Tag: what
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Galatians 4:13: What was Paul’s “infirmity of the flesh”?
Galatians 4:13 A.V. Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first.
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Genesis 1:26 and 28 tells mankind to “subdue” the earth and “rule over” various animals. Exactly what is meant by this in relation to large animals?
In Genesis 1, up until this command, the conflict in the narrative has been very muted. Sure the chaos waters were there, but God is portrayed as being unthreatened by it, and it soon becomes a mere building material, easily shaped just by…
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In Romans 1:17, what does Paul mean by “from faith to faith” (ἐκ πίστεως εἰς πίστιν)?
17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “But the righteous man shall live by faith.” NASB, ©1995 ΙΖʹ δικαιοσύνη γὰρ θεοῦ ἐν αὐτῷ ἀποκαλύπτεται ἐκ πίστεως εἰς πίστιν, καθὼς γέγραπται· ὁ δὲ δ…
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What does it mean to take vengeance sevenfold in Genesis 4:15?
KJV Genesis 4 : 15 And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him. What did this mean that vengeance shall …
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What Shall a Man Give in Exchange for His Soul? :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard
Text: “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Mark 8:36-37, NKJV). The question our Lord Jesus asks is not merely religious; it is eternal, reaching beyond bank accounts, reputations, possessions, pleasures, and ambitions.…
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What does “Blessed be” mean in “Blessed be the name of the LORD”. Psalm 113:2?
Psalm 113:2 "Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and forevermore". NKJV. My emphasis. 1. What is "blessed"; and what the name that is blessed? Psalm 113:2 International Standard Version. "May …
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Exploding, Dying,and What :: By Daymond Duck
Exploding, Dying,and What :: By Daymond Duck On Aug. 13, 2026, Alex Newman (The Liberty Sentinel) and Steve Deace (Steve Deace Show-Podcast; Blaze Media) discussed “Why Christianity Is Exploding Under Persecution—While Dying In The West.” Part of what they said: Christianity is fading across the free West—but exploding under persecution in China and Iran. They…
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What Is the Difference Between ‘Man’ And ‘Son of Man’ in Num 23:19?
Numbers 23:19 God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind…. Is this merely repetition saying "God ain’t a human being" twice in a row for emphasis, or is there more nuance?
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Isaiah 44: Who or What Is Your Idol? :: By Sean Gooding
I hope that you have been well. My family and I were away at a conference in the US for the past week and took a week away from posting these lessons to catch our breath. I hope that you enjoyed the journey through the Book of Romans. Today we will ask a question that…
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What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 9:7
What is the meaning of "decided" in your heart, if decisions are made in the mind!? 2 Cor 9:7 – Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. …
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What does the term “principalities and powers” mean?
In some translations, I see the term “principalities and powers.” To what does this refer? This will not be exhaustive, but for example, consider the KJV’s translation of Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor li…
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Kindom of heaven suffereth violence
In Mat.11:12 … the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence … (KJV) What was meant by suffereth in current day use? Please.
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What does εὗρεν mean in Luke 4:17? Finding by luck, chance or investigation?
And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, KJV Luke 4:17. What does εὗρεν mean in Luke 4:17? Finding by luck, chance or investigation? …
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Acts 2:38 vs Matthew 28:20- “In” vs “On” – By what nuance of meaning would Jesus use εἰς (eis) in Matthew while Peter would use ἐπί (epi) in Acts
By what nuance of meaning, in context, would Jesus use εἰς (eis) in Matthew and while Peter would use ἐπί (epi) in Acts? In Matthew 28:19, Jesus instructs his disciples regarding the nations, that they are to be "…baptizing them in ….
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What is the meaning of “therefore all died” in 2 Corinthians 5:14?
2 Corinthians 5:14 For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. What is the logic here? What is the meaning of the word "therefore"? Who are the "all"? John 14…
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What does “communion of the Holy Spirit” mean in 2 Corinthians 13:14?
What does communion of the Holy Spirit mean in 2 Corinthians 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
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In Colossians 1:16, what is the meaning of the phrase “in him” (ἐν αὐτῷ)?
Sorry if this seems like a really simple question but this always confuses me. For example Colossians 1:16: For it was in Him that all things were created. Would it mean the same thing if the word ‘through’ or ‘by’ were to be used in…
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What are “dukes” or “chiefs” in the text of Genesis 36?
