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Prophecy & End TimesWhat does the Bible say about Israel?The Bible presents Israel as God’s chosen nation—a people He called through Abraham, delivered from Egypt, and gave the land of Canaan. God made an unconditional covenant with them, and though they were scattered for disobedience, the prophets promised a future restoration. Paul insists God has not cast away His people. In this reading, the church and Israel are distinct, and God’s promises to Israel will be literally fulfilled.Read answer →
Prophecy & End TimesCan Anyone Know When Jesus Will Return?No. Jesus said the day and hour are known to the Father alone, and He said it about Himself as well as about angels and men. Every date that has ever been set has failed. Scripture replaces the calendar with a command: watch, and live ready.Read answer →
Prophecy & End TimesWill Christians Go Through the Tribulation?Christians disagree, and they have disagreed for a long time. Scripture teaches both that believers are kept from God's wrath and that they should expect trouble in this world. Where the church is at the moment of a final tribulation is genuinely disputed; that Christ will keep His people through whatever comes is not.Read answer →
Prophecy & End TimesWhat Does the Bible Say About the End Times?Scripture is confident about what is coming and reserved about when. Jesus will return personally and visibly, the dead will be raised, every person will be judged, and creation will be restored. The timetable and the sequence are where Christians have always disagreed.Read answer →

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Israel and Bible Prophecy

Israel: The Key to Understanding Prophecy No nation on earth holds a more significant place in Bible prophecy than Israel. Understanding God's plan for Israel is essential to rightly interpreting Scripture.

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The Role of Babylon in Scripture

Babylon: The Bible's Symbol of Rebellion From the Tower of Babel in Genesis to the fall of Babylon in Revelation, this name echoes throughout Scripture as a symbol of human rebellion against God.

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Why Bible Prophecy Matters

Why Should We Study Bible Prophecy? Bible prophecy isn't just about predicting the future—it's about understanding the heart of God. Approximately one-third of Scripture contains prophetic content, making it clear that God wants us to understand His plans.

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