praising God when I face trouble. My prayers in times of trouble …
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When did Caleb attack Hebron – Before or After Joshua’s Death?
In Joshua 14:6 – 15, we read that, after 7 years of conquest, Joshua gave Hebron to Caleb as an inheritance. Up until verse 12, chapter 15 describes the rest of Judah’s allotment. Verses 13 – 19 turns back to the topic of Caleb’s inheritan…
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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 Hebrews 11 why is Rahab included in the “Hall of Faith” while the spies are not?
Hebrews 11 list a number of people that Hebrews 12:1 calls a “great a cloud of witnesses”. Among them are the usual suspects: Noah, Abraham, Issac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses. But there are also some lesser names, including Abel, Enoch, an…
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In Hebrews 11 why is Rahab included in the “Hall of Faith” while the spies are not?
Hebrews 11 list a number of people that Hebrews 12:1 calls a “great a cloud of witnesses”. Among them are the usual suspects: Noah, Abraham, Issac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses. But there are also some lesser names, including Abel, Enoch, an…
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The Proclamation of the Church: Part 2 :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard
Acts 4:12, Mark 16:15, Titus 1:9, Acts 2:38, 1 Timothy 4:6 Summary: The church was established by the Lord Jesus Christ to proclaim the message of salvation to a lost and dying world. We need to remember that and repent of proclaiming anything else. Ig…
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Any Reports On Earthquakes Lately? :: By Dennis Huebshman
In case you missed it, there was an earthquake in Northern California on December 20, 2022, of magnitude 6.4 that killed two people, injured over a dozen others, and caused considerable damage. After the initial quake, there were dozens of aftershocks…
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Pentecostalism And The Academy
PNEUMA 27,1_f7b_106-109II 8/17/05 7:52 AM Page 106 Pentecostal Theology, Volume 27, No. 1, Spring 2005 Pentecostalism and the Academy Douglas Jacobsen and Rhonda Hustedt…
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Jesus Loves Children :: By Dennis Huebshman
Matthew 19:13-14; “Then children were brought to Him that He might lay His hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of Heaven.’…
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Are the Sea peoples referenced anywhere in the bible?
To better understand this question. And why i feel this is a good, rational question, i will spend a little time below, copying and pasting everything i can find regarding the Sea peoples. When one see’s how notorious historians are painti…
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Is there a difference in the manner by which Jesus, Elijah, and Enoch went to heaven?
I am building on a previous question located here. I am not satisfied with the answers to the question and want to ask specifically if the text describing the manner in which Enoch and Elijah went to heaven are actually different than how…
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El concepto Ya-todavía-no
El concepto, Ya-no-todavía, está estrechamente ligado a las enseñanzas de Jesús sobre el reino de Dios y a la escatología neotestamentaria en general. El reino de Dios es el gobierno o reinado de Dios. Cuando Jesús comenzó a ministrar públicamente, su …
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Viewing (Isaiah 8:5-12) as modern day’s Christian journaling of Godly Revelations & Personal Declaration
(Closely related Posting: Nature, tone, speakers & audiences of the Isaiah 8:5-10 bible passage ) This is just a theory. If you think about some ministries like Mark Virkler’s ministries ( https://www.cwgministries.org/ ) that encou…
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In Romans 11:26, how is “all” understood by those who believe Israel refers to physical Israel?
For those who believe “all Israel will be saved” in Romans 11:26 refers to physical, blood line descendants of Jacob, how do they understand the word “all”? In the abolute sense of every single Israelite that has ever lived, including ev…
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SUPER TUESDAY and the EVANGELICALS
A closer look at religion in the Super Tuesday states BY MICHAEL LIPKA Religious groups rarely vote as a fully unified bloc. For instance, in…
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What does it mean עָלַ֤ to be used instead of אֶל in 1 Chronicles 22:8?
1 Chronicles 22: 8 But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight. The &…
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It’s SUPER TUESDAY somewhere: Toward a Pentecostal Reflection to the use of Political Theology among American Evangelicals in the 21st century
It’s SUPER TUESDAY somewhere: Toward a Pentecostal Reflection to the use of Political Theology among American Evangelicals in the 21st century Go! Troy Day…
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Why does Acts not mention the deaths of Peter and Paul?
As far as we know, Peter and Paul died in Rome in the mid 60s. According to most scholars the Book of Acts is dated to 80+, sometimes as late as 120. Given how often the book mentions Peter and especially Paul, you’d expect there to be at …
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William DeArteaga: Every Christian a Healing Evangelist
Dear pastors, priests and religious leaders: It is the beginning of the year and you are probably in the midst of planning enrichment activities…
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Living In Biblical Times :: By Daymond Duck
On Jan. 26, 2023, Tim Moore, CEO and Senior Evangelist at Lamb & Lion Ministries, wrote that Dr. David Reagan (founder of Lamb & Lion Ministries) met a man that said he wished he could live in biblical times. Moore wrote that Reagan replied, “Y…
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It Was a GOD Thing :: By Geri Ungurean
I posted an article a few days ago about a very important ministry that is happening in Africa. ONE MATCHSTICK: THE SENGA FIRE – FAITH COMES BY HEARING I happened upon this while visiting a website I truly love called Bible.is. It is a site where you c…
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Pentecost in China
The Holy Spirit has been making Jesus known in China. Veteran missionary Dennis Balcombe shares what he has seen unfolding during his more than fifty years of ministry in China. Bible teachers believe that many prophecies will have a double fulfillment…
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I Did Not Come to Abolish but to Fulfill
Do we adequately know the background of the Jewishness of the Gospel of Matthew? Dr. Schaser helps us understand the extra biblical literary sources that illuminate how Jesus is portrayed in the gospel; from festivals to the Sermon on the Moun…
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Why didn’t God speak to the waters to subside in Genesis 8:1?
After the flood when God wanted the waters to subside he sent the wind to that KJV Genesis 8 : 1 And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth,…
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Nature, tone, speakers & audiences of the Isaiah 8:5-10 bible passage
Isaiah 8:5-12 New American Standard Bible 1995 5 Again the Lord spoke to me further, saying, 6 “Inasmuch as these people have rejected the gently flowing waters of Shiloah And rejoice in Rezin and the son of Remaliah; 7 “Now therefore, be…