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Christ, Return of
HTML	PDF	Why is it Wrong for Christians to Predict When Christ Will Return to Earth?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John If the Bible is clear on anything, it is that no one knows the specific time of Christ’s return—in fact, Jesus Himself said, “It is not for you to know….” But, for some reason, a lot of Christians aren’t listening to Jesus! What effect has that had on the Gospel message and the reputation of Jesus in this world?
Covenants
HTML	PDF	The Abrahamic Covenant - Part 1
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Holding to the Dispensational or Covenantal position on theology can have a profound impact on how you understand the Scriptures concerning the nation of Israel and end time events. Dr. Showers explains in the context of the covenant God gave to Abraham.
Covenants
HTML	PDF	The Abrahamic Covenant - Part 2
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald What parts of the Abrahamic Covenant have already been fulfilled? Is the Abrahamic Covenant conditional or unconditional in nature? Dr. Showers explains why the answer to that question is important.
Covenants
HTML	PDF	The Abrahamic Covenant - Part 3
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Theologians disagree concerning whether the Abrahamic Covenant is conditional or unconditional. In this article Dr. Showers points out several significant things that must be noted before drawing a conclusion on the nature of the covenant.
Covenants
HTML	PDF	The Abrahamic Covenant - Part 4
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Last month’s article noted six significant things that indicate the Abrahamic Covenant is unconditional—not dependent upon Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, or their descendents, the nation of Israel, for fulfillment. This months article looks at four additional significant factors regarding the unconditional nature of the Covenant.
Covenants
HTML	PDF	The Abrahamic Covenant - The Effects Upon Israel - Part 1
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Previous articles discussed 10 indications that the Abrahamic Covenant was an unconditional covenant—it rested on the nature of God alone. In light of the unconditional nature, Dr. Showers says, Scripture indicates that Israel is guaranteed permanent existence as a nation.
Covenants
HTML	PDF	The Abrahamic Covenant - The Effects Upon Israel - Part 2
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald This month Dr. Showers explains how and why the Abrahamic Covenant guarantees Israel permanent ownership of the land. They have the right to live in and exist there as a nation. That right will not terminate even if they are forced out again in the future.
Covenants
HTML	PDF	The Davidic Covenant - Part 1
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Although God did not allow David to build the Temple, he did establish a significant covenant with him. This month Dr. Showers begins an examination of this covenant, found in 2 Samuel 7:8-16.
Covenants
HTML	PDF	The Davidic Covenant - Part 2
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald In 2 Samuel 7:16 God made several promises to David regarding his line of descent and his kingdom. Have these promises already been fulfilled, as some believe? Or is there a future fulfillment yet to come?
Covenants
HTML	PDF	The Davidic Covenant - Part 3
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Bible scholars disagree concerning when and how God’s promises concerning David are to be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. But, as Dr. Showers points out this month, several biblical items indicate that Christ will fulfill God’s promises concerning David in the Davidic Covenant in the future—after His second coming.
Covenants
HTML	PDF	The Davidic Covenant - Part 4
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald So far we have learned that the fulfillment of God’s promises to David will be in the future, and that it will involve a political kingdom. This month Dr. Showers gives evidence that this kingdom will also be earthly in nature.
Covenants
HTML	PDF	The Deuteronomic Covenant - Part 1
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald As a new generation was about to begin a new chapter in Israel’s history, it had to be reminded in a solemn way of Israel’s special covenant relationship with Jehovah. This reminder, says Dr. Showers, appears to have been the purpose of the Deuteronomic Covenant.
Covenants
HTML	PDF	The Deuteronomic Covenant - Part 2
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers relates six significant things that should be noted concerning the promises of this covenant. Who was involved in this covenant? Does God keep His promises?
Covenants
HTML	PDF	The New Covenant - Part 1
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald The New Covenant is another significant biblical covenant which will determine important issues related to Israel and the future Kingdom of God. According to the Old Testament, the parties to this covenant are God and the nation of Israel. Dr. Showers explains some of the implications.
Covenants
HTML	PDF	The New Covenant - Part 2
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald In part 1 Dr. Showers showed that the Old Testament indicated that God would establish the New Covenant with the literal people of Israel. But the Old Testament does not say anything about the relationship of the Church to the New Covenant. In this article Dr. Showers gives two reasons why this should not be surprising.
Covenants
HTML	PDF	The New Covenant - Part 3
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald What biblical evidences show that God will fulfill the New Covenant with literal, national Israel some time in the future? Dr. Showers presents the case.

Day of the Lord
HTML	PDF	Does Elijah Have to Come Before the Great Day of the Lord?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald In Malachi 4:5 God said, “And behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord.” Is God telling us that Elijah the prophet must come before the Day of the Lord? If not, what does this passage mean?
Day of the Lord
HTML	PDF	When Will the Day of the Lord Take Place?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald When will the “Day of the Lord” take place? Is there anything in the Scriptures that indicate this? Dr. Showers suggests the answer may be found in Revelation 16.
Day of the Lord
HTML	PDF	The Day of the Lord
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald What is “the day of the Lord”? Will Christians escape the wrath associated with it? Dr. Renald Showers comments.
Dispensationalism
HTML	PDF	An Introduction to Dispensational Theology
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dispensational theology is “a system of theology which attempts to develop the Bible’s philosophy of history on the basis of the sovereign rule of God.” Dr. Renald Showers begins to explain what that means for the Bible student.
Dispensationalism
HTML	PDF	Points of Clarification and the 1st Dispensation
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald How do biblical scholars recognize different dispensations? Dr. Showers gives sever points of distinction then discusses the first dispensation, called the “dispensation of Innocency.”
Dispensationalism
HTML	PDF	The 2nd Dispensation
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers explores the Second Dispensation—the Dispensation of Conscience: What time frame is involved? What are the ruling factors?
Dispensationalism
HTML	PDF	The 3rd Dispensation
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald The Third Dispensation is called the dispensation of Human Government, and extends from the Noahic Flood to the call of Abraham. Dr. Showers explains the features that characterize this period of time.
Dispensationalism
HTML	PDF	The 4th and 5th Dispensations
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Following mankind’s failure to live according to God’s commands, He now adds His promises to Abraham, the nation of Israel and the world (the fourth dispensation), then gives the Law to Moses. Will His people do any better with these opportunities? Dr. Showers comments.
Dispensationalism
HTML	PDF	The 6th Dispensation
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald The sixth dispensation—the dispensation of grace. Necessary because mankind was unable to obey God on the basis of any of the previous offers. Possible because of Christ’s ministry. Dr. Showers explains.
Dispensationalism
HTML	PDF	The 7th Dispensation
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald The seventh dispensation begins after the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and lasts until just before the release of Satan from the abyss. Dr. Showers explains the features of this time period.
Dispensationalism
HTML	PDF	The Concluding Considerations Regarding Dispensational Theology
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald This month Dr. Showers explains: “Now that Dispensational Theology has been surveyed as a system, it is essential to determine how it deals with the necessary elements in its attempt to exposit the Bible’s philosophy of history.
Future events
HTML	PDF	Why Future Events? - Part 1
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald “Why has God scheduled future events for planet earth? Why will there be a period of tribulation, the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, and a millennial reign of Christ?” Dr. Renald Showers explains that “There has to be a reason for these future events, because God never does anything without a purpose.”
Future events
HTML	PDF	Why Future Events? - Part 2
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald In this article Dr. Showers explores man’s decision (through Adam in the Garden) to join Satan in his revolt against God.
Future events
HTML	PDF	Why Future Events? - Part 3
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald How do Satan’s revolt against God and man’s joining him in his revolt relate to future events? How will God carry out His future plans for the earth?
Future events
HTML	PDF	Why Future Events? - Part 4
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald As Dr. Showers has told us in previous articles, God has a plan and a purpose for the future events that are prophesied in the Scriptures. In this article Dr. Showers explains the second thing God must do to fulfill His purpose.
Future events
HTML	PDF	Why Future Events? - Part 5
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers explains the third tragic consequence of Adams fall: that all of nature was subjected to a curse, and explains what God will do to “fix” that. This is all part of God’s future plan!
Future events
HTML	PDF	Why Future Events? - Part 6
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald In this article Dr. Showers begins to look at the sealed scroll of Revelation 5. How does this scroll relate to future events?
Future events
HTML	PDF	Why Future Events? - Part 7
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Continuing with his study of how future events fit in with God’s plan, Dr. Showers shows how the “sealed scroll” is a significant indicator of Jesus’ role as our Kinsman Redeemer!
Future events
HTML	PDF	Why Future Events? - Part 8
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers presents the first of two reasons why Satan’s forces will be gathered in Israel at the end of the Tribulation period.
Future events
HTML	PDF	Why Future Events? - Part 9
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers presents the second reason for the Enemy’s forces to be gathered in Israel at the time of the Tribulation, and then examine two phases of Christ’s work at evicting Satan and his forces.
