Alexander and ZerubbabelThe Bible provides evidence that Alexander the Great would conquer Persia within seventy years of Nebuchadnezzar’s life. Consider the life of Zerubbabel; in 2 Chronicles the descendants of King David are given (1 Chronicles 3:16-19):“And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son. And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his [...]
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The original books of the Bible were written in Hebrew (the Old Testament) and Greek (the New Testament). Parts of the books of Daniel and the Gospel of Matthew might have been originally written in Aramaic.Many translations have been made over the years. In the early days of Christianity the Hebrew Old Testament was usually [...]
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The recent calamities have caused many to wonder if they are signs of the world’s end. Mother nature has been on a rampage lately. The 2004 tsunami in the Indian ocean was estimated to kill 170 to 275 thousand. Hurricanes destroyed New Orleans and other cities on the gulf coast and there was record number [...]
The date today is September 11, 2006, the 5th anniversary of 911. Five years have gone by since 911 and the American people are still wandering blindly around in the circles of smoke and debris at ground zero unable to understand the reason for 911. For 5 years the American people have been told that [...]
As we talk about the huge problems concerning nuclear proliferation in places like North Korea and Iran, we often fail to realize these are not the only challenges when it comes to nuclear weapons. It seems that Libya is also a huge issue, along with Syria. And we have Pakistan and India pointing nuclear weapons [...]
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For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. (II Corinthians 6:2)We have been taught this scripture means one must accept or reject Jesus Christ before one dies to either [...]
The resurrection story in Matthew 28:1-20 gives some insight into the strategic nature of Christian leadership in the early church and consequently the spread of Christianity. Commentaries as well as an exploration of the text using social and cultural analysis from socio-rhetorical criticism by Robbins showed numerous strategic designs and plans that were exploited even [...]
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The genesis of values has, and continues to be the focus of much debate. Humanists hold to a particular view and Christians maintain a different view. Interestingly, even within the Christian arena there are differing views as well. In order to understand this widely controversial issue, it is important that readers understand the opposing views [...]
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In order to present readers with a thorough understanding of the expectations of leadership in the book of 1 Corinthians 9:1-27 it is imperative that we understand the backdrop against which the story unfolds. Corinth was constructed in the image of Rome; as such its legal, political and social systems bore influences of Rome (Dutch, [...]
One of God’s most wonderful promises to those who love Him is the creation of the new Jerusalem, a place of unimaginable beauty and perfection. In fact, Jesus promised to go ahead of His followers and prepare a place for them in the new Jerusalem, and the Old Testament heroes who exhibited unwavering faith in [...]
