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The Significance of John’s Gospel for Jewish Believers. An Overview.


The author reflects on John’s gospel, emphasizing the power of its introduction and its historical context. They discuss the significance of understanding scripture to counter false teachings like Replacement Theology, particularly John’s focus on addressing a Jewish audience of believers. Continue reading

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Did God give the nations to the angels? Deuteronomy 32:7-9.


I listened “briefly” to a speaker on YouTube as they stated that Deuteronomy 32, verse 8, in the Greek Septuagint, tells how God gave the nations to the angels of God. It is statements like this that prompt me to … Continue reading

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Blessed are those who mourn. Matthew 5:4 through?


 Look intently at this. And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated, His disciples came to Him. (Matthew 5:1 NKJV) Jesus did not retreat in fear, nor did He retreat, but it was a strategic … Continue reading

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Questions and concerns about the antichrist. Part 3 of four.


We ended part two with this.  Because he, the antichrist, affirms the “peace” covenant, we seem to think he is the one that initiates it, and that is not what the scriptures tell us. The passage that we love to … Continue reading

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Questions and concerns about the antichrist. Part two of four.


 It feels like I covered all my bases in dealing with the antichrist in the previous post, so let’s move on to the rule and influence of the antichrist. “Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a … Continue reading

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He will be called a Nazarite. Matthew 2:18-23.


We ended our last dive into Matthew’s gospel with Matthew 2:16. So let’s see what we can come up with after recapping the last verse. This will give us a foundation for the following few verses. “When Herod saw that he had … Continue reading

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He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit. John 1:32-35.


Previously I told you about an unusual statement from John the baptizer. “I did not recognize Him, but so that He might be manifested to Israel, I came baptizing in water.” (John 1:31 NASB) If I focus on the first part … Continue reading

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Don’t you wonder if others heard God’s voice that day. John 1:30, 31.


I can hear the sarcasm in John’s voice as he says “This is the One about whom I told you, ‘He who comes after me is above me, because He was before me.’” (John 1:30 TLV) John is not only Jesus’ cousin, … Continue reading

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This might seem like a bizarre question, but hardly anyone knows the answer. Is the last trumpet related to Armageddon?


I am choosing to refrain from book studies, like the one I finished recently on Revelation. It was a blessing, but a bit tedious, and I needed a break. On the other hand, the small groups I have sat with, … Continue reading

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Having a meltdown about the wrath of God. Revelation 12:12


In looking at some older files in a folder called “Questions that need an answer,” I found this one dated 04/2019, where a friend was having a meltdown about the wrath of God. Although in talking with another acquaintance about eschatology, … Continue reading

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