Has God Spoken… to You?
There are those who are uncomfortable with the idea that God would speak to them. They would admit that God speaks to others but never to them. It is as if they have a personal…
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The Good Shepherd… My Shepherd
Taken from Psalms, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Zechariah, John, Hebrews, I Peter Strike the Shepherd and the sheep will be scattered. This Good Shepherd laid down His life for the sheep. The God of peace, through the…
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Apocalyptic Terror and Mr. Diabolical, Conclusion
It is necessary that we avoid the extremes of dogmatism and sensationalism when it comes to what the Scriptures say about future events. In the previous post we started a discussion about using the Bible…
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Apocalyptic Terror and Mr. Diabolical, Part 1
Biblical prophecy is a playground littered with a plethora of prognostications plaguing the true kingdom of God: Christians vanishing leaving others left behind to deal with unprecedented troubles, a mysterious and charismatic leader assuming control…
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Jehovah Shammah
Israel has a unique relationship with God. This involves a number of special privileges and promises. God did not choose them because they were more in number or superior to other peoples. They were actually…
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Ezekiel…Exploration and Expedition
Before concluding this journey with the prophet, priest, and person of Ezekiel, it is important to look back, understand and grasp the import of where we have been. The milestones of this excursion have been…
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A Scepter, a Washbasin, and Sandals
God is so great that even the heavens cannot contain Him. He exults in power and authority over the nations whether they are His enemies or not. There is the image in Psalm 60:7-8 and…
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Conspicuous
The book of Ezekiel is bursting with visions, signs, and prophecies. It is also permeated with literary techniques, devices, and genres, such as allegory, metaphor, parable, riddle, and lament. Ezekiel was told directly by God…
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A Bracing Clarity
George Orwell appropriately stated that “declaring truth in an age of universal delusion is a dangerous act.” Perhaps this is what makes us so hesitant to proclaim the whole counsel of God. The sovereignty of…
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Visions of God
The similarities in the writings of Ezekiel, a prophet and priest of the Old Testament, and the message of the apostle John in the New Testament book of Revelation are astounding and inspiring. The implications…
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