An in-depth journey through the book of Revelation that disregards all superstition and traditional thinking. Learn about "the beast" system, the "antichrist" and his mark, and the scriptural significance of the number 666.
This chapter by chapter exposition of the book of Daniel begins in approximately 605BC with the first invasion of Judah by the cruel and fearsome Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar. Because of Daniel's faithfulness, God intervenes on his behalf, providing information that no human could possibly know. Now blessed with unusual wisdom and the gift of dream interpretation, Daniel rises from a Jewish captive to an important position of influence that spans five kings and two empires. In his later years, Daniel is visited by the archangel Gabriel who reveals to him a part of God's eternal plan pertaining to the future of idolatrous Israel. This eternal plan involved the rise of three more empires and a perversely self-willed ruler known in scripture as "the little horn". This ruler, whom history identifies as Antiochus Epiphanes, is a type of the coming antichrist. Examining his character and actions will aid in the recognition of the future antichrist.
Continuing from the end of Book One, Book Two picks up from Revelation 13. Learn about the antichrist, the mark of the beast, the ominous number 666 and the Manchild without all of the Hollywood spin, ?re-interpretation? and inaccurate church tradition. More importantly, find out the truth of who the Bride of Christ is and what life will be like in eternity.
Book 2 of this fully annotated, line by line study of the book of Acts begins with an early church debate about whether to continue to obey the rituals of the Mosaic Law or to move into the freedom of grace, progressing through the apostle Paul's arrest, trial and execution at the hand of Nero Caesar. An extra chapter is including in which we discuss the various apostles, their relation to each other and their work in sharing the gospel of Christ to the Gentile world.
The book of the Acts of the Apostles, also commonly known as the book of Acts, was written by the physician and evangelist Luke, after he had written the Gospel of Luke. It is a historical narrative that tells the story of the movement of the Holy Spirit in the birth of the Christian church and the growth of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. This fully annotated, line by line study begins with Luke's introductory letter to Theophilus, progresses through the the early days of the church in Jerusalem, culminating with the stoning of Paul.
The church for years has preached against "worldliness". While it IS right in doing this, the term "worldly" is still pretty vague. Biblical terms are sometimes thrown around without much consistency in terms of definition. Since the church has never given a scriptural, concrete definition of what "the world" is, its description has become subject to the personal opinion and preference of many people who have come up with their own description. What is it about any particular thing that makes it worldly? Could it just be my own opinion because I personally disapprove of it or is there a scriptural basis to identify it as worldly? What is the standard by which we can discern or determine what is worldly or not? Of course, the answer is the bible and scripture gives us many descriptions of "the world" that enable us to get a clear picture and enough information that we can answer these questions if we look closely enough.
In this study of the book of Esther, the Holy Spirit reveals parallels with the book of Revelation. As you read this book, we will go through the similarities, the types, the symbols and parallels between these two books of scripture. If you are a serious student of the Word of God, I encourage you to have a pad and pen handy to take notes of whatever the Holy Spirit brings to your attention, or of whatever insights He may reveal to you that are outside of what He has revealed in this book. In the book of Esther, the Holy Spirit reveals parallels with the book of Revelation. We will go through similarities, the types and the symbols found in these two books. Discover who the "Manchild" is and who, according to scripture, will be "raptured". Discover what the "mark of the beast" is and the scriptural reason why it is to be rejected. Discover the characteristics and nature ofthe antichrist and what we are to look for in order to identify him when he comes to power.
Continuing from the end of Book One, Book Two picks up from Revelation 13. Learn about the antichrist, the mark of the beast, the ominous number 666 and the Manchild without all of the Hollywood spin, ?re-interpretation? and inaccurate church tradition. More importantly, find out the truth of who the Bride of Christ is and what life will be like in eternity.
An in-depth journey through the book of Revelation that disregards all superstition and traditional thinking. Learn about "the beast" system, the "antichrist" and his mark, and the scriptural significance of the number 666.
This chapter by chapter exposition of the book of Daniel begins in approximately 605BC with the first invasion of Judah by the cruel and fearsome Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar. Because of Daniel's faithfulness, God intervenes on his behalf, providing information that no human could possibly know. Now blessed with unusual wisdom and the gift of dream interpretation, Daniel rises from a Jewish captive to an important position of influence that spans five kings and two empires. In his later years, Daniel is visited by the archangel Gabriel who reveals to him a part of God's eternal plan pertaining to the future of idolatrous Israel. This eternal plan involved the rise of three more empires and a perversely self-willed ruler known in scripture as "the little horn". This ruler, whom history identifies as Antiochus Epiphanes, is a type of the coming antichrist. Examining his character and actions will aid in the recognition of the future antichrist.
The book of the Acts of the Apostles, also commonly known as the book of Acts, was written by the physician and evangelist Luke, after he had written the Gospel of Luke. It is a historical narrative that tells the story of the movement of the Holy Spirit in the birth of the Christian church and the growth of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. This fully annotated, line by line study begins with Luke's introductory letter to Theophilus, progresses through the the early days of the church in Jerusalem, culminating with the stoning of Paul.
Book 2 of this fully annotated, line by line study of the book of Acts begins with an early church debate about whether to continue to obey the rituals of the Mosaic Law or to move into the freedom of grace, progressing through the apostle Paul's arrest, trial and execution at the hand of Nero Caesar. An extra chapter is including in which we discuss the various apostles, their relation to each other and their work in sharing the gospel of Christ to the Gentile world.
Edilia Most beautiful butterfly, sun of burning love, you shined in my life, A winter's cold wind led your voyage to the Divine Sanctuary, Crossing the rainbow you extended your wings of hope, But you left us the bonds of your abiding love. Jesus, infallible Way, guiding Star and Light of the world, Life and death are amalgamated in the blue of the sky, Vapors of the waters, God's infinite love crying out in rains, Revelation, understanding, signs of faith and everlasting life! The cocoon is ephemeral, the flight is near, and the destiny is sublime, The true Light illuminates the arrival. Edilia Mariposa hermosisima, sol de amor ardiente que brillaste en mi vida, Viento frio del invierno condujo tu viaje al Santuario Divino, Cruzando el arcoiris extendiste tus alas de esperanza, Mas los lazos de tu amor inquebrantable nos dejaste. Jesus, Camino infalible, Estrella que orienta y Luz del mundo, Vida y muerte se amalgaman en el azul del cielo, Vapores de las aguas, infinito amor de Dios gritando en lluvias, Revelacion, entendimiento, senales de fe y vida eterna!, Efimero el capullo, cercano el vuelo, sublime el destino, La Luz verdadera ilumina la llegada. Juan Cuevas
Marcos first captured world attention on New Year's Day, 1994 when he and an indigenous guerrilla group calling themselves 'Zapatistas' revolted against the Mexican government and seized key towns in the southernmost state of Chiapas. In the eight years that have passed since their uprising, Marcos has altered the course of Mexican politics and emerged as an international symbol of grassroots movement-building, rebellion and democracy. The prolific stream of poetic political writings, tales, and traditional myths which Marcos has written during this period are collected in this remarkable work. These words now form an incendiary volume of contemporary political history. An inspirational text in which we hear the voice of a people refusing to be forgotten or silenced--the voice of Mexico in transition, the voice of a people struggling for democracy by using their word as their only weapon.--Back cover.
Metallic nanoparticles hold promise for their potential applications in a wide array of disciplines ranging from materials science to medicine. This book brings the power of theoretical methods to an audience of experimentalists, and explicates the simulation of metallic clusters and nanoparticles. It begins with a summary of the current state of research on metallic nanoparticles, then moves on to the current state of the art in theory of metallic nanoparticldes, and then explains why and how these tools help experimentalists. Contributions are provided by renowned experts in the field from across the world.
In this landmark book, Seven Stories Press presents a powerful collection of literary, philosophical, and political writings of the masked Zapatista spokesperson, Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos. Introduced by Nobel Prize winner José Saramago, and illustrated with beautiful black and white photographs, Our Word Is Our Weapon crystallizes "the passion of a rebel, the poetry of a movement, and the literary genius of indigenous Mexico." Marcos first captured world attention on January 1, 1994, when he and an indigenous guerrilla group calling themselves "Zapatistas" revolted against the Mexican government and seized key towns in Mexico's southernmost state of Chiapas. In the six years that have passed since their uprising, Marcos has altered the course of Mexican politics and emerged an international symbol of grassroots movement-building, rebellion, and democracy. The prolific stream of poetic political writings, tales, and traditional myths that Marcos has penned since January 1, 1994 fill more than four volumes. Our Word Is Our Weapon presents the best of these writings, many of which have never been published before in English. Throughout this remarkable book we hear the uncompromising voice of indigenous communities living in resistance, expressing through manifestos and myths the universal human urge for dignity, democracy, and liberation. It is the voice of a people refusing to be forgotten the voice of Mexico in transition, the voice of a people struggling for democracy by using their word as their only weapon.
This investigation of the history of epidemics in various parts of Peru during the twentieth century opens up a new field for Latin American studies to include health and disease. These are important areas of the past that enable us to understand better the living conditions of people, the role of state authority and the dynamics of social movement.
Based on multi-year ethnographic fieldwork on the Unemployed Workers' Movement in Argentina (also known as the piqueteros), Proletarian Lives provides a case study of how workers affected by job loss protect their traditional forms of life by engaging in progressive grassroots mobilization. Using life-history interviews and participant observation, the book analyzes why some activists develop a strong attachment to the movement despite initial reluctance and frequent ideological differences. Marcos Pérez argues that a key appeal of participation is the opportunity to engage in age and gender-specific practices associated with a respectable blue-collar lifestyle threatened by long-term socioeconomic decline. Through their daily involvement in the movement, older participants reconstruct the routines they associate with a golden past in which factory jobs were plentiful, younger activists develop the kind of habits they were raised to see as valuable, and all members protect communal activities undermined by the expansion of poverty and violence.
Late Antiquity witnessed a major transformation in the authority and power of the Episcopate within the Church, with the result that bishops came to embody the essence of Christianity and increasingly overshadow the leading Christian laity. The rise of Episcopal power came in a period in which drastic political changes produced long and significant conflicts both within and outside the Church. This book examines these problems in depth, looking at bishops' varied roles in both causing and resolving these disputes, including those internal to the church, those which began within the church but had major effects on wider society, and those of a secular nature.
What really sets humankind apart from other species is our fondness of drugs. This vale of tears, full of plants and animals to tame, was the breeding ground for cultures and civilizations with a penchant for developing the noble art of pharmacy. The Neolithic revolution marked the coming into being and development of great states and empires, with the consequential increase in headaches. But that was no big deal, since shamans, witch doctors, physicians, priests, apothecaries, and/or sorcerers sought, and sometimes found, remedies to relieve migraines and a wide range of ailments. After a taste of this Epic History of Pharmacy you'll doubtlessly feel better. You are holding a fully legal dose for a relaxing but at the same time frenzied trip: from the wild prehistoric Garden of Eden to the marmoreal and massive Rome, passing through Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, America, Persia and Greece. And all of it visually administered, in the form of a carefully formulated ointment of literary panacea seasoned with humor-coated pills of compressed cartoons.
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