Practical application of Pentecostal theology in politics, economy and social issues
Mark 1:15
"…The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel". ESV. My emphasis.
In Mark 1:15 Jesus was near, or at, the beginning of His ministry. In the next verse, Mark 1:16, He is…
Introduction One of the things I really enjoy doing with the ministry the Lord has blessed me with is answering questions of believers and unbelievers alike. The questions people have never cease to amaze me; most I have never even considered myself. This QFTBOC (Questions from the Body of Christ) series are articles from these […]
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Papias was a church father from 60-130 AD. It is often said that he represents an authentic chain of tradition back to the original apostles as he has connections to either John, or elders related to the apostles.
As such, Papias often bec…
When interpreters consult the pages of Scripture, rather than frontpage news, the biblical connotation of the mark becomes clearer. Revelation describes the mark being…
Romans 1:28-29 Introduction This is a continuation of our Societal Characteristics of the Last Days series. In Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4, we studied Paul’s societal characteristics given to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:1-7. Part 5, Part 6, and Part 7 will be focused on Paul’s Characteristics of the Last Days […]
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In Matthew 26:34, we see Jesus telling Peter that before rooster crows, you will disown me three times:
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.” NIV
However, in Mark…
“And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. “There were giants in the earth in those days; […]
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Mark 16:8 seems much too abrupt for an ending to the Gospel of Mark. The textual evidence indicates that none of the four endings we now have after Mark 16:8 are original, in other words the original ending was lost. The ending may have …
Introduction According to my calculations, research, and Scripture studies, there are four Babel/Babylons mentioned in the Scriptures. The first is Nimrod’s Babel which is of an unknown location. We do know that Babel was located somewhere in the Land of Shinar (Genesis 10:10). Best-guess estimates put this location somewhere in northern Iraq or possibly around […]
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So called Christians and so-called believers during the Tribulation – ALL will take the MARK of the BEAST! No one can escape the MARK…
Why does MacArthur teach you can be saved with the MARK of the BEAST? MacArthur teaches that Christians can take the mark of the…
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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