We read the usual genealogies in Genesis 36, of Esau’s family and Seir the Horite’s, and then some of the names are repeated as “duke” or “chief” (depending on the translation) so-and-so. What was a “duke,” then?
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War, AI and the Middle East: What Comes Next? – Ep. 7377 – 7/30/26
Approximately a third of the Bible is prophetic. That raises an important question: Why did God devote so much of His Word to prophecy, and how should believers interpret today’s […]
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What did Paul entrust God to guard?
2 Timothy 1:12 NASB For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day. What did Paul entrust God t…
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In what way does Paul explain ἄφεσις, forgiveness or release of sin in Romans?
In Matthew’s account of the Last Supper, Jesus speaks about the significance of His blood: for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. (Matthew 26:28 ESV) τοῦτο γάρ ἐστιν τὸ αἷμά μου τῆς…
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What is the argument against the authenticity of 1 John 5:7-8 in the KJV?
I was reading through Lee Strobel’s The Case for the Real Jesus and came across a passage in the book that indicates the inauthenticity of 1 John 5:7-8 in the King James Version: 1 John 5:7-8 (KJV) 7 For there are three that be…
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What was required by Jewish law in order to use a colt tied?
telling them, "Go to the village ahead of you. When you enter it, you will find a colt tied there that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. Luke 19:30 NET References: Gen. 49:11; Zech. 9:9; Matt. 21:2, 5, 7; Mk. 11:2, …
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What do ‘All things delivered to Jesus by His Father’ include?
Matthew 11:27:- All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.
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What was the purpose of fasting in Acts 13:1-3?
Acts 13:1-3 (ESV): 1 Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, t…
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What can the Son do nothing for himself?
So Jesus answered them, "I tell you the solemn truth, the Son can do nothing on his own initiative, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, the Son does likewise. (Jn. 5:19 NET) What can the Son do fo…
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What does the commandment refer to?
10 “if you obey the Lord your God and keep his commandments and statutes that are written in this scroll of the law. But you must turn to him with your whole mind and being. 11 “This commandment I am giving you today is not too difficult …
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“blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven” — Is “forgiven” the best word for what is meant?
Matthew 12:30-32: “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Anyone who …
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What is the meaning of “swift destruction” in 2 Peter 2:1
2 Peter 2:1 NASB But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction up…
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Acts 7:51-53 – What does Stephen allude to when he said “as your fathers -also ye” (v 51b), killing prophet (s) or not keeping the law?
Acts 7:51-53 You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you. Which of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? And they killed those who announced beforehand…
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What do we know about the gender of nephilim?
Is there any reference to the gender of the nephilim in the Bible? From what I understand they have been created by sons of God with the women of men (Genesis 6:4 ESV): The Nephilima were on the earth in those days, and also afterward…
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What does it mean “But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men”?
In John 2: 23-25, Jesus does not commit himself unto the people so I am wondering how "many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did." If he did not commit himself to them (which I am thinking means that He d…
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What exactly did the disciples doubt in Matt 28:17?
Jesus, after being resurrected, appeared to his eleven disciples on a mountain and was worshipped by them. Matt 28:17 says some of them doubted. What did they doubt? Was it his resurrection? Matthew 28:17 (KJV) 17 And when they saw hi…
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6/26/26 – What on Earth is Happening? Endtime Unfiltered Continues – Ep. 7353
What on earth is really happening in the world around us? Only Source Backstage takes over The Endtime Show as the unfiltered conversation continues. Vince Stegall, Doug Norvell, Dave Robbins, […]
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ICCOWE What It Is And How It Started
271 ICCOWE: What It Is and How It Started Michael What ultimately became Charismatic Consultation leaders’ conference of Ministries Aboard). Director of SOMA) Forrest…
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If the logos was tabernacled in Jesus, what was the voice from the cloud?
And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him Luke. 9:35 KJV And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace …
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J. Harold Ellens, Understanding Religious Experiences What The Bible Says About Spirituality (Westport, Conn. Praeger Publishers, 2008). Xvi + 183 Pp., $44.95, Cloth.