Future events
HTML	PDF	Why Future Events? - Part 10
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald After God through Christ crushes Satan by ridding the earth of him and his entire kingdom, He must restore His theocratic kingdom rule to this present earth. In this article, Dr. Showers begins to examine that restoration.
Future events
HTML	PDF	Why Future Events? - Part 11
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald What types of people will be citizens of the future Theocratic kingdom Jesus will set up? What about the Old Testament saints? Dr. Showers explains what the Bible teaches.
Future events
HTML	PDF	Why Future Events? - Part 12
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers describes the nature of the future kingdom of God, both its earthly and its political aspects.
Future events
HTML	PDF	Why Future Events? - Part 13
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers discusses the need for God to restore nature to its original condition in order to restore his theocratic kingdom to this earth.
Future events
HTML	PDF	Why Future Events? - Part 14
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers looks at what the Apostle Paul tells us about the return of Christ to earth in his second coming, when He establishes the theocratic kingdom.
Future events
HTML	PDF	Why Future Events? - Part 15
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald How do Christ’s miracles relate to the coming theocratic kingdom? Dr. Showers points out some intriguing parallels.
God, wrath of
HTML	PDF	How Will God Express His Wrath Upon the Earth?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald War, pestilence, famine and wild beasts all come into play when God reveals His wrath against sinful earth.
Hank Hanegraff's The Apocalypse Code
HTML	PDF	Examining Hank Hanegraaff's The Apocalypse Code
AUTHORS: Burroughs, Dillon How does Hank Hanegraaff's book, The Apocalypse Code compare with Tim LaHaye's writings?
Holy Spirit
HTML	PDF	Who or What is the “Restrainer” in 2 Thessalonians 2?
AUTHORS: Varner, Dr. William Dr. Varner examines the biblical evidence to find out how the “restrainer” is described, and who fits the description.
Horseman
HTML	PDF	What Do the First Four Seals Reveal About God’s Wrath?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald With the first four seals being in the first half of the 70th week, an issue we have to grapple with is, do those first four seals involve an outpouring of God’s wrath upon the world, or are they just man’s wrath?
Hour of Temptation
HTML	PDF	What is “The Hour of Temptation”?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald God promises to keep Christians from the “hour of testing” or the “hour of temptation”. But when will this occur? What is it?
Imminency
HTML	PDF	Could Jesus Return At Any Moment?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers explains the concept of “imminency,” and shows where that idea that Jesus could return at any time is taught in the Bible.
Israel
HTML	PDF	How Near the End?
AUTHORS: Varner, Dr. William Wars, earthquakes, floods, famine, peace treaties…. As more and more news stories focus on these and other events, Christians ask, “Are we nearing the end times?” Dr. Varner explains how he answers this question, and why.
Israel
HTML	PDF	The Hope of the Ages - Part 1
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael Dr. Michael Stallard joins our Biblical Prophecy writing team this month with the first of a series outlining the Bible’s message of hope for the world, the church, and the nation of Israel.
Israel
HTML	PDF	The Hope of the Ages - Part 2
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael Dr. Stallard distinguishes between the nation of Israel and the Church as he explains the HOPE that God has for both in the future.
Israel
HTML	PDF	The Hope of the Ages - Part 3
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael Continuing his look at God’s message of hope for the nation of Israel, this article focuses on one element of the promise that God gave to that nation: a land. Dr. Stallard examines the issues surrounding this promise.
Israel
HTML	PDF	The Hope of the Ages - Part 4
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael Dr. Mike Stallard explores what the nation of Israel can expect in terms of a future kingdom. What will the kingdom be like? When will it be established?
Israel
HTML	PDF	The Hope of the Ages - Part 5
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael This article focuses on the biblical passages which tell of a future spiritual restoration for the nation of Israel
Israel
HTML	PDF	The Hope of the Ages - Part 6
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael Dr. Stallard looks at the Gentile (non-Jewish) nations of the world and God’s plan for them in the coming kingdom.
Israel
HTML	PDF	The Hope of the Ages - Part 7
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael Dr. Stallard wraps up his series on the Biblical message of hope by looking at God’s specific plan and deliverance for the created order.
Israel
HTML	PDF	The Physical Restoration of Israel
AUTHORS: Varner, Dr. William Ezekiel 36:24 says “I will take you from among the heathen,…gather you …bring you into your own land.” Dr. Varner explains what this means for the nation of Israel, and why this has been such a problem for many scholars, skeptics and politicians through the years.
Israel
HTML	PDF	The Promises to Israel
AUTHORS: Varner, Dr. William If Israel has been chosen to perform a special role in the Divine plan, what promises have been given to Israel that will enable that ancient people to fulfill that role?
Israel in Prophecy
HTML	PDF	The Election of Israel
AUTHORS: Varner, Dr. William There is no question that God “chose” the Jewish nation as His own people in the Old Testament. But haven’t they forfeited their right to any special status? Dr. Varner explains.
Last Days
HTML	PDF	What Does the Old Testament Teach about God’s Wrath?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald How will God use the Antichrist, wars, and famine to accomplish His purpose with the nation of Israel?
Marriage Supper
HTML	PDF	The Wedding of the Lamb
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Levitt, Dr. Zola Was Jesus married to Mary Magdalene? In his critique of The Da Vinci Code, Dr. Lutzer suggests that one of the biggest reasons to doubt that is the fact that Jesus is already engaged—to the Church! Read the description of the Marriage of the Lamb in this excerpt from a television transcript.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 1
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas “In the fulness of time” is a phrase we read frequently in the Bible. What does it mean? Dr. Figart explains, with a special emphasis on why the year 2000 is not especially significant in terms of biblical prophecy.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 2
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Dr. Figart explains what the phrase “in the fulness of time” means, and why it is important for Christians to understand it.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 3
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Based on the Old Testament, if you were a Jew living 2000 years ago, what would your expectations have been regarding the Jewish Messiah? What questions might you have had? Dr. Figart uses quotes from the Old Testament and from the Gospels to point out some of those questions, and the issues that would have caused confusion for first century Jews.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 4
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas If, as Galatians 4:4 says, Jesus was born “when the fulness of the time came,” why hasn’t God’s kingdom been set up? And why hasn’t Christ begun His rule as king over all the earth? Dr. Figart examines the message of John the Baptist to examine this and other questions.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 5
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Dr. Figart discusses the passages related to the temptation of Jesus Christ. Since He is God, was He really “tempted as we are’? Can He really sympathize with our weaknesses?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In The Fulness of Time - Part 6
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Dr. Figart examines the Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness, and draws a comparison with the temptation of Eve in the Garden—and with the manner in which the Tempter had approached Christians throughout history. What was so important about the fact that Jesus did not yield to the temptation?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In The Fulness of Time - Part 7
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas In this article Dr. Figart suggests two questions that need to be answered regarding the Sermon on the Mount: What is the context in which the document is found?, and what was Christ’s purpose in presenting this document?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 8
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Dr. Figart begins to describe and explain the eight blessings offered to true disciples in the “kingdom of heaven,” and found in Matthew 5:3-12 (commonly known as the Beatitudes).
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 9
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Continuing his study of the Kingdom of God, this article examines the next two beatitudes (from the “Sermon on the Mount”) to determine who the blessing are promised to, and what they have to say to us today.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 10
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Dr. Figart continues his look at the passage known as the Beatitudes. Who are the “pure in heart” and the “peacemakers?” What blessing do they received, how and when?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 11
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Dr. Figart cautions that “context must be considered in determining the interpretation of any passage.” In this article he looks at the final “Beatitude” and its message regarding Christ’s Messianic Kingdom.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 12
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Dr. Figart gives two analogies given in Matthew 5:13-16 to explain the responsibilities of true discipleship in God’s kingdom.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 13
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Is there a similarity between campaign pledges and the promises of Jesus in Matthew 5:17-18? Dr. Figart explains why he used this analogy, and what the differences are.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 14
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Are the 10 Commandments still valid for us today? How did Jesus view and interpret these commandments? Dr. Figart comments, based on the passage in Matthew 5, where Jesus addresses these very issues.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 15
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas How does our modern concept of marriage and adultery contrast with what Scripture teaches? Dr. Figart examines the seemingly harsh teaching in Matthew 5 to explain God’s viewpoint.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 16
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Dr. Figart explains more about the Millennial Kingdom, and why the teaching in Matthew 5 regarding marriage will apply to that time.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 17
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Dr. Figart examines what Scripture has to say about honesty, particularly in the Sermon on the Mount. A call to integrity as much needed today as it was back in the first century.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 18
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Dr. Figart explains what the Scriptures have to say about such matters as revenge and retaliation for us now, and in the context of the new Kingdom Christ will set up.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 19
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Dr. Figart continues with his explanation of what Jesus meant by “turn the other cheek”, give away your cloak along with your coat, and going the second mile, all teachings found in the Sermon on the Mount.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 20
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas What did Jesus have to say about the Pharisees statement:” Thou shalt love thy neighbor and hate thine enemies”? Does that reflect either His teachings or the true meaning of the Law? Dr. Figart explains.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 21
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Dr. Figart takes a look at Matthew 5:44 and points out the amazing statements of our Lord concerning love.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 22
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Can you become a “son of God” by “doing justly, loving mercy and walking humbly”? (Micah 6:8) Dr. Figart explains why, although these things are important, they are not the basis of salvation.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 23
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Dr. Figart explains how to avoid hypocrisy in the matter of public prayer and in almsgiving or “acts of righteousness.”
