Revelation Chapter 17 Antichrist starts his reign in Rome where he establishes himself as the supreme leader of the Revived Roman Empire. He also will spend much of his time in Jerusalem where he will eventually establish himself as the supreme object of worship. And then his center for his economic and political empire will … [Read more…]
Revelation Chapter14 – 16 In review In this 21 st century, men have replaced the God of holiness with the figure of a kindly old gentleman who is all sugar and spice. Now it may not be popular to talk about God as the Holy God of Wrath, but when we truly understand God’s attributes, … [Read more…]
Christian Boot Camp Part 3 Lesson 3 What true disciples believe about God and man… The Bible is a record of God's revelation of Himself to man, but it is also a revelation of the character and condition of man. The purpose of this lesson is to present an abbreviated glimpse into these two important … [Read more…]
Christian Boot Camp Part. 3 Lesson 2 What True Disciples Believe about the Bible What a person believes about the Bible is very important. His belief about the scriptures will affect every other doctrine. The view of the Bible is really a watershed in a person's life. If he is a little to one side … [Read more…]
Christian Boot Camp Part III What it Means to be a Disciple Lesson 1 In the next 5 lessons concerning what it means to be a disciple, hopefully we will be introduced to Christian history and foundational doctrine. If a person knows the history and doctrine of Our Lord’s churches, he is bound to appreciate … [Read more…]
Christian Boot Camp Pt 2 Lesson 4 The Organism of the Church The church is a unique organization. While the church shares features that are common to many organizations it has distinguishing characteristics that none of the others possess. It is described in the New Testament as either a building, or house or a body … [Read more…]
Christian Boot Camp Pt 2 Lesson 3 The Ordinances of the Church The church is to practice and observe the ordinances given to it by Jesus Christ. An ordinance is “an authorized decree . . . or order.” – something ordained or decreed by God, or “a prescribed practice or ceremony”. Jesus gave two and … [Read more…]
Christian Boot Camp Part 2 Lesson 2 Being A Church Member The Officers of the Church Since the church is a local body of believers, the importance of the officers of that body become evident. Every organization must have leaders, and the church of our Lord Jesus Christ is no exception. I. The Pastor/Elder The … [Read more…]
Christian Boot Camp Part II Being a Church Member Lesson 1 The Nature and Origin of the Church It is difficult to appreciate anything that is not understood. Perhaps that is the reason why so many have such a low esteem of the church. The church has been called by so many names and defined … [Read more…]
Revelation A Scene in Heaven Chapter 15 In this passage we are privileged to have a peek behind the curtain to see what is about to happen just prior to the return of Christ to establish His kingdom. It will be a time just before the great judgment of God being released upon a sin … [Read more…]