by The Herald of Hope | Oct 18, 2021 | Articles, Biblical Subjects
John Ecob DD Trees are used symbolically of nations and peoples in Scripture. When Balaam prophesied of Israel he described the nation as gardens by the river’s side, as the trees of lign aloes which the LORD hath planted, and as cedar trees beside the waters (Numbers...
by The Herald of Hope | Oct 11, 2021 | Articles, Questions & Answers
by John R Ecob DD How do we explain the words of Jesus when He said, For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved:...
by The Herald of Hope | Oct 4, 2021 | Articles, Biblical Subjects
By John R. Ecob D.D. Was there ever a more Godly woman than Mary, the mother of our Lord? She was chosen by the Holy Spirit of God to be the person through whom God would bring His only begotten Son into the world. Mary carried the Son of God in her womb, nursed Him...
by The Herald of Hope | Sep 27, 2021 | Articles, Biblical Subjects
By John R. Ecob D.D. The Bible is a unique book by any standard. It is the oldest book in the world and outdates every other written record. No other written record compares with it. Whether we turn to Assyrian stone stele, Egyptian clay tablets, papyrus or vellum...
by The Herald of Hope | Sep 20, 2021 | Articles, Biblical Subjects
By John R. Ecob D.D. And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in the isles: and they shall know that I am the LORD (Ezekiel 39:6). The nations of the world are assembling for the drama of the last days – the “end of the...
by The Herald of Hope | Aug 2, 2021 | Articles, Biblical Subjects
By John R. Ecob D.D. The Lord’s final ministry to His disciples before He went to the cross is recorded in John’s Gospel chapters 12 to 17. Jesus was preparing them for the traumatic experience that lay ahead and for the new Covenant under which they would serve and...