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 24
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas What did Jesus teach about prayer? Dr. Thomas gives us some general principles for prayer found in Matthew 6:5-15.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 25
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas The Lord’s Prayer is found in Matthew 6:9-15. Dr. Figart explains five things we would understand about this prayer, beginning with “it is not nor never could be the “Lord’s” prayer in the sense that He ever prayed it, because Jesus never sinned and could never ask for forgiveness.”
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 26
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Dr. Figart explains what is meant by the term “kingdom,” and why Jesus included the petition “thy will be done.”
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 27
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas In this article Dr. Figart discusses two more of the universal principles for prayer taught by our Lord in Matthew 6: petition and confession.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 28
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Continuing his discussion of the Beatitudes, Dr. Figart looks at the last part of the Lord’s Prayer: “lead us not into temptation…,” and the benediction.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 29
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas This month Dr. Figart explains the results of the forgiveness taught in Matthew 6:14-15, and the teaching on fasting from verses 16-18. What are the “right” and “wrong” ways to fast?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 30
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas What does the Scripture say about money, about treasure? Dr. Figart explains “the meditations about money” from the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 6:19-24), principles which he explains will be enforced in the future Kingdom of the Messiah.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 31
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Jesus gives three reasons why true disciples should not be overcome by anxiety. Our nation has been recently rocked by events that threw many lives into confusion and even despair. Dr. Figart explains why Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:25-34 are exactly what we need today!
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 32
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Jesus tells us in Matthew to “be not anxious.” Dr. Figart told us last month that worry was unnecessary. Now he explains that worry is also unspiritual and unfruitful. So how can we overcome our tendency to worry?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 33
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Matthew 7 contains several commands concerning criticism. Dr. Figart suggests that Christ is telling his disciples not to act toward one another like the Pharisees. Why not? What does a harsh or hypocritical attitude reveal about you? What are the consequences?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 34
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Matthew 7:6 reads, “Give not that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast your pearls before swine,…” Who or what are referred to as “dogs” and “swine”? Dr. Figart explains, and tells us how these sayings relate to the Messiah and to the coming Kingdom.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 35
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas In Matthew 7:7-8 Jesus gives three principles concerning prayer: dependence, desire and decision. Dr. Figart explains each of these, and what they mean for the Christian today.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 36
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Some of the greatest teaching on prayer in the Bible come in the so-called “Sermon on the Mount.” Dr. Figart illustrates and applies the principles of prayer in this article.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 37
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Previously in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus had been speaking to His true disciples, but now he turns to the people who had gathered to hear His teachings. He gives three warnings that are, at the same time, invitations to follow Him as Messiah.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 38
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas False prophets are the main subject of Matthew 7:15-23, but false implies that true prophets are present also. Dr. Figart explains how you can tell the difference.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 39
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Are you obeying Christ’s words, or are you disobedient? That’s the difference between building on a solid foundation, and building on no foundation at all. Are Christ’s words worth obeying? How do His teachings compare to that of the Scribes and elders? Dr. Figart helps us see the contrast this month.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 40
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas In Matthew chapters 8-10 Christ presents His authority as the king by showing His prophetic claim to the throne of David. He does this by performing miracle whose purpose was to authenticate the message and the messenger as being from God. This month: The Great Physician.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 41
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Jesus is revealed to us in Matthew as a Healer. This month Dr. Figart explains what we learn about Him and about faith from the story of the Centurion’s servant.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 42
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Continuing in Matthew 8, we see more examples of Jesus as the Healer. According to Isaiah, these healing miracles were part of His credentials as the Messiah.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 43
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Someone has said that it is discipline and determination, not merely desire that determines destiny. In Matthew 8 and Luke 9 three followers of Christ are confronted by these very standards of true discipleship.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 44
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas What does the phrase “Permit me first to go and burry my father” in Matthew 8:21 imply? Dr. Figart gives us a fascinating look at the cultural cliché.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 45
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Jesus demonstrated His power over nature when He calmed the storm on the Sea of Galilee. But why were His disciples so fearful? Why, after all their time together, didn’t they trust Him to save them?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 46
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas From Matthew 8:28-34, Dr. Figart deals with the topic of demon possession. He explains the legitimacy and limitations of demonic possession, and the effects of being liberated from demons.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 47
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Jesus demonstrates his authority over spiritual forces by healing the paralytic in Matthew 9.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 48
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Matthew chapter records an event when Jesus ate a meal in the home of Levi (Matthew), a tax collector, in the company of other “tax collectors and sinners.” Why would the sinless Son of God associate with sinners? Dr. Figart gives the wonderful answer.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 49
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Why didn’t Jesus disciples fast? How does Jesus’ teaching concerning weddings and wineskins apply to us today?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 50
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Jesus demonstrates his authority over natural forces when he heals the woman with the hemorrhage. Was she healed simply by touching His robe, or was more involved?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 51
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Jesus demonstrates His power over death when He raises Jairus’ daughter back to life again.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 52
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Dr. Figart explains some of the marvelous lessons we can learn from the two blind men who received sight from Jesus in Matthew 9.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 53
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas When Jesus cast the demon out of the mute (speech-challenged) man (Matt. 9:32-34), the crowd marveled—but the Pharisees accused him of using demonic power! How could the Pharisees denounce so bitterly what the multitudes received so enthusiastically?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 54
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Dr. Figart reveals that Jesus’ plea for laborers for the harvest is an example of Christ’s compassion toward the lost.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 55
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Why did Jesus give special powers to the Apostles? Who were the disciples? Dr. Figart gives a brief description of the Twelve.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 56
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas From Matthew chapter 10, Dr. Figart explains the instructions given to the Twelve. In this passage Jesus explains to them the limitation of their ministry, the proclamation in their ministry, and the provision for their ministry.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 57
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas This month, from Matthew 10, Dr. Figart delves into the consequences of a positive or negative reaction to the apostles’ ministry.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 58
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas In this study of Matthew 10:16-23, Dr. Figart explains that the section has both a “now” and a “later” fulfillment. How were the disciples to be “wise as serpents,” but “harmless as doves”?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 59
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas From Matthew 10:17-20 we learn that the apostles were told to expect persecution.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 60
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Matthew 10:21-23 speaks of future opposition and persecution against God’s people, and a promise to them of future deliverance.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 61
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas In Matthew 10:24-31 Jesus tells His disciples to “fear not”! Dr. Figart explains how the fact that God has a purpose should help us to “fear not,” regardless of the situation we find ourselves facing.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 62
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas A timely reminder in this day of terrorist alerts: “fear not them who kill the body….” Who should we fear? And what marvelous hope do we have? Dr. Figart explains.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 63
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Fear not! If God knows when a sparrow falls, if God knows how many hairs you have on your head, it’s reasonable to assume He knows—and cares—about you.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 64
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas In Matthew 10:34, Jesus, the Prince of Peace, says, “Think not that I am come to send peace on the earth…” What did He mean? How can we reconcile that with other things the Bible teaches about Him?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 65
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas From Matthew 10:37-39 Dr. Figart discusses two challenging questions: What happens when the time comes that loyalty to parents must be superseded by loyalty to Christ? What do you gain and lose when you “take up your cross” to follow Christ?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 66
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas Jesus’ discourse in Matthew 10:40-42 concludes with two statements commending those who will be listening to the messages of the Disciples.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 67
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. In this section of Matthew (chapters 11 and 12), the leaders of Israel are traced as the ones who turned the common people from the Messiah/King. The witness of the Twelve would spread a wide swath of miracles over the land to vindicate His authority.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 68
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. John the Baptist was preaching an earthly Messianic Kingdom, with the message that the Messiah had already come. He sent two of his disciples to Christ asking, “Are You He that should come, or do we look for another?” These verses record Jesus’ reply.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In The Fulness of Time - Part 69
AUTHORS: Figart, Thomas O. In Matthew 11:7-11 Jesus commends John the Baptist’s ministry, pointing out John’s convictions, character and calling as things that set him apart.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time – Part 70
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. In the past three articles, Dr. Figart has been showing us Jesus commends John the Baptist’s ministry in Matthew 11:7-11. In verse 11 John is Strong in Convictions; in verse 8 John is Separated in Character; in verses 9-10 John is Special in Calling. Then in verse 12 Christ presents a fourth commendation, namely, that John is Superior in Caliber.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In The Fulness of Time - Part 71
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O Dr. Figart suggests that this passage indicates a growing opposition to the “kingdom of heaven,” which brings about Christ’s Condemnation of the Jewish Nation.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In The Fulness of Time - Part 72
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O Jesus makes it clear that the preaching of John was the culmination of the Old Testament promises of the coming of Messiah, and He says that, if the Jews care to receive the message of John, then the Elijah prophecy would be fulfilled. But was John the Baptist actually the fulfillment of the Elijah prophecy?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In The Fulness of Time - Part 73
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O Dr. Figart explains that in this passage, Matthew 11:16-19, Jesus gives two illustrations to show that the Jews were not satisfied with John nor Jesus.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In The Fulness of Time - Part 74
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O “They repented not.” These words found in Matthew 11 set the stage for Dr. Figart’s article this month. He points out that the longsuffering of Jesus has been sorely tried, especially in these places where He exhibited the most proofs of His messiahship and got the least penitence from the Jewish nation.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In The Fulness of Time - Part 75
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O Having rejected the nation which had already rejected Him, Jesus turns to reassure any sincere individual who will come to Him, that rest in Him is always available.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In The Fulness of Time - Part 76
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O Dr. Figart explains how Jesus revealed the Father, and the results of that revelation in the life of the believer.
