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… Continue reading WRATH OF GOD Part II

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… Continue reading WRATH OF GOD Part I

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… Continue reading WORLD EMPIRE Part III

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… Continue reading WORLD EMPIRE Part II

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… Continue reading WORLD EMPIRE Part I

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… Continue reading WAR IN HEAVEN Part III

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY WAR IN HEAVEN Topical Encyclopedia – War in Heaven: The concept of “War in Heaven” is primarily derived from the Book of Revelation, specifically Revelation 12:7-9, which describes a cosmic battle between the forces of good, led by the archangel Michael, and the forces of evil, led by Satan. This… Continue reading WAR IN HEAVEN Part II

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY WAR IN HEAVEN WAR IN HEAVEN The “War in Heaven” is a theological concept primarily found in Christian tradition, describing a cosmic conflict between God and the rebellious angel Lucifer (later known as Satan) and his followers. Here’s a breakdown of its key aspects: 1. The Rebellion: Lucifer, a… Continue reading WAR IN HEAVEN Part I

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY VENGEANCE Vengeance VENGEANCE (נָקָם, H5934, and cognates; ἐκδικήσις and cognates, ὀργή, G3973). Punishment inflicted on account of injury or offense. Different aspects of this may be discerned through context or parallelism. 1. Wrath as the motivating force in vengeance is prominent in some cases (Prov 6:34; Isa 59:17; 63:4; Nah 1:2; Ecclus 5:7; 12:6; Rom 3:5). Human wrath may take the… Continue reading VENGEANCE Part III

THE POPULAR ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLE PROPHECY VENGEANCE Vengeance Topical Encyclopedia Definition and Context Vengeance, in the biblical context, refers to the act of retribution or punishment inflicted in response to wrongdoing. It is a theme that appears throughout the Scriptures, reflecting both divine justice and human response to injustice. The concept of vengeance is closely… Continue reading VENGEANCE Part II