Lamb’s Book | Chapter 16 | Seventh Seal in Revelation – Lamb’s Book of Life Opened
Jesus is Deity Like God the Father “When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in Heaven for about half an hour.” (Revelation 8:1) Seal #7 – The Revelation of Jesus Completed Unless a person understands that each series of apocalyptic prophecies progresses in chronological order, he might conclude the seventh seal occurs before […]
Lamb’s Book | Appendix A | Monotheism vs Tritheism – Three Gods in One
Trinity The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is a separate, distinct, coeternal member of Deity — The Trinity. Jesus is not the Father and the Father is not Jesus. Both deities are separate persons having separate wills. Jesus said, “For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the […]
Lamb’s Book | Appendix B | Lucifer Rules Earth Masquerading as God
Lucifer Masquerades as God I would have never believed that the world’s religions and nations would be abolished before Jesus returns, but Revelation 13:14 and Revelation 17:12 makes this prediction. Since this may be the first time you have ever considered such a prediction, I am sure you are wondering how these things can happen. […]
Are You Ready for the Second Coming? (Part 2) – God’s Perfect Timing
God’s Timing – Second Coming “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in Heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” – Matthew 24:36 People who wish to silence any excitement that Jesus may return very soon use this verse as an “intellectual refuge.” Many Christians interpret this verse to […]
Are You Ready for the Second Coming? (Part 1) – Considered It
Commentary on Matthew 24 One day, as Jesus and His disciples were leaving the temple, Jesus directed His followers to consider the magnificent buildings that made up the temple complex. “ ‘Do you see all these things?’ He asked. ‘I tell you the truth, not one stone here will be left on another; every one […]
Should Sinners Shun Sinners? (Part 2) – Immoral Behavior
First article in series… Shunning Immoral Behavior Previously, we examined several references in the Bible showing situations where shunning may be appropriate. For example, God required that people be ostracized for sexually immoral behavior. (Leviticus 18:29; Revelation 2:14, 20; 1 Corinthians 5:11) God’s commands are for our benefit even if we do not understand His […]
Should Sinners Shun Sinners? (Part 1) – Church Rejection
Church Rejection Shunning is a religious practice in which a religious body chooses to socially and emotionally avoid a person or group of people. Shunning can take the form of censure (a person is not permitted to speak openly or hold church office) or it can be as serious as expulsion from membership. If a […]
The Book of Galatians (Part 3)
First article in series… Galatians Conclusion Paul continues his messages to the Jews and Gentiles in Galatia. My commentary is included within the brackets []. Galatians 4:13–16 “[I have been told that some in the church have had a change of heart towards me. I am no longer welcome in Galatia.] As you know, it […]
The Book of Galatians (Part 2) – God’s Law and Salvation
Second article in series… Legalism and Faith The book of Galatians centers on a controversy that existed in the early Christian church which still exists today. Every Christian today should thoughtfully consider the proper relationship between grace and law, faith and obedience. God chose Paul to address this matter because he had years of experience […]