The phrase the ‘day of the Lord’ is found numerous times in both Old and New Testaments. The Hebrew for ‘day’ is the same word for ‘time’ which can be either a point on the linear time span or a period of time on that span depending on the context. The general implication for the phrase the ‘day of the …
The World is in Labor
When labor pains begin, they increase until the birth. Such is the case with the world. Significant prophecies are being fulfilled. In fact, the world as we know it is about to end. Democracy will be no more. Let’s go back and examine the end of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream which Daniel revealed and interpreted. During the time of the final world …
The Real Purpose of the 10 Nation Confederation
We have previously offered several suggestions relative to the members of the future confederation of nations. Inasmuch as the confederation will consist of two legs and ten toes, it was suggested that the eastern leg will be Asia (predominately Muslim countries) while the western leg will consist of European nations. There would be 5 nations from each leg. The Bible …
Connecting the Dots
Several major points made so far in this series are: Islamic literature points to a revised caliphate centered in Turkey Present actions, being led by Turkey, include preparing for a Turkish – Islamic Union In Revelation 17 one of the seven angels talked with John and revealed much about the ‘great harlot.’ “…And I saw a woman sitting on a …
Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream Interpreted
Our previous column addressed the dream that Nebuchadnezzar had that only Daniel could describe. The next step was for Daniel to interpret that dream, which he flawlessly did as follows. “You (O king) are this head of gold. But after you shall arise another kingdom inferior to yours; then another, a third kingdom of bronze, which shall rule over all …
Reading the Leaves on the Fig Tree
The majority of people in the world would agree that there is tension between nations all around the globe. Nations have varied ideologies, varied forms of government, varied aspirations, and varied religions. Problems arise when a nation attempts to impose their form of government, or religion, on other nations. Former President Obama addressed that very issue in his speech in …
Why me, God?
Let’s be more specific and address the issue of why Christians suffer. To begin with, we need to understand that God had a plan for Christians from the foundation of the world. “For whom He (God) foreknew (foreordained), He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son…” Romans 8:29a The Greek word for both foreknew and foreordained …
Revenge, Retaliation, Retribution, and Recompense
There are several ‘re’ words that are not very popular; however, they are very significant in Scripture. If we are to embrace such words as return, repent, redeem, restore, and renew, we also need to know and understand what the Bible says about the title words. Because God is Holy, just, and righteous, He must deal with evil; especially the …
Renewal is our Only Hope
There are two prominent Greek words interpreted ‘renewal’ in the New Testament. The first is ‘anakainoo’ meaning to make new again by an act of God. The following Scripture passages apply to the renewal of an individual. “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.” …
Restoration is the Immutable Plan of God
The Greek base for ‘restore’ is very similar to the definitions of return. The basic meaning is to put back into a former state. There are times when the word restitution is used in place of restore. Recall the disciples asked Jesus about the timing of the restoration of His kingdom. “…Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom …