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Does God Still Use Holy War?

War is a dreadful and terrifying reality of living in a fallen and sinful world. When war breaks out, many people wonder how God is at work in the midst of it.

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Confounding the Arithmetic of the Righteous: An Examination of the Parable of the Unjust Steward

A trademark of Jesus’s earthly ministry was his frequent use of parables as he traveled and taught the masses. Chapter 13 of Matthew’s Gospel offers perhaps the best glimpse at this method, as the Lord deploys no less than six parables in rapid succession. […]

3 Main Views of the Nephilim Explained

3 Main Views of the Nephilim Explained

What are the three main interpretations of the “sons of God” and the Nephilim in Genesis 6:1–4? Pastor Adriel Sanchez walks through each view and explains which one he finds most compelling.

What We Miss About Jesus's Words in Matthew 18

What We Miss About Jesus’s Words in Matthew 18

What does Jesus mean in Matthew 18:20 when he says, “where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them”? Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains why this often misunderstood verse is less about the numbers we need at a prayer meeting and more about reconciliation in the church.

What Christians Get Wrong About the Mark of the Beast

What Christians Get Wrong About the Mark of the Beast

Episode 1596 | Is the mark of the beast physical or symbolic? Pastor Adriel Sanchez answers this question and clears up common misconceptions about interpreting the book of Revelation.

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