450 Book Reviews / Pneuma 32 (2010) 431-473 J. Harold Ellens, Understanding Religious Experiences: What the Bible Says about Spirituality (Westport, Conn.: Praeger Publishers,…
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What is James teaching about sin?
James 1:15 But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. 15 Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it has run its course, brings forth death. ‘when it has run its course’ – signi…
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What does Jesus imply in John 20:17 by saying “my Father and your Father, and my God and your God”?
In John 20:17, instead of saying τὸν πατέρα ἡμῶν καὶ θεόν ἡμῶν, that is, “our Father and our God,” Jesus instead says, τὸν πατέρα μου καὶ πατέρα ὑμῶν καὶ θεόν μου καὶ θεὸν ὑμῶν, that is, “my Father and your Father, and my God and your God….
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What is the meaning of waterless places in Matthew 12:43?
Berean Literal Bible Matthew 12:43 Now when the unclean spirit is gone out from the man, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and does not find it. Do these places exist in the spiritual realm or physical realm. Or are they m…
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Why does Jesus seemingly contradict what He states in Mt 5:19 by later appearing to relax the Law of the Sabbath?
In Matthew 5:19, Jesus states that anyone who relaxes (ESV) even the least of the commandments in the Law and teaches others to do the same would be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But then in several instances, with regard to the S…
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What is the difference between “anger” and “wrath”?
Anger and wrath are listed separately in a list in Colossians 3:8, and Ephesians 4:26 might indicate that there is some difference in Paul’s mind between the term anger and the term wrath. Col 3:8 – But now you also put off all these thin…
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What is Eliphaz explaining in Job 4:12-21?
Job’s friend Eliphaz shares: 12 Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof. 13 In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men, 14 Fear came upon me, and trembling, whic…
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What is “the Lord’s Day” in Revelation 1:10?
The phrase, the Lord’s day, found in Revelation chapter one, occurs only once in the New Testament. What grounds do we have to determine what day John was speaking about (the day his readers would have understood him to mean)? The ways i…
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What Is So Easy to Miss About Israel :: By Paul J. Scharf
What Is So Easy to Miss About Israel :: By Paul J. Scharf Everywhere we turn, it seems that Israel is in the news—often in a negative light. Some celebrated commentators have come nefariously close to laying all the world’s problems at the feet of Israel and the Jewish people. This is becoming a common…
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Here we begin Reflecting on what I call “the pivotal…
I usually do his on Tuesday, but I doubt I’ll be anywhere near a computer tomorrow. I didn’t plan it this way, but I’ll…
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Mathew S. Clark, Henry I. Lederle, Et Al. What Is Distinctive About Pentecostal Theology ) Pretoria University Of South Africa, 1989), 184 Pp. ISBN 0 86981 578 4
Mathew S. Clark, Henry tive about Pentecostal South Africa, 1989), I. Lederle, Theology?) 184 pp. ISBN 0-86981-578-4. Reviewed by Peter Hocken Theology Henry paper…
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THE PROPHECY NEWS PODCAST: What Every Bible Believer Needs To Know About The ‘Christ Is King’ Movement Being Used To Hijack The Last Days Church
The ‘Christ Is King’ Movement Shows How A Foundational Bible Truth Is Being Turned Into A Last Days Political Weapon For Christian Nationalism, Dominion Theology And Mother Rome The phrase “Christ is King” is absolutely true when understood in its proper biblical setting. Jesus Christ is Israel’s Messiah, David’s greater Son, the rightful heir to…
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What is the foundational support for interpreting prophecies as having dual fulfillments?
There are a handful of prophecies that Christians consider as having "dual fulfillments" – one at the time, and one in the future. Matthew 24, Isaiah 7:14, etc. are examples. Where did this method of interpretation originate, and…
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What does “erga/works” mean in Revelation 20:13?
Revelation 20:13 "The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works." All quotes from NKJV. From Acts 2:37-38 ‘"Men …
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What is “sackcloth” in Revelation 11:3?
In Revelation 11:3 is written: “And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth.” (Revelation 11:3, NASB, emphasis mine) I understand this is a material…
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What does the image of burning up the chaff in Matthew 3:12 convey?
[Matthew 3:11-12] I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but after me is coming He who is mightier than I, of whom I am not worthy to carry the sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire, 12 whose winnowing …
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What is the difference between gifts of healing (1 Cor 12) and praying for the sick to get healed (James 5)?
