Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre: Thus says the Lord God: Your heart has grown proud, and thus you say, “I am a god; I sit on a godly throne in the heart of the seas.” But in reality you are a …
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The End of the Age: Part 5–The Trouble with Tribulation
For those will be days of tribulation, the kind that hasn’t been from the beginning of the world, which God created, until now and never will be again! (Mark 13:19 HCSB) Time to step on some more toes. A common theology in the modern Church …
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The End of the Age: Part 4–Stand Firm
“Everyone will hate you because of my name. But whoever stands firm until the end will be saved.” (Mark 13:13 CEB) The world can be a depressing place. It can seem to us that God isn’t actively involved in our situation. We might even …
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The End of the Age: Part 3–On Your Guard
Be on your guard! For they will repeatedly hand you over to the ruling councils, and you will be beaten in public gatherings. And you will stand trial before kings and high-ranking governmental leaders as an opportunity to testify to them on my behalf. But …
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The End of the Age: Part 2–What Sign?
As he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple area, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will this happen, and what sign will there be when all these things are about to come to an end?” (Mark …
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Antichrist
Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in …
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The End of the Age: Part 1–In the Last Days
You may as well know this too, Timothy, that in the last days it is going to be very difficult to be a Christian. 2 Timothy 3:1 (TLB) Christians are well acquainted with the concept of “The Last Days,” the very end of the age …
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Overcoming the World: Part 8–The Struggle
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, …
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Overcoming the World: Part 5–As Far as it Depends on You
Constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength], contributing to the needs of God’s people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality. Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and …
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DN=: Part 16–Hypocrisy
I find it interesting that the Greek origin of the word “hypocrisy” comes from the theatre. You may know that ancient Greek plays were performed by actors wearing masks. These actors were called hypocrites, not because of any character deficiency, but because they were …
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