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HTML	PDF	In The Fulness of Time - Part 77
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O The twofold purpose of the traditional Sabbath law was “to secure, negatively, absolute rest from all labour, and, positively, to make the Sabbath a delight”. In order to guarantee this, the Pharisees had invented “burdensome rules with which they encumbered everything connected with its sanctity”. Did Jesus agree with the Pharisees?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In The Fulness of Time - Part 78
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O In reference to the Sabbath, Matthew makes two more important points: 1) that Jesus is greater than the Old Testament Priests; and 2) that the spiritual is greater than the ceremonial.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In The Fulness of Time - Part 79
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O Dr. Figart continues looking at the Sabbath: is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In The Fulness of Time - Part 80
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O In previous articles, we discussed Matthew 12:1-13 which concerned Jewish Opposition Concerning the Sabbath. We continue with 12:14-37 in which they oppose Him Concerning the Holy Spirit.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 81
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. In Part 80 we began the discussion of Opposition Concerning the Holy Spirit from Matthew 12:14-37, specifically dealing with the Prophecy: The Holy Spirit would be upon Him, Matthew 12:14-21. This time continue with The Agency: Casting out Demons by the Spirit of God.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 82
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. What is the difference between true and false exorcism? Dr. Figart explains.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 83
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. We look this time at “The Principle of the Strong Man, in Exorcism.” The two previous principles showed that Christ did not cast out demons by Satan, and that true exorcism has its source in the kingdom of God through the Spirit of God. The third principle, found in this month’s article, is given in the form of an illustration.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 84
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. In this passage, blasphemy is defined and illustrated.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 85
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. This is the third part of Matthew 12, dealing with Opposition to Christ. First there was opposition concerning the Sabbath (12:1-13); second, there was opposition concerning the Spirit (12:14-37). Now the Pharisees demand a “Sign” from Jesus (12:38-50), and He presents five areas of “signs.”
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 86
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. When the Pharisees asked Jesus for a “sign” the first two signs He gave them were the sign from Typology and the sign from Prophecy. We saw these in previous articles. Now we continue by looking at the sign from Royalty, the sign from Demonology and the sign from Theology.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 87
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. In Matthew 12 Jesus was rejected by the Jews, so now in chapter 13 He begins to speak in parables (v. 3), which are given to keep the unbelievers from understanding what He has to say.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 88
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. The parable of the sower, the soils, and the seeds. Jesus disciples wonder why He taught in parables.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 89
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. In this parable, attention is centered on four types of response to the message of the kingdom. Though the sower is not identified, since the message is “the word of the kingdom,” it must refer to Christ, since this is His messianic message.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 90
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. This passage has two parables that give us a glimpse of the Kingdom of Heaven. But what do they really teach us?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 91
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. How are we to understand the parable of the leaven? Dr. Figart explains the background and factors involved in answering that question.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 92
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. To the true disciples was given the ability “to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven”, but this did not mean automatic and complete understanding. So now Jesus gives the interpretation of the parable of the wheat and tares which we have been looking at the past few months.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 93
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. The Age of the Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven. It begins with His own personal ministry as Son of Man Who sows the good seed. This Sowing began before His death. The End of the age occurs when He sends angels from heaven as reapers, casting the tares into the fire and gathering the wheat into His barn, or kingdom.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 94
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. Two parables, the treasure in the field and the pearl of great price, have a man selling all he has and buying the field, or pearl. Is it true, as some of the old liberal commentators taught, that the treasure and the pearl represented salvation, and that this could be obtained by effort or money?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 95
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. This article explains the meaning of the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price and the Parable of the Dragnet.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 96
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. “A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country and in his own house. And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.” The passage in this study looks at the rejection of Christ by his own people.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 97
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. Herod the Great had an extensive and complicated family tree; he had a total of ten wives and fourteen children. His fourth wife bore him two sons; Archelaus, who became ethnarch of Judea when Christ was a young child, and Herod Antipas, who encounters Christ at the end of His ministry.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 98
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. The feeding of the 5000 is the only miracle of Christ (in addition to His own resurrection) which is recorded in all four Gospels. There are seven direct statements from the lips of Christ giving the full picture of this miracle showing His creative power.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 99
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. Walking on the Water (Matthew 14:22-33) In this section there is a repeated occurrence of the Greek word eutheos. In the King James Version it is translated "straightway" in verses 22 and 27; in verse 31 and in John 6:21 it is translated "immediately." These four usages summarize the events, showing the direct, immediate involvement of Jesus.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 100
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. When news of Jesus’ miracles reached Gennesaret, people began to line the streets of the villages with the sick in their pallets or folding cots. They asked only for a touch of His garment, just as the woman in Matthew 9:20 had done and was healed. Their faith produced the same results, “and as many as touched were made perfectly well.”
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 101
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. Jesus’ answer to the Pharisees’ traditions concerning “washing” rituals is that food eaten with unwashed hands does not defile a man. As He will add later that food goes into the stomach and the residue is cast out of the body as waste. There is no moral issue involved; but when immoral things pass from the heart, out of the mouth, this defiles a man.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 102
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. Lessons in faith from a Gentile – the Syrophoenician woman, who brought her daughter to Jesus in spite of race and religious barriers, and had her faith rewarded.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 103
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. In this passage Jesus performs miracles among those who are considered heathens to the Jews of His day. Dr. Figart explains the evidence showing the feeding of the 4000 is a different event from the feeding of the 5000.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 104
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. The phrase "signs of the times" was not used by Jesus to prophesy some future events, but to refer to signs already performed by Him, proving that He is the Messiah, the Son of God. Significantly, this is the only place where this specific phrase is used, and yet it has constantly been taken out of context to refer to famines, wars, rumors of wars, immorality and a host of other things which are supposedly pointing to the second advent of Christ!
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 105
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. Whom do men say that I am? Jesus asked his disciples this question, and their response included Peter’s great confession, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” But why would people think Jesus was John the Baptist, or Elijah, or one of the prophets? Dr. Figart explains.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 106
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. Is Christ the “rock”? Is Peter’s confession the rock? Is Peter the rock? Dr. Figart explains the support and objections to each interpretation.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 107
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. Our passage indicates that Peter will be given “the keys of the kingdom of heaven.” If keys symbolized the authority of Jesus over death and Hades in Revelation 1:18, then it must have a similar connotation for Peter with regard to the kingdom of heaven. This authority must be associated with some of the “mysteries” to be fulfilled during the sowing and growing phases of that “age” predicted by Christ.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 108
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. Having presented many infallible proofs of His Messiahship in Matthew 8-11 even to the point of performing miracles in the presence of the servants of John the Baptist, it became evident to Jesus that He would not at this time be received by official Israel as Messiah/King.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 109
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. What does it mean to “take up your cross” and follow Jesus? How does that practically work out in the believers life?
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 110
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. Dr. Figart examines the contextual evidence – Peter’s denial and Jesus’ response, His teachings on discipleship and rewards, and the promises regarding the kingdom – and concludes that the Transfiguration was given to show the glory of Christ as it will be manifested at His return to earth.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 111
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. First, from an historical perspective, Moses and Elijah comprehend the days of the Law and the Prophets. The entire scope of the Old Testament is wrapped up in these two eras. It was the Law and the Prophets which Jesus came to fulfill (Matt. 5:17-20). There is a real sense in which every Old Testament book speaks of Christ; He Himself actually said this later, in Luke 24:25-27.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 112
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. Moses had glory, but Christ is worthy of greater glory; Moses was faithful as a servant in his house, but Christ as Son over His house. As for Elijah, the writer of Hebrews reminds us that God spoke in time past in the sphere of the prophets, a servant-revelation, but He has spoken in these last days in a Son-revelation! It is no wonder then, that God wanted Christ to be preeminent in the Translation.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 113
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. When the father brought the boy to the nine disciples they could not “cure” him. This inability carries with it some concern since Jesus had just endowed them with authority to heal the sick and to cast out demons.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 114
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. Jesus has told His disciples before about His coming death: someone would deliver Him into the hands of evil men, these men would kill Him, but the third day He would be raised from the dead. These details had been revealed to them before, but as Luke 9:45 indicates: “It was hidden from them, that they perceived it not.
