The Mark of the Beast
Towards the end of the Bible in the book of the Revelation (chapters 13 & 14) there is prophecy concerning an end-time dictator who is scheduled to rule the whole world. In symbolic language he is called The Beast! Elsewhere in Scripture he is known as: The Man of Sin The Man Lawlessness The Son
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The False Prophet
1. Introduction The scriptures contain many warnings about false prophets and their miracle-working powers. Miracles are inexplicable wonders attributed to the supernatural. Because men and women are fascinated with miracles, the agents of darkness use them to bolster error and to lead people away from obeying the Almighty’s commandments. The fact is, falsehood cannot stand
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The Coming Exodus
Readings: Ezekiel 20, Revelation 12 1. THE FIRST EXODUS The story of ancient Israel’s exodus from Egypt is well known. One would be hard pressed to find a Christian minister who had not, at some time or another, told his congregation the story. Of how Israel (Jacob) and his family settled in Egypt at the
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The Bottomless Pit (Abyss)
1. Introduction There are several interpretations as to what constitutes the Bottomless Pit or Abyss. It is, say some Christians, the ‘industrial regions of Europe’ from which billions of tons of smoke pour forth every year. Others contend that the Abyss is the ‘uninhabited earth.’ Still others say that the word Abyss is simply a
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The 144,000
Introduction There is a prophecy in the New Testament concerning 144,000 Israelites who, in the closing days of this age, are to be sealed in their foreheads with the seal of the living God. Christian groups in the past have written volumes in answer to the question: Who are the 144,000 Israelites? I quote the
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Questions Concerning Time
Since writing the article Time is Short in 1995, several queries concerning Bible Chronology have come in. I trust that the following answers will prove helpful. 1. Please supply more detail concerning Abraham’s year of birth The texts I use to arrive at Abraham’s year of birth are as follows: Genesis 11:24 “And Nahor lived
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Prophetic Time Span Examples
A prophetic time span is the period of time a Bible prophecy is scheduled to continue once it begins. The 2300, 1260, 1290 and 1335 day prophecies of Daniel chapters 8 and 12 are prophetic time spans. When they begin they will continue for 2300, 1260, 1290 or 1335 literal days. You will see from
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Miracles
Miracles The Oxford Dictionary defines a ‘miracle’ as a remarkable event that seems impossible to explain by means of the known laws of nature; and which is, therefore, attributed to a supernatural agency. Supernatural Agencies Besides Almighty Yahweh and His Son, there are many supernatural agents in the universe – some good and others evil.
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ISRAEL …The Chosen of God!
1. INTRODUCTION The tiny nation of Israel, reborn on Friday 14th May 1948, is of mighty significance in this troubled world. The speed at which modern Israel came into being is spectacular to say the least. Isaiah 66:8 “Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to
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Aren’t the Two Witnesses Men?
Before reading this answer make sure that you have carefully studied the initial SBS article concerning the The Two Witnesses. Though angels are not men, they sometimes appear as men and are referred to in the Scriptures as men. Below are five examples of this. FIRST Example Daniel 9: 21: Yea, whiles I was speaking
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