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A layman’s commentary on Matthew 24. Matthew 24:14. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world


 Our last post on Matthew 24 opened with “Because Iniquity will abound.” Jesus equated this iniquity to false prophets and lawlessness.  There are two prominent translations of the Greek word anomia, and the King James gives us this.  “And because iniquity shall abound, … Continue reading

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Lawlessness will abound, and the love of many will grow cold. Matthew 24:12


When I left off our study in Matthew 24, we were looking at verse 11. The context goes like this: the disciples asked when will these things – the destruction of the temple and His return as the warring Messiah. … Continue reading

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Christ the Hope of Jews and Gentiles, Romans 15: 8-13.


Christ the Hope of Jews and Gentiles When we closed our last post, we were counseled to welcome others, just as the Messiah has welcomed us. God nor Paul have changed their minds, and so we continue with Romans chapter … Continue reading

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