Pictured: Enrique Simonet - Flevit super illam 1892 In Matthew 24 Jesus answers His disciples' questions of: 1. When will the destruction of the temple be?, 2. What will be the sign of His coming?, and 3. What will be the sign of the end of the age? Jesus answers in three stages: 1.Twelve signs …
Daniel 1 Section Summary: Chapters 1-6 The book of Daniel can be divided into two main parts. The first six chapters describe the biography of Daniel as he served in the courts of Babylon, and the last six chapters contain four prophetic revelations. This biographical section, which will be outlined below, must also be viewed …
In the first chapter of Daniel a pattern of heart posture and spiritual disciplines can be found that carry broad applications for Christian discipleship. One of the wonders found in this chapter is how such godly characters were found in such young teenagers. In light of such a wonder, the real goal in the discipleship …
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Zephaniah 1-3 The main theme throughout Zephaniah chapter one is "the day of the Lord," which event is spoken of 14 times in this passage with the following negative descriptions: at hand, sacrifice, punishment, crying, wrath, trouble, distress, wasteness, desolation, darkness, gloominess, clouds and thick darkness, trumpet, and alarm. It is spoken to Israel, but …
“The Gentiles shall see your righteousness, And all kings your glory.” (Isaiah 62:2) Isaiah 62:2 reveals the heart and motives of Jesus as Bridegroom, King, and Judge. His heart is selflessly given and moved towards the redemption of his people. There is no selfish vindication to be found. Rather, he desires to invite others into …
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The judgements of God are for the salvation of mankind and are centered around the redemptive acts of God in and through the Messiah, Jesus. Thus, they are unto an ultimate victory and cleansing of the failure and sin of man. This care is clear in these passages, as it is God who initiates man’s …
Continue reading Meditation on Isaiah 62 – 63: The Beauty of Jesus as Bridegroom, King, and Judge
All scripture references are from the New King James Version God’s People are those who are in christ and have the holy spirit; an eschatological community, awaiting the fullness at the second coming of christ The main storyline throughout the Scriptures is God creating a people in the earth as his dwelling place.‘I will take …
The book of Daniel is widely known and acclaimed by scholars for it’s prophetic visions concerning the Messiah and the end of the age. Especially chapters seven through twelve record four eschatological visions, in which, chapter eight found partial fulfillment in Antiochus Epiphanies and even Hitler. Daniel chapter seven encompasses Daniel’s vision of four beasts, …
Continue reading The Antichrist: 10 Nation Confederation and The End of the Age in a Nutshell
All scripture references are from the New King James Version Romans 9:1-3 — Paul’s intercessory calling and ministry to Israel and the gentiles Paul was called by God to bring the Gospel to the Gentiles, to the seats of influence, and to Israel; however, even his ministry to the Gentiles worked to bring Israel to …
Many of us have heard a message that describes the second coming of Jesus to happen willy-nilly, at any given moment, and with no warning. This pre-tribulation rapture theory is interpreted from a few passages in the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 23:37-25:46) that I hope to get into briefly. As there are over 150 end-time chapters …
...and in his temple all cry, “Glory!” 