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The restoration of creation to its originally intended state, without sin, suffering, or death. Scripture presents this reality as concrete, physical, and eternal, not merely symbolic or spiritual. The Final Promise – Revelation 21:1-5 “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away;…
יהוה (YHWH) 1. The Personal Name of God in Scripture: יהוה (YHWH) In the Hebrew text of the Old Testament, God’s personal name appears repeatedly as the Tetragrammaton (four letters): יהוה (Yod–He–Waw–He).In many modern translations it is rendered as “LORD” (in capitals), following the Jewish tradition of not pronouncing the name aloud. In the KJV,…
1. God Asked for the Removal of Ornaments as a Sign of Humility After the people sinned, God commanded them to remove their ornaments as a sign of repentance. “Therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee.” (Exodus 33:5, KJV) “The children of Israel stripped themselves of their ornaments.” (Exodus 33:6, KJV) Jewelry became associated…
1. Jesus Is Called “The Beginning of the Creation of God” In Revelation, Jesus is described as the beginning of creation. “These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God.” (Revelation 3:14, KJV) The text shows a direct relationship between Christ and the beginning of creation. 2.…
1. What Repentance Is In the Bible, repentance means a change of mind and a turning back to God. “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.” (Acts 3:19, KJV) It is not only regret, but a real change in life’s direction. 2. Repentance Is Required of All People God…
1. God Used Women as Prophets The Bible shows that God spoke through women, not only men. “And Deborah, a prophetess… she judged Israel at that time.” (Judges 4:4, KJV) “Huldah the prophetess… Thus saith the LORD.” (2 Kings 22:13–20, KJV) If God delivered His message through them, they communicated His will to the people.…
1. God Does Not Manifest Himself Through Destruction In Elijah’s experience, God was not present in violent phenomena. “The LORD was not in the wind… the LORD was not in the earthquake… the LORD was not in the fire.” (1 Kings 19:11–12, KJV) God revealed Himself in a “still small voice,” not in devastation. 2.…
1. The Covenant With Abraham Came Before the Law of Moses God’s promise did not begin with the Law, but with faith. “Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham… and I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land.” (Genesis 17:5–8, KJV) Paul…
1. The Bible Says the Earth Remains Forever Scripture states that the existence of the earth is stable and enduring. “One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.” (Ecclesiastes 1:4, KJV) “He built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he hath established for ever.” (Psalm 78:69,…