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Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. True . . . honest (better, venerable; see margin).–Truth is the inherent likeness to God, who isContinue reading “whatever is true, whatever is noble,”

Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges On Bozrah, a city of Edom, see on ch. Isaiah 34:6. with dyed garments] Better, with bright coloured garments. The word for “dyed” means literally “sharp,” “piercing.” The mention of Edom as the scene of a judgement which is obviously universal (see Isaiah 63:3; Isaiah 63:6), including all theContinue reading “Who is this who comes from Edom”

The mark of the beast is some kind of seal that followers of the Antichrist will take in allegiance to him. The prophecy of Revelation 13:16–17 says that the second beast, the false prophet, “forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands orContinue reading “Is it possible for a person to get the mark of the beast today?”

There is much speculation about the identity of the Antichrist. Some of the more popular targets are Vladimir Putin, Prince William, and Pope Francis I. In the United States, former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump are the most frequent targets. So, who is the Antichrist, and how will we recognize him? The Bible reallyContinue reading “Who is the antichrist?”

At the close of Revelation 13, which discusses the beast (the Antichrist) and his false prophet, we read, “This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666” (Revelation 13:18). Somehow, the number 666 is aContinue reading “What is the meaning of 666?”