Robert Davis
Explaining Scripture in Light of Gnostic Heresies
"Laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth" (2 Timothy 3:7). During the latter stages of their ministries the Apostles constantly battled counterfeit Christian heresies. This is well documented in Scripture. Less understood is the specific nature of these heresies. The early stages of heretical thought recorded especially in Paul's and [...]
The Dragon of Revelation
“And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads” (Revelation 12:3). A dragon is referred to by name in twelve Revelation scriptures. Though interpretations of the dragon exist, it seems that the symbol’s definition is often changed to fit the preferred interpretation: one time it is religious pagan [...]
At That Time, Daniel 12:1
In Daniel 12:1, “at that time” encompasses a broader time span than being solely the moment of Christ’s return. The basic premise being suggested is that the phrase incorporates a preparatory period commencing with “the time of the end” mentioned in Daniel 11:40. It encompasses the prophetic dates ending the 1260, 1290, and 1335 days. These periods were not only preparatory for the Lord’s [...]