The Seven Signs of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ
These signs are being fulfilled before our very eyes; they indicate that His return to earth is imminent! Get ready! Get ready! Jesus is coming soon! SIGN #1: Signs in the Religious World “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will […]
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 […]
Preparing for Parousia: The Key that Unlocks Revelation
Preparing for Parousia: The Key that Unlocks Revelation Of the approximate 404 verses in Revelation, 278 contain phrases from or allusions to the Old Testament scriptures. That amounts to almost three-quarters of the material in Revelation. More specifically, the book of Revelation draws much of its imagery and forms its guiding theme from the […]
Preparing for Parousia: Revelation—A Book of Open Secrets
Preparing for Parousia: Revelation—A Book of Open Secrets Don’t you think it strange, that the one book of the Bible called The Revelation is viewed by many as a book filled with unsolvable mysteries? Some Bible scholars have concluded that Revelation, filled with symbolic Prophecies is a concealment of truth rather than […]
Islam, Christianity, and Judaism
The following is a very brief comparison of Islam, Christianity and Judaism, that highlights the differences in a most general manner, yet gives some understanding to the uniqueness to each belief system. Origins of Islam The origins of Islam can be traced back to the 7th century CE in the Arabian Peninsula. The founder of […]
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 with religious or political contexts, where individuals may face persecution or […]
Is War Just? Understanding the Just War Theory
The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age Matthew 24: 3-7 3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” 4 And Jesus answered and said to […]
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 in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states: “Congress shall […]
Is the Collapse of Society and Civilization Predicted in the Bible?
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, […]
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 others? Does education consist in training me in the demands and […]
