….“justified” from past sins. The lifting of such a burden—being given a “clean slate”—is compared to the birth of a new baby! This new start is meant to lead to a changed life. Only Christ can save from sin and change a life. These two facets of salvation—mercy and grace—are inseparable.
Read MoreJesus had each one of us on His mind as He went to the cross and while He was upon it. We cannot fathom how He suffered, but He knew ahead of time how terrible it would be. And He had counted the cost . . .
Read MoreThe apostolic church, fueled with power from on high, made sure the gospel spread to the ends of the earth. Ironically, Satan’s opposition helped the message to spread like wildfire! Can we dare to believe that, in a world of nearly eight billion people, everyone will hear the Good News of forgiveness and salvation from sin?
Read MoreIn the last days before Jesus returns, our crowded world—billions of people, all of whom are of indescribable value to Him—will hear an “Elijah message”. Just as the first Elijah message brought the people to the right decision, distinguishing the true God from the false, many will come to recognize . . .
Read MoreThis brief passage is supernaturally designed to emphasize the urgency of being prepared for the return of Jesus. It is especially intended to open our eyes to Satan’s most broadly convincing deception.
Read MoreCommerce, trade, and tradition rank ahead of the Lord Jesus in the hearts and minds of so many who claim to love Him. They place a high value on what the majority is doing. They are anxious about their material needs and wants.
Read MoreThe messages of the three angels are God’s final plea to the world. The loud voice of the third communicates urgency! The Biblical meaning of worship includes service, and obedience. The warning against serving and obeying the beast and his image could not be clearer!
Read MoreThe doctrines of Babylon are symbolized by fermented (corrupted) wine in contrast to fresh, pure wine (what we call grape juice today), the chosen symbol of the blood of Jesus, His covenant of love, and the pure, uncorrupted doctrines of the true church, His bride.
Read MoreTo glorify God means to bring attention to Him, His character, His deeds. This is what happens when a child of God lives for Him with a heart of praise, thankfulness, and cheerful obedience. Such a life is quietly blessed with the power to wield heavenly influence!
Read MoreAt the very core of the problem of evil lies a mistrust of God, His character, His motives, and His actions. Jesus came to clear God’s name.
Read MoreThe final act of destroying the lost is most definitely foreign to God’s nature. The prophet Isaiah saw in vision the execution of the final sentence for the lost. Isaiah calls it His strange act . . .
Read MoreThe wise disciple of the Bible makes it a practice to check scripture against scripture. The Word interprets and illuminates itself. The Holy Spirit’s leading will never lead anyone to believe that scripture contradicts itself. Such a leading is the spirit of antichrist.
Read MoreHis words of forgiveness and restoration take back from the devil what has been stolen by nefarious means; His sublime preaching and conversations provide a corrected paradigm, lifting the hearers onto a higher plane of thought and mindset and changing the destiny of all whose hearts respond in faith.
Read MoreBoth of these passages [one from Daniel and one from Hebrews] speak of the kingdom to be received by God’s people, the saints. Both affirm that the kingdom cannot be destroyed, meaning that it will last for eternity. A major difference, however . . .
Read MoreJesus chose to do much healing on the Sabbath, showing the world His rightful claim to the world and the Sabbath day. Restoring those suffering from sin and sickness provided a foretaste of the full restoration promised to those who believe.
Read MoreSomeone who comes to trust Him implicitly will perceive the reality of His unrivaled power and supreme authority. Such a one accepts His instructions and promises, leading him into a life of obedience. This is at the very heart of faith!
Read MoreThe familiar metal man image of King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream represented his kingdom, Babylon, and successive kingdoms until the end of earth’s history. But this historically accurate lineup of kingdoms could have been shown to the king in countless other ways. Why in the form of a single man?
Read MoreGod has richly blessed the world with a vast array of healthy and clean choices that are meant to be food for us. It is unfortunate that, in today’s Christianity, almost nothing is taught of the Maker’s diet. Our enemy the devil works through modern marketing to place unhealthy choices before our eyes at every turn.
Read MoreThe word of God has a supernatural way of piercing through directly to the heart. This is not to say that the mind is bypassed, but mental ascent to truth is not sufficient to actuate transformation of character.
Read MoreThe antichrist power went through a counterfeit death and resurrection, mimicking the death and resurrection of Christ.
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