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Revelation: The 144,000 and a Great Multitude

The Jehovah Witnesses have built an entire system of eschatology (end time doctrine) based upon a distinction between the 144,000 and the Great Multitude (Revelation 7; 14). (1) They believe that a literal 144,000 will inherit heaven. These are the … Continue reading

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Revelation: The Two Witnesses, The Woman and The Child

The book of Revelation is a book of symbols. Admittedly, some of these symbols are difficult to discern. However, there are certain points that seem clear. Let’s consider… The Two Witnesses (Revelation 11) The reference to two witnesses, no doubt, … Continue reading

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A Careful Study of Matthew 24:1-35

Religious history is filled with date-setters.  William Miller, a member of what later became the Seventh Day Adventist, was one such.  In 1843 he set a date for the Lord’s return.  The predicted year of His return was to be … Continue reading

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Watching For The Lord

Several times in the New Testament, we are instructed to “watch for the Lord’s coming” or something to that effect.  My question is just what does that mean?  Does it mean that we should all go around gazing up into … Continue reading

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