(Adapted from a testimony of jesus christ: a commentary on the book of revelation)A Thought to KeepDo you look forward to this day? The invitation is waiting.  

However, what we usually mean is that no one will get hurt that we can see right now. We often don’t like to follow the chain of problems beyond the moment or the immediate circumstances. But what we don’t always consider are the spiritual ramifications that could pop up or the problems that might not be so obvious.We also don’t take into account t

Most of us would like to be able to better control our feelings. One of my favorite movies is “What About Bob?” (I know, I know, I’m an old guy. In case you don’t know that movie it was a comedy from the early 90’s. Yikes – close to 30 years ago! Man, I’m getting old. That makes me depressed. Ooops – I revealed a feeling.)Anyway, the main character

To be meek is to be gentle, humble, lowly.“The meek are the ‘gentle’… those who do not assert themselves over others in order to further their own agendas in their own strength, but who will nonetheless inherit the earth because they trust in God to direct the outcome of events.” ESV Study Bible notesThe first reason we should be meek is because Je

- People must “repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds” (Acts 26:20)- This message is in line with the prophets and Moses (Acts 26:22)- The crux of the matter is not Paul’s subjective experience but the objective truth that Christ suffered and rose from the dead (Acts 26:23)So, as we consider sharing our t

The apostle unites his work and the reward in the day of Christ with the blessing of the assembly. He would not be separated from it in his death. This union of heart and faith is very touching. He presents himself as capable of being poured out (that is to say, his life) upon the sacrifice and service of the Philippians' faith.(Adapted from the Jo

But while I like and appreciate the words of the traditional wedding ceremony, I believe the form of the ceremony is even more important. This is because the traditional ceremony involves the making of a covenant. The whole idea of covenant is deeply rooted in biblical Christianity. The Bible teaches that our very redemption is based on a covenant.

1.4. Marvel at the triumph of Christ’s power today.1 Peter 3:22 says, He “has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him.” When Christ died and rose again, he was triumphant over all the powers of hell. He knew this triumph was coming, so he said to Peter in Matthew 16:18, “I

Revelation's early reception was outstanding. Perhaps as much as any other NT book, we have evidence for an early, widespread, and consistent reception of Revelation. Our evidence goes back as early as Papias (c.125), and also includes Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, the Muratorian Fragment, Hippolytus, Clement of Alexandria, Tertullian, and Origen. That

Pray.God already knows how discouraged you feel, but He wants you to talk to Him about your feelings and listen for how His Spirit guides you.  Honestly vent your frustration to God and keep in mind that He cares about what you're going through.  Ask God to open your eyes spiritually so you'll be able to see your circumstances from His perspective.

What is important to realize is that what is 1 Corinthians 10:23 is true for all believers. What is permissible for one, may be too tempting for another. Any act physically must be categorized in such a way. Song of Solomon also warns to, “not awaken love before its time” (Song of Solomon 2:7). Sex before marriage is not biblical, but for some beli

1. Why is the Sin of Coveting So Dangerous?The Ten Commandments tell us not to covet (Exodus 20:17). We need to know that when the Lord issues a commandment, he is protecting us from something harmful, not restraining us from something good. God’s call to forsake covetousness hems us in, dissuading us from running after things that, on their own, d

So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Galatians 3:26-27The Greek word forthrough in the context of verse 26 infers the ground or reason by which something is or is not done.“To belong to Christ is to be a child of God with all the stupendous pr

The Bible says that God is a jealous God. By "jealous," it doesn't mean that God is one who is controlling and demanding and flies into a rage without the slightest reason or provocation. The jealousy the Bible is speaking of is the jealousy of a loving Father who sees the possibilities and potential of His children and is brokenhearted when those

Study the Bible in the morning The school year often involves getting up earlier than during the summer — with, of course, exceptions. Christians may face the temptation to get every minute of sleep they can.However, we do have to keep in mind that we are in the middle of a spiritual warzone (1 Peter 5:8-9). If we do not wake up every day, engage w

"And it shall come to pass, when the Lord shall have done to my lord according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall have appointed thee ruler over Israel; That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or that my lord hath avenged himself: but when the

The Christian should always be thankful, because if he "does all in the name of Jesus," the Lord will always be with him, and work out all for good.(Adapted from The People's New Testament.)A Thought to KeepWhen we let our eyes or our feet take us to places that God wouldn't bless, we lose our desire to praise and give thanks. Where are you? Take

The two groups of advisers he calls together—the chief priests and the teachers of the law—represent the two groups that will in time band together in an attempt to destroy the newborn king. The chief priests were primarily Sadducees, and the teachers of the law were mostly Pharisees. It seems common enough knowledge, from Micah 5:2, that the king

Abram and Sarai: Becoming parents of a child and a nation We first read about Abram, a rich landowner who lived in Harran, in Genesis 11. Abram had most everything he could want, except a child. His wife, Sarai, was barren. But God’s will has a way of overriding any human limitations, and He clearly commanded Abram in Genesis 12:“Go from your count

The sap of his soul was dried, and the body through sympathy appeared to be without its needful fluids. The oil was almost gone from the lamp of life, and the flame flickered as though it would soon go out. Unconfessed sins, like a fierce poison, dried up the fountain of the man's strength and made him like a tree blasted by the lightning, or a pla