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On historical fulfillments and future things of Scripture ––– end times, new creation, eschatology, apocalyptic writings, supernatural visions and dreams, and more.

Stars and Sand —

Were Abraham’s descendants really “as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore”?

Stars and Sand —

Were Abraham’s descendants really “as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore”?

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In Genesis 15:5 God instructs Abraham to, “Look now toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them.” And God said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” The Lord later reaffirmed this promise in Genesis 22:17 where He proclaims: “I
When Did Satan Fall? —

On our Edenic and celestial calling to spiritual warfare.

When Did Satan Fall? —

On our Edenic and celestial calling to spiritual warfare.

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When did Satan fall? Theories and speculation abound throughout Christian history. John Milton’s Paradise Lost has no doubt taken centre stage in recent years. Today, it is often assumed that Satan––who was called Lucifer, meaning “bearer of light” or “morning star”––fell from heaven after a
Jeremiah: The “Sleeping” Prophet? —

Is there a logical order to Jeremiah’s prophecies or are they arranged randomly?

Jeremiah: The “Sleeping” Prophet? —

Is there a logical order to Jeremiah’s prophecies or are they arranged randomly?

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While the prophet Jeremiah is endearingly known as the weeping prophet, when it comes to his 52-chapter book some may think of him as the “sleeping” prophet instead. This is because it seems he wasn’t paying attention when he arranged his prophecies as they appear
The Celestial Serpent —

Part II. “The serpent didn’t have legs––he had wings”. Why God’s curse against the Edenic serpent was about the spiritual fall of Satan and his ultimate demise.

The Celestial Serpent —

Part II. “The serpent didn’t have legs––he had wings”. Why God’s curse against the Edenic serpent was about the spiritual fall of Satan and his ultimate demise.

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In my last article, A One-Legged Snake, I wrote about what the serpentine curse of Genesis 3 was not about. I argued against the interpretation that the primary meaning of the curse was about the prelapsarian snake species having legs and vocal cords and consequentially
Mercy and Justice —

If God is loving and merciful, how could He order the complete annihilation of certain peoples?

Mercy and Justice —

If God is loving and merciful, how could He order the complete annihilation of certain peoples?

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Although the Bible repeatedly declares that God is longsuffering and kind, and a God of love and mercy, there are several occasions where Divine order is given to destroy—and in some cases to totally and utterly destroy—certain nations and cities. Some of these include the
The Gibeonite Deception —

How a crafty group of Canaanites tricked Joshua into a peace treaty.

The Gibeonite Deception —

How a crafty group of Canaanites tricked Joshua into a peace treaty.

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After forty long years in the wilderness, Israel was chomping at the bit to finally take possession of the Promised Land. But before they could begin their campaign against the Canaanites, God gave them some “dos” and “don’ts.” For instance, while they were permitted to
Esau’s “Blessing” & Fulfillment —

Was Isaac’s prophecy over Esau ever fulfilled?

Esau’s “Blessing” & Fulfillment —

Was Isaac’s prophecy over Esau ever fulfilled?

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With failing vision, the elderly Isaac inadvertently blesses his younger son Jacob rather than the intended recipient, Esau (his firstborn). And he declares over him first a promise of agricultural prosperity: “May God give you of the dew of heaven, of the fatness of the
The Refiner’s Fire —

What does Malachi mean when he compares the Messiah to a refiner’s fire and a fuller’s soap?

The Refiner’s Fire —

What does Malachi mean when he compares the Messiah to a refiner’s fire and a fuller’s soap?

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Throughout the Old Testament Jesus Christ is referred to by many names and titles. And each one of them reveals something about Him. Two of these names appear in one of the final chapters of the Old Testament. Malachi declares of Him: “But who can