Volume 8, No.4, Nov. 1997
Following the Star¹
Matthew 2:1-12 (Translations are from the NASV) “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east, and have come to worship Him” And when Herod the king heard it, [...]
Two Genealogies of Christ
Sceptics of all ages have urged the impossibility of reconciling the difficulties in the two accounts of the descent of Jesus. Even Alford says it is impossible to reconcile them. But certainly several possible explanations have been suggested. The chief difficulties will be discussed. 1. In Matthew's list several discrepancies are pointed out. (a) It is objected that Matthew is mistaken in making three [...]
Where Will All Nations Be Gathered?
The concept of a “gathering of all nations” to the final battle between good and evil is a common one in Biblical prophecy. Seven different Old Testament prophecies refer to this event, as well as the well known reference to “Armageddon” in Revelation. However, though there are numerous references to such a gathering - and, being in end-time prophecies, they all appear to refer [...]