1 Corinthians 12 (ESV): 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, secon…
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What Jesus told John the Baptist and what does that…
This thought has been on my mind for a few days. I do believe the Lord gave this to me for a preacher somewhere…
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What did Jesus mean by “buy from me gold refined by fire” and “salve to anoint your eyes” in Revelation 3:18?
When addressing the lukewarm Church of Laodicea, Christ suggested the following: Revelation 3:14-22 (ESV): 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s…
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What is the best translation of the participles in the Great Commission, Matt. 28:19-20?
All the verbs in the Great Commission are participles except for μαθητεύσατε ("make disciples). For example, πορευθέντες (going) is often translated as an imperative although it is a participle. What is the best way to translate the….
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What is the significance of the “garment of hair with a leather belt around his waist” worn by both Elijah and John the Baptist
It is accepted in the NT that the prophet Elijah and John the Baptist are prophetically connected. (Mark 9:11 Matt 17:10) I have noted that both are described as wearing the same very specific outfit. In 2 Kings 1:8 Elijah outfit is descri…
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What does Heb 1:10 mean in light of the “throne” in Revelation? [closed]
Premise: YHWH (God) made all things Isaiah 44:24 (NASB) Thus says YHWH, your Redeemer, and the one who formed you from the womb, “I, YHWH, am the maker of all things, Stretching out the heavens by Myself and spreading out the earth all al…
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What does it mean that heaven is taken by violence? Matthew 11:12 [duplicate]
Matthew 11:12 But from the days of John the baptist until now, the kingdom of the heavens is taken by violence, and [the] violent seize on it. (Darby) Matthew 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suf…
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1 Cor 13:8b-19 – what is meant by “the perfect comes” and “the partial will pass away”?
There are two different interpretations: The Cessation view: Based on the biblical and church historical records: "the perfect" refers to completion of the canon of Scripture; "partial will pass away," the cessation of …
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THE BIBLE BELIEVERS SUNDAY SERVICE: What Is Biblical Christianity?
Biblical Christianity Stands Alone As The Blood-Bought Faith Once Delivered To The Saints While Rome, Mormonism And The Watchtower Preach Another Gospel Biblical Christianity is not a religion built by councils, popes, prophets, publishing houses, temple ordinances, or denominational machinery. Biblical Christianity is the blood-bought faith once delivered unto the saints, anchored in the preserved…
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What of Israel the Nation? :: By Ron Ferguson
Israel will always be a thorn in the side of haters and detractors and those who dismiss the great, unfulfilled promises for Israel found in scripture. In fact, the Old Testament prophetic books are so full of prophecy, such as the coming Day of the LORD and the Restoration of Israel. How alleged Christians can…
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What Israel Knows :: By Daymond Duck
On Apr. 9, 2026, the Prophecy News Watch (PNW) staff posted an article about Israel’s view of war in the Middle East. In my words, here is my understanding of some of the comments in that excellent article. There is a dangerous difference between peace and pause (a ceasefire) — and Israel knows it. The…
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What year of Tiberius’ rule did Jesus begin his ministry?
Every conscientious bible student knows that John the Baptist began his ministry in Tiberius’ 15th year. Turn to Luke 3:1-3. Luke Chapter 3 (KJV) 1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of…
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Who, or what, are the “four living creatures”, as introduced in Revelation 4:6,7 & 8?
It would appear that the answer can hardly be found in the "Earthly" realm. The answer has to be found in the "Heavenly" realm, given the close relationship to the "Almighty", Himself, (not to mention the fact…
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What pre-trib people don’t seem to know or accept is…
What pre-trib people don’t seem to know or accept is that the pre-trib view concerning the rapture didn’t start until about the 1850s, prior…
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A pause, not an end: What the two-week ceasefire with Iran really means – opinion
A pause, not an end: What the two-week ceasefire with Iran really means – opinion Israel Strikes Deep in Syria as Regional Tensions Continue to Rise A recent report highlights a significant escalation in the Middle East, as Israel carried out …
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What does it mean in Revelation 21:1 when it says, “…and the sea was no more.”?
