Author: Alex Krause

Education: BA, M.Div., BBA Profession: Carpenter (retired)
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Double Predestination and Annihilation of the Wicked are Complementary

https://www.crossway.org/articles/is-double-predestination-fair/ Only the devil, beast, and false prophet of Rev. 20.10 will have everlasting torment according to that text. While “everlasting punishment” is found in several places in the bible, evidently, it seems to need pointing out that annihilation is “everlasting punishment.” Humans were created innocent and mortal. That the Tree of Life in Eden promised eternal life proves that Adam and Eve were created … Continue reading Double Predestination and Annihilation of the Wicked are Complementary

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Cyrus’ Edict of Restoration was Unprecedented – but Prophesied by Jeremiah

Most of the Jews in Israel didn’t believe Jeremiah’s prophecy of 70 years of Babylonian Exile since no world power up to that time had ever released its foreign slaves to return to their own country. Daniel did heed the prophecy and prayed to God in response to the time of its fulfillment in Dan. 9.2. In response to this prayer Daniel was given another … Continue reading Cyrus’ Edict of Restoration was Unprecedented – but Prophesied by Jeremiah

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The Devil’s Bargain: You Will Be Like God-Gen. 3.5

https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-is-sin-video/ What did sin get us? Death, dead to God just as He said. The devil claimed that we would be like God if the first couple ate the fruit but that was a hollow advantage. In fact, the couple were already like God in creation since they were created in His image. Now, after the Fall, humans play God illegitimately and others are hurt … Continue reading The Devil’s Bargain: You Will Be Like God-Gen. 3.5

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Examining Primary Sources Related to the Book of Daniel

Here is a discussion about Daniel countering overly critical scholars. I appreciated their humility and faith. They give a range of what can be said from secular records and possible motives. Can a Christian who doesn’t read cuneiform be knowledgeable about the Babylonian motives for the conquering of Judah? The bible does give answers to many inquiries with careful reading and cross references. In the … Continue reading Examining Primary Sources Related to the Book of Daniel

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Jesus Went to Every Jewish Feast After Age Twelve

https://www.crossway.org/articles/did-jesus-lie-to-his-brothers-john-7/ James M. Hamilton writes about Jesus’ encounter with His brothers in Jn.7 about going the the Feast of Tabernacles. I want to make another point about why His brothers would have understood that He is not saying He is not going at all, but, rather He will not go publically. In order for Jesus to fulfill all righteousness, He had to observe all the … Continue reading Jesus Went to Every Jewish Feast After Age Twelve

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