May 18, 2026
I was honored to speak at the Homewood Church of Christ in Birmingham, AL, on May 17, 2026. Sermon: Yes, Virginia, There is a Rapture! (at 34 minute mark) What does rapture mean in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18? Bible Class: A New Heaven and New Earth, Home of the Righteous (at 1 hour, 28 minute mark). […]
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Biblical Texts, Theology | Tagged: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Peter 3:10-13, 2 Peter 3:13, Coming of the Lord, Creation, New Creation, New Heaven and New Earth, Parousia, Resurrection, Second Coming of Jesus, Second Coming of the Lord | 
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
October 23, 2024
Introduction (7:1) Daniel’s Vision: The Animals Winged-Lion Its wings were plucked off Became like a human being Was given a human mind Bear Raised up on one side (to pounce?) Three ribs in its mouth “Arise, devour many bodies.” Leopard With four wings Four heads Was given dominion Unidentified animal Iron teeth […]
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
February 13, 2012
The Son of Man, Jesus announced (Mark 8:31), must suffer, die on a cross and then be raised from the dead. The Son of Man must lose his life before it can be saved. The path of suffering (losing his life) leads to glory (saving his life). The Son of Man will appear in the […]
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Posted by John Mark Hicks