Eben De Jager
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Eben De Jager

South Africa

@eben-de-jager

AuthorTheologian
PhD New Testament
Member since Jun 20, 2023
South Africa
204 published articles

Eben is a public speaker, author, and Christian apologist with a special interest in eschatology.

Areas of Expertise

TheologyNew TestamentApologeticsChurch Fathers
Testament and Death of Moses, by Luca Signorelli

The Final Words of Moses & Other Key Passages From Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy is the last book of the Pentateuch. The name means “second law,” and the book details events shortly before the Israelites entered Canaan.

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pierre poiret dispensationalism

The Controversial Framework of Dispensationalism Behind the Rapture

Dispensationalism is a framework of biblical interpretation prevalent in evangelical circles that influences theology, particularly eschatology and ecclesiology.

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Medieval angel holding keys, millennium text

Why the Millennium Is the Most Debated Prophecy in Christianity

The millennium refers to a significant timeframe in Christian eschatology, but views on what happens during that period and when it occurs widely differ.

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Mennonite family and Amish youth composite

The Mennonites vs. the Amish: Key Differences Explained

The Mennonites and Amish share the same origin, but soon, seemingly small differences resulted in a split into these two distinct groups.

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Jesus and Holy Grail chalice

Can Christians Drink Alcohol or Not? Traditions and Scripture Don’t Fully Agree

The Bible is frustratingly ambiguous on the use of alcohol. So, can Christians drink alcohol according to scripture and tradition?

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theologian portrait over religious fresco

Why Do So Many Christians Believe in the Rapture?

The rapture is an event Christians universally look forward to, though views on what exactly it entails and when it will happen differ.

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Christian theologian with manuscript

How Did the Canon of the New Testament Take the Shape It Has Today?

Establishing the canon of the New Testament was not a quick and easy process.

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Moses Smashing the Tablets of the Law, by Rembrandt

The Mysterious Life of Moses From Slave Child to Deliverer

Several events associated with the Israelites' exodus from Egypt symbolize salvation. As such, Exodus is key to the narrative of salvation in Christ.

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Baroque paintings of King David praying and Solomon anointed

What King David Whispered to Solomon Before His Death

1 Kings 2 relates the last instructions David gave to Solomon. It deals with matters of faith and vengeance.

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Robert I Estienne

How One Man Changed the Bible With Verse Numbers

How did the verses in the Bible come about? It was a simple task, but translators still dealt with discrepancies after the divisions were created.

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Elijah Taken Up in a Chariot of Fire, by Giuseppe Angeli

How Elisha Succeeded His Master and Became a Prophet

Elijah and Elisha were two of the most notable prophets of ancient Israel. Their tale of succession in 2 Kings is inspiring and significant.

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Creation and Fall of Man

Do the Bible’s Creation Accounts Contradict Each Other?

Many Bible skeptics point to the creation accounts in Genesis 1 and 2 as blatant contradictions that undermine the veracity of the scriptures.

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