Revelation is a book of prophecy, and prophecy is for the living (1:3). Whether you die a natural death, are martyred, or are still alive when Jesus comes for His bride, accept the grace that He provides for your continued faithfulness to Him.
Read MoreIt is an important aspect of our prayer life to understand the perfection of His timing alongside the limits of our human desires, no matter how godly.
Read MoreIt is true that the gospel message is divisive. It has the power to separate each one of us from our own sinful ways, but it also brings division between those individuals who choose the cleansing path toward heaven and those who pridefully reject it.
Read MoreBeloved, do not miss the redemptive purposes of the Lord’s chastisements and judgments. Never forget that Jesus is in control . . .
Read MoreThe mature student of His word is continually led into deeper and greater understanding, and his life is a continual blessing to others.
Read MoreWith strong symbolism, the second horse that rides forth as the second seal is broken illustrates the consequences that people bring upon themselves when they reject the gospel. But there is indescribable peace for those who truly love Jesus, accept His word, and honor His law.
Read MoreTo go out onto the battlefield sharing the Good News of Christ is even more than His mercy and provision of forgiveness for your past. It is about the amazing power that is readily provided—as we continue on the path of life.
Read MoreThe events that play out as the result of the unsealing will be a display of the freedom to choose, which is at the core of pure Love. Our Savior is proactive in carrying out the plan of salvation, while His sworn enemy has chosen to be proactive in preventing it. Each of us is free to choose exactly who it is that we will follow.
Read MoreHis choice to become a man and reach to the lowest pit in order to lift up fallen mankind was not an afterthought. No, indeed! This plan was firmly in place before the foundation of the world.
Read MoreWhy do they care so much? It is humans who are the direct recipients of the saving act of Christ. Let us think through what angels have experienced and observed over the course of time . . .
Read MoreA grave danger of any deception is that belief of it occupies a place where truth should reside.
Read MoreAlthough the word “trinity” does not specifically appear in the Bible, there are separate and distinct roles in the execution of the masterful plan of salvation for wayward men.
Read MoreAnd it is always appropriate to plead with Him on behalf of others. I have seen prayers answered for me in recent years that were prayed by my dear grandmother while she was still alive.
Read MoreThe act of taking of the scroll completes the transfer of power from the Father to the Son. This transference of authority demonstrates the Father’s full acknowledgement of His Son’s utter triumph over the very worst that our enemy can do.
Read MoreWe are in need of His Holy Spirit if we are to overcome our opinions. Human opinions can render us stubborn, dense, slow to understand. We over-complicate things by giving too much weight to our own ideas.
Read MoreThe man Christ Jesus, was tested more severely than any man who ever lived, and He overcame every trap and snare of the enemy.
Read MorePositive character traits must be claimed by faith, and then be tested and proven in one’s life. True achievements in character development have lasting, eternal value.
Read MoreBut there is yet hope for anyone who will wholeheartedly turn back to the Lord. As last day delusions intensify, there is more and more to overcome. We must learn to make a clear distinction between the straight testimony of the Lord and . . .
Read MoreThese two things—sin and death—are inextricably related. We are given opportunity in this life to receive forgiveness of sin and begin living a new life whereby we actively participate—under the grace of the Lord—in doing away with sin.
Read MoreIf we are not diligent to learn of the One to whom our worship is due, then we unwittingly place ourselves in danger of wrongly directing our worship.
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