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THE SCRIPTURES SAY A LOT ABOUT THE RAPTURE AND THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST

BIBLE MEDITATION: They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.” (Revelation 17:14) DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The Second Coming of Jesus will be the greatest event of all the ages. It … Continue reading

LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT (PART-24)

HOLY SPIRIT (Part- 24) – Chasing the wind.   Question:   Why is self-control so important for Christians?       – Solomon gives us a good overview.   Question:   Who is Solomon?       – Solomon:         – Had it all.         – Inherited the largest and most powerful           kingdom in his region of the … Continue reading

LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT (PART-23)

HOLY SPIRIT (Part 23) Last week (Part-22) we looked at a life of self-indulgence; This week we will look at a life of self-control. Self-control is probably one of the greatest obstacles to living the life of a believer. Whenever we fail to exercise self-control, we become vulnerable to many of Satan’s schemes. We open … Continue reading

LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT (PART-22)

HOLY SPIRIT (Part 22) Self-control  – Greek word for “self-control” is “egkrateia”   (which means – continence; temperance; self-control);   in essence it means “restraining passions and appetites”.   Note:       “akrasia” is the opposite       (it means – to enjoy in excess; self-indulgence). – (Acts 24:22-27)   Question:   What was the basic message … Continue reading

LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT (PART-21)

HOLY SPIRIT (Part 21) – The ultimate teacher    – Some things to consider regarding instruction:          – God’s teachers are not called to use the Word of God like a baseball bat.             Note:                 The sword of the Spirit is to injure Satan and not the body of Christ.         – We can … Continue reading

SATAN ATTACKS BELIEVERS, BUT WE CAN FINISH STRONGER THAN WE STARTED!

BIBLE PASSAGE: But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua … Continue reading