February 7, 2012
DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN THE RAPTURE AND THE SECOND COMING The Second Coming describes what Jesus does when He “comes” back to earth. The Rapture describes what happens to the Church when Jesus first “appears” in the sky. Jesus’ Second Coming by definition is a “coming” to earth the second time not merely a brief appearing in [...]
February 6, 2012
THE GREAT DRAMA IN HEAVEN AS JESUS RECEIVES THE SCROLL The scroll in God’s hand speaks of the title deed of the earth and God’s action plan to cleanse it. 1 I saw in the right hand of Him (the Father) who sat on the Throne a scroll…sealed with seven seals. 2 Then I saw [...]
February 6, 2012
OUR ETERNAL DESTINY IS TO POSSESS GODLINESS Our greatest glory, freedom and pleasure is found in being God like in our character. 1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. (Eph. 5:1) 29 He predestined (us) to be conformed to the image of His Son. (Rom. 8:29) 4 He chose us…before the foundation of [...]
February 5, 2012
FIFTH SEAL: THE PRAYER MOVEMENT STRENGTHENED BY MARTYRS (REV. 6:9-11) When He [Jesus] opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God … 10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge [...]
February 5, 2012
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. [...]
