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What Next?

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:43:50 +0100

If the Muslim nations falling right before our eyes represent the nations (horns) that will support the Beast, then we are on the verge of the peace covenant with Israel and her enemies. (Dan 7:7-8, 20-25, Rev 17:11, Dan 9:27a)

The Time Is Near

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:23:00 +0100

"...For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and, 'The time has drawn near.' Therefore do not go after them." (Luke 21:8)

Jesus is warning believers to pay attention and not to be deceived. In the first half of the 70^th week, many will be teaching Christ's coming is near, at any moment. The Lord tells us not to believe in them (go after them). Why? Satan's strategy to deceive the saints concerns the timing of the Antichrist. During His Olivet Discourse Jesus highlighted the events believers should be watching for that will signal His coming is near (Mat. 24:3-33). Clearly, the Abomination of Desolation and his armies must invade Jerusalem (Mat. 24:15, Luke 21:20) before the elect are gathered to heaven (Mat. 24:29-31) We aren't to believe in anyone falsely teaching the resurrection comes first (2 Thes. 2:1-4) Only the saints getting the victory over the Beast will be ready for the coming of the Son of Man (Rev. 15:2; 13:7, Mat. 24:15-31).

Mark of the Beast

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:09:11 +0100

Question: The warnings not to be deceived and fall away or depart from the faith by Jesus (Mat. 24:4-5, 10) by the Holy Spirit (1 Tim. 4:1) by Paul (2 Thes. 2:3-4) by Peter (2 Pet. 2:1) and by John (1 John 3:7), are these for the saved or the unsaved?

Answer: Only a saved person can be deceived and fall away or depart from their faith by rejecting the doctrine of Christ (2 Tim 4:3-4, 2 John 1:9))! An unsaved person can't sever a faith they never had. This is why pastors insisting a believer that takes the mark of the beast is still saved are teaching heresy! This is a doctrine of demons (1 Tim. 4:1)

Antichrist First

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:03:54 +0100

Right now most Christians are being deceived by believing the church will be raptured before the persecution of the Antichrist begins. Tragically, this lie by the enemy is being sown by born again pastors who love the Lord. Now is the time to repent and watch (Rev. 3:3) amidst a worldwide compromise sweeping through the body of Christ (1 Tim 4:1, 2 Tim 4:3-4) If we cower today from sharing the truth the Antichrist comes before the rapture, what's going to happen when the law is passed for everyone to register. Remember, Jesus warned if we deny Him, He will deny us before His Father in Heaven (Matthew 10:33)

Timing of His Coming

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:58:39 +0100

"And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming." (1 John 2:28)

Understanding the timing of His coming mattered to John. The apostle warned believers to be abiding in Christ when He appears at His coming. What event is John referring to? We know the timing of the Messiah, the Word of God, and the Lamb of God (Rev. 10:1-7; 19:11-21; 21:9-10). What is uncertain is the timing of the Son of Man. During the Great Tribulation the saints abiding in Christ will be looking forward to the sign of the day of the Lord followed by the sign of the Son of Man (Mat. 24:29-30). These believers will have confidence (Rev. 7:9-14). Those overcome by the Beast will be ashamed (1 John 2:28).

His Coming

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:25:17 +0100

The Revelation of Jesus Christ was given to the apostle John on the Island of Patmos in A.D. 96. This revealing is about the second coming of Christ. The twenty-one events John saw in his vision are like pieces of a puzzle. Once you understand the events coming from the seven seals of the heavenly scroll (Rev. 6:1-17; 8:1), the events from the seven trumpets (Rev. 8:1-13; 9:21; 11:15), and the events from the seven bowls (Rev. 16:1-21), you will be able to see where each event of Christ's coming takes place (Rev. 7:9-14; 10:1-7; 19:11-21; 21:9-10). The timing of the Son of Man, the Messiah, the Word of God, and the Lamb of God can also be traced back to The Book of Daniel (Dan. 12:2; 9:24; 12:11; 12:12). (Chart-The Second Coming of Christ) God sent an angel to share a vision predicting the death of the Messiah (Dan. 9:26a) and His physical return a second time (Dan. 9:24, Heb. 9:28). In fact, the best way to understand the timing of all four events of Christ's second coming is by studying this prediction. (Dan. 9:24-27).

Til Eternity

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:11:38 +0100

'Til Eternity is a roadmap of events which will help saints overcome the Beast and his evil agenda for the world (Rev. 15:2). It is my prayer this book will also be used by those that get saved after the resurrection (Rev. 21:24). Like a light shining in darkness, understanding the events of the day of the Lord will help them navigate past the battle of Armageddon (Rev. 16:14-16). It may also guide those living during the thousand year reign of Christ (Rev. 20:6). May the scriptures in this book inspire many to believe in Jesus before Satan deceives the nations for the final time (Rev. 20:7).

Watch Therefore

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:44:25 +0100

"Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthyto escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man." (Luke 21:36)

Jesus is warning believers. We are to pray and watch that they may be counted worthy to escape the falling away during the Great Tribulation (Mat. 24:21-22, 2 Thes. 2:3). Let me ask you, on what day will believers stand before the Son of Man? Exactly what day will believers receive incorruptible bodies? Jesus promised to raise those believing in Him on the last day. The last day is the day of the Lord (John 12:48). The only day believers will be rewarded for their works will be in heaven at the judgment seat of Christ (Mat. 16:27, 2 Cor. 5:10). The just will be repaid after they're resurrected and stand before the Son of Man (John 11:24, Luke 14:14, Mark 13:27).

The Events Of His Coming

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:01:19 +0100

Day Of Atonement

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:56:46 +0100

Just days before He gave His life, the Lord declared Jerusalem desolate for killing the prophets sent to her (Mat. 23:37-39). Their rejection of the Messiah has created a blindness in which the Jewish people cannot perceive spiritual truth. This blindness will continue until the fullness of the Gentiles is over (Rom. 11:25, Luke 21:24, Dan. 9:24).After the 70^th week of Daniel ends, the Holy One will return in a cloud on the Day of Atonement for the salvation of Israel (Dan. 9:24, Rev. 10:1-7, Zech. 13:8, Rom. 11:25-27).

"I will return again to My place till they acknowledge their offense. Then they will seek My face; In their affliction they will earnestly seek Me." (Hosea 5:15)

Hosea prophesied the Lord won't physically return until Israel is ready to repent. Their affliction during the trumpet judgments will prepare them to earnestly seek the Lord.

"And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for his only son, and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn." (Zech. 12:10)

The Lord is going to pour out a spirit of grace and supplication upon the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Those who believe will look upon the Holy One their forefathers pierced on a cross. They will grieve as one grieves for their firstborn.