Life's Inanities and Ironies

 In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and fleeting pleasures, the Bible offers an unchanging anchor of hope: heaven . Drawing from the timeless words of our Lord Jesus Christ in John 14:1-6 (KJV), we uncover profound truths about this divine destination. Jesus Himself assures us, "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions : if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." These aren't mere poetic expressions but literal promises from the Son of God . As believers who uphold the inerrancy of Scripture , let's explore these biblical facts, expanding with additional insights from God's Word to deepen our understanding and stir our faith. Heaven: The Eternal Dwelling Place of God and His Redeemed At its core, heaven is described as "my Father's house" with "many mansions" (John 14:2). This isn't a vague spiritual concept or a metaphor f...

In a world increasingly marked by chaos—wars raging in distant lands, natural disasters striking without warning, and a growing hostility toward the Gospel—it's more important than ever to anchor our faith in the unchanging Word of God. As fundamentalist Christians , we stand on the inerrancy of Scripture , interpreting it literally where it demands and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us through its prophecies. Today, I want to expand on a powerful homily drawn from Luke 21:5-19 , where Jesus Himself outlines the signs of the end times and calls us to endurance. This passage isn't just ancient history; it's a living blueprint for our lives today, reconciled with the broader biblical teaching on the rapture and the Great Tribulation . Let's begin by revisiting the text itself, as recorded in the English Standard Version (ESV) for clarity: > While some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, "As for these thin...

This is being published as a guide of sorts for when the rapture of the church has occurred.  Trying to put the information out on what to do if it has. A Message of Hope for a World Left Behind The world has changed. In a moment, without warning, millions of people vanished, leaving behind an unprecedented void of confusion and fear. If you are reading this, you are among those who were left, and the questions swirling in your mind are likely beyond anything you've ever had to consider. What was this event? Why did it happen? And what comes next? What you are witnessing is the unfolding of an ancient prophecy—the beginning of a period known as the Tribulation . While it is a time of great peril, it is also a time of profound grace, where a path to salvation remains open to all who seek it. What Just Happened? The Unfolding of Prophecy The sudden disappearance of countless individuals is the fulfillment of a biblical event known as the "Rapture." It is the moment when al...

  God's Prophetic Blueprint for the Ages The ancient Feasts of the Lord , also known as the Moedim —God’s divinely appointed times—are far more than a collection of historic Jewish holidays. They are a precise, prophetic blueprint revealing the chronological and redemptive plan of God for all mankind, from the first coming of the Messiah to His glorious return. In Leviticus 23, the Creator Himself outlines seven of these feasts, instructing His people to observe them as "My appointed times," indicating a personal, divine schedule for history. A study of the first four "spring feasts"— Passover , Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits , and Pentecost —reveals a pattern of perfect and literal fulfillment in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Messiah was crucified on Passover, a day that memorialized the lamb's blood that saved Israel, thus becoming the ultimate sacrificial Lamb of God . His burial and time in the tomb perfectly aligned with the Feas...

In the book of Revelation , God's Word unveils the terrifying realities of the end times with unflinching clarity. As Christians who uphold the Bible as the inerrant, literal truth, we must grapple with these prophecies not as distant myths, but as future events that demand our attention and action. Drawing from Revelation 16:8-9 , let's delve deeper into the fourth bowl judgment —a cataclysmic outpouring of divine wrath that scorches the earth and exposes the unrepentant heart of humanity. This judgment isn't symbolic fluff; it's a literal preview of God's justice against a world that has rejected His Son, Jesus Christ. Understanding the Fourth Bowl Judgment Revelation 16:8-9 states: " The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and the sun was given power to scorch people with fire. They were seared by the intense heat and they cursed the name of God, who had control over these plagues, but they refused to repent and glorify him ." This is the fo...

In the midst of our chaotic world, where headlines scream of natural disasters, moral decay, and global unrest, the Book of Revelation stands as a beacon of divine truth and warning. As Christians, we hold to the inerrant Word of God, interpreting its prophecies literally and with unwavering faith. Today, let's delve into one of the most chilling visions in Scripture: the third bowl judgment described in Revelation 16:4. This isn't just ancient poetry or symbolic rhetoric—it's a foretold reality of God's righteous anger against a sinful humanity. Drawing from a recent homily on this passage, we'll expand on its meaning, context, parallels, and profound implications for believers and the world at large. Understanding the Third Bowl Judgment Revelation 16 paints a vivid picture of the final phase of God's judgments during the Great Tribulation —a seven-year period of unparalleled suffering that follows the rapture of the church. After the seven seals (Revelation ...

In the midst of a world spiraling into chaos, where moral decay, global conflicts, and spiritual apathy seem to dominate the headlines, the book of Revelation stands as a beacon of divine truth and ultimate victory for believers. As Christians who adhere to the literal interpretation of Scripture , we find in its pages not just warnings of judgment, but the assurance of God's sovereign plan unfolding exactly as prophesied. Drawing from a recent homily on Revelation 10:7 and 11:15-19, this blog post delves deeper into the seventh trumpet judgment —known as the third woe —exploring its biblical context, what it entails, and its profound implications for our faith, the world, and eternity. Let's unpack this pivotal moment in end-times prophecy , where God's mystery is accomplished, and the kingdoms of this world bow to the eternal reign of Christ. The Biblical Context: The Seven Trumpets and the Woes To fully grasp the seventh trumpet, we must first situate it within the ...

In the shadowed corridors of biblical prophecy, few passages evoke as much awe and terror as Revelation 9:13-21 . This vivid depiction of the sixth trumpet judgment, known as the second woe , serves as a stark reminder of God's unyielding justice against unrepentant humanity. Drawing from a recent homily delivered to a gathering of faithful believers, we'll delve deeper into this scripture, expanding on its elements, historical context, varied interpretations, and profound implications for our world today. As we unpack this apocalyptic vision, remember: the Bible is not a book of myths but the inerrant Word of God, foretelling literal events in the coming Tribulation . Understanding the Passage: A Divine Command and Demonic Onslaught The scene opens with the sounding of the sixth trumpet, one of seven angelic blasts that unleash escalating judgments during the Tribulation—a seven-year period of divine wrath following the Rapture of the Church . A voice echoes from the four horn...