Day of Atonement: How Jesus fulfilled His part for the Atonement

The Jews call it Yom Kippur, Christians "The Day of Atonement." Does it have any relevance for Christians today? Was it observed in the New Testament? What did some of the ancient Hebrew ceremonies surrounding it mean? How does any of this represent Jesus Christ? Does one goat in Leviticus represent Jesus and the other Satan? How does the New Testament help answer this?

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World Council of Churches Peace Plan

The World Council of Churches (WCC) announced that it launched an Ecumenical Peace Advocacy Network to build a just and sustainable peace, engaging churches, ecumenical organizations and civil society. The WCC claims to have over 300 member churches representing 500 million people. The Church of Rome is an official observer, but not a member. The WCC also has ties with the United Nations. Will the WCC plan bring real peace?

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Does the 'Cenacle' deal have prophetic ramifications?

After a 20 year negotiation, the Church of Rome has negotiated the right to have Catholic mass in the building known as the Cenacle. It is in the area where the Church of God on Jerusalem's Western Hill once stood. This is believed to be the location of the earliest Christian church building. How does the Bible define the 'temple of God' in the New Testament? Could this be the area where the 'man of sin' will sit in the "temple of God' that Bible prophecy discusses in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4?

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The Temple, Prophecy, and the Work

Various Protestant scholars believe that the Bible requires that a third temple in Jerusalem will be built near the start of the tribulation. What did Jesus, Daniel, Paul, and John really write about this? Are there different Greek words translated as 'temple' in English? If so, do they always mean a physical building? What did Haggai and Ezra write about the temple and the work? Can sacrifices resume without a Jewish temple in Jerusalem?

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Why Learn About Fatima?

Fatima was the name of Muhammed's favorite daughter as well as the location of a town in Portugual that had six monthly visits from a 'Lady' in 1917. What was really seen at Fatima? Why is Fatima important? What really appeared in Fatima, Portugal. Are their ecumenical plans and concerns related to this? How does any of this tie in with biblical and other prophecy? What type of sign or wonder was Fatima? Why do Christians need to know about this?

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Jesus: Son of God and Saviour

Who was Jesus? Why did He come to earth? What message did He bring? Did Jesus teach and keep the Ten Commandments? Why is the kingdom of God mystery? Why did Jesus speak in parables? Is there evidence outside the Bible that He existed? What did Josephus, Tactitus, and Suetonius write? How will Jesus return? Could the Beast be a 'false christ'?

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The Final Phase of the Work

What is the work of God in these end times? The gospel of the kingdom will be preached to the world as a witness. Who will lead the final phase of the work? How do biblical and non-biblical prophecies play a role? How does Satan and his plans fit into this? Public proclamation by a church, persecution of its members, the work of the two witnesses, and the three angels' messages are part of the final phase of the work. ...

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The Coming Persecution of the Church

Jesus foretold persecution. Many are aware of some of the early persecutions, but few understand what teachings true Christians were persecuted for in the fourth century and beyond--some may seem shocking. At least two major persecutions are prophesied to come. Which doctrines are expected to be causes for the coming persecutions? ...

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Pope Francis and the Devil's Unity

Pope Francis has spoken about unity and his ecumenical agenda. He has also claimed the devil is "the father of division. He is the one who always divides." Is that true? Pope Francis prayed for 'Mary' to unite Christians--is that something that the Bible teaches? Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople has called those opposed to his ecumenical efforts "unacceptably fanatical." Does the Bible teach that true Christian unity comes before or after Jesus returns? ...

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