Tag: Apostle Paul
Does the Bible predict- sacrifices & a rebuilt temple?
What does the Bible predict? That’s a loaded question. Many people have asked similar questions. “Does the Bible predict?” But ask the same question to ten different scholars and you might just get ten different answers. Ask those same ten scholars, “Does the Bible predict, daily sacrifices and a rebuilt temple,” and you might event…
Pre-Wrath Rapture versus 7 Pre-Tribulation Rapture Problems
The Pre-wrath rapture more correctly handles some issues found in the Pre-trib model. The Pre-trib “theory” of the rapture contains some challenges that are difficult to reconcile with the scriptures. Here for example. Sorry, but it’s true. There are too many weak points in that interpretation. On the other hand, the Pre-wrath position aligns more…
Haggai speaks from the grave. “Rebuild the House of God.”
Israel, the prophet Haggai speaks to you. It’s time to rebuild the Temple. Haggai was a prophet to the nation of Israel. He spoke and wrote during the days shortly after the return from Babylonian captivity. Before him came Jeremiah, who, by the Word of the Lord, said Judah would go into captivity for seventy…
Israel’s Peace and Safety: Was Trump’s deal of the century?
Is President Trump bringing peace and safety to the Middle East? Isn’t there a warning in the Bible about claims of Peace and Safety? Yes, there is a warning. Should we be concerned whenever we hear about claims of a peace deal in the Middle East? If you don’t know Christ, yes, you should be…
The End-of-days doctrines of the early Church fathers
End-of-days: The early church and the last days. The early church believed they were living in the last times or the end-of-days. We find clear evidence of that in the writings of the disciples. And that literary evidence continued for the next two hundred years after the death and resurrection of Christ. (Then an allegorical…
Apostasy: Did Paul mean Rapture or a departure of faith?
In 2 Thessalonians, Paul said the church will experience apostasy. Apostasy. What did Paul mean when he told the church to expect an apostasy before the return of Christ? For many scholars, the meaning is clear. They see it as a departure or a denial of faith in Christ. But in recent years there is…
Daily sacrifices in Jerusalem: When will they start again?
Will the ritual of daily animal sacrifices begin once more in Israel? Yes, the practice of daily sacrifices will once again be seen in modern-day Israel. I’ll lightly brush over the gruesome nature of the ritual. I am an animal lover and don’t like the idea of killing innocent animals. But the sacrificing of animals…
Righteousness by grace: An Overview of Romans Part 1
Righteousness does not come through the deeds of the law. Righteousness is a gift from God to those who trust and believe. It comes through faith. One cannot earn it through hard work and obedience to the Old Testament Law. Israel learned this lesson the hard way. First, they experienced seventy years of captivity. And…
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…
