The Seven Churches (Part 3): Pergamum

The Seven Churches (Part 3): Pergamum

The church in Pergamum, or Pergamos (KJV, NKJV), was the third church addressed by the Lord at the beginning of the book of Revelation. Like the church discussed in the previous lesson (Smyrna), this church and city are mentioned nowhere else in the New Testament. Also like Smyrna, the church in Pergamum experienced persecution. One […]

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Free PDF: Chronological Bible Reading Plan

Chronological Bible Reading Plan

As Paul explained to Timothy, the Scriptures have been given to us by God and they equip us to do those works that are pleasing to Him (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Therefore, it is essential that we know what has been revealed in the word of God so that we can carry out His will. One […]

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The Seven Churches (Part 2): Smyrna

The Seven Churches (Part 2): Smyrna

The second church addressed by the Lord in the book of Revelation was the church in Smyrna. Neither the church nor the city are mentioned anywhere else in the New Testament. Yet the Lord’s letter to them provides a message of hope because the tribulations they were experiencing at that moment would not last long. […]

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Top 5 on Plain Bible Teaching in 2023

Plain Bible Teaching Top 5 in 2023

This year is nearly over, which means it’s time for the annual “Top 5” post on Plain Bible Teaching. I enjoy going back to see what content has been viewed more than the rest. Not only is this interesting, but it also gives me an idea of what materials have been most helpful to others. […]

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Safe and Sane Solutions

Sommer: Safe and Sane Solutions

Few preachers associated with the Restoration Movement fought so strongly and effectively against innovations and apostasy than Daniel Sommer (1850-1940). His efforts were motivated by a profound respect for the word of God, and his ability to defend the truth as he did was possible because of his diligence in studying the Scriptures. This respect […]

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The Seven Churches (Part 1): Ephesus

The Seven Churches (Part 1): Ephesus

The first of the seven churches addressed by the Lord in the book of Revelation was located in Ephesus. The New Testament tells us more about this church and the city in which it was located than any of the other churches of Revelation. This letter teaches us the importance of doing what is right […]

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Questions about Signs and the End Times

Destruction of Jerusalem

After Islamist militants attacked Israeli civilians on October 7, 2023, Israel went to war against Hamas – the Palestinian militant Islamist group in Gaza. Israel’s stated mission was to wipe them out. When this conflict escalated, many wondered how it might fit into the prophecies contained in the Bible. There was speculation that it could […]

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