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The Rapture in the Brit Chadashah – Part I :: By Mark A. Becker

As our title suggests, this five-part series focuses on The Rapture in the Brit Chadashah (New Testament). Some of the passages we cite are crystal clear, others are nuanced, and still others are to be considered allusions. These allusions within this study series will be clearly identified and are generally for portions of Scripture that speak generically […] The post The Rapture in the Brit Chad... »

A Valentine for Jesus :: By Robert Asher Mandel

When I was a young boy growing up in the Jewish faith, I would say the same prayer every night before sleep. It was a recitation of a commandment from our God found in Deuteronomy 6:5, which Jesus referred to as the “greatest commandment.” “And you must love the Lord your God with all your […] The post A Valentine for Jesus :: By Robert Asher Mandel appeared first on Rapture Ready. »

The First and Last Trumpet Call of God :: By Randy Nettles

The Old Testament members of God’s Hall of Faith are discussed in Hebrews 11. The last two verses in chapter 11 say, “And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect” (Hebrews 11:39-40 – ESV). What […] The post The First and Last Trumpet Call of God :: By Randy ... »

Love vs. Tolerance :: By Sean Gooding

Ephesians 4:15, “but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ—” Zechariah 8:16, “These are the things you shall do: speak each man the truth to his neighbor; give judgment in your gates for truth, justice, and peace;” John 8:44, “You are of your father the […] The post Love vs. Tolerance :: By Sean Gooding appeared first on Rapture Ready. »