Matthew
HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 115
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. To become a true disciple one must become as a little child, that is, as one of the “little ones who believe in me” (verse 6). To become a great disciple, one must become humble as a little child.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 116
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. Jesus turns now to the subject of relationships of "brothers" among the believers. When a brother is found to be in sin, this passage gives four distinct procedures to be followed: first, person to person; second, before witnesses; third, before the entire group of believers; and finally, if no settlement is reached, excommunication is prescribed.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 117
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. After giving the disciples instruction on Discipline in the coming Church, Jesus now turns to the subjects of decision making and intercession.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 118
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. How many times do you have to forgive someone who offends you? Once? Twice? Seven times? In this passage Jesus teaches unlimited forgiveness!
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 119
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. Representatives of the Pharisees continue their verbal attacks of Jesus, ?testing him.? This time it had to do with the question of divorce, but they did not ask whether divorce is allowable; rather, when it is allowable. This specific way they phrased their question shows their ulterior motives.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 120
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. In the original commandment in Genesis, God said that a man leaves his father and mother and cleaves to his wife and they become one flesh. After this, Jesus commands that what God has joined together let not man put asunder. To what purpose would He give such a command unless it is possible for man to put asunder that which God has joined? To put it another way, does marital unchastity of any kind break the marriage union?
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 121
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. Singleness is certainly not for all, since this would destroy the original plan of God for the multiplication of the human race through marriage. But neither is marriage for all, and the decision is always an individual choice which should never be made lightly.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 122
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. In this passage parents brought their children to Jesus hoping for a blessing. Why would they have done that? What were they expecting from Jesus?
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 123
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. There are two misconceptions in the question asked by the rich young ruler. First, he had a wrong idea concerning the Person of Christ; second, he had the wrong idea about how to receive eternal life.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 124
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. The parable in this passage tells of a the landowner who hired people at different times during the day, and at the end, paid each the same amount – one day’s wages. We might wonder, from a purely human standpoint just how the landowner reasoned, and we may never come to a satisfactory conclusion; but if we reason from God’s standpoint, remembering the context of the parable, there is a solution.
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HTML	PDF	In the Fulness of Time - Part 125
AUTHORS: Figart, Dr. Thomas O. As noted in the discussion of 17:22-23 Christ gave many predictions of His death in Matthew, but the three which occur in 16:21, 17:22-23 and here in 20:17-19 are significant enough to group together, each adding some aspect not mentioned before. In 16:21 the basic facts of the place (Jerusalem) the people (elders, priests and scribes) and certain particulars (death and resurrection) are included. Then in 17:22-23 the added detail of the betrayer is listed. Now, in 20:17-19 Jesus says that the disciples will be present.
Mormonism
HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 36
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Before June 1978, black males of African descent could join the LDS Church, but couldn?t hold any office in either LDS priesthood, nor could they receive the LDS temple rites required to enter the highest level in the Celestial Heaven after death.
Messiah
HTML	PDF	Prophecy and the Messiah
AUTHORS: Varner, Dr. William Dr. Varner follows the term Messiah through the Old and New Testaments to find out what was promised, and how the prophecies can be applied to Jesus.
Messianic Prophecy
HTML		The Case for Jesus the Messiah
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon and Dr. Walter Kaiser take a look at Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah. They point out that the evidence points squarely at Jesus as being the fulfillment of those prophecies!
Middle East
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AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / DeYoung, Dr. Jimmy, Showers, Dr. Renald Taped during the recent Middle East crisis, our guests give a biblical perspective on the events taking place surrounding Israel.
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AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / DeYoung, Dr. Jimmy, Showers, Dr. Renald How do the events in the Middle East over the past few months square with biblical prophecy concerning End Time events?
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HTML	PDF	Questions About the Middle East from a Journalist’s Perspective
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / DeYoung, Jimmy Drawing on interviews conducted over the past 15 years, Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. Jimmy DeYoung present a unique “on the scene” look from a Christian and biblical perspective, at events in Israel during that time period.
Millennial Views
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AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald During the history of the Church three major views have been held concerning the future Kingdom of God. These are the premillennial, a millennial, and postmillennial positions. Dr. Showers explains the premise of each one.
Millennial Views
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AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Numerous historians have declared that Premillennialism was the first major millennial view of the Church. In this article Dr. Renald Showers quotes from a number of historians who document that claim.
Millennial Views
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AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers quotes several early church fathers to show that the premillennial view was the predominant view of orthodox believers as early as the first century.
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AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald In this article Dr. Showers shows what Church Fathers Irenaeus and Tertullian taught about Premillennialism.
Millennial Views
HTML	PDF	Millennial Views - Part 5
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers has given us quotes from several early Church leaders about their views on the Millennial period. This time we hear from Lactantius (approx. 240-320 AD), whom Jerome called “the most learned man of his time.”
Millennial Views
HTML	PDF	Millennial Views - Part 6
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Although premillennialism was the predominate teaching of orthodox believers through the third century, eventually it was superseded by the amillennial position. Dr. Showers traces this change through the writings of early church leaders.
Millennial Views
HTML	PDF	Millennial Views - Part 7
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald One factor which contributed to rejection of the doctrine of premillennialism was the integration of a new theology, influenced by Greek thought, in the 2nd and 3rd centuries.
Millennial Views
HTML	PDF	Millennial Views - Part 8
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers traces the history of the revolt against the premillennial view of prophecy.
Millennial Views
HTML	PDF	Millennial Views - Part 9
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers details the revolt against amillennialism and the rise of Postmillennialism in the seventeenth century.
Millennial Views
HTML	PDF	Millennial Views - Part 10
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers deals with liberal Postmillennialism in this issue, explaining how it differs from conservative postmillennialism and how liberal postmillennialists distort or reinterpret several key doctrines.
Millennial Views
HTML	PDF	Millennial Views - Part 11
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers explores the rise and fall of the postmillennial view of prophecy.
Nations
HTML	PDF	The Coalition of Nations in Daniel 11
AUTHORS: DeYoung, Dr. Jimmy One of the major trends for the last days is a coalition of nations that will come against Israel. Dr. Jimmy DeYoung describes those nations and what brings them together.
Palestine
HTML	PDF	Questions About Palestine
AUTHORS: DeYoung, Dr. Jimmy What or who is a Palestinian? The media often uses the term “occupied territory” in reference to Palestine. What does that term mean?
Preterism
HTML	PDF	Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ice, Dr. Thomas Preterism (the belief that biblical prophecy was fulfilled by events in the first century AD) is gaining popularity today. Dr. Ice explains why he does not believe this if a valid position to hold.
Preterism
HTML	PDF	Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ice, Thomas Dr. Ice continues his examination of the preterist view of prophecy.
Preterism
HTML	PDF	Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? - Part 3
AUTHORS: Ice, Thomas Dr. Ice continues his examination of the preterist position on biblical prophecy.
Preterism
HTML	PDF	Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? - Part 4
AUTHORS: Ice, Thomas Dr. Ice deals with Matthew 24:34, the key passage used by preterists to explain why they believe biblical prophecy must have already been fulfilled.
Preterism
HTML	PDF	Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? - Part 4
AUTHORS: Ice, Thomas Dr. Ice continues his series on preterism by examining three texts: Matthew 16:27,28; Mark 9:1; and Luke 9:27. Were these fulfilled by the Transfiguration, contrary to what preterists contend?
Preterism
HTML	PDF	Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? - Part 5
AUTHORS: Ice, Thomas In this article, refuting the preterist viewpoint, Thomas Ice looks at the “timing” arguments. Why do certain words lead preterists to say that all biblical prophecy has already been fulfilled?
Preterism
HTML	PDF	Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? - Part 6
AUTHORS: Ice, Thomas Thomas Ice continues his discussion of why preterists believe much of the Book of Revelation was fulfilled in the first century A.D., and then explains why he feels their interpretation is wrong.
Preterism
HTML	PDF	Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? - Part 7
AUTHORS: Ice, Thomas This article focuses on the translation of the Greek word “tachos” and its related family of words. Do they mean “soon” or “quickly”? The answer helps explain the beliefs of those who hold the preterist view.
Preterism
HTML	PDF	Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? - Part 8
AUTHORS: Ice, Dr. Thomas In this article Thomas Ice focuses on the word “eggus,” translated “the time is near, as he continues his refutation of the preterist view of fulfilled prophecy.
Preterism
HTML	PDF	Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? - Part 9
AUTHORS: Ice, Thomas When was the book of Revelations written? What bearing does the date have on your interpretation of end-time events? Thomas Ice explains.
Preterism
HTML	PDF	Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? - Part 10
AUTHORS: Ice, Thomas If, as preterists claim, most if not all bible prophecies were fulfilled by A.D. 70, what are the implications for the church today? Does any of the New Testament still apply?
