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By Stephen M. Miller

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Video of Antichrist

Video of Antichrist

Bible Book: Matthew, Mark, 2 Thessalonians, 1 John, 2 John, Revelation Type: Videos Era: Back from exile, Church, Letters, Exiled prophet, Jesus
Video of Antichrist There’s no one Antichrist coming to take over the world, as far as the Bible reports. Instead, there’s a bunch of them “crawling all over the place” (1 John 2:18 Casual English Bible). It’s not hard for us to tell if we’re one of them. There’s probably enough in this seven-minute video to offend everyone a time or two. That’s not the intention. What I’ve tried to do is help folks understand what the Bible teaches about the idea of an antichrist. I give examples to illustrate what Bible writers might call antichrist behavior today. Emphasis on “might.” I’m not speaking for those writers or judging the eternal destiny of people today. I’m not the judge. But, like all of us, I’m sitting in the gallery taking note of what I see and hear. And I try to measure it all against the teachings of Jesus. Peace to you.
Video Antichrist
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Video of Jesus crucifixion

Video of Jesus crucifixion

Bible Book: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John Type: Videos Era: Back from exile, Church, Letters, Jesus

Romans wrote about crucifixion in their official reports, novels, and poems

They wrote it into comedy sketches a bit bawdy. They even used it to help them swear. Eyewitness to Crucifixion is a collection of their own words--what Romans had to say about crucifixions they conducted or witnessed. This video is a short collection of the eyewitness reports. For a more complete collection, see the book EYEWITNESS TO CRUCIFIXION. You can sample some of the pages on the author's website: StephenMillerBooks.com. Go to the Books page and click the photo of the book cover. Here's the book promo copy from the publisher:

crucified manWHY CRUCIFIXION?

Best-selling journalist Stephen M. Miller was curious about crucifixion—the brutal method used to execute Jesus Christ. He dug into eyewitness testimonies from Roman history about the cross, and then he shared his findings in a short YouTube video ["What Romans said about Crucifixion"]. It turned into a viral sensation, with over 2 million views! Now for the first time in book form, Miller reveals his fascinating full work, shining a spotlight on the shadowy history of Roman crucifixion. In Eyewitness to Crucifixion you’ll:
  • Gain new understanding from real people who actually witnessed the horror of the cross
  • Discover previously obscured scholarly knowledge, now translated into casual English for everyone
  • Examine the historical context for the Christian faith as seen through first-century eyes
  • See for yourself the unvarnished, un-hyped truth about crucifixion and make your own decisions about related, current controversies of faith
  • Learn more about the historical Jesus and his mission.
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Sea of Galilee

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Sea of Galilee

Bible Book: Matthew Type: Maps Location: Israel Era: Back from exile, Jesus

Sea of Galilee

It's a lake

The Sea of Galilee, also known as Lake Kinneret (Hebrew for "harp"), is a harp-shaped freshwater lake in the northern region of modern-day Israel. It's a beauty, surrounded by lush hills and dotted with ancient fishing villages. But this lake isn't just famous for its natural beauty; it plays a pivotal role in several Bible stories.

Geography lesson

The Sea of Galilee stretches about 13 miles (21 kilometers) in length and 8 miles (13 kilometers) in width. At roughly 700 feet (213 meters) below sea level, it holds the distinction of being Earth's lowest freshwater lake.

Fed by the mountains and the Jordan River in the north, this serene body of water is a vital resource for the region. It, in turns, empties into the southern part of the Jordan River that flows into the Dead Sea.

Miracles at the lake

Jesus spent a good chunk of his ministry around these shores, performing miracles like walking on water and calming storms. The sea served as a backdrop for some of his most profound teachings and miracles, including the miraculous feeding of the multitude with just a few loaves and fish.

Jesus calms a storm

In the Bible, one of the most famous stories takes place on the Sea of Galilee. In the Gospel of Mark 4:35-41, there's an account of Jesus and his disciples in a boat when a fierce storm arises. The waves were crashing, and the boat was nearly swamped. But Jesus, apparently unfazed, calms the tempest with just a few words. The disciples were amazed and wondered, “Who in the world is this man? He gives orders to the wind and the water, and they actually obey him” (verse 41).

Reason for sudden storms

As for the reason behind these sudden windstorms,  the Casual English Bible reports that "cool sea breezes plunge down ravines into hot air baking in the cauldron of this shallow lake, the Sea of Galilee. They crash into the cliffs on the eastern lakefront, below the Golan Heights" (Matthew 8 map text).

The Sea of Galilee isn't just a picturesque body of water; it's a place deeply intertwined with the life and teachings of Jesus, where nature itself played a role in illustrating his divine power and authority.

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