Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed by Fire and Brimstone... but we already knew that
Archaeological evidence supporting the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by fire and brimstone falling from the sky..
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Why the Pope is Wrong About the Death Penalty
Is the Pope greater than God? Recently Pope Francis announced that he was changing the Universal Catechism of the Catholic Church to forbid the death penalty in all cases.
The Ancient Library of Alexandria
The West’s most important repository of learning J. Harold Ellens • 09/03/2017 In March of 415 C.E., on a sunny day in the holy season of Lent, Cyril of Alexandria, the most powerful Christian theologian in the world, murdered Hypatia, the most famous Greco-Roman philosopher of the time. Hypatia was slaughtered like an animal in the church of Caesarion, formerly a sanctuary of emperor worship.1 Cyril may not have been among the gang that pulled Hypatia from her chariot, tearing...
DID SOLOMON'S TEMPLE TREASURE COME TO ENGLAND?
This is an interesting proposition that was first put forward by renowned archaeologist Yigael Yadin. In January 1850 Austen Henry Layard discovered, what he was to call, "The Room of the Bronzes". He found this small room in a palace built by King Ashurnasirpal II of Assyria (c.884-859BCE). In it were twelve bronze cauldrons, some of which contained a total of 170 metal bowls and vessels. These sets of bronze items seem to have made up some form of luxurious drinking services. Some of these...
Living A Life of Faith: L’Chaim Pura Vida Part 2
Part 2 from L'Chaim Pura Vida where they tell a bit more about the people the help, what they do, and what they hope to do some day.
Special: First Fruits and the Aviv 2016
A response to a recent video put up by Nehemiah Gordon regarding the aviv barley in 2016 and the calendar.
Archaeological Dig Uncovers Byzantine Church
Archaeological Dig in Central Israel Uncovers Byzantine Church and 2700-Year-Old Farm Archaeological digging near the central Israeli city of Rosh Ha'Ayin has uncovered a 2700-year-old farm house and a 1500-year-old Byzantine church in recent days, the Israel Antiquities Authority reported on Wednesday. The approximately 30X50 meter farmhouse and the church, which features colorful mosaics, were discovered as part of excavations being carried out by the IAA with the help of students ahead...
Is End Times Study A Distraction?
With so much going on in the world on a global scale, are you looking deeply into End Times? Has it become your focus? Should it be?
Shavuot Conference in the Netherlands 2015
This is a report from the 119 International Netherlands team on the conference they held over Shavuot.
Some Thoughts on the Appointed Times
A few thoughts related to the observance or memorialization of the appointed times of the Creator.
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Holocaust Remembrance Day Two-minute nationwide siren followed by memorial ceremonies and reading aloud the names of those who perished. Ceremonies marking Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Day began Monday at 10:00 AM with a siren that sounded for two minutes, during which Israelis all over the country stood in silence. Immediately afterward, a wreath-laying ceremony began at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial at Warsaw Ghetto Square, attended by President Shimon Peres, Prime...
Modesty and Lust, Who's Responsible?
Who's responsible for dressing modestly and controlling lustful desires? Is it all on the woman or are men responsible?
Special Update from 119 Ministries
Hi, this is Jon from 119 Ministries. As you may or may not know, I am one of the teachers and part of the team at 119. It is normally not our practice to talk to you in such a personal way, because we always have a fear of focus being placed on us (teachers) instead of who really matters, Yah, our Creator. Well, this time is different, because this message will be all about giving glory to Yah and there is nothing but praise that can be given up to Him related to this...
Religious Freedom?
There is a recent article published by Christianity Today, written by Ed Stetzer, about the recent US Supreme Court ruling for the Hobby Lobby corporation and the mandatory coverage of all contraceptives. A link to the article is at the end of this blog. Regardless of one's personal beliefs relating to Obamacare and whether contraceptives should be covered by mandate, the article itself provides some interesting information regarding the freedom of religion and what that means...
Jerusalem Day 2014
Jerusalem Day 2014 ~ through diversity, tragedy and yet filled with hope the nation of Israel the home of YHWH's people....is built, destroyed and rebuilt! Learn a bit of the history of Jerusalem in this 5 minute video!
Pope Francis with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas - Reuters
Pope Francis to visit Israel May 19, 2014 Pope Francis with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abba Reuters Palestinian Authority (PA) and Arab Christian sources are already celebrating Pope Francis's visit to Israel starting next Sunday, saying his choice to begin the trip directly in PA-held Bethlehem is meant to "recognize Palestine" and "oppose the occupation." "He is taking a helicopter directly from Jordan to Palestine - to Bethlehem. It's a kind of sign of recognizing...
