The premise of all our studies in scripture is twofold. One, that it is true what is written, “All scripture is God-breathed, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” [2 Tim 3:16-17] The book we …
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Beholding The Beautiful Father
"If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know Him, and have seen Him." [Jn 14:7] When Jesus was nearing death; when He was on His way to the cross to pay for our sins, Jesus spoke some of the most glorious and profound truths to His …
Strengthened by His Love
"Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid Him… So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to …
Precious and Exalted in God’s Kingdom
"For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he." [Lk 7:28] John the Baptist, according to Jesus, is the greatest prophet. More-so than Elijah and of Isaiah, and …
The Revelation of Jesus Christ Pt 9, 2:18-29
JESUS' LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT THYATIRA Thyatira is the fourth letter which we find in Revelation. The name Thyatira means "daughter" and it relates to the major problem in this church: Jezebel. Before reviewing this letter, look here for a brief summary on the seven letters in general. LINKS TO SECTIONS ExpositionParableCultural RelevancePropheticAccompanying Epistle(s) …
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ Pt 8, 2:12-17
JESUS' LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT PERGAMOS Pergamos, or Pergamum, is the third epistle that Jesus writes. This letter exhorts and warns us not to mix with the world. We are admonished to have good, solid doctrine, which originates from The Bible, not the world or worldly sects. Before reviewing this letter, look here for …
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Obligated to Die
Jesus Christ displayed the most incredible act of love in the history of the world. This very act, from God Himself, Jesus Christ, reveals to us what love truly is. And our Lord Jesus commands us, "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye …
The Revelation of Jesus Christ Pt 7, 2:8-11
JESUS' LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT SMYRNA Jesus' letter to Smyrna, the second of seven letters, reveals to us that our life is in Jesus, not in this world. Though we die in this life, though we are slain by persecutors, our glorious future with Christ can never be taken away. Before reviewing this letter, …
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Abiding in Christ Jesus
In my experience, the phrase "abide in Christ" has turned into a catchphrase of sorts. It has lost its meaning through overuse combined with a lack of depth of understanding. Too often, phrases like this in Christianity lose their meaning. We say them, but when probed with how to actually apply them or with what …
The Revelation of Jesus Christ Pt 6, 2:1-7
JESUS' LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS Jesus' letter to Ephesus, the first of seven letters, shows us our great need for devotion to Christ. We must be careful not to forget about the one we are serving, but to take ample time to fellowship with our Lord in love. Before reviewing this letter, look …