The Nature of the Millennium in Revelation 20

July 25th, 2009 | Day of the Lord | No Comment  
Controversy over the nature and time of the millennium continues. In previous posts we have addressed teh timing of the millennium. Here it is our purpose to address the nature of the millennium in Revelation 20. Some times referred to as the intermediate state or the transition period, neither of these terms adequately describe the millennium. The term is a reference to the 1000  years reign of Christ found in Revelation. Is the Millennium the Intermediate State? Some have concluded that the millennium mentions only the intermediate state of the dead. This is because of the reference to the ...
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Where Do You Finish Resurrection in 1 Corinthians ...

June 27th, 2009 | Featured Articles | 2 Comments  
Image via Wikipedia There is a continuity in 1 Corinthians 15 from beginning to end. We've shown in two prior blog posts that Hosea 6 is a starting point with the emphasis on reconciliation of spirits to God,  versus resuscitation bones and body. Here we offer that so goes the beginning of Paul's line of reasoning and source of his resurrection thesis, that so goes the end as well. In other words, he does not change horses mid-stream or at the end of the chapter. It is one consistent theme. Sure I promised this a few days ago, but ...
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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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The End Goal of Eschatology

August 22nd, 2008 | Eschatology | 3 Comments  
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. This ...
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