The command to John in Revelation 1, verse nineteen gives the key to the book of Revelation. Understanding revelation is dependent upon using the key.
The Day of the Lord
The day of the Lord is coming and many bible verses point to it. 2 Peter 3:10 says But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night. The heavens shall pass away with a great noise and the elements shall melt with fervent heat. The earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. Jesus speaks of the day of the Lord. Matt 24:21 For then shall
World Peace
World peace is a wonderful and noble idea. We are being promised world peace by a president who just might be able to deliver. But it will be short lived according to the bible. Peace in the middle east has been long sought after. On May
God’s Punishment
In Nehemiah chapter 4 the Jewish leader and the people want to rebuild the wall and the gates of Jerusalem. Sanballat heard of the rebuilding and was enraged and angry. He ridiculed the Jews. God’s punishment is not far off. Communicating with mankind Jerusalem and
We walk by faith
Romans 4:18 Abraham hoped in faith that he should become the father of many nations. Why did he hope in faith? Because all evidence of him becoming a father of anybody was gone. He was about a hundred years old and his own body was
Darkness and Light
In 2 Chronicles chapter 21 we see darkness represented by Jehoram’s evil reign over Judah. He killed his six brothers in order to eliminate any competition for the throne. He married the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel and followed their wicked lifestyle. His reign was
What Does Jesus Say about the Rapture?
Matt. 25:1-13 What does Jesus say about the rapture? “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish [thoughtless, silly, and careless], and five were wise [far-sighted, practical, and sensible]. For when the
Are You Ready For The Rapture?
Luke 12:40 says “You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” This verse points to the rapture of the church. We need to be alert and watching when He (Jesus) comes. This
What happens after the Rapture?
What Does the Bible say happens after the Rapture? Matt 25:10 “But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. (Rapture) And the door was shut.” So,
Duty Free Activity
An example of duty free activity are David’s instructions to his son during the transfer of authority and throne. “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the
What does the Bible say about Rapture?
Technically, nothing. The bible never mentions the word rapture. But many verses in the bible point to this event. Rapture is a state or experience of being carried away. The English word comes from a Latin word, rapio, which means to seize or snatch in relation
What is Rapture, who is the lawless one?
Rapture is a state or experience of being carried away. The English word comes from a Latin word, rapio, which means to seize or snatch in relation to an ecstasy of spirit or the actual removal from one place to another. In other words, it means
The Law vs Faith
Highlight Galatians 3:5 So again I ask, does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you by the works of the law, or by your believing what you heard? The Law vs Faith. Explanation/Application the Law vs Faith Galatians 1-5 are law vs
What does it mean to BELIEVE?
Highlight Acts 13:48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. What does it mean to believe? Explanation God chose some before the foundation of the world to be
A New You
Because all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, there needs to be a new you! Romans 3:23 Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way, death came to all
What Does Hallow Mean?
Luke 11:2 2 He said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. What does hallow mean? Hallow is a verb and an adjective Hallow (pronounced “HAL-oh”) is a verb, it means to make something holy, divine, or worthy
Saved By Grace or By Works?
Luke Chapters 11-15. We should just skip these chapters. Jesus is demanding too much of us! We have to repent or perish. Our relationship with Him has to be more important than any other relationship or thing in this life. We have to hate mother,
Evil Spirits Are Obedient to Jesus’ Words
In 1 Samuel 19:9 an evil spirit from the Lord came upon Saul. Evil spirits are obedient to Jesus’ words! The Lord rejected Saul from being His king in 1 Samuel 15:23 because of disobedience. If we attempt to gain favor with God apart from
Love Your Enemy and Destroy Amalek
In 1 Samuel chapter 15 Saul, king of Israel, is instructed by God through Samuel to utterly destroy Amalek and all they have. Verse 3 do not spare them, but kill both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and donkey. How
Salvation by Works
1 Sam 9:7 Then said Saul to his servant, but behold, if we go, what shall we bring the man? for the bread is spent in our vessels, and there is not a present to bring to the man of God: what have we? And
The Fighter
The Israelites came to their senses. It was nearly 20 years until they lamented after the Lord. 1 Sam 7:2. Then Samuel said, if you are returning to the Lord with all your hearts then put away the foreign gods. Foreign gods in those days
The Ark of the Covenant
The Lord slew 70 men who looked into the ark of the covenant. 1 Sam 6:19. Remember “Raiders of the Lost Ark”? In that fictional account their faces melted off their skeletons when they looked into the ark. What a mysterious object! Actually, there is
Is repentance necessary to be saved?
Is repentance necessary for salvation? In Exodus Chapter 33, the Lord told Moses to take the people and leave Sinai. He told them to go up to the land of milk and honey, the promised land. But, He said that He would not go with
Sweet Sacrifice
What is a sweet sacrifice to the Lord? The bible talks about different types of sacrifices. Leviticus chapter 4 speaks of the sin and trespass offering. Chapter 3 talks about the peace offering. The peace offering was a “sweet smelling” sacrifice to the Lord. It
Understanding Revelation
The key to understanding Revelation is found in the first chapter of Revelation. Revelation 1:19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter. The command to John in Revelation 1:19 is key to the book of Revelation. Understanding revelation is dependent upon using the key. There are three