This paragraph of Scripture, in particular, verse 17, is an encapsulation of the entire Revelation. In actuality, it is a look back at everything that happens during the tribulation, yet a pivotal point going forward to those same events but in greater detail. If you’ve ever wanted to see the Revelation in a nutshell, here it is. Memorize it. Ponder it. Pass it along.
The world without Christ will rejoice at the final destruction of those who preach judgment and repentance. It seems as if Christ-haters will go so far as to throw parties and send gifts to each other as they celebrate their apparent victory. The preaching of God’s church will cut into the hearts of the lost like the sting of a wasp or the bite of a rattlesnake. They will be glad when God’s people are dead. If that’s the truth, can you handle it?
The Gigantic Angel and His Little Book sounds kind of like Jack and the Beanstalk, doesn’t it? Except, the Gigantic Angel & His Little Book is no fairy tale. The message of this end-time epic will not only have a global impact, but the power of this angel will rise so high above mankind that no one can deter his actions. Like the roar of a lion and peels of thunder, the mystery of God will come forth spilling forth in great crescendo. Ear plugs will do no good as John prophesies concerning many peoples, nations, languages, and kings.
Hebrews 11:3 addresses a critical issue faced by our culture in the twenty-first century. What is that issue? It is the issue of origins. What a person believes about origins is the difference between despair and purpose, between hopelessness and meaning. Let me tell you why I reject chance as a plausible explanation of origins.
Hebrews 11 is a magnificent paradigm for movers and shakers. At the heart of this paradigm is the practical application of faith. Think about this: The more I believe God, the more I attempt; and the more I attempt, the more I see God at work.
In the first century, today, ministry leadership may have been a position that was considered to be less than desirable. However, according to Paul, there is no higher work than that of ministry leadership. It is a work of colossal value. Yet, prepare yourself for a shock. You may not want even want to watch.
Leo Schofield spent 36 years in a Florida prison for a murder he did not commit. Perhaps, there are worst things – but not many. Leo’s story has been documented on the news magazine 20/20, as well the Bone Valley podcast. You may have seen or heard it. How could God work mightily in that mess of a situation? Find out from Leo himself.
The good stuff bears repeating again and again and again and again. The guarantee of our membership is God’s kingdom is to be rehearsed again and again and again and again. This is the bedrock of our relationship to Him. This is the confidence we hold. This is the message we proclaim.
If you wanted to cut through the Rocky Mountains with a butter knife, how successful would you be in that endeavor? One’s intentions may be good, but the results would be utter failure. Believe it or not, many followers of Christ go at life just like that. The results are the same.
If you wanted to cut through the Rocky Mountains with a butter knife, how successful would you be in that endeavor? One’s intentions may be good, but the results would be utter failure. Believe it or not, many followers of Christ go at life just like that. The results are the same.
