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The Day of the LORD: Zechariah Chapters 12-14
The Book of Zechariah was written after the return of the Jews from 70 years captivity in Babylon. Zerubbabel began to rebuild the Temple in 536BC and it was finished 20 years later. Haggai and Zechariah were prophets who encouraged the workers to finish the task of...
Theologians Unexcited About The Coming Of Jesus
When I read about the first coming of Jesus I see the apathy of the religious leaders to the arrival of their Messiah. Men who knew the Scriptures were not living in anticipation of the Saviour coming to earth. In Matthew Chapter 2 when the Wise men came to Herod in...
God’s Perspective on Time.
by Pastor Buddy Smith We are often slaves to the clock, rushing here and there, fretting if we are late for an appointment, planning to get a week’s work done in a day. And setting no time aside for devotions. The director of a large prison ministry told the following...
The Inspiration of the Bible
The Bible is a unique book. It is the oldest book ever written. Nothing comes even near the Bible for antiquity. The records kept and retained in the pages of the Bible go back 6000 years whereas the oldest religious book from pagan religions date to only about 800 BC...
Who Built Nineveh?
by John Ecob Nimrod...the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech...in the land of Shinar. Out of that land went forth Asshur, and builded Nineveh, and the city Rehoboth, and Calah, and Resen (Genesis 10:8-12). Modern versions state that Nimrod built Nineveh but...
Old Age Deficiency
It’s about time authorities did something about older drivers on our roads. For far too long older drivers have caused havoc as they hog the left lane, stick to speed limits (even the road work limits) and stop at stop signs, causing great inconvenience and often...
Married to God – Israel and the Church
by John R Ecob It is important to understand what the Christian’s relationship is with God and also the relationship that God has with Jews and Gentiles. God is a Triune God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and there are specific relationships for Jews, Gentiles and the...
The Laodicean Church – Materially Rich but Spiritually Poor
In chapters two and three of the book of Revelation, John recorded seven unique letters to seven Churches in Asia Minor. ....What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and...
Farmers Missing Worldwide
Today many Australian farmers are missing something which is vital to their property’s viability. That which is missing, is of course, water. Water is absolutely necessary for every farming enterprise. In the future though, something else will be missing from...
Sneak Peak Article: Theological Colleges – Blessing or Curse?
This is a summary of an article which will be appearing in the October 2018 Edition of The Herald of Hope Magazine. Vince Wall writes about theological education in Australia. For Centuries the Christian Church has promoted theological education for those who wish to...
False Prophets
by John R Ecob DD The difference between a false prophet and a false teacher is that a false teacher wrongly interprets the Bible but a false prophet claims to have new direct revelation from God. Throughout the centuries there have been men who have changed the...
The Temple at Shiloh
by John R Ecob DD When the children of Israel conquered the land of Canaan, Joshua pitched the Tabernacle at Shiloh which was located about 15km north of Bethel and 30km north of Jerusalem. It was central to all the tribes (Joshua 18:1). The name means, tranquil or...