Preterism
HTML	PDF	Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? - Part 11
AUTHORS: Ice, Thomas Thomas Ice defines and defends “futurism” as the logical counterpoint to the preterist view he has been critiquing in this series of articles.
Preterism
HTML	PDF	Preterism and Zechariah 12-14
AUTHORS: Ice, Thomas Thomas Ice explains why this passage in Zechariah must be referring to events which are yet future, rather than having been fulfilled in the first century A.D.
Pre-Wrath Rapture
HTML	PDF	The Pre-Wrath Rapture View
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald In 1990 a new view concerning the Rapture of the Church began to be published. In this article Dr. Showers presents some of the basic teachings of the pre-wrath rapture view, and explains the problems with those teachings.
Prophecies, fulfilled
HTML	PDF	Supernatural Prophecies That Prove God Exists - Part 1
AUTHORS: Kaiser, Dr. Walter This transcript of a lecture given by Dr. Kaiser in 1991 explains prophecies in Isaiah 19, and suggests fulfillments within our lifetime for some of those prophecies.
Prophecies, fulfilled
HTML	PDF	Supernatural Prophecies That Prove God Exists - Part 2
AUTHORS: Kaiser, Dr. Walter In this session Dr. Kaiser will address two of the great nations that he thinks demonstrate that Scripture speaks about the existence and the truthfulness of the God who has spoken ahead of time.
Prophecies, supernatural
HTML	PDF	Supernatural Prophecies That Prove God Exists - Part 3
AUTHORS: Kaiser, Dr. Walter In this session Dr. Kaiser will trace the Messiah and His predictions in the first five books of the Pentateuch. Usually we trace that theme through the Prophets; but many have left the startling sort of discoveries of Genesis, Exodus and Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy to be discovered.
Prophecy
HTML	PDF	An Introduction to Biblical Prophecy - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Someone once said, “We should all be concerned about our future because we will have to spend the rest of our lives there.” What has God told us about our future? And what does He want us to do with that information?
Prophecy
HTML	PDF	An Introduction to Biblical Prophecy - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Why does Vance Havner say that “No Bible subject holds more practical implications than the matter of prophecy”? The authors explore some of the reasons why no Christian should neglect this topic.
Prophecy
HTML	PDF	An Introduction to Biblical Prophecy - Part 3
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Most people do not realize the utter uniqueness of biblical prophecy from the perspective of comparative religion. Where are the prophecies of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto, Mormonism, etc.? Accurate predictions are simply not part of these religious scriptures – indeed, of any scriptures outside the Bible.
Prophecy
HTML	PDF	An Introduction to Biblical Prophecy - Part 4
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The fifth reason that biblical prophecy is important is because it is an encouragement to godly living and evangelism. Millions of people today fear the future. Indeed, many of those who truly understand the world today are terrified.
Prophecy
HTML	PDF	An Introduction to Biblical Prophecy - Part 5
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Why does God tell men information about the future? Does God really want people to know the future? And if so, why does He want this? The Apostle Paul informs us we are not to be ignorant concerning certain prophetic events, nor are we to become unsettled or alarmed concerning the existence of speculations and the false prophecies of some religious unbelievers which are certain to come.
Prophecy
HTML	PDF	In the News Lately…
AUTHORS: Staff Writer Headlines from October 2004 that reflect events in biblical prophecy.
Prophecy
HTML	PDF	Mankind’s Quest for Meaning - Part 1
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Where have we come from? Did mankind originate as the result of a freak accident of nature or of the creative work of a supreme intelligent Being? Why are we here? These are just a few of the questions Dr. Showers addresses in this article.
Prophecy
HTML	PDF	Mankind’s Quest for Meaning - Part 2
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers explains several distinctions found in the Bible to help you gain a better understanding of what the Bible is teaching.
Prophecy, study of
HTML	PDF	Why Study Biblical Prophecy - Part 1 - Different Attitudes of People
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Many people are opposed to studying biblical prophecy for a variety of reasons. In this article, Dr. Showers, a well-known speaker on prophecy, begins to look at some of these reasons, and explains why they are not valid.
Prophecy, study of
HTML	PDF	Why Study Biblical Prophecy - Part 2 - Reasons for Studying Biblical Prophecy
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers gives three reasons why Christians should be involved in studying biblical prophecy.
Prophecy, study of
HTML	PDF	Why Study Biblical Prophecy - Part 3
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald In this article Dr. Showers presents a fourth reason why the study of biblical prophecy is important: it is impossible to understand God’s plan and purpose for Israel apart from the study of biblical prophecy.
Prophecy, study of
HTML	PDF	Why Study Biblical Prophecy - Part 4
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Why should Christians study biblical prophecy? In this article, Dr. Showers explains that such a study will purify a believer’s life and change his priorities!
Rapture
HTML	PDF	Can There be Two “Last Trumps”?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald According to 1 Corinthians 15, “the last trump” will be sounded at the Rapture; but then according to Matthew 24, there will be the sound of a great trumpet when the Lord Jesus comes out of Heaven in His glorious Second Coming. So are these the same event? Can there be another trumpet sounded after the “last” trumpet?
Rapture
HTML	PDF	Does Matthew 24 Refer to the Rapture or to Jesus’ Second Coming?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald What is the “abomination of desolation”? Who are the “elect”? Dr. Showers explains.
Rapture
HTML	PDF	The Great Multitude
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Some claim that the great multitude from every tongue, tribe and nation whom John sees in Heaven are the Church. Dr. Showers explains why he disagrees with that notion.
Rapture
HTML	PDF	The Rapture: Determining Which Position is Right and Which is Wrong
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John There are many different opinions regarding when the rapture of the Church will occur. In this article the authors describe some of the questions that each position must answer in order to defend their view.
Rapture
HTML	PDF	What is the Meaning of the Word “Rapture”?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Showers, Dr. Renald The word “rapture” does not appear in our English Bible, so where did the word come from? What does it mean? What do Christians anticipate will happen to them at the rapture?
Rapture
HTML	PDF	Where Does the Bible Teach the Doctrine of the Rapture?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers gives three key passages which are considered foundational for the doctrine of the Rapture: John 14:1-3; 1 Corinthians 15:51-42; and 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
Rapture
HTML	PDF	Who Was Removed from Earth Following the Flood in Noah's Days?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald We have been looking at various passages to see who is “taken” and who is “left”. The next passage is from Matthew 24:37ff. Why does the distinction of who is taken and who is left point to the Rapture and the Second Coming as two separate events?
Revelation - Part 1
HTML	PDF	The Book of Revelation
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Many Christians are afraid of the book of Revelation, considering it too obscure for the average person. In this article Dr. Robert Thomas, the author of a commentary on the Book of Revelations, begins to open up the message in terms the average Christian can understand and appreciate.
Revelation - Part 2
HTML	PDF	The Imminence of Christ's Return
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert What is the difference between “imminence,” “immanence,” and “eminence”? How do each of these terms relate to Christ?
Revelation - Part 3
HTML	PDF	God Plans Ahead
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert There are two things we can definitely say about Gods plans: What He plans will happen, and what He plans will happen exactly as He planned. Dr. Thomas explains how these things relate to biblical prophecies.
Revelation - Part 4
HTML	PDF	A Preview of Final Doom
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert The article focuses on what Dr. Thomas refers to as the “theme verse” of the Book of Revelation: “Behold, He comes with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him, and all the families of the earth will mourn over Him. Yes, amen.” (Rev. 1:7) Don’t miss this fascinating study.
Revelation - Part 5
HTML	PDF	The Book of Revelation: John’s Commission to Write
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Dr. Thomas gives, from chapter one, a brief outline of the rest of the Book of Revelation. If you have been “afraid” to study the Book of Revelation, this series of articles would be an excellent place to begin.
Revelation - Part 6
HTML	PDF	Ephesus: The Church of Loveless Orthodoxy
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Dr. Thomas begins to look at the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. This month he focuses on Ephesus, the church that had “left its first love.” What did this mean for them, and does carry a warning for the church today?
Revelation - Part 7
HTML	PDF	Smyrna: The Church of Martyrdom
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert What problem was the angel addressing in his message to the church in Smyrna? How does this message differ from all the others? What is the message for the church today?
Revelation - Part 8
HTML	PDF	Pergamum: The Church of Indiscriminate Toleration
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Is it all right for the Christian church to be “tolerant” of different beliefs, lifestyle choices etc, in the way our society demands? Dr. Thomas answers that question as he looks at what the Angel to the church at Pergamum had to say.
Revelation - Part 9
HTML	PDF	Thyatira: The Church of Compromise
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Dr. Thomas explains the circumstances in Thyatira that make it a hard place for Christians to stand for their faith. What did “Jezebel” teach? And why did Jesus commend those who opposed her?
Revelation - Part 10
HTML	PDF	Sardis: The Church of Complacency
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Dr. Thomas continues his series with the message to the church at Sardis. What lessons could they have learned from history, as well as from Jesus, that would have prevented their slide into complacency?
