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FEATURED, theology August 25, 2024

The Dual Reference Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27: Part II :: By Randy Nettles

Daniel and Jeremiah were two righteous prophets of God who were fatefully linked together regarding events that occurred before, during, and after the desolations of Jerusalem and the first temple. Jeremiah became a prophet in Jerusalem in 627 BC. Daniel was taken captive during the first invasion by Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians in 605 BC […]

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FEATURED, PNEUMA August 10, 2024

Pentecostalism As A Christian Mystical Tradition, Written By Daniel Castelo

404 book reviews Daniel Castelo Pentecostalism as a Christian Mystical Tradition(Grand Rapids,mi: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2017). vii + 194 pp., $30.00 paperback….

bible, FEATURED, theology June 27, 2024

In Daniel 7.5 it says the bear had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth

What does the three ribs in the bears mouth symbolize?

Daniel 7:5 “And there before me was a second beast, which looked like a bear. It was raised up on one of its sides, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. It was told, …

bible, theology April 4, 2024

Two rulers or one ruler in Daniel’s 70 week prophecy?

In Daniel 9:25-27, which the angel (“man”) Gabriel states

25 “Know and understand this: From the time the word goes out to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Anointed One (or an anointed one), the ruler, comes, there will be seven…

bible, theology March 26, 2024

Arguments for early/late date of authorship of Daniel

What are the most significant arguments for an early date of authorship of Daniel (6th century BC)? What are the primary arguments for a late date (2nd century BC)?

bible, FEATURED, theology January 11, 2024

What is the rock that dashes the feet of the fourth kingdom in Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream in Daniel 2?

Interestingly there is a supernatural rock that moves all by itself and attacks the fourth kingdom in Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream. What is this little rock that is so marvelous and when did (or when will it) attack the Roman Empire?
Note: I am…

theology December 21, 2023

Daniel 11:36-45: Antichrist’s Last Adversary :: By Mark A. Becker

Daniel 11 is one intense and action-packed chapter. The first section – verses 1-35 – is dedicated to the prophecy of Alexander’s Grecian empire up until Antiochus Epiphanes, who, as we saw in Revelation 13 – The Antichrist, is a picture of the Antichrist. What can be difficult for many students of the Bible is […]

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bible, theology November 14, 2023

Are the passages from Daniel 9:27, 12:7-10, and Matthew 24:15-21 not describing the same "abominable" force of "desolation"?

First, from the Book of Daniel we have:

Daniel 9:27: “And he will make a firm covenant with the many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put a stop to sacrifice and grain offering; and on the wing of abominations will come…

bible, FEATURED, theology November 7, 2023

Why is the prophecy of the end times given to Daniel instructed to be sealed, while the one given to John is not?

But you, Daniel, roll up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end. Many will go here and there to increase knowledge.” (Daniel 12:4 NIV)

Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, becaus…

theology November 3, 2023

Daniel: Revealer of Secrets, Part 1 :: By Paul J. Scharf

I have a friend and counselor in ancient Babylon. I have turned to him countless times for wisdom, strength and direction. In fact, he has foreseen the future and has instructed me carefully regarding “days yet to come” (Dan. 10:14). I am always amazed at his dedication, courage, faithfulness and prayerfulness. What an example he […]

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bible, FEATURED, theology September 29, 2023

What is חֶמְדַּת נָשִׁים in Daniel 11:37

Daniel chapter 11 speaks of the Willful king that will profane the temple and persecute the Jews. One of the many descriptions given to him is found in verse 37,

וְעַל-אֱלֹהֵי אֲבֹתָיו לֹא יָבִין, וְעַל-חֶמְדַּת נָשִׁים
וְעַל-כָּל-אֱלוֹהּ…

bible, FEATURED, theology September 2, 2023

Is this ancient explosive mixture mentioned in the Apocrypha plausible?

I recently decided to read the Apocrypha. Sounded interesting. Anyway, when I got to The Book of Bel and The Dragon, there was this verse, which struck me as particularly interesting:
1:27 Then Daniel took pitch, and fat, and hair, and did…