Jacob and Esau and the Seed of Abraham

November 16th, 2010 | Eschatology | No Comment  
The Seed of Abraham Part Two God further clarified that the fleshly descendants of Abraham were not the seed of Abraham by choosing Jacob over Esau through whom the promise would be fulfilled? If all the fleshly descendants of Abraham were entitled to the promise God could not have chosen Jacob and rejected Esau. Yet, the text says of the twins, (for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls), it ...
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Law of Moses and Body Art

The Signs of the End
October 29th, 2010 | Law of Moses | No Comment  
Did God Condemn All Body Art? Does Leviticus 19:28 apply to all body art or just to tattoos? Some argue that Leviticus 19:28 is without restriction, i.e. is not limited to the occult practices of marking the body on behalf of the dead. "You shall not shave around the sides or your head, nor shall you disfigure the edges of your beard. You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the Lord." (Lev. 19:27-28). These statements were made to the Old Covenant nation of Israel. God gave the covenant to ...
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Shall the Gates of Hell Prevail?

February 11th, 2009 | Hell | 6 Comments  
Much of the understanding on hell is distorted by the faulty translations of older Bible versions. Use of the world hell in many Bible texts convey meanings which the apostolic authors never understood or intended. What for example, would be the meaning of “shall the gates of hell prevail?” This question derives from a statement Christ made during his public ministry in a conversation with his disciples. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it?” (Matt. 16:18) The King James ...
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Who Was Left To Preach The Word

August 22nd, 2008 | Evangelism | No Comment  
Hi, I appreciate your site, my question is: What are your thoughts on what happened After 70A.D. if the saved were taken up who was left to preach the Word ? Or were they actually taken away physically? I know the Kingdom would never be destroyed,but how was it to be carried on? Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Bill Sanders Bundaberg,Queensland, Australia Bill: Thanks for submitting this question. It is true that the saved were taken up at A.D. 70, but who and how? According to Revelation 20: 14, Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire, i.e. destroyed. ...
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