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Who wrote Ezekiel?
Who wrote Ezekiel: Although Ezekiel is only mentioned twice in the book of Ezekiel, very few people disagree Ezekiel, a priest held captive in Babylon after the second siege on Jerusalem, was the author. The book of Ezekiel is autobiographical recalling his time as a captive in Babylon and visions he received from God. The book of Ezekiel served as a message of warning and a call to repentance and faith. The consistency in writing style, language, theme, and theology, all point to a single person as the author. Ezekiel dated each vision he received. This not only helps…
Prophecies of Messiah in the book of Ezekiel:
Prophecies of the Messiah in the book of Ezekiel 21:26-27, 34:23-24, 37:24-25, 37:24-25, 37:26 1. Messianic Prophecy: A rightful crown for the Messiah: 1. Prophecy: thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Remove the turban and take off the crown; this will no longer be the same. Exalt that which is low and abase that which is high. A ruin, a ruin, a ruin, I will make it. This also will be no more until He comes whose right it is, and I will give it to Him.’ Ezekiel 21:26-27 1. Fulfillment: He will be great and will be called…
Who wrote Daniel?
Who wrote Daniel: The authorship of the book of Daniel is a very controversial issue. Scholars are divided between two different authors at two very different dates. Some scholars argue Daniel, a statesman held in exile in Babylon, wrote the book in the sixth century B.C. around the same time Ezekiel wrote the book of Ezekiel. Many point to references to Daniel found within the book of Ezekiel as evidence (Ezekiel 14:14, 14:20, 28:3) . Other scholars argue the book of Daniel was written anonymously as an encouragement to the Jewish people during their resistance to the Syrian-Greek tyrant Antiochus…
Biblical Contradiction: God is cruel or merciful:
… God is merciful: O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting. 1 Chronicles 16:34 The LORD is good to all, And His mercies are over all His works. Psalm 145:9 Good and upright is the LORD; Therefore He instructs sinners in the way. Psalm 25:8 For He does not afflict willingly Or grieve the sons of men. Lamentations 3:33 For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies,” declares the Lord GOD. “Therefore, repent and live.” Ezekiel 18:32 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the…
What is a cherubim?
What is a cherubim: According to scripture, cherubim are four winged, four faced angels whose bodies’ are covered with eyes: and in the fire was what looked like four living creatures. In appearance their form was that of a man, but each of them had four faces and four wings. Ezekiel 1:5-6 Their entire bodies, including their backs, their hands, and their wings, were completely full of eyes, as were their four wheels. I heard the wheels being called “the whirling wheels.” Each of the cherubim had four faces; One face was that of a cherub, the second the…
What Are Angels?
… of a man, but each of them had four faces and four wings. Ezekiel 1:5-6 Their entire bodies, including their backs, their hands, and their wings, were completely full of eyes, as were their four wheels. I heard the wheels being called “the whirling wheels.” Each of the cherubim had four faces; One face was that of a cherub, the second the face of a man, the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle. Ezekiel 10:12-14 One type of angel is a seraphim – a six winged creature who fly over the throne…
Biblical Contradiction: God is or is not just and impartial:
… there is no unrighteousness in Him. Psalm 92:15 Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not right.’ Hear now, O house of Israel! Is My way not right? Is it not your ways that are not right? Ezekiel 18:25 For there is no partiality with God. Romans 2:11 God is unjust and partial: So he said, “Cursed be Canaan; A servant of servants He shall be to his brothers.” Genesis 9:25 You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children,…
Messianic Prophecy: Messiah will be David’s son and a King:
Messianic Prophecy: Messiah will be David’s son and a King: Prophecy: “My servant David will be king over them, and they will all have one shepherd; and they will walk in My ordinances and keep My statutes and observe them. They will live on the land that I gave to Jacob My servant, in which your fathers lived; and they will live on it, they, and their sons and their sons’ sons, forever; and David My servant will be their prince forever. Ezekiel 37:24-25 Fulfillment: He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High;…
Messianic Prophecy: The Messiah will be a good shepherd:
Messianic Prophecy: The Messiah will be a good shepherd: Prophecy: “My servant David will be king over them, and they will all have one shepherd; and they will walk in My ordinances and keep My statutes and observe them. They will live on the land that I gave to Jacob My servant, in which your fathers lived; and they will live on it, they, and their sons and their sons’ sons, forever; and David My servant will be their prince forever. Ezekiel 37:24-25 Fulfillment: “I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep….
Biblical Contradiction: God is or is not the author of evil:
… the Most High That both good and ill go forth? God is not the author of evil: Lamentations 3:38 I also gave them statutes that were not good and ordinances by which they could not live; Ezekiel 20:25 If a trumpet is blown in a city will not the people tremble? If a calamity occurs in a city has not the LORD done it? Amos 3:6 God is not the author of evil: “The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He. Deuteronomy 32:4 for…