Content on Matthew 24:18
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A Study of Matthew 24
Matthew chapter twenty-four is a largely symbolic chapter of the New Testament that has been misinterpreted in two extreme directions.
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This Generation Shall Not Pass Away
Are the visible signs of Matthew 24 indicators of the Lord’s second coming or of a conflict that would occur within the lifespan of “that generation”?
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Are There “Signs” of the Second Coming of Christ?
Predicting the return of Jesus Christ is a full-time hobby for some. Does Matthew 24 contain the signs needed to predict Christ’s return?
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Does Luke 17:31ff Predict the Destruction of Jerusalem?
Luke 17:31ff has been a confusing text to some Bible students. Does this section of Scripture refer to the destruction of Jerusalem (A.D. 70), or to the final Coming of Christ? This context is examined in this week’s Q&A segment.
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Jehovah’s Witnesses and Armageddon
The “Jehovah’s Witness” view of the “battle of Armageddon” is but one example of the ineptness of this group to analyze biblical prophecy.
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What About the Great Tribulation of Matthew 24:21?
Do the signs of Matthew 24:3ff pertain to the impending destruction of Jerusalem, or do they depict conditions near the end of time? Some allege that Matthew 24:21 prohibits an interpretation that focuses upon Jerusalem’s destruction in A.D. 70. Wayne Jackson responds to this objection.
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Your Land, O Immanuel
The interesting land of Israel plays a prominent role in the coming of Christ.
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Did Paul Sin in Submitting to the Temple Ritual?
One of the most controversial contexts in the book of Acts has to do with Paul’s activity in the Jerusalem temple, as recorded in Acts 21. Did the apostle violate the law of God in “purifying” himself in that ritual? Some so claim, but is this a necessary conclusion?
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What Does the Bible Say About the Rapture?
What is the Rapture theory all about? And what does the Bible say about this fantastic “end-time” event? Is it real or merely a fictional idea?
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Was the Siege at Jerusalem in A.D. 70 the Worst in World History?
Was the siege at Jerusalem in A.D. 70 the worst in world history?
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Is God Different in the Old and New Testaments?
Why do some people claim the God of the Old Testament is harsh, while the Christ of the New Testament is gentle? Is this claim proof that the Bible is inconsistent in describing the nature of God?
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Unpacking the Second Epistle of Peter: Its Authenticity, Themes, and Relevance
This article by Wayne Jackson provides a detailed analysis of the second epistle of Peter in the New Testament. It discusses its authorship, themes, and relevance to the Christian faith. The article also explores the controversies surrounding its authenticity and the teachings it presents.
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Last Days
Certain religionists, especially those who subscribe to the dogma of DISPENSATIONALISM (see), maintain that the "signs" of Matthew 24:1-34 indicate that the return of Christ is very near; they constantly harp that we "are living in the last days." First, the "signs" of Matthew 24:1ff are related ...
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National Security — The Real Solution
How can we secure the future of our nation? What is the solution to homeland security?
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A Study of Last Things
The term “last” is applied to several different things in the New Testament. There are valuable lessons for you to think about embedded in these descriptions.
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The Righteous Shall Live by Faith
The declaration, “The righteous shall live by faith,” is found several times in the Bible. What is the significance of the expression? This essay explores this issue.
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God and the Nation of Israel
What role does the nation of Israel play—past and present—in the plan of God? Does their illustrious past have any relevance today or in the future?
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Daniel’s Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks
Biblical scholars have catalogued more than 300 amazing prophecies that find precise fulfillment in the life and labor of the Son of God. One of these predictive declarations is found in Daniel 9:24–27, commonly referred to as the prophecy of “Daniel’s Seventy Weeks.”
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Apocalyptic
Apocalyptic language is a highly symbolic form of expression. Vivid figures of speech convey the ideas. When the figures are interpreted, the meaning of the message is uncovered. The word derives from the Greek apokalupto, meaning to uncover, to unveil. The first word of the final book of the New...
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Jesus Foretells the Coming Kingdom
Christ’s prophecy concerning his approaching kingdom, as recorded in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, is a most controversial theme. In this article we provide a careful study of this declaration.
