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Names and Descriptions of the Age to Come in the New Testament

by Raymond, posted in Foundational

The New Testament speaks of the coming age—the time when God’s redemptive plan reaches its climax—in a variety of rich and interconnected terms. While each highlights a different aspect, they all point toward the same hope: the visible, physical, and glorious reign of the Messiah, the resurrection of the dead, the restoration of all things, … Continue reading Names and Descriptions of the Age to Come in the New Testament

Synagogues in the Bible

by Raymond, posted in Christian Teaching

The synagogue was the place where Jews gathered for instruction and worship in the New Testament period. The Greek word synagoge [sunagwghv] means "assembly" and can refer simply to the gathering of people itself ( James 2:2 ) or to the building in which they gather ( Luke 7:5 ). The origins of the synagogue are obscure, but they probably … Continue reading Synagogues in the Bible