The opening words of the Bible: “In the beginning, God…” and then repeatedly, “And God said….” Here we are at the begining of 2013. We are blessed with another year of God’s grace! God is at the beginning of it all. He is at the beginning of 2013, too. And He speaks! He is a God who spoke this very … More God’s Powerful Word
Jonathan Edwards wrote 70 resolutions in 1722-1723. Here is #28: “28. Resolved, to study the Scriptures so steadily, constantly and frequently, as that I may find, and plainly perceive myself to grow in the knowledge of the same.” What is YOUR resolution for 2013? For the last four years, I have been writing at this site, which has … More What is YOUR resolution for 2013?
And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and … More The Heavenly City
Dr. Kim Riddlebarger gives us an important reminder: There is also an important pastoral emphasis in the Book of Revelation as well. John is seeking to offer hope and comfort to the persecuted Christians to whom he is writing. This becomes especially clear as we draw closer to the end of the book. Beginning with … More Final Outcome: Fixed!
A multitude of different interpretations of the symbols and prophecies found in Revelation make it seem that we can never really know for certain just what is the point. Seals. Trumpets. Bowls. Is it too complicated for the average reader? I read many different commentaries, each with their view on what the seven bowls of … More Don’t miss this point in Revelation 16
“I gave you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and lack of bread in all your places, yet you did not return to me,” declares the LORD. “I also withheld the rain from you when there were yet three months to the harvest; I would … More Yet you did not return to me
“I know your works—behold, I have set before you an open door, and no man can shut it—for you have a little strength, and have kept my word, and have not denied my name.”—Revelation 3:8 Here is encouragement from Horatio Bonar, Scottish hymn writer and pastor: It is Christ’s gracious character and tender heart that … More Horatio Bonar: Our Little Strength, and the Lord’s Great Love
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved You. Continue You in my love. If you keep My commandments, you shall abide in My love, even as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in His love.” —John 15:9-10 I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you … More Get real!
John 14:28-31 You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I will come to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you before it takes place, so that when it does take place … More The greatest defeat is really the greatest victory in history.
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” —John 8:12 ESV John MacArthur: You know what Jesus was saying when He said I’m the light of the world? He was saying, in effect, I … More Why is He called LIGHT?
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