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Luke’s Olivet Discourse :: By Mark A. Becker

Luke’s Olivet Discourse :: By Mark A. Becker

Introduction As we go through the Olivet Discourse, as found in the synoptic gospels, we want to – as best we can – dissect the information given, offer Biblical and practical observations concerning each presentation, present some corroborating Scripture, and seek to better understand how our Lord structured His discourse and what each gospel writer […]

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Societal Characteristics of the Last Days: Part 7 :: By Mark A. Becker

Societal Characteristics of the Last Days: Part 7 :: By Mark A. Becker

Romans 1:30-32 Introduction This is a continuation of our Societal Characteristics of the Last Days series. In Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 we studied Paul’s societal characteristics given to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:1-7. Part5, Part6, and Part 7 will be focused on Paul’s Characteristics of the Last Days as given […]

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2 Thessalonians 2:1-3: The Day of Christ and ‘Apostasia’:: By Mark A. Becker

2 Thessalonians 2:1-3: The Day of Christ and ‘Apostasia’:: By Mark A. Becker

Recently, I have been prompted to revisit 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 and investigate this passage a little deeper. It should be noted that I have, through this study, developed an alternative nuanced interpretive view that I would like to present to the reader. My previous position on this passage is not much different than presented here, […]

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Mark’s Olivet Discourse :: By Mark A. Becker

Mark’s Olivet Discourse :: By Mark A. Becker

Introduction As we go through the Olivet Discourse, as found in the synoptic gospels, we want to – as best we can – dissect the information given, offer Biblical and practical observations concerning each presentation, present some corroborating Scripture, and seek to better understand how our Lord structured His discourse and what each gospel writer […]

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Rapture Soothsaying :: By Mark A. Becker

Rapture Soothsaying :: By Mark A. Becker

“There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead” (Deuteronomy 18:10-11,NKJV). The definition of “soothsaying” is “the act of foretelling events,” an […]

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QFTBOC: Why the Eternally Lost? :: By Mark A. Becker

QFTBOC: Why the Eternally Lost? :: By Mark A. Becker

Introduction One of the things I really enjoy doing with the ministry the Lord has blessed me with is answering questions of believers and unbelievers alike. The questions people have never cease to amaze me; most I have never even considered myself. This QFTBOC (Questions from the Body of Christ) series are articles from these […]

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Hosea 2:14-23: Israel, God’s Betrothed :: By Mark A. Becker

Hosea 2:14-23: Israel, God’s Betrothed :: By Mark A. Becker

This is such a beautiful passage of Scripture that aligns so perfectly with all of the promises of God to His chosen people, Israel, as well as future prophecy during the Tribulation and going into the Millennial Kingdom, as found throughout the Word of God. In our examination of Hosea 2:14-23, we will correlate the […]

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Mark 16:16 – Salvation and Baptism :: By Mark A. Becker

Mark 16:16 – Salvation and Baptism :: By Mark A. Becker

Introduction Recently, I had an email exchange with an individual that began with them saying that dispensationalism isn’t Biblical. I showed them what true dispensationalism was and how and why it was Biblical. Next, they referenced Mark 16:16 and stated that baptism was essential for salvation and that they had never seen anyone from Rapture Ready ever […]

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Mark 13:32: ‘Neither the Son, But the Father’ :: By Mark A. Becker

Mark 13:32: ‘Neither the Son, But the Father’ :: By Mark A. Becker

Mark 13:32 speaks exclusively of the timing of the rapture of the church. I have written extensively on this subject and the truth that the rapture is clearly revealed at the end of the Olivet Discourse in all three synoptic gospels where it is presented. When it comes to our study of Mark 13:32, we must first […]

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