Our merciful Father has given forceful warnings in all ages concerning dangers ahead. For the most part, warnings are ignored, resulting in disastrous consequences. There are always stubborn unbelievers who will not listen but refuse to evacuate and thousands have perished. We can trace Bible history in at least seven eras of how God has
Hebrews 11 is the Holy Spirit’s “Hall of Fame.” Righteous deeds of many are given of whom “the world was not worthy” (vs 38). About forty are named, and there are many more. 603,550 men defied and divided by faith from Pharaoh and walked across the Red Sea on dry ground! Moses, their leader, was
Marcus Antonius Felix was the Roman procurator of Judea from 52-58 AD. He was married to Drusilla, daughter of King Agrippa. He was known to be corrupt and evil. He presided over the first trial of Paul in Caesarea where Paul was escorted under cover of darkness. Famous lawyer Tertullus and other high officials were
It was just an ordinary day. The sun came up as usual. Men and women went about their usual tasks. But this day was different – never like this in history before. Time ceased (Rev 10:5-6). Christ had promised to return (Mt 24:4-14). Suddenly and without warning the earth shook and the sky disappeared from
Daniel Webster: I have read the Bible through many times, and now make it a practice to read it through once every year. I pity the man who cannot find in it a rich supply of … rules for conduct. Benjamin Franklin: A Bible and a newspaper in every house, a good school in every
Peter, far from being infallible in doctrine, supposed by many to have been the first pope, committed a basic doctrinal error. Read Galatians 2:11-14. This upsets the false teaching of Peter’s supremacy. He was prominent but not preeminent. His action was not only condemned by another apostle, but he was also self-condemned by not practicing
“Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” (2 Tim 2:12) The Bible emphasizes that the people of God will endure persecution as a result of speaking truth and for living righteous lives. Does it make you wonder if you are doing all you should if you never suffer
IF Christ stood before you right now and said: “He that believes and is baptized shall be saved,” what would you do? He did say these exact words in Mark 16:16. Would you conclude baptism is essential to being saved? IF the Lord saves us without baptism, why did Peter say: “Repent and be baptized
Strict Bible requirements qualify for leadership in the church (I Tim 3:1-7 and Tit 1:59). These men are called elders (also bishops, shepherds, pastors, presbyters, overseers). Paul warned that from among these leaders, perverse men would later lead Christians in departing from the truth. Read these severe warnings in I Timothy 4:1-5; 6:3-4; 2 Timothy
“Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Therefore, the One whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you. God, who made the