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What Is the 'Abomination of Desolation' (Matthew 24:15)?

Bible Questions & Answers

In the Old Testament, 'abomination' is often synonymous with 'idol.' Daniel's original prophecy (Daniel 12:11; 9:27) has more than one fulfillment.


The Beast's Militarism

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Scattered within the Bible's pages are clues about the Beast, but one stands out: his frequent connection with war.


What Happened Between the Testaments?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The Inter-Testamental period, approximately 400 years between the time of Malachi and Matthew, was a time of intense political and intellectual fermentation.


The Intertestamental Period

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The Intertestamental Period spans approximately 400 years from Malachi to the appearance of John the Baptist, creating the environment for Christ's ministry.


The Book of Daniel (Part Eight)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Several types of the abomination of desolation have occurred in history, including the desecration of the temple by Antiochus Epiphanes and the Roman legions.


Meet the Minor Prophets (Part Four)

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The books of Zechariah and Malachi create a bridge to the New Testament and the coming of the Son of Man.


Acts (Part Six)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The early church had confidence in God's sovereignty, realizing that no human authority could thwart God's power. This conviction gave them strength.


Do You Really Know God?

Sermon by Clyde Finklea

We can know for sure that we know Him intimately by keeping His commandments and practicing loving kindnesses.


Approaching God Through Christ (Part Five)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Though the menorah has been paired with Judaism, it should more properly be associated with Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.


John (Part Seventeen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The shepherd and door analogies in John 10 depict the close relationship of Jesus with His flock as the security and stability provided by His protection.


Hebrews (Part Fourteen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Like Jesus and other heroes of faith, we need to look beyond the present to the long term effects of the trials and tests we go though, seeing their value.


The First Day of Unleavened Bread (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The term 'selfsame day' refers to the covenant God made with Abraham 430 years before the Exodus, which occurred on the day after the Passover.


The Night to be Much Observed

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Night Much to be Observed is a memorial of the covenant with Abraham, and God's watchfulness in delivering ancient Israel as well as spiritual Israel.