What is the significance of this phrase and why is this particular aspect of creation noted as not existing anymore in the new earth? The best I can tell is that many times throughout scripture the sea is pictured of chaos, raging, needin…
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In what sense is God ‘Holy’?
Question: If ‘Holy’, (ἅγιος at Biblehub.com, and at logeion.uchicago.edu), is interpreted as ‘separated unto’, ‘consecrated’, ‘dedicated to’, or ‘sacred’, then in what sense can God be considered Holy? Is this a contradiction if God is not…
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WHAT is an EMERGENT CHURCH?
what does “emergent” mean when connected to Church, Emergent Church? Ricky Grimsley [11/20/2015 8:39 PM]Coming to forefront, moving into prominence? Emerging into the false…
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What is the significance of the little book/scroll that John and Ezekiel must eat (Rev. 10:10, Ezek. 2:9-3:3)?
There are two references to these "little books" or "scrolls", one in the Book of Revelation: Revelation 10:2: "and having in his hand a little scroll being open. And he placed his right foot upon the sea, and the…
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What did Jesus mean when he said, Forgive them “for they know not what they do”?
Luke 23:34 (DRA) (emphasis added) 34 And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. But they, dividing his garments, cast lots. Addressing the Father, Jesus acknowledges God’s ability to forgive their sin (…
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Tetelestai – What did Jesus really say in John 19:30 assuming he spoke Aramaic or Hebrew?
I have been researching for a long time John 19:30, more specifically the word Tetelestai (τετελεσται) in the Greek. But recently came across the topic of the Hebrew Gospels (possible late translations) and is fascinating. What did Jesus…
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What Matters Most :: By Daymond Duck
The Prophecy News Watch (PNW) staff is an excellent source of information, and they posted a great article on Mar. 9, 2026. Here is a small part of the article: As the conflict between Iran and the United States alongside Israel intensifies, something striking is happening across the world’s major faith communities. Islamic clerics are…
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What is the Seal God places on the foreheads of the 144,000 in Revelation 7? Sealed by the Holy Spirit or the word Emet (Truth)?
I am trying to determine exactly what the Seal placed on the 144,000 by God was. I have heard two directions and I want to see what everyone else might say. The word Truth or Emet would be in John’s style, but others assume the Holy Spirit…
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What did the Jewish exorcists do wrong in Acts 19:13
In Acts 19, there were a few traveling Jews that had heard Paul was removing demons by the name of Jesus, so they attempted to do the same: "Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evi…
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In Matthew 11:12 what does it mean for the kingdom of heaven to “suffer violence”?
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. (Matthew 11:12, NKJV) What does this verse mean?
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Convergence World War: What Is Going On? :: By Travis A. Karnes
Strategic Briefing for the Terminal Generation We are currently navigating what Dr. Chuck Missler called the “Integrated Message”—a convergence of geopolitical “checkmate” moves and ancient prophetic milestones that defy mathematical coincidence. As we watch the headlines in early 2026, the world isn’t just changing; it is being “reformatted.” From the smoldering ruins of the Iranian…
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Luke 3:1 “In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar” – convention for counting years (NOT what the actual A.D. year was)
1In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilen…
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What are the Hebrew/OT/Aramaic equivalents of the words ἀπιστία (unbelief) or ἄπιστος (unbelieving), such as in Romans 4:20? [closed]
I am struck that these words/concepts are used frequently in the New Testament by speakers (Jesus and Paul among others, including Romans 4:20), who would have been (presumably) speaking/thinking in Aramaic/Hebrew, and approaching their th…
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In 1 Cor 14:3-5 what was the nature of the prophecies being given in Corinth?
Paul speaks at length to the Corinthians about the penchant for becoming a celebrity preacher fan club: [1Co 1:10-12 NLT] (10) I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony wi…
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What do Jesus’ words in Matthew 16:18 mean with respect to his Church never being defeated by the powers of hell?
Jesus said, "I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" – Matthew 16:18 KJV. I’m not so concerned with whether the English translation should better state ‘Hades,’ and ‘overcome,’ unless that has …..
