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Why do you believe Jesus Christ will return to set up the Kingdom of God on earth?

Jesus Christ promised He would come again—the second coming—to save this world and set up the Kingdom of God (also called the Kingdom of Heaven) on this earth.
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Is the Kingdom of God Here Now?

Jesus Christ's main message was the good news about the Kingdom of God. When will His government come to this earth? Is it already here now?
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Will the Jews build a temple in Jerusalem before Jesus Christ returns?

Does the Bible say that the temple must be rebuilt before Christ's second coming?
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Is Matthew 24:41 talking about a secret rapture?

In the Olivet Prophecy, Jesus Christ says "one will be taken and the other left." What does this mean? Is this end-time prophecy talking about a secret rapture and some being "left behind"?
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Does the Bible teach a secret rapture?

There has been a great deal of interest in end time events based on the Left Behind series of books and movies. What does the Bible teach about the rapture?
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What does 1 Corinthians 13 verse 8 mean when it says prophecies will fail?

How can prophecies "fail" since they are God's word?
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What does the Bible teach about a place of safety for the Church during the coming Great Tribulation?

Will all of God's people be protected from the terrible times of trouble before Jesus Christ's return?
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What Is the Mark of the Beast Talked About in the Book of Revelation?

Bible prophecy describes a powerful leader and his government or empire as the Beast. God's people won't accept the mark of the Beast and will not be permitted to engage in commerce. What is this mark?
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Who are the Laodiceans?

What lesson can we learn from the Laodiceans? Is there a modern-day Laodicean group?
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Will Identification Chips, Implanted Under the Skin, Be the Prophesied Mark of the Beast?

Identification chips have been proposed for various reasons, including security and medical identification. But are implanted computer chips the mark of the Beast mentioned in the book of Revelation?
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What is the meaning of the hundred years mentioned in Isaiah 65: 20?

Is the 100 years symbolic? When will this event take place?
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Why Does God Allow Sin To Rule Over Humanity?

Paul said that we are naturally slaves of sin—that sin reigns over us. Why did God make man subject to sin? Did God intend for us to suffer the consequences of sin?
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What Are the Heavenly Signs Mentioned in Bible Prophecy?

Jesus Christ and the apostle John describe terrifying supernatural signs in the sun, moon and stars between the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord. Why will God send these signs in the end times?
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How long will the Great Tribulation mentioned in Bible prophecy last?

Jesus Christ prophesied a time of great trouble or tribulation to come in the end time. How long does the Bible say this tribulation will be?
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What Is the Day of the Lord Mentioned in Bible Prophecy?

The Day of the Lord includes a series of cataclysmic events leading up to the return of Jesus Christ and His forceful suppression of humanity's rebellion against God.
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Who Is the Antichrist? What Does the Bible Say About the Antichrist?

Bible prophecy of the end time talks about a mysterious figure called the Antichrist (also called the "man of sin" and the "false prophet") before the second coming of Christ. But the story starts even earlier.
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Where Does Africa Fit in Bible Prophecy?

Is Africa under a curse? How will end-time prophecies affect the peoples of Africa?
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Does the Bible say anything about cremation?

In considering funeral plans, many have questions about cremation. Is cremation acceptable for Christians?
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Is the Church the Kingdom of God?

When Jesus Christ preached the good news of the Kingdom of God, was He talking about the Church during this age?
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Who are the 144,000 of Revelation?

Revelation 7 and 14 talk about 144,000 servants of God who are sealed for protection from God's wrath during the end time Day of the Lord. Who are they?
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