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What Is the Abomination of Desolation?

The “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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What Was the Maccabean Revolt?

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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Who Was Antiochus IV?

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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How To Spot a Spiritual Fraud (Mark 12:38-44)

Jesus raises negative and positive examples that illustrate the nature of genuine, life-transforming faith. Religious leaders demonstrated a surface religion that failed to honor God. A poor widow showed a deep, authentic faith that sacrificed to honor God.

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Son of David (Mark 12:35-37)

In Mark 12:35-37 it’s Jesus’ turn to ask the questions, and he begins with a question about the Messiah. It causes us to ask a question of our own: do we have Jesus right?

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What is Systematic Theology?

Systematic theology is a discipline within Christian theology that seeks to organize and present the beliefs and doctrines of the Christian faith in a systematic and coherent way.

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The Meaning of “Soul” in Hebrew

In the Bible, a “soul” isn’t something you have; it’s something you are. To love God with all of your “Nephesh” is to go beyond a superficial faith and make a “soul-level” commitment.

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Taxes for Caesar (Mark 12:13-17)

In Mark 12:13-17 Jesus is asked about whether Jews should pay taxes to Caesar. His answer spurs on a more modern question for Christians: Do you take taxes more seriously than tithing?

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The Meaning of “Love” in Hebrew

The concept of “love” in the Old Testament (“ahava” in Hebrew) is very different from our word in today’s culture. Understanding the true nature of love inspires us to love God and others.

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Is Hell a Real Place?

“Four Views on Hell” explores four different perspectives on the biblical concept of hell. Hell is a real place, but this book features different visions of what hell is like: eternal, conscious torment (the traditional view), terminal punishment (annihilationism), ultimate reconciliation (Christian universalism), and purgatory.

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