Is God’s Election Conditional or Unconditional?
The Bible teaches that God chooses those who believe. But is his choice based only on his own will, or on his knowledge of who will believe?
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The Bible teaches that God chooses those who believe. But is his choice based only on his own will, or on his knowledge of who will believe?
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Jesus warned of an “abomination that causes desolation” and promised to return in glory. Explore Mark 13:14-27 and what these signs of the end mean.
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The spiritual discipline of slowing is about more than time management; it’s about un-hurrying your soul to notice God’s presence. Discover how to live at the pace of grace.
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Calvinists and Arminians agree that sin has corrupted human nature. They disagree on how God acts to make it possible for people to come to him.
Read MoreA 13-lesson discipleship track through the essentials of systematic theology, from how God reveals himself to what happens when Jesus comes back.
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Jesus predicted the fall of the temple and warned of wars, earthquakes, and persecution. Explore Mark 13:1-13 to see what he taught about the end times.
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The posttribulation rapture perspective presents the belief that faithful Christians will be gathered to meet Jesus in the air after the period of tribulation, which includes significant trials and events preceding Christ’s Second Coming.
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The pretribulation rapture perspective presents the belief that faithful Christians will be taken up to meet Jesus in the air before the period of tribulation, a time of significant trials and events that precede Christ’s Second Coming.
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The prewrath rapture perspective is a relatively modern interpretation of eschatology within certain Christian theological circles. It offers a distinct viewpoint on the timing of the rapture, which is the belief that faithful Christians will be taken up to meet Jesus in the air before or during the end-times events leading to Christ’s Second Coming.
Read MoreThe “Abomination of Desolation” is a term with religious and prophetic significance that appears in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. It is associated with events and prophecies related to the end times and the desecration of sacred places, particularly the Jewish temple in Jerusalem.
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The Maccabean Revolt, also known as the Maccabean Rebellion or the Hasmonean Revolt, was a Jewish uprising against the Seleucid Empire that took place in the 2nd century BCE. It is a significant event in Jewish history and is commemorated by the holiday of Hanukkah.
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Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the Seleucid king who desecrated the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, played a central role in provoking the Maccabean Revolt. His actions were deeply offensive to the Jewish population and were one of the key factors that led to the uprising.
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Calvinism and Arminianism represent one of the most heated theological debates of the last 500 years. Here’s an introduction to the key people and ideas.
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Jesus warned against religious showmen and praised a widow who gave two tiny coins. Explore Mark 12:38-44 to see how God measures true devotion.
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After answering everyone else’s questions, Jesus asked one of his own. Explore Mark 12:35-37 and how Psalm 110 shows the Messiah is David’s Lord.
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Systematic theology organizes what the whole Bible teaches into clear, consistent categories. Discover its key aspects, its main categories, and how it compares to other types of theology.
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A teacher of the law asked Jesus which commandment matters most. Explore Mark 12:28-34 to see how Jesus summed up the whole Bible in two commands.
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Are angels real, and are they still active today? Discover what the Bible teaches about these spiritual beings, their roles as messengers and protectors, the truth about guardian angels, and why their ultimate purpose is to glorify God.
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The Sadducees tried to make the resurrection look ridiculous. Explore Mark 12:18-27 to see how Jesus answered and what he taught about eternal life.
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The Pharisees and Herodians tried to trap Jesus with a question about taxes. Explore Mark 12:13-17 to see how Jesus answered and what we owe God.
Read MoreCalvinism and Arminianism offer two ways to understand how God saves people. In this 6-week series, explore the five points of TULIP, the Arminian response, and how believers can disagree with grace.
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Religious leaders demanded to know who gave Jesus authority. Explore Mark 11:27-12:12 to see how Jesus answered and what the parable of the tenants means.
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In our culture, love is usually a feeling. But the Hebrew word ahava shows that biblical love is something you give and something you do.
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Jesus cursed a fig tree and overturned tables in the temple. Explore Mark 11:12-25 to see how these two stories explain each other and what they mean.
Read MorePardon our dust
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