The terms "kingdom of God," "kingdom of heaven," and "kingdom" (with reference to the kingdom of God / heaven) appear nearly 150 times in Scripture. None of these passages offers a straightforward definition of the kingdom. Yet, the kingdom is proclaimed throughout the Old Testament and is the primary focus of Jesus' teaching.

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Daniel's final recorded vision features the appearance of "a man dressed in linen." The man wears a golden belt. His body is like beryl, a yellow-colored precious stone. His face is as brilliant as flashes of lightning, and his eyes gleam like flaming torches. When he speaks, the sound of his words carry incredible strength. Who is this man?

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The world as we know it ends with the return of Jesus, but it's not really the end of the world, for Christ creates new heavens and a new earth. While Christians may debate the precise order of events surrounding the Day of the Lord, we agree on at least seven biblical truths.



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High Street Press, the publishing imprint of the Missouri Baptist Convention, has released a new resource for personal and group study: Understanding The Baptist Faith & Message. The 300+ page resource unpacks the Southern Baptist Convention's confessional statement, exploring its history and 18 articles of faith.

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In the fourth of eight visions Zechariah receives in a single night, the prophet is granted access to a heavenly courtroom, where the high priest Joshua stands before the angel of the Lord (defender and judge), Satan (accuser), and attending angels. In this stunning scene, the angel of the Lord reveals his deity as he forgives Joshua's sin and orders him to be clothed in clean garments.

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