Biblical Teachings
50–Little Apocalypse II
Isaiah has prophetic insight of this joyful time, when finally, the saints shall reign with their Lord in the bliss of the Messianic Kingdom, which Isaiah foresees compared to the misery of the present, and his own participation in it. A time of suffering, of wasting, and pining away must be endured until then. He […]
Deliverance In Christ
Reflections From the Psalms Deliverance In Christ Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed. My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long? Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake. (Ps. 6:2-4) When we are brought to the end of our rope, and come to a complete despair over ourselves, it is not because God has forsaken us. Rather, it is because God is showing us the Truth: There is no hope in ourselves. Indeed, left to ourselves, we …
Freedom from Self
Reflections Freedom from Self Scripture tells us that Christ must be formed in us. This means God wants us to inwardly realize and know Christ. But it is vital to also grasp what it does NOT mean. To have Christ formed in me is not SELF-realization. The goal of God is not to bolster self-esteem, help me find the, “real me,” or to enhance my focus on MYSELF. Actually, the more Christ is formed in me, the more I will be set free from my obsession with myself. I will leave myself alone. Why? Because I will see HIM. He …
Can you Commit the unpardonable Sin?
“Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.” – Matthew 12:31 The complete context of the Unforgivable Sin (the Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit) can only be found in Matthew 12:22-45. Based on this passage, it can be defined as: THE NATIONAL REJECTION […]
The Paradox of a Righteous Lot
Pete GarciaFebruary 11, 2019 Most of us alive here in America tend to see the world with a western worldview. This worldview works fine for everyday life, but can cause the average western believer consternation when trying to make sense of certain parts of the Scriptures. All Scripture is giving by inspiration of God through […]
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Turn and Face the Wind Isaiah 40:31
Turn and Face the WindIsaiah 40:31 “But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”____________________________________________________________I can still remember the first time I saw an airplane takeoff. It was at a small airport in Orange County near the coast. That little airport had just one simple runway, no control tower, and no fence to keep people out, so I took full advantage of getting as close as I possibly could to the planes. I sat down in the …
The next question concerning the rapture is when it will occur.
The next question concerning the rapture is when it will occur. There are several lines of biblical evidence showing that it will take place before the tribulation. First, no biblical passage that discusses the tribulation mentions the church. The fact that saints are found in the tribulation does not prove that the church is there any more than the existence of saints in the Old Testament proves that the church was there. It has already been shown that the church began at Pentecost in Acts 2, with the baptizing ministry of the Holy Spirit. Thus, the Old Testament saints are …