The Scripture is neither vague nor equivocal on the promise of Christ’s return. A large proportion of Scripture is prophetic, and much of it was prophetic when originally written. it is interesting that today we live in a time when even the scoffers are in a state of fearful expectation. The frightening potential of worldwide destruction exists on several levels. In fact, the most vocal doomsayers today are not people who expect the return of Christ, but secularists who have recognized that this world and all life on it inevitably will end someday. They are right, It will end, but not because of any ecological irresponsibility or human destructiveness. That is not to say that some of the events will not be triggered by human means, fur the Bible tells us that the world as we know it will end with the return of Jesus Christ. The history of the world will climax in His literal bodily return to the earth. How do we know this? The Bible gives us clear evidence of this fact. And I would like to point out those things over the next few days. In the meantime, as believers, we need to take comfort in … READ MORE

Today, there are many people who are laughing at those who say that the Lord is planning on a return. Some of it has been brought on by the date setters and the radical fringe who have made a mockery out of that event. But the reality is that many deny Christ’s return because they hate the thought of divine retribution. They want the freedom to pursue all kinds of lustful pleasures without any fear of future punishment. As we evaluate our culture and our world situation, we see that the attitude and actions of the world and the church point to the reality that the return of the Lord is at hand. What does that mean for us as we consider this reality?1. We need to make sure that our relationship with Christ is based on the clear teaching of the Word of God.2. We need to seek to honor the Lord every day with our actions and thinking.3. We need to understand the truth so that we can continue to be a beacon of hope and help to our community.4. We need to live the hope that is provided by understanding that this world is moving rapidly toward … READ MORE

Why is the world and the church in such a terrible state? 2 Timothy 4:3-4 tells us, “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.” The Word “endure” means to “hold one’s self firm and erect,” and describes people who will not take a definite stand for the things of Christ. The reason for this is because sound doctrine is a singing rebuke to ungodly living that is unacceptable and intolerable to those who persist in sin. Those who live contrary to sound doctrine resent and resist the teaching’s which are clearly presented in the Word of God. The problem is that the minds and hearts of those who reject God’s truth become spiritually dislocated, . When God’s truth is knowingly rejected, Satan’s falsehood is inevitable, though often unknowingly, embraced. In other words, a deliberate rejection of God’s truth makes a person vulnerable to Satan’s myths. We find ourselves in a day and age, where people no longer want to know what the Bible says, they … READ MORE