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
“Learn to co-exist… don’t hate the people who live a different way or who believe that another way is right for them. Quit trying to control others…” This Facebook writer represents the way of the world: “Let me live the way I want. Don’t bother me.” Perhaps this is your own granddaughter or grandson? The
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
“Blessed is the man whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night” (Psa 1:1-2). “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path” (Psa 119:105). “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (Jn 8:32). “Your
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
“Man is destined to die once, and after that comes judgment” (Heb 9:27 NIV). All shall be raised from the dead and stand before the Great Judge of all the earth and give an account of “all deeds done in the body, whether good or bad” (Rom 14:12; 2 Cor 5:10). All the dead shall
Preacher Walter Scott introduced a “five finger exercise” about 200 years ago. He would find some children playing and ask them to hold up five fingers. He then asked them to name each finger after a topic from Acts 2: 1 Believe, 2 Repent, 3 Baptism, 4 Remission of sins, 5 Gift of Holy Spirit.
The apostles used no gimmicks, prizes or promotions. They just “preached Christ and him crucified” (I Cor 2:2). It was 7 weeks after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. The 12 apostles were in Jerusalem when “suddenly there came from heaven a sound” that filled the house. They began to speak in other languages by
“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