Author: Doug Drake
Parable of the talents: Well done good and faithful servant
Well done. You did good! Many Christians are familiar with the phrase. “Well done good and faithful servant.” We find that phrase in the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30. In this article, we’ll take a look at the parable and explore the importance of the famous phrase. And since this site primarily considers…
Irenaeus, a Church Father, gave early Christians a warning
Irenaeus warned the church about the last days. Church father Irenaeus compared the last days to the days of Noah and the persecution during the Babylonian captivity. Obviously, the church wasn’t affected by either historic event. But, for good reason, he used them to warn the church. Many Christians believe that the church will escape…
Confirm a covenant with many who? Daniel’s 70 weeks Prophecy
A leader will confirm a covenant with Israel and many nations. In this article, we’ll take a further look at the person who will confirm this soon-agreed-upon covenant? But I should ask a burning question that’s on many people’s minds. Is a soon revealed peace agreement the same ‘covenant’ that will start the tribulation week? You…
Change: Sometimes it’s needed. Theological Winds of change
Change is slow but necessary among biblical scholars. How often do you change your position on a biblical doctrine? I imagine the answer is something like this, “Not very often,” or “Never!” But change is something we all go through. We change our underwear, socks, hairstyle, and the cars we drive. Our position on biblical…
A Covenant: A Prince will Confirm It one week. Peace deal?
Is the Antichrist the coming prince who will Confirm a Covenant? In the near future, a leader of a group of nations will confirm a covenant between Israel. And then, the worst seven years of human history will begin. This is not good news, just the facts as recorded in the scriptures. But, before that…
The Messiah Dies: Then the Prince who is to come Dan. 9-26
In Daniel 9:26, the prophet Daniel predicts the death of the Messiah. This important prophetic verse puts a timestamp on the death of the Jewish Messiah. This article continues our look at the Book and Daniel. And more specifically, chapter nine is a crucially important passage of prophecy. Verses twenty-four to twenty-seven of this chapter give…
Will the Guardians of media push the lie of 2 Thessalonians?
Will the guardians of social media play a role in Bible prophecy? Most of us know who the guardians of social media are. Since you’re reading this article, you most likely came upon it while using one of the platforms created by the guardians. The guardians often claim they are helping to protect the general…
Don’t let them deceive you. Beware a lie the world believes
Jesus warned and Paul reminded us. “Don’t let anyone deceive you.” Could a blatant lie deceive you?” Are you immune to coming deception that will take hold upon the entire planet? The world is becoming increasingly shrouded by an illusion. The President of the United States has coined a popular phrase. He calls it “fake…
Sixty-two-weeks followed 7 weeks: Dan. 9:25 leading to Jesus
Daniel 9:25: The Messiah will arrive after the sixty-two weeks. This prophecy of the sixty-two weeks has confused biblical scholars for two centuries. So don’t worry if you’re a little confused as well. You’re in good company. The angel Gabriel told Daniel that the Messiah would arrive at the end of sixty-two weeks. Those sixty-two…
The War of Gog and Magog. The final chapter
The final chapter of this war leads to 1,000 years of peace. Ezekiel chapter thirty-nine isn’t the final chapter of the prophet’s book. There are several chapters after it. But in those chapters, the war of Gog and Magog has ended. There is a decidedly different tone in the last section of Ezekiel’s book. Once…
