THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY ZECHARIAH ESCHATOLOGY (A.) Zechariah, The book of Zechariah, The book of. The book of Zechariah, in its existing form, consists of three principal parts, vis. chs. 1-8; chs. 9-11; chs. 12-14. The first of these divisions is allowed by the critics to be the genuine work of Zechariah the […]
THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY ZECHARIAH ESCHATOLOGY Zechariah, Theology of Introduction. Authorship. The book of Zechariah falls naturally into two parts: chapters 1-8 and 9-14. In the first part we find dates locating the prophecies in the Persian era (late sixth century b.c.), references to Joshua the high priest and Zerubbabel the Davidic governor, […]
THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY ZECHARIAH ESCHATOLOGY Book of Zechariah ZECHARIAH, BOOK OF (זְכַרְיָ֥ה, זְכַרְיָ֨הוּ, “God has remembered”; LXX Ζαχαρίας, G2408). This prophecy was the eleventh in a collection of a dozen short books known as the twelve Minor Prophets, coming at the end of the second division of the Heb. canon of Scripture. The Book of Zechariah […]
THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY WRATH OF GOD The Wrath of God Definition God’s wrath, in perfect harmony with all of his divine attributes, is the holy action of retributive justice towards persons whose actions deserve eternal condemnation. Summary Despite the disinterest of our secular age and many in the evangelical church, the wrath […]
THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY WRATH OF GOD Wrath of God The Scriptures use various terms to express God’s emotions that are in contrast to his love for, pleasure in, and satisfaction with his people. In the Old Testament at least six terms are used to express his negative reactions to humanity, particularly to […]
THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY WRATH OF GOD Wrath WRATH. The concept of anger is used in the Scripture in regard to both God and man, and is a major doctrine of both the Jewish and Christian religions. I. The wrath of God It is a Biblical principle that the wrath of God is […]
THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY WORLD EMPIRE The ancient world saw the rise and fall of many powerful empires, including the Achaemenid Empire (Persia), the Han Dynasty (China), and the Roman Empire, which significantly shaped the course of human history and culture. These empires, with their vast territories and lasting legacies, exerted considerable influence on various […]
THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY WORLD EMPIRE Empires of the Ancient World Over the course of biblical history, the children of Israel were challenged, threatened and conquered by several other ancient empires. Understanding something about those empires can inform your biblical understanding. Ancient Egypt The first third of the book of Exodus takes place […]
THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY WORLD EMPIRE World Empires Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical context, the term “empire” refers to a large political unit or state, usually under a single sovereign authority, that extends its dominion over diverse peoples and territories. Throughout the Bible, several empires play significant roles in the unfolding of God’s […]
THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY WAR IN HEAVEN The War in Heaven and Satan’s Continuing Battle for Power Kevin M. Bulloch In the Council in Heaven, Jesus offered to redeem us, saying, “Father, thy will be done, and the glory be thine forever” (Moses 4:2). Robert T. Barrett, The Grand Council. Many parents, as they […]