Preparing for Parousia: The Seven Churches- Part 1

Preparing for Parousia: The Seven Churches- Part 1     Angels who attended the Master’s ascension promised that the One they loved more than any earthly friend would return someday never to leave them again (see Acts 1:9-11). Each one must have gazed up into the Savior’s fading eyes hoping He would come back in […]

Parousia, Second Coming of Jesus: What is a Martyr or Martyrdom?

Parousia, Second Coming of Jesus: What is a Martyr or Martyrdom? What is a Martyr or Martyrdom? Martyrdom refers to the act of willingly sacrificing one’s life or enduring great suffering, often for a cause or belief that is deeply held. A person who undergoes this sacrifice is called a martyr. Martyrdom is frequently associated […]

Parousia, Second Coming of Jesus: Religious Freedom, Conscience and Individual Liberty

Parousia, Second Coming of Jesus: Religious Freedom, Conscience and Individual Liberty   Religious Freedom in the United States Religious freedom in the United States is a fundamental and constitutionally protected right that allows individuals to practice their chosen religion or no religion at all without interference or discrimination from the government. This concept is enshrined […]

Parousia and the Everlasting Gospel: What Took Place On and Because of Calvary

Parousia and the Everlasting Gospel: What Took Place On and Because of Calvary https://www.buzzsprout.com/2192965/13685857 “And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified Him.” “That He might sanctify the people with His own blood,” Christ “suffered without the gate.” Hebrews 13:12. For transgression of the law of God, Adam […]

What is Societal or Civilizational Collapse?

What is  Societal or Civilizational Collapse? Societal collapse (also known as civilizational collapse) is the fall of a complex human society characterized by the loss of cultural identity, self-centeredness, lawlessness, lack of Biblical values, downfall of government, and the rise of violence. Possible causes of a societal collapse include natural catastrophe, lack of Biblical core values (the two great commandments), self-centeredness, war, […]

Parousia, Second Coming of Jesus Christ: What is the Modern Self?

Parousia, Second Coming of Jesus Christ: What is the Modern Self? Is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ imminent? Let’s dive in and start with a series of questions penned by Carl Trueman, PhD from his book Strange New World. Am I to be understood primarily in terms of my obligations toward and dependence upon […]

The Final Events. Preaching Practical Sermons. Part 71 in a series.

The Final Events. Preaching Practical Sermons. Part 71 in a series   Inspired by love for Christ and for the souls for whom He has died they feel an intense earnestness to act their part with fidelity and preach quiet sermons of practical godliness. Selfishness is the strongest and most general of human impulses, the […]