Guidance for the End Times (Part 18)

This series is dedicated to those who want to learn how to live in times of darkness. It is my belief that we are living in the time before the prophesied Great Tribulation. In order to survive these times, we must learn from the example of the first century church who were taught directly by the Lord Jesus Christ.   In this installment, we continue in chapter 8 of … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times (Part 18)

Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 8)

“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?” (Acts 2:36-37)  Picking up where we left off in Part 7 of … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 8)

What Repentance Truly Means

Jesus began His ministry by preaching “Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matt. 4:17) This is verified by Mark’s gospel account in Mark 1:14-15. What should be obvious is how important the concept of repentance is to the good news Jesus Christ preached.   The word repent was translated from the Greek word metanoeo which means to think differently or afterwards; I.e. … Continue reading What Repentance Truly Means

Are You Troubled By Current Events (2023)

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)

The Christian Response to Suffering and Persecution (Part 2)

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)

He That Endureth to the End (Preface)

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)

False Doctrine: Will You Be Raptured?

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?