Experiences of miraculous deliverances have been described throughout God’s word, and each delivered one can look back and see that He was there from beginning to end!
Read MoreEvery people, nation, and language shall be represented in this gathering of those who will live through the greatest tribulation ever to come into the world.
Read MoreBut how did they manage to avoid the mark?
Read MoreIn the creation of this title, the papacy unwittingly fulfilled this identifying prophecy given to John the Revelator some 700 years before the writing of Donation of Constantine.
Read MoreIn God’s economy, the idea of not buying or selling on the Sabbath day is directly connected to His provision for us in Creation and resting in Him. It is a way for believers to show that they are trusting the Creator for all of their needs.
Read MoreJesus can convert me from a worldling into a citizen of heaven. This is the very definition of salvation, and He is the only Savior. His grace is the empowerment to overcome unbiblical conditioning of this fallen world—even long-term conditioning. He treasures our obedience to Him, for only genuine love for Him can fuel obedience.
Read MoreRevelation 13 strongly suggests that the sea beast’s medieval authority will survive its mortal wound and exercise a revival of that same authority through the sheer power and strength of the earth beast which has become like it—an image of it . . .
Read MoreThis enmity is a gift that, by God’s grace, awakens us to the enemy's subtle and deceptive tactics.
Read MoreThese apparent manifestations of divine power in the last days will be very convincing, yet built upon the satanic foundation laid by his first lie: “You will not surely die” (Genesis 3:4)
Read MorePacked into this verse are two conditions that will facilitate this. One is made evident by the phrase in his presence, for these two beasts are becoming fast friends.
Read MoreThe Protestant vow to live according to the Bible alone, accompanied by increased access to it, was a providential opportunity to clear away all—not just some—erroneous teachings.
Read MoreThe “American Experiment” was the founding of a nation upon the two governing principles of civil and religious liberty. These two tenets, established in our country’s founding documents (the Constitution and the Bill of Rights), were designed to preserve the inalienable rights of individuals.
Read MoreJohn provides for us a description that assists the New Testament church to positively identify her last-day enemy. This enemy is the antithesis of Jesus Christ.
Read MoreDaniel’s vision of the fourth beast’s final end leaves no room for doubt as to the coming judgment of God. But that does not mean that everyone born into or associated with it is doomed. In fact, it means the very opposite if taken as a loving warning.
Read MoreToday’s opening verse makes it abundantly clear that before Jesus returns, only two groups will exist in the world. Worship is the central issue. The activity of the sea beast will continue to capitalize in rallying people together for the stated purpose of saving the world, and he will receive enormous support as earth’s history draws to a close.
Read MoreThus, we see that the sea beast offers a rival gospel. Serious students of God’s word know that the adversary made an early entrance into the church, promoting teachings that conflict with sound Biblical doctrine.
Read MoreBecause of our standing with Him in this love relationship, even as we live in a fallen world that is filled with every sort of evil, we are lovingly looked upon from above as citizens of heaven.
Read MoreFor the seventh time, we are reminded of the period of unrestrained rule of the sea beast: forty-two months. The Holy Spirit of God communicates thoroughly on this point, for it is a positive identifier even though nearly the entire world is unaware of the beast’s identity.
Read MoreTo love the Lord opens the door to meaning and purpose in this life that carries forward into eternity. Loving Him is expressed through worship, which may be defined as a mindset of service and obedience to Him.
Read MoreWe are well on the way to learning about the first ally of the dragon, whose plan is to create a deceptive likeness to Christ. More identifiers are ahead. Let us study together prayerfully and in great humility.
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