God alone is in His temple as the final plagues commence and progress. We must remember that our God is relational. It is indescribably painful for Him to follow through with the punishment that perfect justice demands, yet He must bring an end to sin itself and those who cling to it.
Read MoreIn the great war for the minds, hearts, and allegiance of people that has been raging between Christ and Satan, those who have not chosen to be built up in Christ as His dwelling place, become subject — by default . . .
Read MoreIf anyone thinks he is robed in the righteousness of Christ, yet rejects any part of what He has for us in His word, his or her “robe” is nonexistent.
Read MoreIt will be a well-written, eloquently presented political plan highlighting the urgent need for improving the world’s ecology and economy. People will believe that they are uniting for “a good cause.”
Read More. . . seen by millions. What they say will contradict sound Biblical teachings. This will serve to reinforce false doctrines, especially about death and the purpose of judgment.
Read MoreCyrus is the only pagan king ever cited as a “type” of Christ. Isaiah predicted that God would raise him up as a deliverer of God’s people at the end of the Babylonian captivity. This is an illustration of the great Deliverance that lies just ahead.
Read MoreThe back-to-back contrast of the fourth and fifth plagues (intensified, scorching heat of the sun followed by a frightening, supernatural darkness) points to the character-destroying imbalance that is created when people choose to ignore all or part of Scripture rather than seeking the counsel of God in its fullness.
Read MoreIn making such statements about Himself, Jesus was absolutely correct, though He was accused of blasphemy by the religious leaders.
Read MoreYet, even if they could repent, all who have accepted the mark of the beast will not. Instead, they will dig in their heels in siding with the beast, until they realize that they have been duped.
Read MoreIn the last seventeen centuries, our enemy has perpetrated a hoax upon the world in regard to the fourth commandment: altering it from the day that the Creator blessed. No Bible-believing follower of Christ should be surprised by this, yet it seems to have caught nearly everyone by surprise!
Read MoreThe Holy Spirit spoke through King David, showing the world that it is possible to have a right understanding of our Creator, the Lawgiver and Judge, even in our current state of fallenness.
Read MoreWhile claiming to be spiritual, it attaches itself to a non-spiritual entity—a political power—for the enforcement of its dogmas.
Read MoreThe human perspective on time typically regards the present as a razor-thin edge of a vast eternity in either direction. But, if we can learn to trust God, we will benefit from His certain knowledge of all time.
Read MoreThe tragedy for those who accept the beast’s mark after being enlightened lies in their preference for exalting man’s ideas (inspired by Satan) that contradict the divine inspiration of God’s word.
Read MoreAs last-day deceptions intensify, it is more imperative than ever before in history to exercise and strengthen spiritual “muscle” through Bible study, prayer, and witnessing. Satan knows that his time is getting shorter by the minute.
Read MoreThe first plague to be poured out upon the earth is one that is highly visible. There is also a foul odor in connection to this affliction. It is reminiscent of the sixth plague that fell upon the Egyptians…
Read MoreThe entire purpose of the marking, either with the seal of God or the mark of the beast, is for the protection of those who are sealed.
Read MoreIt is an understatement to say that the sight of God’s unveiled glory is overwhelming to sinful humans. It would be more accurate to say that it is deadly. Yet He is preparing us even now to witness that glory for ourselves and live – forever!
Read MoreIs it possible to even begin to describe the graciousness He possesses in desiring to secure everlasting life for His people? The gift of eternal life is far beyond the best that we can imagine! The joys of it will never get old. His people will never get old.
Read MoreThe highest court in the universe has carefully, meticulously, and flawlessly deliberated. Not a single detail will be overlooked or misunderstood.
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