Both internal and external evidence suggest that Revelation may have been written before Jerusalem’s destruction in 70 CE. If so, Babylon the Great—the “great city”—fits most naturally as symbolic of apostate Jerusalem rather than the broad, later concept of “false religion.”
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The New Testament speaks vividly of miraculous gifts given by the Holy Spirit—prophecy, speaking in tongues, and knowledge (1 Corinthians 12–14). But how did Christians in the generations immediately after the apostles understand these gifts?By examining writings from the late first through the fifth centuries, we can trace a clear historical progression: from the active […]
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Romans 10:13
For “everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved.” Regarding this verse the New World Translation study Bible states: “Calling on Jehovah’s name is broad in meaning and involves more than just knowing and using God’s personal name. The expression “to call on (someone’s) name” has its background in the Hebrew Scriptures. […]
This video examines statements from the book of Revelation itself in order to determine the time of writing, whether before or after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 C.E.
This video examines historical information that can help us to determine the date of the book of Revelation.
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Hebrews 5:8,9
Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Although he was a son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. And after he had been made perfect, he became responsible for everlasting salvation to all those obeying him, (Hebrews 5:8, 9) Yet learned he obedience – That is, he learned experimentally and practically. It cannot be supposed […]
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Ephesians 4:8 Gifts In Men?
Article contributed by Bobcat. For it says: “When he ascended on high he carried away captives; he gave gifts in men.” (Ephesians 4:8 New World Translation) The English Standard Version reads: Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.” A search on Biblehub.com […]
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Matthew 11:11
Truly I say to you, among those born of women, there has not been raised up anyone greater than John the Baptist, but a lesser person in the Kingdom of the heavens is greater than he is. How is it that a lesser person in the Kingdom is greater than John? Jehovah’s Witnesses are taught […]
The Bible says that Jehovah God is the “Hearer of prayer.” It is hardly surprising, then, that servants of God in ancient times, such as the Israelites, prayed only to Jehovah God, the Almighty.—Psalm 5:1, 2; 65:2. However, prior to the coming of the Messiah, his death, resurrection and exaltation there really was no one […]
And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Now Abraham believed God and it was counted to him for righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. (Jas 2:23 NET) Regarding this the Watchtower states: How Abraham Was Accounted Righteous “The case of Abraham deserves particular attention. His being declared righteous is mentioned by two writers of […]