In light of God's promise/warning in Genesis 12:3, what you think and where you stand on Israel are very important matters! Here is the double-edged sword found in that verse: I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you.~Genesis 12:3 Contextually, the writer is talking about God's covenant with …
Bible prophecy warns of deception that will rule the day before Jesus returns to redeem His church, and will impact even the elect (believers). For example: Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons.~1 Timothy 4:1 3 For a time is coming …
Continue reading Will the New Year Bring Deception of the Last Hour?
2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 warns of the coming of a lawless one who will deceive the world and will ultimately demand to be worshipped. That lawless one is the Antichrist. In a strange comparison (though not exact), the Antichrist is to Satan what Jesus is to the Father. In John 5:19-23, Jesus describes the relationship between …
Continue reading What is the Easiest Way to Control a Population? Fear!
As a high school athlete at a school whose mascot was an eagle, we often heard this encouragement from our coaches: "Fly like an eagle!" It was an exhortation to uphold the proud tradition of our school by giving it our all. The psalmist refers to a soaring eagle to encourage us in a different …
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