A principle of reading and interpreting the prophetic portions of the Bible is that every prophetic event casts its shadow. That means, while the event itself happens in a moment of time, there are shadows of that event which touch those who live prior to the event. For example, the seven-year period known as the Tribulation will officially begin in a single moment with the … [Read more...] about The False Prophet in the Book of Revelation
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Seven Churches of Revelation Bible Study
While exiled on the island of Patmos, the apostle John received a revelation from Jesus Christ that we now call the book of Revelation. In this vision, Christ gave John seven messages for seven first-century churches in Asia Minor. Read on to discover why Christ wanted to speak to these seven churches and what the messages mean for us today. 1. Ephesus - The Loveless Church … [Read more...] about Seven Churches of Revelation Bible Study
4 Lessons From Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
In our day and age, have you ever felt as if everyone is against us, as Christians? With immorality spreading, does it feel like many people are against the truth of the Bible? Elijah felt the same in his day. In the time of Elijah, the nation of Israel was ruled by King Ahab, who did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord, along with his wife Jezebel (1 Kings 16:30; 21:25). In … [Read more...] about 4 Lessons From Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
The 144,000 in the Book of Revelation
Like many of the topics in Revelation, there is much mystery surrounding the 144,000 mentioned in chapters 7 and 14. Who are they? What is their significance? What will be their objective? Will they be protected? Will they have any effect on the lost people of the Last Days? Although we do not know everything about the events that will take place and those involved, the Bible … [Read more...] about The 144,000 in the Book of Revelation
The Second Coming of Christ
The Second Coming is an event in the future that will take place as Christ returns to earth in all His glory at the final judgment and make right all the wrongs in our world. The Second Coming is mentioned throughout Scripture, especially in the New Testament—it will occur after the Tribulation, when Christ defeats the Great Dragon, before His one thousand-year reign on earth. … [Read more...] about The Second Coming of Christ