What Does God Say About the Regathering of Israel?...
August 5th, 2009 | Day of the Lord | 1 Comment
The regathering of Israel begins with God's prophecy to Abraham. "I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." (Genesis 12:3).
The prophecy is expanded through the Patriarchs, particularly through Jacob, in his farewell address to his sons. What Does God Say About the Regathering of Israel?
Concerning Judah, he says, The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh comes; and to him shall be the obedience of the people." (Gen. 49:10).
In other words, the scepter ...
Shall the Gates of Hell Prevail?
February 11th, 2009 | Hell | 6 Comments
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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 Version often renders the word “Hades” (realm of the unseen) ...
What is the New Temple in Ezekiel 37?
October 21st, 2008 | Eschatology | No Comment
An exciting and rich prophecy in the Old Testament is
that of Ezekiel 37. This prophecy encompasses the full
landscape of the gospel. It's themes are both intriguing
yet simple enough for those willing to slow down for a
few minutes to read and understand them.
Originally, I understood Ezekiel 37 to be a prophecy
about the Jews return from Babylonian Captivity in
536 B.C. However, I became a bit more fascinated with
the prophecy after preparing for some lectures on the
resurrection.
I knew that this prophecy was used largely by rapture
ready enthusiasts to teach about the coming of a
third temple in Jerusalem. However, there were too
many textual difficulties ...