Posted on 22 May 2026
In the book of Daniel, there is a passage that many Bible interpreters understand to contain a double prophecy about Antiochus Epiphanies and the end-times Antichrist. Daniel 11:37 reads, “He will show no regard for the gods …
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Posted on 22 May 2026
The book of Revelation, written by John, introduces the concept of the beast, often referred to as the Antichrist. This figure is described as someone who will rule over the world for a brief period and bring devastation to the earth for …
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Posted on 22 May 2026
Antinomy, derived from the Greek words "anti" meaning "against or in opposition to" and "nomos" meaning "law," is a concept used in philosophy to describe the conflict between two mutually exclusive or contradictory laws. When two logically sound conclusions contradict each other, it results …
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Posted on 22 May 2026
Antiochus Epiphanes was a Greek king who ruled over the Seleucid Empire from 175 BC to 164 BC. He is known for his attempt to conquer Egypt and his brutal persecution of the Jewish people, which ultimately led to the …
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Posted on 22 May 2026
Antitheism is a term that refers to the active opposition to belief in God or religion. It encompasses intentional efforts to counter theism, viewing it as harmful. Antitheism is an attitude and approach rather than a specific set of beliefs. It is important to note that while someone may …
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Posted on 22 May 2026
The Apocalypse of Paul, also known as the Revelation of Paul, is a non-canonical book that claims to have been written by the apostle Paul. It provides a detailed description of life in heaven and hell based on Paul's supposed …
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Posted on 22 May 2026
The Apocalypse of Peter, also known as the Revelation of Peter, is a significant piece of literature believed to have been written around the middle of the second century A.D. It should not be confused with the Gnostic Gospel …
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Posted on 22 May 2026
The Apocryphon of John is a text that emerged in the second century AD and was considered heretical by the early church. It reflects the beliefs of the Gnostics, a group that held distinctive spiritual views and claimed to possess secret knowledge. The …
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Posted on 22 May 2026
Apophatic theology, also known as negative theology, is an approach to understanding God by focusing on what cannot be said of Him. It acknowledges that our human language and concepts are limited when it comes to describing the divine. Many terms used to describe …
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Posted on 22 May 2026
The Greek word "apostello" is found 132 times in the New Testament and carries the meaning of "send away," "send out," or "send off." It is formed by combining the Greek preposition "apo," meaning "out of" or "from," and "stello," which means "to put in order" or "arrange …
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Posted on 22 May 2026
The apostle Paul is sometimes accused of being a false prophet and not a true follower of Christ. This claim is often made by those who advocate for adherence to the Old Testament Law, such as the Hebrew roots movement. They argue that Paul's …
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