Carlos Xavier

Paul’s reference to the “third heaven” and “paradise” in 2 Corinthians 12:2–4 should be understood within a Jewish apocalyptic, end days context rather than as a […]

As Jesus was leaving the Temple, his disciples came to him, pointing out the Temple buildings.  He said to them, “Do you see all these buildings? […]

“Death for the Christian is the doorway to Heaven’s glory….for it is merely a gateway to eternal life beyond the grave.” Billy Graham “Focus on the […]

The Book of Hebrews offers one of the clearest explanations of how the coming of Messiah brought about a decisive paradigm shift to the Torah’s sacrificial […]

When Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the crowds shouted: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming […]

The Olivet Prophecy (Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21) is one of the most debated passages in the New Testament. Two groups in particular—full preterists (who […]

Introduction The deliberations of the Jerusalem Council, as recorded in Acts 15, represent a pivotal moment in early Christianity. The question of whether Gentile converts were […]

From: Revelation: Four Views, A Parallel Commentary, Revised & Updated Edition Paperback – July 2, 2013 by Steve Gregg (Editor), Robert G. Clouse (Foreword) HISTORY OF INTERPRETATION The Early Church […]

“The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.” Revelation 20:5 The earliest Church […]