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A layman’s commentary on Matthew 24 verses 29 through 31 _ Immediately after the tribulation of those days.


Praise the Lord; He is coming. “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be … Continue reading

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Isaac is a type of Christ. Let me explain.


First off, I apologize to those who are regular readers. You could say I have been fighting a mild depression, and I have been occupied with the events surrounding Israel. One of my grandfathers was a Jew, and I feel … 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 1 of four.


I am taking a short break from our study in Matthew to address some questions and concerns once again. One of the major concerns is the number of people who are willing to tell us that we are looking for the … Continue reading

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What, then, did dominion mean to Adam? Matthew 4:1-11.


Almost as if it was moments later, Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness. Illustration 1: The Wilderness of Zin, The Wooster Geologists. If I told you nothing else, could you picture what this place looks like … Continue reading

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The Magi, what did they want, and why were they demanding answers from Herod?


The next thing we encounter in Matthew’s gospel is, The Visit of the Wise Men “Now, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod, the king, magi from the east, arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where … Continue reading

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I cannot remember how we got to this point, but something got said about hell.


I know many who believe God has already thrown people into hell, but that has NOT happened yet, and, in general,  it will NOT happen until the great throne event at the end of the thousand-year reign of Christ.  Why do … Continue reading

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In Him, there was life. A study in the gospel of John 1:4,5.


In my previous post, I “only” covered John 1:1. I had the blinders on and only chose to focus on that one verse. However, verses two and three also speak to the beginning of all things and Jesus’ role in … Continue reading

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Because He was the Son of God, really?


A brother in Christ was reading a passage in Revelation and it prompted him to make the declaration that Jesus would have known the Old Testament. My friend took his claim one step further by asserting that this knowledge would … Continue reading

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Jesus was merely created.


What some groups teach about Jesus and the Bible’s response Adapted from Rose Publications, Christianity, Cults & Religions, 7th Edition My disclaimer upfront: I do not agree with this belief. I am though reaffirming my beliefs and hoping to impact … Continue reading

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