Introduction There have been numerous teachings about what the 144,000 Jews represent and what is their role in the end times. Greek thought has led to some amazing explanations for whom they represent. This post hopes to present a more biblical and Hebrew view of how the Jews would understand this portion of scripture. John … Continue reading Are The 144,000 Jews in Revelation 7:3 Jewish Evangelists
Introduction There are some End Times teachers that try and cover Revelation in sequence from Revelation chapters 1 to 22. However this leads to all sorts of gymnastics and interpretations that are disjointed and have insurmountable problems. It is very understandable that we make these mistakes as the imagery and Old Testament scriptures used are … Continue reading The Chapters in the Book of Revelation are NOT in Sequence
Introduction The 5th Seal – persecution, the ‘souls’ of the martyrs which is “Proof text” for “immortality of the soul” & “heaven” as destiny of righteous, but is this correct? I.e. That the souls mentioned are in heaven and they dead people are crying out. It is assumed that this portion of scripture is literal … Continue reading 5th Seal Revelation 6:9-11 Souls Under the Altar
God uses the same symbolism, principles and parallels to communicate to us. Sometimes there is a direct application and in others there information to be gleaned from each portion of scripture to help understand what God is saying. An example is the picture of John eating the book(scroll) that is written on both sides in … Continue reading The Book that Tastes like Honey but becomes Bitter
Introduction Ezekiel 1:5-11 Also from within it came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: they had the likeness of a man. (6) Each one had four faces, and each one had four wings. (7) Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the soles of calves' … Continue reading 4 Winged Creatures – Comparing Revelation 4:6-8 with Ezekiel 1:5-11
Definition of Annihilationism The term annihilationism is taken from the Greek word, apollumi, which is translated as “destruction” in 2 Peter 3:7. But by His word the present heavens and earth are being reserved for fire, kept for the day of judgment and destruction (G622) of ungodly men. (NASB) Strongs Concordance:- G622 apollumi From G575 … Continue reading The Case for Annihilation of the Unbelievers & the Wicked
THE WAY GOD THINKS In this article, we look at the core differences between Hebraic values, which animate the Scriptures, and a Greek mentality that undergirds much of Western thought. Vacuums & Values Stepping into human history, Jesus fulfilled the first covenant (Matthew 5:17, 18), a covenant that pointed to Him, and in doing so, He … Continue reading Hebrew Thinking Vs.Greek Thinking
I watched a 7 part series on the book of Daniel by Tim Warner of 4windsfellowships.net During Session 7 Tim makes a great point on the issue of the what name is linked to 666 and how we can work out what is the name of the Antichrist. Numerology & looking for secret meanings is … Continue reading Is Adonikam the Name of the Antichrist?
The below passage is well known and has been interpreted in a number of ways. Have you ever thought that it relates to Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus? The timeline fits and Paul refers to his conversion experience a number of times for example in Galatians 1:13-17. 2 Corinthians 12:1-4 It is doubtless … Continue reading Paul Caught Up to the Third Heaven
Overview The early Christian church was heavily influenced by Plato, and the effects of Plato’s teaching can still be seen within Christianity today. This is particularly true when it comes to the topic of heaven. Many Christians today would be surprised to learn that they hold a Platonic view of heaven which is not Biblical. … Continue reading Christianity’s Platonic Heaven
Living as a Christian in this World 