It is astounding to think of our faithful brothers of the past who penned for our benefit Scriptures that they did not understand….
Read MoreSelf-reliance displaces reliance upon the Lord. This is self-deception, and it has a sinister way of multiplying among all of us. But a conscious choice to live in obedience to Him is divinely strengthened and honored as a safeguard against Satan’s traps.
Read MoreDaniel and the disciples of Jesus carried in their hearts a deep concern about the fate of their nation on the earth, in the eyes of the rest of the world. But the wonders to be carried out by the Lord are centered upon the salvation of as many souls as will come to Him.
Read MoreThough they were written some 700 years apart, Daniel and Revelation are undeniably companions. Each shines a light upon the other.
Read MoreAll who are tempted by Satan to cast aside the law of God should remember that He first revealed Himself to the enslaved nation of Israel as their compassionate Guardian, Guide, and Deliverer before speaking to them as the majestic Law-giver and Judge.
Read MoreThough Job is a rare example, our Lord intends to demonstrate to a watching universe that He has a people at the end of earth’s history who carry the law of God with them, written on their hearts . . .
Read MoreThe watching universe will see that Satan and his followers are bent on evil – to have things their way and not God’s way. None of the condemned can say that they did not have multiple opportunities to be saved.
Read MoreEven repentance itself is a gift of God that comes to the heart of individuals by His Holy Spirit. This gift is still available.
Read MoreThese judgments will cause the unrepentant to see the false system of worship into which they had been duped – for lack of discernment – for what it is: impotent and empty, counterfeit and powerless to save.
Read MoreWhen the future day comes that He shall stand up, probation will end for the earth. Every single individual will have either the seal of God or the mark of the beast, fulfilling the proclamation of Revelation 22:11.
Read MoreOur God has revealed things to come by visions, symbols, figures, and parables. May each of us be sharpened in focus and discernment as we await those things that are still ahead…
Read MoreThe ongoing controversy between the two great cities, known spiritually as the earthly “Babylon” and the heavenly “Jerusalem” is often manifested within our hearts. We must invite the Holy Spirit daily to help drive out the lingering vestiges of Babylon within us . . . .
Read MoreToday’s verse reveals Satan’s agenda to eclipse the truth of Scripture by coming between the multitudes—seas—of spiritually hungry people and God’s faithful ones who are preaching and sharing Bible truth in its holistic, full measure.
Read MoreIt is the place whence the three angels’ messages originated; God’s final messages of warning to a lost world. When these are fervently preached, in combination with the Spirit of God being poured out, many true believers will exit Babylon and join God’s Kingdom.
Read MoreWhen we are told in God’s word of those who will temporarily be in control of the earth, it is for the purpose of preparing for the barrage of challenges to divine authority that will subject the faith of His people to severe testing.
Read MoreDaniel’s prophecy has progressed into the latter days of earth, and the king of the North has come to signify the religious/political power that is coalescing with a common agenda that will eventually generate a law of man presented as necessary for the good of man, but requiring disobedience to the law of God.
Read MoreCould there be lost people alive in earth’s last days who are closely related, by blood or proximity, to the professed people of God (many of whom are apostates) who will successfully escape from [the] hand of the king of the North? Emphatically yes!
Read MoreGod’s people are to remain faithful while being watchful. It is wise to tread gingerly rather than to become dogmatic over any theory. That being said, it is also wise to make clear and plain that which is clear and plain.
Read MoreSince that time, the Roman Church has worked to swell and restore its influence in political and religious arenas around the world. Its complete healing is yet future, and the Bible tells us that it will be short-lived.
Read MoreDuring the 1260 years of papal supremacy, the king of the South was quiet. But verse 40 represents a pivotal point on the timeline.
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