The use of sanctuary language throughout Scripture, and especially in the book of Revelation, shines a brighter light on the Lord’s plan to justify, sanctify, and ultimately glorify His people. Without it, we would be fairly clueless regarding the Lord’s work to separate us from our sin.
Read MoreBeloved, every discovery of a jewel in the treasure trove of Scripture is something to celebrate and share. We are to remain faithful to the Holy Spirit’s revelation and call regardless of ridicule, or even the threat of death.
Read MoreA thoughtful look at the fourth commandment (see Exodus 20:8-11) reveals the Lord’s unique identity as Creator, for only He can supply the divine and sacred spark that creates life. Likewise, He alone provides the divine and sacred spark that re-creates.
Read MoreEver since His resurrection and ascension, Jesus is out of the reach of His number one adversary—or is He? It is through harming people that the enemy continues to inflict pain in the heart of Jesus.
Read MoreIt is a fact that the Lord does not simply hand to us an overcoming life; but rather He gives us life as we overcome. It is a miraculous step-by-step process that begins with faith.
Read MoreLater in Scripture we are taught that trees can symbolize individuals. This symbolism sheds new light as we review previously read passages with spiritual eyes that have been more widely opened.
Read MoreFaith must be tested. It is the struggle of the test that builds “spiritual muscle”.
Read MoreIt is no coincidence that the enemy launched this attack upon God’s role as Creator at the same time that Christ, our heavenly High Priest, entered the Most Holy Place of the heavenly sanctuary.
Read MoreWe have been, and are being, conditioned by the enemy to normalize practices that are not in accordance with His Word. But God, in His forbearance, is patiently working with His faithful people to help them overcome these things, that His Word may be proclaimed in its fullness and purity to all men everywhere . . .
Read MoreAlthough Abraham did not question God’s promise of a son and heir, he did not wait for God’s timing. It seemed that Sarah’s idea would help in the fulfillment of God’s promise.
Read MoreThis discipleship (root word: discipline), empowered by grace, enables one to live twenty-four hours a day as a holy saint of the Lord. It is not about being noticed by others or gaining their admiration. It is doing the ordinary things of life, that some might call drudgery, with excellence as we live and move among others. These things, when powered by grace, will draw the attention of people toward the Source of all life and grace.
Read MoreThis popular theology is a dangerous presumption that law and grace are somehow mutually exclusive. God forbid!
Read MoreThe end is never actually reached in the book. Each vision given to John is presented in a literary strategy that progresses to the point of the anticipated conclusion; then the next vision circles back around to another series of progressive revelations of fallen earth’s history and/or heaven’s activity for the salvation of man.
Read MoreNo other body of literature has such power to uplift, ennoble, inspire, encourage, comfort, guide, rebuke, correct, strengthen, and prepare us for what lies ahead. There is no end to the benefits that God has intended to lavish upon His beloved creatures.
Read MoreLove for the Savior more than one’s own life is essential, regardless of the intensity of opposition. The greatest battle is with “self”.
Read MoreThis sanctified message being passed by “word of mouth” is multiplied to still others. And God is glorified! This, too, reflects the “organizational chart” of the divine Majesty.
Read MoreOriginally, those we now call reformers set out to reform the church from within, citing Scripture as their basis for reform. However, they were classified as heretics and run out of the church. Remember that even Jesus had to change churches!
Read MoreWhen the Holy City descends onto the earth from heaven and the unrighteous dead are resurrected, there will be a short period when every person who has ever lived will be alive. This is the context of today’s opening verse.
Read MoreWe are to come early and often to the foot of the cross, in utter humility, to present our weaknesses to Him in exchange for His strength.
Read MoreThe Lord Jesus is assuring John (and each of us) that He sees all that is happening and will one day soon set everything aright. It is only because of Him that a glorious, never-ending future is available to each of us.
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