For the past seven months, we’ve been diving into the Book of Revelation. There has been a lot of symbolism, a great deal of warnings and horrific images, and an infinite amount of mercy. The grand finale will soon take place. The second coming of Jesus. This is different from the Rapture. In our terminology,Continue reading “BIG NEWS”
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Defiant, Not Repentant
Revelation 6 tells of the seven seals that will be broken. These broken seals will release the four horses which are the Antichrist, war and bloodshed, famine, pestilence and death. The remaining broken seals will produce cries for judgment from the martyrs under the altar, and a great earthquake. The last seal will result inContinue reading “Defiant, Not Repentant”
Time to Reap and Weep
Last week we learned more about the Antichrist and the false prophet. We discussed their authority, power, and the threatening way they will obtain followers. After such a dismal chapter of doom and gloom, God, in His mercy, gives us another refreshing and encouraging commercial break in chapter 14. Let me start off by remindingContinue reading “Time to Reap and Weep”
The Bittersweetness of God’s Word
The sixth trumpet was sounded last week and four angels (most likely fallen angels) who were bound up at the Euphrates were released for the purpose of killing 1/3 of those left behind. We talked last week that between the saved people being raptured, plus the ¼ of mankind who will be killed by theContinue reading “The Bittersweetness of God’s Word”
Cicadas Have Nothing on These Locusts!
Before we get into chapter 9, let’s go over the most widely accepted itinerary of the Tribulation. Different people have different thoughts on this, but I’m going on the beliefs of Warren Wiersbe, Tony Evans, etc. The first thing to occur is the rapture of believers. Non-believers, or those who are left behind, will stillContinue reading “Cicadas Have Nothing on These Locusts!”
Just When You Think It Can’t Get Any Worse…
A quick reminder of what we discussed in our very first week. Revelation 1:3 ESV “3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.” We don’t have to understand every piece or decipher everyContinue reading “Just When You Think It Can’t Get Any Worse…”
The Good Guys Don’t Always Ride in on White Horses
Before movies or TV shows are released, there will be a preview or a trailer that’s available. The purpose is so that you can get an idea as to what the movie or the TV show is all about. The trailer will be produced to show major highlights; a trailer won’t show minute details orContinue reading “The Good Guys Don’t Always Ride in on White Horses”
Jesus’ Group Text: Philadelphia (Faithful)
We find ourselves at church #6 today. So far, we’ve discussed Ephesus, the careless church, Smyrna, the crowned church, Pergamos, the compromising church Thyatira, the corrupted church, and Sardis, the feeble church. If we were keeping an overview of pros and cons of each church we’ve discussed so far, it would look a little likeContinue reading “Jesus’ Group Text: Philadelphia (Faithful)”
Jesus’ Group Text: Sardis (Feeble & Dying)
The next church to be addressed is the church at Sardis. If you’re keeping up, we’ve covered the careless church (Ephesus), the crowned church (Smyrna), the compromising church (Pergamos), and the corrupted church (Thyatira). Today’s church is known as the feeble church. Feeble means lacking physical strength. But it can also mean lacking spiritual strength,Continue reading “Jesus’ Group Text: Sardis (Feeble & Dying)”
Jesus’ Group Text: Thyatira (Corruption)
We are on our 4th church addressed in the letter John wrote on behalf of Jesus. We’ve looked at the church at Ephesus – the careless church because they had been careless with their first love for Jesus. Then we discussed Smyrna – the crowned church. This was a church whose people were persecuted andContinue reading “Jesus’ Group Text: Thyatira (Corruption)”
Beacons of Light 