In the Old Testament, God’s people were chosen to carry the good news of the gospel message to all of the surrounding pagan nations. As encouragement, He spoke through Isaiah to remind them of the blessings that fall upon the faithful, regardless of where they came from…
Read MoreThe blinding effect that sin brings into thinking is the very thing that perpetuates it. Unless sin itself is permanently removed, the Kingdom of heaven cannot come. The fact that all evil and rebellion will be totally purged is made clear in God’s love letter to the world, His Word.
Read MoreIt was the strongest declaration of warning, reserved for those who had repeatedly been apprised of their situation, yet deliberately ignored these warnings time and again.
Read MoreWorship of the beast and the reception of his mark stands as the antithesis to obedience to God’s commandments.*
Read MoreWe must remember that warnings from our Savior are rooted in a love so pure that it is beyond what we can imagine. We have been conditioned in this fallen world to simply tune out the parts of God’s word that are not “warm and fuzzy.”
Read MoreGod’s judgment is completely just and fair. He knows the amount of light that every individual has (or had) possession of. In these last days, with the wide availability of His word, there is increased accountability.
Read MoreThis extensive mélange of theological beliefs cannot be characterized as anything but confusing. Each one may have an element, or several, of truth—but mixing truth with error is the enemy’s most effective tactic for drawing people away from God.
Read MoreSabbath observance was shifted to the day most favored by unconverted pagans who had joined the church after Constantine’s Edict of Milan in 313AD. It was an unsuccessful political ploy: an attempt to unite the disintegrating Roman empire. This day was popularly known among the pagans as “the venerable day of the sun”....
Read MoreThis judgment language is linked both to the sanctuary and preparation for the return of Jesus.
Read MoreIt is His joy to save us and impart strength to us that we might glorify Him. There can be no doubt that honoring His commandments becomes the lifestyle of His followers who truly revere and love Him.
Read MoreThis kind of fear fosters a deep and abiding reverence toward Almighty God, whose very character and desire is to protect us from evil and harm. Truly, the fear of God is equated with love for Him.
Read MoreSatan’s end-time activities are global in scope, and so is the everlasting gospel message. In mercy, God is calling people everywhere back to Himself.
Read MoreFor there to be a people in the last days with a pure message from heaven is no accident. Not at all. In fact, it is exactly on purpose, the divine purpose of preparing the world for the Savior’s imminent return.
Read MoreThe use of the word virgin does not suggest that there has never been any unfaithfulness. Often in the Old Testament, the nation of Israel was described as an unfaithful, adulterous harlot after they went astray under the leadership of false prophets. But the power of forgiveness and restoration is on display as God pleads with His people to return to Him, calling them . . .
Read MoreExperiences 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.
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