82 – Gog & Magog Invasion Part II

This section discusses the concept as to why this invasion takes place on the part of Russia: The key reason for the Russian invasion is the matter of spoil (vv.10-12). Further Israel is described as the land of unwalled villages. Israel today does not consist of cities and villages protected by walls. Exactly what Israel has that Russia would want is not spelled out in the text. The text simply mentions cattle and goods and silver and gold, but these are general Old Testament references for spoils of war. Much speculation has been promulgated as to what it is that …

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Our Reason for Hope

God’s love has no limits: It reaches all people, regardless of their shortcomings or circumstances Our Reason for Hope 1 JOHN 4:7-10 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but …

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“Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” John 5:8

  Like many others, the impotent man had been waiting for a wonder to be wrought, and a sign to be given. Wearily did he watch the pool, but no angel came, or came not for him; yet, thinking it to be his only chance, he waited still, and knew not that there was One near him whose word could heal him in a moment. Many are in the same plight: they are waiting for some singular emotion, remarkable impression, or celestial vision; they wait in vain and watch for nought. Even supposing that, in a few cases, remarkable signs …

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SALVATION AND THE PLACE OF THE DEAD

Salvation and The Place of the Dead by Daniel E. Woodhead, Ph. D. Ron DiCianni Simeon’s Moment Salvation Salvation as revealed in the Bible can be defined in two ways. First, it is deliverance from physical danger, and second, it is deliverance by God from His eternal punishment for sin. This article will focus primarily on the second instance, the salvation God provides to mankind that saves them from His penalty of allowing the power and practice of sin to control the lives and destiny of human beings on this earth. It is quite clear that this salvation is only …

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