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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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EVERYDAY LIFE IN BIBLE TIMES (HANDS “TO RAISE OR STRETCH OUT” PT 1 OF 3)

As students , we learned to raise our hand in the classroom to gain recognition to speak. The en masse raising of hands at a sporting event signals celebration. Neither of these forms of hand raising are apparent in the art and literature of the ancient Near East, but we do find both morals and gods depicted with uplifted hands in a variety of scenarios.

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WHAT SHOULD WE BELIEVE ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS?

Most Christians approach this topic from one of three viewpoints. One group sees all the gifts mentioned in Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4, and 1 Peter 4 as still operative today. Another group says that the more spectacular, so-called “sign” gifts (prophecy, tongues, healing) were given only for the beginning era of the church (people who hold this position are called “cessationists”). Still others teach that all the gifts were temporary in nature.

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BIBLE CUSTOMS AND CURIOSITIES (SUPERSTITIOUS SAILORS)

Sailors of ancient times tended to be very superstitious because of their constant exposure to the dangers of the sea. When a storm struck the ship in which Jonah was escaping from the call of the Lord, they assumed the pagan gods were punishing them because of their displeasure with one person on board.

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DEFINITOIN OF THE DAY (DANCING)

Essential part of Jewish life in Bible times. According to Eccles. 3:4, there is “a time to mourn, and a time to dance” (NASB). Dances were performed on both sacred and secular occasions, though the Hebrew mind would not likely have thought in these terms.

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