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End of the Age: From Firstfruits to Hanukkah: Part II :: By Randy Nettles
FEATURED, theology September 17, 2023

End of the Age: From Firstfruits to Hanukkah: Part II :: By Randy Nettles

In my last article, The End of the Age: From Firstfruits to Hanukkah :: By Randy Nettles – Rapture Ready, I explained why I believe the last seven years of Daniel’s 70th Seven prophecy (Daniel 9:24-27) will be based on the Jewish calendar and not a 360-day “prophetic” calendar. More on this later, but first, […]

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The End of the Age: From Firstfruits to Hanukkah :: By Randy Nettles
theology August 3, 2023

The End of the Age: From Firstfruits to Hanukkah :: By Randy Nettles

In 539 BC, Daniel the prophet was still in Babylon and was reading the prophecy of Jeremiah regarding the 70-year captivity. Realizing the 70 years were nearing completion, Daniel began to pray, asking God’s forgiveness for the sins of his people and pleading for the restoration of Jerusalem and Israel’s imminent return to their land. […]

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The Number Nine in Scripture and History :: By Randy Nettles
theology June 19, 2023

The Number Nine in Scripture and History :: By Randy Nettles

The number 9 represents finality and/or judgment in the Bible, especially where Israel is concerned. It is a remarkable number in many respects. It is the last of the single-digit numbers in the decimal system and thus marks the end, and is significant of the conclusion of a matter. “Nine is akin to the number […]

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The Dual Reference Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27 :: By Randy Nettles
theology May 12, 2023

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

There are two Christological interpretations regarding the fulfillment of Daniel’s 70 weeks prophecy as given in Daniel 9:24, which reads: “Seventy weeks are determined For your people and for your holy city, To finish the transgression, To make an end of sins, To make reconciliation for iniquity, To bring in everlasting righteousness, To seal up […]

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The Dual Reference Prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27: Part III :: By Randy Nettles
theology April 11, 2023

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

THE DESOLATIONS AND RESTORATION OF JUDAH The southern kingdom of Judah was invaded by the Babylonians three times. They are known as the desolations of Judah. The first invasion (and captivity) was in 605 BC (2 Kings 24:1-2). The second (and captivity) was in 597 BC (2 Kings 24:10-16). The third and final invasion was […]

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Shine On! :: By Randy Nettles
theology March 16, 2023

Shine On! :: By Randy Nettles

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void; darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, Let there be light, and there was light. And God saw the light, that […]

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Three Days and Three Nights :: By Randy Nettles
theology December 15, 2022

Three Days and Three Nights :: By Randy Nettles

The timeline for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ has been debated for centuries, with no definitive proof for any one date suggested throughout history. However, I think there is circumstantial evidence for one date in particular, which we will discuss later in this article. The most commonly accepted year for the start of John the […]

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The Septuagint Vs. the Masoretic Text, Part IV :: By Randy Nettles
theology November 17, 2022

The Septuagint Vs. the Masoretic Text, Part IV :: By Randy Nettles

Most historians believe the Hebrew Pentateuch was translated into the Greek language in approximately 250 BC, and thus, the Septuagint or LXX was born. However, there is no solid proof of a pre-Christian LXX. What is usually referred to as the LXX today is nothing more than compilations of the oldest known manuscripts (in Greek) […]

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The Septuagint vs. The Masoretic Text, Part III :: By Randy Nettles
theology November 12, 2022

The Septuagint vs. The Masoretic Text, Part III :: By Randy Nettles

THE CASE FOR THE MASORETIC TEXT The Masoretic text (MT) is the basis for most English translations of the Old Testament today and is regarded as the best-preserved text of the Hebrew Bible. Yet the oldest extant manuscript is dated to around AD 900, and we cannot simply assume that its genealogical figures are the […]

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