The rapture: the next great biblical event
This is the great passage on the rapture of the church.
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When You Pray
Matthew 6 deals with true righteousness practiced in the Christian believer’s life.
Read MoreGod Speaks In The Scriptures
The heavens declare God’s glory, and the Scriptures declare his grace (see Hebrews 1:1-3).
Read MoreWhat Is A Parable?
A parable is “an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.”
Read MorePaul’s Prayer For Understanding
There are two prayers in the book of Ephesians: (1) “that you might know,” Ephesians 1:15-23; and (2) “that you might be,” Ephesians 3:13-21.
Read MoreGod Provides
By The Rev. Ron Purkey Guest Columnist Read John 12:1-20 Jesus said: “Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.” (John 13:13) The Background: Knowing that he, the Son of God, had come from the heavenly father and was going back to … Read More
What Is The Royal Law?
By Rev. Ron Purkey Guest Columnist Read: James 2:8-13 “If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.” (James … Read More
The Throne Of Grace
We have a high priest (Jesus Christ) who knows our temptations and weaknesses, who endured testings that we must endure.
Read MoreThe Word Became Flesh
John had two purposes in mind when he wrote his gospel: 1. to prove that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and 2. To invite people to believe in him and be saved (John 20:30–31).
Read MoreResurrection Of Jesus Christ
Early on the first Easter Sunday, the first day of the week, some of the women who followed Jesus went to the tomb so they could anoint his body with spices (Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:1).
Read MoreThe Greatest Act Of Humility
In almost every instance in the Bible, as well as in life, pride is associated with failure, not success.
Read MoreThe Birth of Jesus Christ
“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke 2:7)
Read MoreThanksgiving With Real Meaning
When the early church gathered, their purpose was to give thanks.
Read MoreLet’s Praise The Lord
I find the cure for depression is praise. In other words: be so busy counting your blessings, that thoughts of gloom and despair will be crowded out. We have many thing for which we can praise the Lord. Let’s look at them.
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