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What the Bible Reveals: Rapture & 2nd Coming, Pt 2 :: By James Pannafino
The Rapture is imminent; it could take place at any moment… (Titus 2:13; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; 1 Cor. 15:50-54) The Second Coming will not occur until after a multitude of end-times events take place… (2 Thess. 2:4; Matt. 24:15-30; Luke 21:7-36; Rev. chapters 6–18) The purpose of the Tribulation is all about fulfilling the Lord’s…
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‘Russia is to Ukraine what Hamas is to Israel’: Ukrainian ambassador marks four years of war
The Jerusalem Post reports: “Israel must stand with Ukraine without hesitation as the two countries face similar, existential threats, Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevhen Korniychuk said in an interview with Walla, marking the fourth anniversary […] The post ‘Russia is to Ukraine what Hamas is to Israel’: Ukrainian ambassador marks four years of war appeared…
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Why will Dan not be in heaven? What did he do worse than his brethren?
The entire tribe of Dan is absent from the list of those tribes which are to be found in heaven. Here is the list given in Revelation 7. And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four…
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What the Bible Reveals: Rapture & 2nd Coming, Pt 1 :: By James Pannafino
A word for the church today to be wise for such a time as this! Daniel 12:4, 8-10 “But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.” “Although I heard, I did not understand. Then I said,…
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What is the “hidden manna” in Revelation 2:17?
From Revelation 2:17, I am trying to find the meaning of two things that Jesus promises to those who overcome, specifically to the church in Thyatira, and here is the verse: “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto th…
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Who or what is meant by the “ten men” of Zechariah 8:23?
Zechariah 8:23 Thus says the LORD of hosts: In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue shall take hold of the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” (ESV) Who or what is bei…
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Oh, What a Savior :: By Dennis Huebshman
Romans 8:1-5: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. (2) For the law of the Spirit of Life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. (3) For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending His own…
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What is the meaning of the phrase ‘only true God’ in John 17:3?
In John 17:3, Jesus addressed the Father as ‘the only true God” which semantically means that no one else is true God except the Father. However, Jesus is also addressed as ”God” in the same gospel (John 1:1, 18, 10:33, 20:28) and still…
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What does “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit” warn against? (Zech. 4:6)
This is the word of the Lord to Zerub′babel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. (Zech. 4:6) The word חַיִל is usually translated as "might" here. But more often it means "army," by a……
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What is the difference between “receiving the Holy Spirit” (Acts 8:14-20; 19:1-7) and “being filled with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 9:17; 4:31)?
Context of "receiving the Holy Spirit": 14 Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, 15 who came down and prayed for them that they would receive the Holy …
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Pope Leo XIV Signals Continuity on LGBTQ Outreach: What Christians Should Watch
Recent comments by Jesuit priest Father James Martin have renewed global attention on the direction of the Roman Catholic Church under newly elected Pope Leo XIV. In an interview with […]
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What God Has Created :: By Nathele Graham
As I sit here, typing on my computer, I’m thankful that I’m warm and comfortable. Outside is, as it’s called by weathermen, “a storm of historical proportions.” The snow is falling, and so is the temperature. I’m thankful that I know God will allow me to pay my heat bill, and I have food stored,…
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The Department Of War Is Bragging Openly About Having Used Directed Energy Weapons In Venezuela Like ‘The Discombobulator’, But What About On 9/11?
Trump calls it ‘The Discombobulator’ but in reality it’s Directed Energy Weapons and they can be used to invade a country or make two 110-story buildings disappear Directed-energy weapons systems are not a rumor. Lasers and high-power microwaves are real, fielded, and openly discussed in military circles—especially for counter-drone applications. That’s not the question. The…
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What is the meaning of “a holy kiss” in “Greet one another with a holy kiss”. 1 Corinthians 16:20?
1 Corinthians 16:20 "All the brothers send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss". ESV. My emphasis. Many years ago I was in a church congregation and the preacher was speaking about "a holy kiss". In the …
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What was the significance of the daily decrease of the number of bulls offered during Tabernacles in Numbers 29:12-32?
During the feast of Tabernacles there seems to be a gradual decrease of the number of bulls offered from the first day to the last.What is of note is that only the bulls offered decrees in number whilst the other animals remain the same th…
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Kindness and goodness – fruit of Spirit, what is the difference?
I was studying Gl 5.22, and I came across this virtues – kindness and goodness. I am Brazilian, and I looked up in dictionary for these two words in Portuguese (Bondade and Benignidade) and they are often used as synonyms. So I tried to lo…