Topical Studies
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The Day of the Lord in the Minor Prophets
The phrase “the Day of the LORD” is one of the most sobering and recurring themes in the prophetic writings. While it appears throughout the Old Testament, it is especially emphasized in the Minor Prophets, from Hosea to Malachi. These short yet powerful books frequently announce a day of divine intervention, marked by both judgment…
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Human Uniqueness: Image of God and the Question of Evolution
The debate between science and faith regarding human origins raises questions about whether humanity evolved from primates or was created in God’s image. Scripture emphasizes human uniqueness through moral, spiritual, and relational traits. While evolution explains biological similarities, only God’s Word accounts for our dignity, sin, and redemption, ultimately fulfilled in Christ.
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Flood Geology and the Debate Over Noah’s Flood
The account of Noah’s flood in Genesis depicts a global deluge, challenging interpretations from both faith and modern geology. While traditional views see it as a literal event, geology often regards it as myth or local. The narrative emphasizes God’s judgment, mercy, and the promise of salvation, reinforcing theological significance amidst scientific debate.
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The Nature of Sin and Confession
From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible emphasizes the seriousness of sin and the necessity of confession. Sin separates humanity from God, corrupts creation, and brings death. Yet God provides a path of restoration through confession and forgiveness. In the Old Testament, confession was tied to sacrifices and offerings. In the New Testament, confession centers on…
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Baptism in the Old and New Testaments
Baptism is one of the most recognized and debated practices in Christianity. While the New Testament clearly emphasizes baptism as a sign of faith and obedience, the roots of the practice can be traced back to the Old Testament through ritual washings, consecrations, and prophetic imagery. To understand baptism biblically, we must explore its foreshadowing…
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Mount Sinai — Saudi Arabia or Sinai Peninsula?
Few locations in the Bible spark as much debate as the true site of Mount Sinai, where God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses and Israel. Traditionally identified with Jebel Musa in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, some researchers argue instead for Jebel al-Lawz in northwest Saudi Arabia. The question is not merely geographical—it touches history, archaeology,…
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Our Foundational Course: Sanctification
Our Sanction six-week series provides a meaningful purpose for developing and maintaining a relationship with the Creator. The study will review Christianity’s foundational doctrines by engaging the learner with fundamental insights and perspectives.
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The Rapture and the Millennium: Who Enters and in What Form
Among the most frequently asked prophetic questions is this: Who will enter the Millennium, and in what form? Scripture describes both glorified saints and mortal survivors inhabiting Christ’s thousand-year Kingdom. To answer carefully, we must trace the biblical order of resurrection, the transformation at the Rapture, the role of Old Testament saints, the fate of…
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Marriage of the Lamb: Ceremony and Feast in a Prophetic Context
The “Marriage of the Lamb” in Revelation 19:7–9 is one of the most vivid prophetic images in Scripture. It portrays the consummation of the covenant relationship between Christ and His people. The imagery draws deeply from ancient Jewish wedding customs, which highlight betrothal, covenant, ceremony, and feast. To understand this prophecy, we must examine the…
