What is the great city of Revelation 16:19-21?
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The apostle John wrote: “Now the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell. And great Babylon was remembered before God, to give her…
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The Bible makes amazing predictions about the future, some which have already occurred and some to take place in the future. Read more about how the Bible has shown itself to be a reliable forecaster
Who are the two hundred million of Revelation 9:16?
John the Revelator wrote, “Now the number of the army of the horsemen was two hundred million; I heard the number of them” (Revelation 9:16). The two hundred million are…
In Revelation, when the seals are opened, a third of everything will be destroyed. What is the significance of one third?
In each of the trumpet judgments which result in death, a third of the population receiving the judgment perishes. A third of the trees is burned up here, a third…
Did the prophecy of Ezekiel 12:12 come to pass?
“And the prince who is among them shall bear his belongings on his shoulder at twilight and go out. They shall dig through the wall to carry them out through…
Who was the prophet Jeremiah?
Jeremiah was born about 650 B.C. in a village close to Jerusalem (Jeremiah 1:1). His father Hilkiah was a priest (Jeremiah 1:1). Jeremiah’s name means “Jehovah has appointed.” He was…
Why does the Bible speak of two Babylons?
In the Old Testament and specifically in the book of Daniel, we read about Babylon and how it waged war against ancient Israel. And in the New Testament in the…
What is the meaning of the phrase “a time and times and half a time”?
This phrase appears first in Daniel’s description of the beast power that will oppose God. “He shall speak pompous words against the Most High, shall persecute the saints of the…
What are some of the present prophetic landmarks according to the Bible?
Past prophecies assure us that we are nearing the second coming of Christ. Jesus gave us prophetic landmarks that indicate the nearness of the end: Wars and strife – “When…
In what way is Armageddon tied to Zion?
Satan said, “I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north” (Isaiah 14:13). The expression “mount of the congregation” refers to the holy…
What is the mission of the 144,000?
The mission of the 144,000 can be understood when we look at the mission of the 12 apostles. At Jesus’ first coming, He selected 12 apostles to spread the gospel…