Principal Theme Of Revelation In studying the Book of Revelation, I have come to believe that the sovereignty of God is the principal theme of the book (there are other themes as well). God rules all history, time, and people. Chapter one verse eight states: “’I am the Alpha and the Omega’, says the […]
Here is some vintage Spurgeon taken from the devotional “Morning and Evening,” published by Crossway Publishers. Spurgeon sure is a master at the use of language. Taken from: February 25 – “The Wrath To Come” – Matthew 3:7 “It is pleasant to pass over a country after a storm has spent itself – to smell […]
The Dangers Of Legalism The following quote is taken from “Mark” in St. Andrew’s Expository Commentary by R. C. Sproul. I thought the teaching was particularly informative and beneficial. Mark 7:6 – 8; “Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, ‘This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart […]
He Upholds The Universe & Me Hebrews 1:1 – 4 (HCSB) “1Long ago God spoke to the fathers by the prophets at different times and in different ways. 2In these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son. God has appointed Him heir of all things and made the universe through Him. 3The […]
The following is an excellent devotion from “Morning and Evening” by Charles Spurgeon. “Abel Was A Keeper Of Sheep” – Genesis 4:2 “As a shepherd Abel sanctified his work to the glory of God and offered a sacrifice of blood upon his altar, and the Lord had respect unto Abel and his offering. This early […]
The Crown of Thorns “The thief on the cross looked at the man from Nazareth being crucified next to him and said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom’ (Luke 23:42). Somehow this man conceived of the crucified Jesus as ruling over a kingdom. While the title on Christ’s cross – ‘The […]
Endless Hope We are studying the Book of Ecclesiastes at our Wednesday night Bible study and are learning that life may appear to be “just a vapor” or “elusive,” at times. But our faith in Christ gives true meaning and enjoyment to our lives. I find that death itself has lost its sense of dread […]
“Look! He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, including those who pierced Him. And all the families of the earth will mourn over Him. This is certain. Amen” (Rev. 1:7 HCSB). “…the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13 HCSB). […]
Revelation 1:1 – 8 Psalm 24 Explain: – Four Main Perspectives: Preterist, Historicist, Idealist and Futurist. Scripture Focus: Revelation 1:1 – 8 – Review 1:1 – 3 Verse 1 “soon” – 1 Peter 4:7, “The end (culmination) of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled…” 1. “Spiritual war takes place throughout the church age, […]
The Struggle “My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous One…” – 1 John 2:1 (NET Bible) “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we […]