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The Coming of Jesus: Revelation Fulfilled?

...I am the Messiah!’ and they will lead many astray. v.2: I looked, and there was a white horse! Its rider had a bow; a crown was given to him, and he came out conquering and to conquer. The first seal is a white horse with the rider in a crown. The symbolism of purity and honour is then eclipsed by the fact this horseman intends to conquer those he goes to. The wider comparison here is that of the White Horse of Rev 19:11 in which Jesus is the rider, showing more so this first horse is an imposter of truth. vv.6-7a: And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not alarmed; for this must take place, but the end is not yet. F...

The Coming Kingdom of the Son of Man

...he is the Messiah, to which he says "I am" and then quotes Dan 7:14 to prove his point and tells them what they will soon see (Matt 26:57-68). Towards the end of this chapter, Jesus uses a fig tree to emphasise the need to be watchful for the signs he already explained, and then concludes by saying "this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place" (Matt 24:34), once again giving a pretty solid time frame for when those listening should expect to see these things come to pass. But despite all of this, the Futurist will argue that when Jesus said “this generation”, he actually meant “that future generation who live to see these s...

Lent: Day 9 - Ignatius to the Philadelphians

...nd to the Messiah, but now that his appearance has been made known, the old is superseded by the new. As the writer of Hebrews says; Hebrews 8:13 In speaking of “a new covenant,” he has made the first one obsolete. And what is obsolete and growing old will soon disappear. This was written whilst the temple still stood and animal sacrifices were still being made, and so the old was still fading and disappearing (Heb 9:8-9). But now in Ignatius's time it has been about 30 years since the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple, so the old really had disappeared and as far as he was concerned, the New Covenant was in full effect which is why his letters...

The Mystery Of Epiphany And The Star Of Bethlehem

...d for the Messiah. Saturn, associated with divine protection Pisces, later linked to the birth of Jesus as the “fisher of men” In September of 3 B.C., Jupiter came into conjunction with Regulus, the star of kingship, the brightest star in the constellation of Leo. Leo was the constellation of kings and was associated with the Lion of Judah. Together, these signs might have suggested the birth of a royal figure in Israel. Compelled by this celestial message, the Magi embarked on their long journey, seeking the child born to be King. Following the Star The journey of the Magi culminates in Bethlehem, where the star appears to “stop” over the place...

How Old Was Jesus When He Died? A Fresh Look At The Historical Clues

...th of the Messiah: A Commentary on the Infancy Narratives in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. United Kingdom, Yale University Press, 1999. Maier, Paul. Josephus, the Essential Works: A Condensation of Jewish Antiquities and The Jewish War. N.p., Kregel Academic. Martin, Ernest L.. The Star That Astonished the World: “Star of Bethlehem”. United States, Academy for Scriptural Knowledge, 1996. Ossuary of the High Priest Caiaphas, 18–36 CE | Center for Online Judaic Studies Reconciling Herod’s Death: A Debate Between 4 B.C.E. and 1 B.C.E. Through Biblical and Historical Lenses — Christian Publishing House Blog Valerius Gratus° | Encyclopedia.com...

Did Jesus lead the first youth group?

...ps of the Messiah.  I hope that this may encourage you in your faith if you are young still, or if you are a youth leader or pastor that you can hopefully see that even juvenile teenagers can still be entrusted with the faith and live it out seriously and in a committed way.  ...