Archeaological Find - The Ruins of Ai
Exploring the Ruins of Ai: Archeological Find in Israel Confirms Historicity of Biblical Account by Garrett Haley JERUSALEM – Archaeologists working in Israel have announced the discovery of an ancient artifact in Israel that confirms a biblical account in the book of Joshua. The Associates for Biblical Research (ABR) is a ministry committed to exploring the ancient biblical world through archaeology. According to ABR’s website, archeological findings frequently...
Archaeologists: Ancient Writings Confirm Noah's Ark January 28, 2014 Archaeologists say writings on an ancient tablet confirm there was a global flood and an ark that carried animals. A recently deciphered 4,000-year-old clay tablet, discovered in mo
Archaeologists say writings on an ancient tablet confirm there was a global flood and an ark that carried animals. A recently deciphered 4,000-year-old clay tablet, discovered in modern-day Iraq -- which is ancient Mesopotamia -- reveals striking similarities to the biblical account of Noah. The tablet describes a massive flood that destroys the earth and instructions that animals should be loaded onto the craft "two by two." The tablet differs from scripture in its description of...
Is the State Hiding a Major Bible Era Find?
Secret Location of 'King David's Castle' to be Revealed Makor Rishon says authorities are keeping lid on what may be a royal castle from David's time. by Gil Ronen The location of a major archaeological find that was kept secret until now will be revealed to the public on Friday, next week. The find is being touted as a royal castle that could have belonged to Israel's most celebrated king – the Bible's King David. The find is a decorated carved stone known as "a...
Israel, Lebanon rush to ease tensions following border clashes
Israel, Lebanon rush to ease tensions following border clashes JERUSALEM – Israel and Lebanon on Monday rushed to ease tensions following a deadly border skirmish that left one Israeli soldier dead, with the enemy countries holding a face-to-face meeting with U.N. peacekeepers and pledging their commitment to a seven-year-old cease-fire.The U.N. peacekeeping force along the volatile border, UNIFIL, said it called the meeting to "establish the facts and...
World is Spinning out of Control
Iran, Russia advise Assad to transfer chemical stockpile to Tehran - to avert US attack The Iranian parliamentary delegation visiting Damascus Sunday, Sept. 1, advised Bashar Assad to move his chemical stockpile out of Syria and deposit it in Tehran under Iranian and Russian military supervision, to save himself from an American military strike, DEBKAfile’s exclusive military and Iranian sources reveal. Chairman of the Majlis Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ala-Eddin...
Syria Crisis: Warplanes
Syria crisis: warplanes spotted in Cyprus as tensions rise in Damascus Signs of advanced readiness at likely hub of air campaign as UN inspection team comes under fire near site of alleged chemical attack Warplanes and military transporters have begun arriving at Britain's Akrotiri airbase on Cyprus, less than 100 miles from the Syrian coast, in a sign of increasing preparations for a military strike against the Assad regime in Syria. Two commercial pilots who regularly fly from...
Redrawing Israel Borders
European Union Issues Order To Redraw Israel To 1949 Borders The coming of Daniel’s 70th week? “In the first year of his reign I Daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of Jerusalem.” Daniel 9:2 From Haaretz: The European Union has issued orders forbidding its member states from cooperating, transferring funds...
Mount Zion Excavations
Extensive excavations on Mount Zion have uncovered the extraordinary remains of the wall of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period (second century BCE – 70 CE) and the remains of a city wall from the Byzantine period (324-640 CE), which was built on top of it. “This is one of the most beautiful and complete sections of construction in the Hasmonean building style to be found in Jerusalem,” said Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologist Yehiel Zelinger, who has...
ElBaradei to be appointed VP - EGYPT
FROM JERUSALEM POST Egypt presidency confirms social democrat likely to be premier following rejection of liberal candidate ElBaradei by Islamist party; ElBaradei to be appointed vice president under deal emerging among new political forces. Ziad Bahaa El-Din, a lawyer and member of Egyptian Social Democratic Party has been chosen as the new Egyptian prime minister following the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi by the military on Wednesday, according to sources cited by Egyptian...
Could lead codices prove "the major discovery of Christian history'?
February 12, 2013 British archaeologists are seeking to authenticate what could be a landmark discovery in the documentation of early Christianity: a trove of 70 lead codices that appear to date from the 1st century CE, which may include key clues to the last days of Jesus' life. As UK Daily Mail reporter Fiona Macrae writes, some researchers are suggesting this could be the most significant find in Christian archeology since the Dead Sea scrolls in 1947. The...