Tribulation TRIBULATION (צַר֒, H7639, צָרָה֒, H7650, straits, distress, affliction; θλίβω, G2567, to press together, to oppress; θλῖψις, G2568, pressure, oppression, tribulation). Generally, tribulation in the Bible is affliction of one person by another. Clarity requires distinction of the source and object. 1. Judgmental tribulation. God may afflict His people for their unfaithfulness. Should Israel sin like the nations it drove out of Canaan, it too would be driven out and scattered […]

God  The Old Testament. In the Old Testament the plural form elohim [yihl\a] became the favored generic term for God. This development is lost in obscurity, but the evidence from ancient literature contemporary with the Old Testament attests to the use of the plural form in other cultures around Israel as the designation of a single deity […]

Genesis GENESIS jĕn’ ə sis (בְּרֵאשִׁ֖ית, using the first word of the book in beginning, LXX γένεσις, G1161, beginning). This article assumes that authorship of Genesis may rightly be attributed to Moses. No statement in the book makes that claim, nor does any other OT book. The NT makes assertions, as we shall see, that point to Mosaic authorship of the […]

The biblical “heavenly garden” concept refers to the Garden of Eden, a paradise on earth described in the Book of Genesis, and the future heavenly paradise described in Revelation. It’s a symbol of a restored Eden, a place of perfect harmony and beauty, free from sin and suffering, where God dwells with his people. Elaboration: GARDEN OF […]

Gabriel One Of the few named angels in the Bible  is Gabriel. Although  called an angel in the Bible, Gabriel is classified as an archangel in the non canonical Jewish Book Of 1 Enoch ( Chs. 9; 20; 40 ). The name Gabriel means  ” Man of God ” ; He is mention Four times […]

PREFACE Biblical Prophecy is a relevant and important topic for the church today. Not only does Biblical Prophecy provide hope for the future and strength for today, but its broad sweeping themes help us to understand the entire Bible. Indeed, Prophecy ties the Bible together from Genesis to Revelation. Unfortunately, the study of this topic […]

Dictionary Of Biblical Prophecy and End Times J. DANIEL HAYS J. SCOTT DUVALL C. MARVIN PATE ZONDERVAN ZONDERVAN.com AUTHOR TRACKER follow your favrite author. We Want to hear from you. Please send your comments about this book to us in care of Zreview@zondervan. Thank you. ZONDERVAN Dictionary of Biblical Prophecy and End Times Copyright @ […]

Eschatology ESCHATOLOGY Outline I. Introduction Eschatology (Gr. ἔσχατος, G2274, last, and λόγος, G3364, science or subject) is a term used to designate the teaching from Scripture concerning the final consummation of all things. It is assumed throughout Scripture that history is the scene of God’s redemptive activity and therefore, is moving toward a new order when sin and evil will be overcome, and […]

First Century Israelis longed for a redeemer who would destroy the Roman Empire. They turned against Jesus when his salvation provided spiritual deliverance from sin, and not military deliverance from Rome. At the Second Coming, Jesus will destroy the world empires and deliver Israel. As enemy soldiers overrun Jerusalem, Christ returns to earth – riding […]