For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. 2 Cor 1:12 Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart Read More…
Tag: revelation
7.1 The Witnesses
Revelation 11 describes the ministry of the two witnesses. In reading this chapter it seems clear that they operate out of Jerusalem. In addition, the reference to them as the “two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the Lord of the earth” give their ministry a distinctly Jewish flavour. Will their ministry specifically Read More…
4.4 Science and Evolution*
Statistics and the Origin of Life A 2009 New Scientist article stated: There is no doubt that the common ancestor (the first life form) possessed DNA, RNA and proteins, a universal genetic code, ribosomes (the protein-building factories), ATP and a proton-powered enzyme for making ATP. The detailed mechanisms for reading off DNA and converting genes Read More…
3.2 The 7000 year plan*
“The concept of Shabbat, or Sabbath, is a rest day ‘unto the Lord’ on the seventh day. This is unique among the cultures of the world. Nowhere else can you find a culture’s deity instructing them to “take a day off” from their regular activities. This instruction, the “fourth commandment” is found in Exodus 20:8-11 Read More…
4.1 The ‘Rapture’ & Amillennialism.
1Thess 4:14 “For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. {4:15} For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them Read More…
2.6 List of Biblical Sources
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, has made us alive together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And has raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: {2:7} That in the Read More…
1.1 The vision: Will there be a Millennium of Peace?
When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. (Colossians 3:4) ….. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for Read More…
APPENDICES ……………………………. Appendix A: Hope, not Fear
“But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 1 Thessalonians 5:4 KJV “Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.” Revelation 3:3 NKJV While it is not possible to Read More…