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Armageddon Is Not A Battle Plan: What Revelation Actually Says — And Why It Matters Right Now

...ng of the incarnation, crucifixion and resurrection from a heavenly vantage point. This is like a spiritual “behind the scenes” view of what was really happening when Christ was born into a world of imperial power, was apparently defeated by it, and then vindicated by God. The dragon is not defeated at some future Armageddon. He is defeated at the cross, and Revelation 12:10-11 tells us so plainly. That cosmic victory connects to the detail in Revelation 14:20 — the Victor arriving from outside the city, garments already stained — which echoes Isaiah 63 but also the sin offering of Leviticus 16:27, burned outside the camp. Jesus was crucified ou...

Horus, Jesus, and Egyptian Mythology: Separating Fact from Fiction

...to be an incarnation of Horus on Earth. In this context, the death of one pharaoh and the ascension of the next could be seen as a symbolic representation of the eternal and recurring nature of Horus, which is definitely nothing like the resurrection of Jesus. Conclusion The stories of Horus and Jesus may share some superficial similarities on the surface, such as the miraculous conception and the performance of miracles. However, it is essential to keep in mind that ancient Egyptian beliefs and mythology evolved over thousands of years, so different versions of stories and ideas might coexist and come from entirely different cultural and religious background...

Was Jesus worshipped in the New Testament?

...Often a claim from critics of the faith, and especially Muslims arguing against Christianity, is that Jesus wasn't thought of as God early on and more to the point, wasn't ever worshipped in the accounts of the New Testament. This is a very cursory look at a few places within the Gospels where Jesus was clearly worshipped, either by his followers or others he encountered, and didn't rebuke or correct people for doing something wrong. Worshiping Jesus: 1. Matthew 14:33 - The Proclamation of Divinity And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” In the aftermath of a storm on the Lake of Galilee which Jesus calmed with a...