Revelation - Part 11
HTML	PDF	Philadelphia: The Church of Promised Deliverance
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert The church is given five special promises not given to the other six churches. What are these promises? Can Christians today claim them? Dr. Thomas explains.
Revelation - Part 12
HTML	PDF	Laodicea: The Church of Lukewarmness
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Dr. Thomas explains the political, social, and even environmental situation in Laodicea which would have made it easy for the Christians there to understand the message given to them.
Revelation - Part 13
HTML	PDF	The Heavenly Throne Room - Part 1
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Continuing now with the fourth chapter of Revelation, Dr. Thomas begins to look at the heavenly throne-room, and the identity of those who are described as being around the throne.
Revelation - Part 14
HTML	PDF	The Heavenly Throne Room - Part 2
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Dr. Thomas explores the importance of the sealed scroll from Revelation 5. What does it contain? Who is worthy to open it?
Revelation - Part 15
HTML	PDF	The Heavenly Throne Room - Part 3
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Dr. Thomas describes a great celebration that will take place in heaven around the throne. Why (What) will they be celebrating? Who will be there? What will they be doing?
Revelation - Part 16
HTML	PDF	The Beginning of Birth Pains - Part 1
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert The “divine purgings” detailed in Revelations 4 and 5 are compared to labor pains in Jesus’ Olivet Discourse. Dr. Thomas begins a look at these events.
Revelation - Part 17
HTML	PDF	The Beginning of Birth Pains - Part 2
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert In this article Dr. Thomas investigates the meaning of the fifth and sixth seals mentioned in Revelation Chapter 6.
Revelation - Part 18
HTML	PDF	One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand: Who are They?
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Many different groups have tried to claim exclusive right to be the 144,000 mentioned in Revelation 7. Dr. Thomas explains why they are mistaken, on the basis of what the Scripture has to say about the identity of this group.
Revelation - Part 19
HTML	PDF	The Crowd Too Large to Count: Who Are They?
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Last month Dr. Thomas explains who the 144,000 are—and aren’t. Now he tackles the question of the “crowd too large to count” to see if the Bible identifies them as well.
Revelation - Part 20
HTML	PDF	A Half-Hour Silence in Heaven: What Does it Mean?
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Robert Thomas looks at the events surrounding the half-hour of silence mentioned in Revelation 8 and suggests several possible meanings for the pause.
Revelation - Part 21
HTML	PDF	The Beginning of the Great Tribulation
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert This article looks at the first four trumpets found in Revelation 8:7-13. Do they mark the beginning of the outpouring of God’s wrath? How about the time of tribulation?
Revelation - Part 22
HTML	PDF	The Great Tribulation Continued
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Dr. Thomas looks at the fifth and sixth trumpet judgments described in Revelation 9:1-21 to show what will be involved in these events during the great tribulation period.
Revelation - Part 23
HTML	PDF	No More Delays: The End is At Hand
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert In previous article we have seen the first six trumpet judgments found in Revelation chapters 8 and 9. Now Dr. Thomas explains two “side trips” that take place before the seventh trumpet sounds.
Revelation - Part 24
HTML	PDF	Measurement of the Temple and its Worshipers
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert In Revelation chapter 11 John is told to measure the temple and the worshipers in it. Dr. Thomas explains that we can understand this passage without becoming lost in “a hopeless tangle of symbolic contradictions.”
Revelation - Part 25
HTML	PDF	The Seventh Trumpet: The Seven Bowls Pending - Heavenly Celebration
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert The seventh trumpet has sounded. The earth is awaiting the events set forth in the seven bowls. Meanwhile, two songs are sung in heaven. The first celebrates Christ’s coming kingdom and the second celebrates God’s future judgments. These songs are the topics of this month’s article by Dr. Robert Thomas.
Revelation - Part 26
HTML	PDF	The Seventh Trumpet: The Seven Bowls Pending - Satan’s Campaign Against Israel and Her Messiah
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Dr. Thomas explains Revelation 12, which begins with an enactment in heaven and ends with action upon the earth. This chapter furnishes background information that will help us understand the “bowl” or “vial” judgments.
Revelation - Part 27
HTML	PDF	The Seventh Trumpet: The Seven Bowls Pending - Persecution of Israel by Satan’s Chief Agent
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert This month Dr. Thomas continues his series by giving an account of Satan’s persecution of Israel and an introduction to his chief human agent in that persecution.
Revelation - Part 28
HTML	PDF	The Seventh Trumpet: The Seven Bowls Pending - Exploits of the Counterfeit Christ and His Helper
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert This month Dr. Thomas shows us the accomplishments of the counterfeit Christ, the consequences for saints, and the assistance rendered by the beast’s helper, all from Revelation 13.
Revelation - Part 29
HTML	PDF	Victorious Followers of the Lamb
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert This month Dr. Thomas considers the victory scene in Revelation 14:1-5, paying particular attention to the victorious Lamb, the heavenly singers, and the redeemed 144,000.
Revelation - Part 30
HTML	PDF	The Seventh Trumpet: The Seven Bowls Pending - Four Climactic Announcements
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Revelation 12-14 carried us through descriptions of great past and future battles in Satan’s attempt to eradicate national Israel. We have seen the victory of the 144,000. Now we come to four announcements pertaining to the awfulness of the upcoming “bowl judgments.”
Revelation - Part 31
HTML	PDF	The Seventh Trumpet: The Seven Bowls Pending - The Harvest and the Vintage
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Revelation 14:14-20 gives us a preview of the great battle still to come. This preview is described as “the harvest” (14:14-16) and “the vintage” (14:17-20) Dr. Thomas explains what is involved in these graphic word pictures.
Revelation - Part 32
HTML	PDF	The Seven Bowls Introduced
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert The author of Revelation has provided substantial information in preparation for the seventh trumpet judgment. Now the time has arrived to introduce the contents of that seventh trumpet—the seven bowls filled with the anger of God.
Revelation - Part 33
HTML	PDF	The First Four Bowls (or Vials)
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Our study this month arrives at Revelation 6, a chapter that begins divulging the contents of the seventh-trumpet judgment that was first mentioned in Revelation 11:15. This month Dr. Thomas will look at the first four bowl judgments.
Revelation - Part 34
HTML	PDF	The Fifth and Sixth Bowls (or Vials)
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert If you think the misery unleashed by the first four “bowl judgments” was bad, Dr. Thomas says the worst is still to come! This month he will describe the difficulties that will be added to humanity by the contents of the fifth and sixth bowls.
Revelation - Part 35
HTML	PDF	First Look at the Seventh Bowl (or Vial)
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert During the past three months we’ve looked at the first six of the bowl judgments. Now, in Revelation 16, we come to the initial description of the seventh bowl. The full account of this bowl’s contents extends all the way through the Revelation 22:5. We will begin to explore the seventh bowl this month with an introduction and an overview.
Revelation - Part 36
HTML	PDF	The Seventh Bowl: Part One of Intercalation #1, The Harlot and the Beast
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Dr. Thomas suggests that the section from Revelation 17:1-19:10 provides a parenthetical look at Babylon before continuing with the chronological progression of future events. This month’s article looks at the angelic guide, the harlot and the beast mentioned in Revelation 17:1-6.
Revelation - Part 37
HTML	PDF	The Seventh Bowl: Part Two of Intercalation #1, The Beast with Heads and Horns
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert The author of Revelation, John, “marveled with great amazement” at the vision of the beast. In this passage he tries to describe what he has seen. Dr. Thomas helps us to understand what we read about the beast’s heads and horns.
Revelation - Part 38
HTML	PDF	The Seventh Bowl: Part Three of Intercalation #1, Judgment of the Great Harlot
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert The focus in Revelation 17 now shifts back to the “great harlot” her sphere of influence and her ultimate destruction.
Revelation - Part 39
HTML	PDF	The Seventh Bowl: Part Four of Intercalation #1, Fall of Commercial Babylon Begun
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Babylon’s sins, and therefore her guilt, have already been described, now John describes the judgment that will come upon her. Dr. Thomas leads us through the descriptions found in Revelation 18.
Revelation - Part 40
HTML	PDF	The Seventh Bowl: Part Five of Intercalation #1, Fall of Commercial Babylon Completed
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Continuing his study of Revelation chapters 17-19, Dr. Thomas describes the events surrounding the fall of Babylon and the attitudes of the people involved.
Revelation - Part 41
HTML	PDF	The Seventh Bowl: Part Six of Intercalation #1, Celebrating the Fall of Babylon
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Revelation chapter 19 reveals five songs. Who sings each? What is the purpose of each song? Dr. Thomas paints a glorious picture of a heavenly “praise service”.
Revelation - Part 42
HTML	PDF	Events of the Seventh Bowl #1: The Second Coming of Christ
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert This month we begin an investigation of the events of the seventh bowl found in Revelation 19:11-20:15. This article will concentrate on Revelation 19:11-16, the second coming of Christ. In particular, Dr. Thomas identifies the Rider on the White Horse, and his enemies.
