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Answers for Rick. The leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Revelation 22.


In a men’s group discussion, a member named “Bob” raises concerns about Revelation 22:3, prompting exploration of biblical interpretations. The author reflects on themes of healing for nations and challenges traditional views of the millennial reign, suggesting an understanding of God’s mercy. The narrative highlights the complexity of scripture and faith. Continue reading

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The tares and the wheat, and how does all this fit into the final judgment. A response to a family member.


The discussion focuses on the interpretation of the final judgment as depicted in Matthew and Revelation, emphasizing their relationship. It argues that these passages address different aspects of judgment, primarily involving nations rather than the church. It explores the significance of resurrection and judgment for various groups and highlights the nature of death as separation from God. Continue reading

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A controversy about the sheep and the goats. Matthew 25.


The post discusses a controversial interpretation of Jesus’ teachings about the sheep and goats in Matthew 25, emphasizing the importance of scriptural accuracy. The author critiques a Bible study leader for promoting unsupported claims, arguing for individual scripture study, and highlights the need for theological integrity. Ultimately, confusion arises from differing interpretations of Christ’s judgment and mercy. 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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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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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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Who are these people, because I see them everywhere in scripture?


Now in the second year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams. His spirit was so troubled that his sleep left him. So the king gave the command to call the magicians, the astrologers, the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans(?) to tell the king his dreams. So they came … Continue reading

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Passages that speak to the rapture of the Church.


In a recent conversation, I was told by a person who also spent a tremendous amount of time attending church, as I did, that they can see very little in scripture that tells us of a rapture of the church. … Continue reading

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Does Jesus fight in two battles; if so, what are they?


   I got a message from a friend that I needed to address. Originally posted on 08/31/2019. I received a message which read sort of like this – I say sort of because I had to make it legible. My acquaintance said, … Continue reading

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