Category Archives: Old Testament

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT THE END TIMES?

The end times, also known as the apocalypse or the last days, refers to the period in which many religious beliefs hold that the world will come to an end. This concept has been present in various cultures and religions throughout history, and it continues to captivate the minds of believers and non-believers alike. In this article, we will explore the different interpretations of the end times and what they mean for humanity.

In Christianity, the end times are often associated with the second coming of Jesus Christ, also known as the Parousia. This event is described in the New Testament as the return of Christ to judge the living and the dead, and to establish his kingdom on earth. Many Christians believe that the end times will be marked by various signs, such as wars, natural disasters, and the rise of false prophets.

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STRENGTHENING YOUR FAITH: TIPS AND ADVICE FOR BELIEVERS

Faith is the foundation of many people’s lives. It provides a sense of purpose, hope, and peace in the midst of life’s challenges. However, faith is not always easy to maintain, especially in times of adversity. Strengthening your faith requires effort and intentional actions. Here are some tips and advice for believers looking to strengthen their faith.

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THE NATURE OF GOD

The nature of God has been a subject of philosophical and theological inquiry for centuries. Throughout human history, people have attempted to understand the nature of the divine and the role it plays in the universe. While the concept of God varies among different cultures and religions, there are some common features that define the nature of God.

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NAMES OF GOD (JEHOVAH)

Exodus 6:3   And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.

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NAMES OF GOD (MESSIAH)

John 4:25-26: The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.

These two verses are part of the account in John’s Gospel of Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well. He admitted openly to her that He was the Messiah, the deliverer whom God had been promising to send to His people for hundreds of years.

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IS VIOLENCE OKAY WHEN FIGHTING VIOLENCE?

Moses learned an important lesson about violence and anger here. In the first case, he observed violence against a fellow Israelite and responded by killing the perpetrator. Clearly, other options were open to him: reporting the misdeed, using his position to bring the power of the state to bear against the perpetrator, advocating a change in state labor laws. In the second case, he intervened when some annoying shepherds pestered a group of young women, This time he did not kill but drove off the nuisances.

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HOW SHOULD CHILDREN TREAT PARENTS?

The Ten Commandments remind children to honor their parents. Paul applies this command here by teaching that honor begins with obedience. Paul’s reason is not that parents are always right or because children owe some debt to parents, but because obedience toward parents pleases the Lord.

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BIBLE CUSTOMS AND CURIOSITIES (SEEING BENEATH THE SURFACE)

Solomon’s bride, the Shulamite, is speaking in this verse. In an age when women prized pure white skin, she was a country girl whose skin had been darkened by long exposure to the sun.

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DEFINITION OF THE DAY (FOOL, FOOLISHNESS, AND FOLLY PT 2 OF 2)

NEW TESTAMENT – The contrasting elements of wisdom and folly evident in the OT were clearly in the mind of Paul when he asked, “Hasn’t God made the world’s wisdom foolish? (1 Cor 1:20b HCSB). However, in the NT, this polarity between wisdom and folly is not always stressed. In fact, it is possible that a certain kind of wisdom can actually be folly. In Matt 7:26;2-3; Rom 2:20 “folly” is used synonymously with “experiential wisdom.” Wisdom based only on human intellect and experiences without considering God is folly.

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WHY IS SEXUAL SIN SUCH A SERIOUS ISSUE?

God designed human sexuality. Like everything else God created, it was originally perfect and innocent. But after human fell into sin, sex became a source of confusion and perversion.

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