Revelation - Part 43
HTML	PDF	Events of the Seventh Bowl, #2 and #3: Armageddon
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Event #2: an angel will issue a summons to all the birds of prey to come to the battlefield. Event #3: the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies gather to make war against the Rider and His army.
Revelation - Part 44
HTML	PDF	Events of the Seventh Bowl, #4: Satan Bound
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert When will Satan be bound? Where will it take place? For how long will he be bound? What is the purpose of this binding? These are the questions Dr. Thomas answers in this month’s article.
Revelation - Part 45
HTML	PDF	Events of the Seventh Bowl, #5: Resurrection and Millennial Rule
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Who are the ones sitting on the thrones in Revelation 20:4? Revelation 20:5 speaks of two resurrections. Who will be involved in each? Dr. Thomas gives us the answers.
Revelation - Part 46
HTML	PDF	Events of the Seventh Bowl, #5: Satan’s Last Fling
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert In Revelation 20 we learn that Satan will be released for a time. Dr. Thomas paints us a picture of what will happen during that time; what Satan’s army will be like; and what will happen to Satan at the end of that time.
Revelation - Part 47
HTML	PDF	Events of the Seventh Bowl, #6: The Great White Throne Judgment
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Dr. Thomas describes for us the setting of the Great White Throne Judgment, and the ones who will stand before it in judgment. Who will be judged, and on what basis?
Revelation - Part 48
HTML	PDF	Events of the Seventh Bowl, #7: Sketch of the New Jerusalem
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert The eighth scene of the seventh bowl judgment presents a bit of a surprise. Dr. Thomas explains this picture of the new heaven and new earth.
Revelation - Part 49
HTML	PDF	Second Look at the Seventh Bowl (Vial): A Review and Intercalation #2 Begun
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Dr. Thomas briefly reviews what he has shown us about the Seventh Bowl judgment, and points out striking parallels in the verses describing Babylon and the new Jerusalem.
Revelation - Part 50
HTML	PDF	The Seventh Bowl: Part Two of Intercalation #2, Physical Features of the Holy City
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Who is John’s angelic guide mentioned in Rev. 21:9-10? What will the Holy City be like? Dr. Thomas tells us from Revelation 21:11-21.
Revelation - Part 51
HTML	PDF	The Seventh Bowl: Part Three of Intercalation #2, The City’s Illumination
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert Dr. Thomas explains that there will be not temple in the Holy City because, in a sense, the whole city will be a temple. And the city will not need a created light source, because God’s pervading presence will provide all the light needed.
Revelation - Part 52
HTML	PDF	The Seventh Bowl: Part Four of Intercalation #2, Inner Life of the City
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert In this section Dr. Thomas discusses what nourishes and enriches the life of new-creation inhabitants and God’s slaves who live in the new Jerusalem.
Revelation - Part 53
HTML	PDF	Testimonies of the Last-Plague Angel and John
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert The Epilogue of the book of Revelation contains a series of exchanges between one of the angels of the seven plagues and john, and between Jesus and John. This article concentrates on the testimony of the angel and the response of John.
Revelation - Part 54
HTML	PDF	The Closing Words of Jesus - Part 1
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert This month Dr. Thomas begins his look at Revelation 22:12-14. This is important, not just because they are among the last utterances of Jesus in the New Testament, but also because of the message in these words.
Revelation - Part 55
HTML	PDF	The Closing Words of Jesus - Part 2
AUTHORS: Thomas, Dr. Robert This final articles in the series on the Book of Revelation discusses the warnings given in Revelation 22:18-19, and John’s response in verses 20-21.
Second Coming
HTML	PDF	Does the Bible Teach Two Separate Comings of the Lord?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Are the Rapture and the Second Coming separate events? Dr. Showers explains why he thinks that’s what the Bible teaches.
Second coming
HTML	PDF	What Does the Book of Revelation Tell Us About the Second Coming of Christ?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald In Revelation 6 we have the record of the Lord Jesus beginning to break seals from a sealed scroll. And when you compare the first four seals with what Jesus called the beginning of birth pangs in Matthew 24, you will find that they are referring to the same thing.
Second Coming
HTML	PDF	What Is Meant by the Parable of the Dragnet?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald What does the Parable of the Dragnet (Matthew 13:47) teach us about the order of events at the Second Coming of Christ?
Second Coming
HTML	PDF	Who Will Be Left at the Second Coming of Christ?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Previously we learned from the Scriptures that the believers are removed at the Rapture. So, what about passages talking about who will be removed, who will be left, at the Second Coming of Christ after the Tribulation period?
Signs
HTML	PDF	What Cosmological Signs are Found in Revelation and Matthew 24? (
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Since similar cosmological signs are found in both Revelation and in Matthew 24, does this indicate the Second Coming of Christ and the Day of the Lord’s wrath take place at the same time? Dr. Showers explains.
Tribulation
HTML	PDF	How Do We Know Daniel’s Seventieth Week Is Also The Seven-Year Tribulation Time Period?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald What’s the basis for the idea of as seven-year period of time between the Second Coming of Christ and the Great Tribulation? The foundational passage for that seven-year period of time is in the Old Testament, specifically in Daniel 9:27.
Tribulation
HTML	PDF	What Events Will Happen During the Seven-Year Tribulation Period?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald According to the Bible, the seven-year period called the Tribulation will be basically divided into two halves. In the first half, Antichrist appears to be the great benefactor and protector and friend of Israel, but in the middle of that seven-year period he will turn against the people of Israel and begin desolating it severely. Dr. Showers explains the events that will transpire.
Wrath to Come
HTML	PDF	What is “The Wrath To Come”?
AUTHORS: Showers, Dr. Renald Dr. Showers explains this phrase from 1 Thessalonians 1:10, and examines what Christians need to know about it.
Zechariah
HTML	PDF	The Book of Zechariah - Part 1
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael Dr. Stallard says that Zechariah is “one of the most cited Old Testament books in the New Testament book of Revelation.” This month he begins a series that will help you understand this important book.
Zechariah
HTML	PDF	The Book of Zechariah - Part 2
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael This article deals with the introductory verses to the book (1:1-6), which highlight the call for national repentance on the part of the people of Judah following the Babylonian exile.
Zechariah
HTML	PDF	The Book of Zechariah - Part 3
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael This article deals with the Vision of the Horses given in Zechariah 1:7-17. This is the first of eight night visions received by the prophet Zechariah.
Zechariah
HTML	PDF	The Book of Zechariah - Part 4
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael Taking a look at Zechariah’s second vision, Dr. Stallard discusses the identity of the four horns, the meaning of the “horn”, and the comfort the listeners would have received as a result of this message from God.
Zechariah
HTML	PDF	The Book of Zechariah - Part 5
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael This article deals with the vision of the surveyor given in Zechariah 2:1-13. Dr. Stallard says that this vision highlights the same positive hope for the future of Jerusalem and the nation of Israel that we saw in the previous two visions.
Zechariah
HTML	PDF	The Book of Zechariah - Part 6
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael Beginning with this vision, the next few visions in Zechariah deal with individual issues related to the overall future hope for the nation of Israel. In particular, this vision highlights the promise of divine cleansing from sin, which is in prospect for Israel.
Zechariah
HTML	PDF	The Book of Zechariah - Part 7
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael Dr. Stallard continues his commentary on the book of Zechariah with a look at the vision of the Golden Lampstand and Two Olive Trees given in chapter 4. There are several aspects of this vision which require a closer look to see their significance.
Zechariah
HTML	PDF	The Book of Zechariah - Part 8
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael In particular, this article will deal with the Vision of the Flying Scroll given in Zechariah 5:1-4. This vision focuses on individuals within the nation of Israel more than on the nation as a whole. The primary focus is on the judging acts of God.
Zechariah
HTML	PDF	The Book of Zechariah - Part 9
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael Imagine a woman in a basket being carried by angels. What is it about such an unusual vision that would bring a message of hope to the nation of Israel? Dr. Stallard explains.
Zechariah
HTML	PDF	The Book of Zechariah - Part 10
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael This article deals with the eighth and last of the night visions given in Zechariah chapters 1-6. Dr. Stallard gives the gist of this vision as “the judgment of the godless, Gentile nations who have opposed the nation of Israel.” It is a message of hope for the struggling nation during a time of hardship and uncertainty.
Zechariah
HTML	PDF	The Book of Zechariah - Part 11
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael In this eighth vision found in Zechariah 6, we find an account of the crowning of Joshua. Who is Joshua? Whom does he represent? What about the crown or crowns? What is the significance of this event? Dr. Stallard examines these issues.
Zechariah
HTML	PDF	The Book of Zechariah - Part 12
AUTHORS: Stallard, Dr. Michael This month Dr. Stallard tackles chapters 7 and 8 which deal with fasting. In these chapters we find a question, a rebuke, an admonition, a blessing, and the removal of fasts. In these chapters we find a message of hope for the nation of Israel.

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