Some teach that the Church will be raptured before the events that begin in Revelation 4:1. This teaching is based on the argument that since the term Church is not used in chapters 4–21 of Revelation, the Church must no longer be on earth at that time. However, this assumption is based on silence rather than on Scripture. There is much evidence in Revelation that the saints are living and functioning on earth during the tribulation.

The great harvest of souls from all nations occurs during the Read the rest of the story

GOD INVITES EVERYONE TO BE GREAT IN HIS KINGDOM

19 Whoever breaks (consistently) one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the Kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches (encourages) them, he shall be called great in the Kingdom of heaven. (Mt. 5:19)

God invites “whosoever” or literally everyone to be great in His Kingdom. This is a primary teaching in the Sermon on the Mount (constitution of the Kingdom; Mt. 5-7). We cannot repent of the desire for greatness because God designed our spirit with this longing. We must… Read the rest of the story

MATTERS OF THE POOR

Ecclesiastes 9:15 – Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city;…

The Lord has revealed:

Some of the materially poor of this world are going to be used by GOD in ways that will astound those who have more in the material realm. Luke 12:21 states, “So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”

The Lord shall use the wisdom of the poor who are rich in faith to minister to the worldly rich.

James 2:5
…Hath not… Read the rest of the story

ESTABLISHING AN OVERALL PRAYER LIFE: THREE CATEGORIES

Prayer for my personal life: breakthrough of God’s glory (strength, favor, etc.) on my inner man, in my circumstances (physical, financial and relational) and through my ministry as God’s power is released through my hands, His authority through my words (singing, preaching, conversations) and prophetic revelation to help others (1 Cor. 14:25)

Prayer for people and places: individuals, ministries, marketplace and governmental authorities, and the destiny of cities or nations (Israel, Egypt, YWAM, GOD TV, etc.)

Prayer for strategic social issues: justice (abortion, human trafficking), civil… Read the rest of the story

THE BRIDAL PARADIGM OF KINGDOM MINISTRY AT THE END-OF-THE-AGE

Then the Kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the Bridegroom. (Mt. 25:1)

Took their lamps – public ministry that brings God’s light to others

Ten virgins – all are born again believers (2 Cor. 11:2-3).

Went out to meet the Bridegroom – revelation of Jesus as the Bridegroom God

Then the Kingdom shall be likened to virgins meeting the Bridegroom – at the end-of-the-age. The word ‘then’ leads us back to the end-of-the-age theme of… Read the rest of the story