Phase 2–Church is Faithful and Persecuted

Revelation 2:8-11 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click here for a description of the image of the beast. This is the second phase of the seven churches. The Gospel of Jesus Christ has been abandoned and now those who hold to their faith in Jesus are slandered and persecuted. This message … Continue reading Phase 2–Church is Faithful and Persecuted →

Salvation is Difficult Nowadays

Luke 12:1-11 A few days ago, I read about a pastor who made a confession in the middle of his sermon. He said that a couple years ago he had an affair, but he didn't go into details. When he was done confessing, a sixteen-year-old female stood up and said, "I was that girl." That … Continue reading Salvation is Difficult Nowadays →

Feeling Great or Feeling Christ

Romans 8:9-11 I've seen some amazingly realistic robots, not flesh and blood, that look just like people. They can express joy, goodness, faith, peace, meekness, gentleness, love, kindness, goodwill, patience, self-control, and perseverance. Of course, it's only an imitation of those qualities not really heart-felt. It would seem too obvious that they do not have … Continue reading Feeling Great or Feeling Christ →

Phase One–Church Left the Gospel of Christ

Revelation 2:1-7 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click here for a description of the image of the beast. This is the first phase of the seven churches. The Revelation begins by talking about those who leave the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Today's churches have left the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Working … Continue reading Phase One–Church Left the Gospel of Christ →

Revelation is a Message to Believers

Revelation 1 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click here for a description of the image of the beast. The "Little Book" is sweet in the mouth but bitter in the stomach. In my experience, any conversation about the Revelation sparks a lot of debate and controversy. To be more precise, it … Continue reading Revelation is a Message to Believers →

The Bible is More than Just Words from Human Beings

1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 The Gospel is More than Human WordsSufferings of Believers.Contrary to all Human Beings.Silencing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of the Red Cross or of Jesus Christ?The Bible seems like a book that might be found under the counter at a Goodwill or Red Cross. At its best secular evaluation, … Continue reading The Bible is More than Just Words from Human Beings →

Knowledge and Travel Increased, God’s People Scattered, Daniel is Understood

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Count the Days

Daniel 12:11-13 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Click for the Table of Contents to the book of Daniel. And he was given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies, and he was given authority to continue for forty-two months. Revelation 13:5 We are within … Continue reading Count the Days →

Nurturing Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors

1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 To have the power to form a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors would be an extreme help in the process of counseling someone on how to live their life. I know my mom and dad would have been thrilled to have my thoughts, feelings, and behaviors aligned with their advice. Unfortunately, it … Continue reading Nurturing Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors →

No Bible No Sin?

Romans 7:7-13 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. I feel intimidated to mention anything that comes from a sense of right and wrong, good and bad, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I live in the Spirit but made to feel unworthy … Continue reading No Bible No Sin? →