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May 1, 2024 · Answer. In Revelation 11 and 12, John mentions 1,260 days in two prophecies concerning another persecution of the Jews during the end times. Daniel 8 speaks of 2,300 days in a prophecy concerning a persecution of the Jewish people during the intertestamental period.
2 days ago · The New Testament presents a clear exhortation for believers to earnestly desire spiritual gifts, particularly the gift of prophecy. In 1 Corinthians 14:1, the apostle Paul writes, “Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy.”. Paul recognizes the edifying and transformative power of prophecy within ...
May 5, 2024 · Elijah is mentioned four more times in the New Testament: in Luke, Romans, Hebrews, and James. In Luke 4:24–27, Jesus uses Elijah as an example of rejected prophets. Jesus says, "No prophet is accepted in his own country," and then mentions Elijah, saying that there were many widows in Israel, but Elijah was sent to one in Phoenicia.
May 2, 2024 · Answer. The exact origin of the Nicolaitans is unclear. Some Bible commentators believe they were a heretical sect who followed the teachings of Nicolas—whose name means “one who conquers the people”—who was possibly one of the deacons of the early church mentioned in Acts 6:5. It is possible that Nicolas became an apostate, denying the ...
May 1, 2024 · The word κύριος appears 717 times in the text of New Testament, and Darrell L. Bock says it is used in three different ways: . First, it reflects the secular usages as the "lord" or "owner" of a vineyard (Matt. 21:40, Mark 12:9, Luke 20:13), master or slaves, or a political leader (Acts 25:26).
Apr 23, 2024 · In Revelation 13 John records a vision of a beast with ten horns and seven heads. According to Revelation 13:5, the beast will be given authority for forty-two months (three and a half years) and will rule over the whole earth during that time (Revelation 13:7–8). Earlier in the book of Revelation, John recorded someone saying that the holy ...
Apr 23, 2024 · Top Passover Bible Verses. 1 Corinthians 5:7 - Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really are unleavened. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Leviticus 23:4-8 - “These are the appointed feasts of the Lord, the holy convocations, which you shall proclaim at the time appointed for them. In the first ...
