So what do we know about the book of Revelation? As we begin our journey in looking at this vision given to John, I think it would be crucial to look at some background. The author of “The Revelation of Jesus Christ is John the Apostle (Revelation 1:1) (1:9) (21:2) (22:8). The title describes the content and purpose of John’s writing which is to “take the cover off,” taken from the greek word “Apokalupsis.” In this case it is the uncovering or unveiling of the glory of Jesus …
Well it certainly feels like the last days, doesn’t it? Now I don’t know for sure any date or time of Christ’s return, but it sure feels ripe for time. With that in mind, I am sitting here of looking into the Revelation of Jesus Christ (known as the book of Revelation), and wondering if I should begin a series of devotions through this book. Maybe now is the time! We’ll see! But this today let me address the very first words of this book, “The Revelation of Jesus …
(Hebrews 11:6)…..6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
A right relationship with God does not happen by accident it requires faith, and a diligence in seeking Him. I preached on seeking the Lord this last Sunday, and even used this verse in the sermon to show God’s expectation that He has of His people to seek Him. Seeking God has been talked about …
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Where I live I see a mass of housing being built for people moving into our state. It seems as if everywhere I look a new neighborhood or housing development pops up out of nowhere. However, with all the building going on one has to wonder just what kind of quality people are getting in their new homes. I look at some of those older homes that were built around one hundred years ago and am impressed by the quality of materials and craftsmanship that were used in them, and …
(Hebrews 9:13-14)…..13 For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies for the purifying of the flesh, 14 how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
(Hebrews 12:25-29)…..25 See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if …
(Philippians 3:13)…..13 one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,…..
Are you feeling older? Have you noticed how quickly things get old or outdated? New automobiles become old after driving them off the car lot. Computers become outdated in six months or less. Houses deteriorate and need repair. What’s new today will be old tomorrow. That is true about everything but the gospel. The gospel message is over 2,000 years old, yet it is still just as fresh and …
In today’s “modern” world, we find very few people who want to wait for anything, and instead wanting to do things very quickly. Think for a moment how slow things were 25, 30, 50, even 100 years ago. They were different times and people worked and lived at a much more slower pace, at least that is how it seems. That’s not to imply that the work wasn’t hard, because I’m sure it was, but that life just seemed to move as a slower pace. Where our ancestors took many weeks, …
