Christ in Post-Christian Culture
AS WE MOVE THROUGH the seven seals—which John MacArthur(1) identifies as the SEAL judgments of the tribulation—it is worth reading Matthew 24 where Jesus explains what will occur as each seal is opened. The seven seals closely parallel the signs of the approaching end times. In Matthew 24, Jesus speaks of three distinct periods: (i) …
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ARCHAEOLOGY HAS ESTABLISHED the biblical history of Jericho—one of the earliest settlements, dating back to 9000 B.C. Jericho (Arīhā in Arabic) is known today as a tel—an artificial mound formed from the accumulated refuse or deposits of people living on the same site for hundreds or thousands of years—layer upon layer, holding the secrets of …
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THEOLOGY AND HISTORY ARE implicated in all of God's covenants. Scripture presents the story of Christianity in a comprehensive manner, including God's plan for the redemption of fallen man. It also addresses Christian doctrine, theology, mission, and destiny. But the Bible is also a history book containing horizontal (chronological) history and redemptive ("non linear" or …
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AS BELIEVERS AND TRUE followers of Christ, we enter into a new life. We begin to build a Christian worldview. Jesus said, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:31-32). He also said, "I am the light …
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I CANNOT UNDERTAKE ANALYSIS of a Scripture passage without saying something about exegesis. This process involves careful historical, literary, or theological analysis of a text or passage. Exegesis can be called scholarly reading; reading in a way that determines the essence of the text through complete, systematic examination—grappling with arguments that speak for or against …
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ALTHOUGH THERE IS MUCH meaning in what we have studied so far, it has all been leading up to the opening of the seven seals and the great tribulation period. Ultimately, we await the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the Son of God. We know that just before the seals are …
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C.S. LEWIS SAID morality is concerned with three things: harmony between individuals; inner harmony of the individual; and the general purpose of life (ultimately, salvation). Morality, he said, is synonymous with absolute truth. Not surprisingly, universal moral law must come from a Lawgiver. Moreover, without absolutes morality is based merely on culture and circumstance. So-called …
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JOHN LOOKED INTO HEAVEN and saw in the right hand of Him who was seated on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. This scroll is like the one given to Ezekiel (Ezek. 2:9-3:3). John heard a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to …
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WE INDEED HAVE VICTORY through the blood of Christ. First, we surrender our will and our life to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. He is the one and only source for living a life free from the bondage of sin. Overcoming our sin nature requires living a life that does not thirst after the …
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You said that all of this was yours;through Your spoken word, the water came;at your request, land arose. You called up trees and bees and beasts of all size. All this, where I sit and ponder, is proof that Your words create life and wonder. Everywhere, I see Your hand. Manmight be Your grandest work, …
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