In this installment, we will discuss chapter 8 of the book of Acts. The topics to be discussed are persecution, infiltration of the church, and the distribution of the true gospel message. Persecution Will Come In Acts 8:1, we see Saul (who became Paul the apostle) was present at the murder of Stephen. Saul is first mentioned in Acts 7:58 where we read that he … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times (Part 16)
The purpose of the Guidance for the End Times Series is to encourage and inspire Christians to hold fast to true faith in Jesus Christ’s good news. It is our hope that studying the early disciples of Jesus will help you stay faithful to what Jesus has called us to do. If the message of Jesus Christ is in your heart, it will inspire you … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times (Part 12)
(This Bible study is very lengthy and may be difficult to read in one sitting. For the convenience of the reader, we have provided a downloadable printer-ready PDF version. ) The third chapter of the book of Acts begins with Peter and John going to the temple in Jerusalem at the hour of prayer (Acts 3:1). The apostles came across a lame man at the … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times (Part 11)
Have you ever realized that the Sermon on the Mount is three chapters long filled with power packed instructions directly from the Lord Jesus Christ? This powerful message begins in the fifth chapter of Matthew and ends just before the eighth chapter begins. Jesus closes this authoritative teaching with a parable that is often quoted but is seldomly practiced. This parable begins in Matt. 7:24 … Continue reading The Parables of Jesus Christ: Rock or Sand Foundation
Considering the current conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas, it has become necessary to discuss end time prophecy. The format of this Bible Study is designed to be very personal. Rather than being written from an objective position, it was written in first person for the edification of others. It is unfortunate that many people begin to study prophecy during times of … Continue reading Are You Troubled By Current Events (2023)
In part 1 of this Bible study, we discussed self-examination as the first step to responding to what we may perceive as persecution. It is absolutely essential to take this step because much of what we see as suffering at the hands of others is actually self-inflicted due to living contrary to the word of God. In this part of our Bible study, we will … Continue reading The Christian Response to Suffering and Persecution (Part 2)
In the first installment, we discussed the maintenance of the gospel message. A Christian is someone who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ and promotes those teachings in word and deed. This means a Christian’s heart should be set on the teachings of Jesus Christ. The central message of Jesus’ teachings was “repent for the kingdom of God is at hand.” This message should fill … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 2)
Welcome to our new series. Jesus Christ said, “Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: so likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.” (Matt 24:32-33) He said this in reference to the signs of the end times. This was (and is) a … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 1)
Overview The Bible is a book about character. Ponder that fact for a moment. Consider this fact as well: The Bible is commonly referred to as God’s instruction manual for mankind. The Holy Bible is filled with information we can use to live righteous lives. Much of this information is found in the Old Testament and then amplified by the epistles of the New … Continue reading He That Endureth to the End (Preface)
Christians all over the world are being taught the concept of a secret rapture. Is the rapture a biblically based concept or a concept based on misinterpreted verses? The concept of a rapture boils down to two theories. They are as follows: Jesus Christ will return to earth to secretly take His servants to heaven before the tribulation. Jesus Christ will return to earth after … Continue reading False Doctrine: Will You Be Raptured?
The 2 Olive Trees 