What do those verses about being taken away and left behind really teach? The answer may shock many people who have been taught only one viewpoint. I also briefly look at Matthew’s version.
Luke 17:22-37: Taken Away = Rapture?
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Monthly Archives: July 2023
Jesus Expels Demon from Boy and Heals His Deafness and Muteness
Passages Matthew 17:14-20; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43a. These three passages are full of lessons for us who believe in expelling demons. Let’s follow Jesus and learn from him on how to do ministry, as we read these passages together.
Yes, God Communicated to People Outside Ancient Israel
Here are biblical passages that show that people outside of ancient Israel and the law of Moses had a level of the knowledge of God, most likely because God revealed himself to them.
Does the Spirit Convict Believers?
An odd teaching has been circulating around the church for a long time.
Jesus Expels Demon and Heals Mute Man
Passage: Matthew 9:32-34. Matthew is the only Gospel which has this story.
Jesus Heals Blind Man in Unusual Way and in Two Stages
Passage: Mark 8:22-26. Two stages? What does this mean?
1 Introducing the Kingdom of God
So begins a ten-part series. Though difficult to believe at first, our truly understanding the kingdom of God can just about clarify all of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. So then, what is the kingdom? Can we define it biblically, or is the topic just too complicated? What does it mean for us today?
What Does ‘Greater Things’ Mean in John 14:12?
The context says that “things” means “works.” Here are commentaries and my take on this issue.
Deaf and Mute Man Healed in Unusual Way
Passage: Mark 7:31-37. What about us? Can we follow his method today?
2 Kingdom and Kingship in the Old Testament
The cultures surrounding Israel valued kings. Thus, monarchy worked its way into Israel’s government, but only with God’s permission. This post provides background material for the kingdom Jesus proclaimed.
False Prophets in Sinai Covenant and Imperfect Prophets in New Covenant: Life and Death Differences
Youtube critics daily, it seems, call for the blood of Christian prophets who are mistaken about some of their prophecies. The critics read Deuteronomy 13 and 18 and sarcastically demand the death penalty for their ministries. But what did Paul say about their mistakes? Let’s do a side-by-side comparison of the OT and the NT.
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