Revelation 2:8-11; Matthew 24:9-10; Mark 13:13; Luke 21:16-17; 2 Timothy 3:12; Hebrews 11:36-38 Summary: Within the city of Smyrna, there existed a struggling Christian community undergoing intense and withering persecution. The Lord Jesus came to them with a word of comfort for their dark days. Even though they were poor, they were, in fact, rich […] The post Church of Smyrna: Possessing Wealth o... »
Revelation 1:4-20; John 1:1-4; Proverbs 21:1; Colossians 1:15-18; John 14:6; Acts 4:12 Summary: The opening chapter of the book of Revelation shows that in what seems to be the darkest and most hopeless periods of history, the Lord Jesus Christ is still Lord and King over His creation and that all things will be made […] The post Revelation 1: A Declaration of Praise and Promise :: By Donald Whitc... »
Deuteronomy 17:19, Isaiah 34:16, Daniel 9:2, John 5:39, Acts 17:11,2 Timothy 2:15 Summary: If we are to understand biblical prophecy or any challenging topic within the pages of Scripture, we need to lay down guidelines on how to correctly interpret what we are reading. When we take the time to look over the contents of […] The post The (Not Rocket) Science of Biblical Interpretation :: By Donald ... »
Hebrews 9:12; 2 Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 53:4-6, 64:6; Romans 6:23; 1 Peter 5:10; Hebrews 9:27; John 14:6; Revelation 20:11-15 Summary: Scripture alone defines and sets in place the essential facts about what it means to be an authentic follower of Jesus Christ. Our opinions, preferences, and feelings have no place in what God has said […] The post Eternal Facts About the Christian Faith :: By Donald ... »