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    Unjamming the Genres: Part Two

    January 17, 2021 /

    The past three decades have yielded increasing evidence that the Book of Daniel is remarkably arranged according to literary structures found throughout the Old Testament. Far from being a product of haphazard socio-political forces, this book was intricately composed to…

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    Brian Warren Brian Warren
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    What Is Satan’s Throne? | Q&A

    January 14, 2021 /

    Question:  What is Satan’s throne? (Rev 2:13)  Answer:  The mention of Satan’s Throne is found in Revelation in the letter to the church in Pergamum (or, Pergamos). And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: The words of…

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    Roy Touzeau Roy Touzeau
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    Unjamming The Genres: Part One

    January 12, 2021 /

    What if the Book of Daniel is not a product of sociopolitical movements but a divinely designed document? In other words, what if this book was carefully and significantly arranged to convey a clear, inspired message to its readers? The…

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    Brian Warren Brian Warren
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    Who Are The Spirits In Prison (1 Peter 3:19)? |Q&A

    January 7, 2021 /

    Question: In 1 Peter 3:19, what does it mean that Jesus preached to the spirits in prison? Who are these spirits in prison? Answer: This passage has been the subject of much controversy. The problem seems to be that a…

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    Roy Touzeau Roy Touzeau
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    The Second Riddle: Some Assembly Required

    January 4, 2021 /

    Most scholars hold that this part of the book was heavily redacted—rewritten, repurposed, and connected to additional material (chapters 1, 7–12)—taking its final form for the sake of Jews living during or after the persecutions of Antiochus Epiphanes. But this…

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    Brian Warren Brian Warren
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    When Should An Offering Be Collected? | Q&A

    December 31, 2020 /

    Question:  Why do some assemblies pass around the money basket immediately after passing the bread and wine? Is there any Scriptural basis for this? Does it not distract from the focus of the Breaking of Bread? I know of some…

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    Roy Touzeau Roy Touzeau
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    When Your Whole World Collapses, Part 3

    December 30, 2020 /

    In December 2004, an earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean created the deadliest series of tsunamis in history. How helpless the people on higher ground must have felt! They had the perspective to see the disaster coming, yet there was nothing…

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    Stephen Campbell Stephen Campbell
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    The Second Riddle: More Troublesome Toys

    December 27, 2020 /

    Biblical scholars have contributed to our understanding of Daniel by helping us to understand the genres and literary structures that make up this book. Unfortunately, however, an unwillingness to acknowledge the book’s divine origin consigns them to forcing square pegs…

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    Brian Warren Brian Warren
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    Why Should I Read Job?| Q&A

    December 24, 2020 /

    Question: Why should I read the book of Job? Answer: I received the following email and think it is worth including in its entirety. It reflects a perplexity about the book of Job that resonates with many. This morning I opened…

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    Roy Touzeau Roy Touzeau
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    When Your Whole World Collapses, Part 2

    December 23, 2020 /

    As we grow up, we all develop a sense of eagerness to reach certain stages of life. But what happens if those dreams are interrupted? It can be very difficult, even depressing. The prophet Ezekiel provides an excellent example of…

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    Stephen Campbell Stephen Campbell
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    Daniel Chapter Two,  Daniel, the Prophet,  Expository Articles

    The Second Riddle: Troublesome Toys

    December 20, 2020 /

    Liberal scholarship continues to grapple over fundamental questions surrounding the Book of Daniel. The trouble stems primarily from the nature of the book’s two halves: the stories of chapters 2–6 and the apocalyptic visions detailed in chapters 7–12. These two…

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    Brian Warren Brian Warren
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    Who Was Melchizedek? |Q&A

    December 17, 2020 /

    Question:  Who was Melchizedek? Did he really exist as an historical person and was just pointing us to Jesus, or was he an appearance of Jesus [theophany]?  Answer:  The meeting between Abraham and Melchizedek is recorded in Genesis 14:18-20. The…

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    Roy Touzeau Roy Touzeau
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