Long Live the King! The day of the Lord is a period which includes the Tribulation, the return of Christ to the earth, and the millennium. From the Latin word that means “thousand years,” the millennium refers to the 1000-year direct reign of Christ on earth. This is why the term millennium is often used […]
In considering the emotions of our Lord Jesus, we are treading on holy ground. It is all too easy to jump to conclusions and make errors that, while unintentional, are still irreverent. This topic affects our understanding of the very person of Christ and therefore it is of paramount importance that we think carefully and […]
Balancing risks and benefits Ultraviolet (UV) light in sunlight can damage human skin and promote the development of skin cancers. Health news abounds with warnings about sun exposure for people with light skin. In recent years, these warnings have increased sharply because of tanning and more vacation travel. In part 1 of Living In The […]
Tepid times again When John wrote to the assembly at Laodicea, it could not be called a Christ-centered assembly. It had been at one time (Col. 4:15) but now it was the only one of the seven assemblies in Revelation where He was outside the meeting, knocking to get in (Rev. 3:20). Perhaps this helps […]
“Behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow…” Lamentations 1:12 To read in Genesis 6:6, “And the Lord was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart,” gives us a glimpse of God and His compassion. This statement affirms what we know to […]
The wrath of a Lamb? We hear of the meek and lowly Jesus and conclude that anger is foreign to His character. Many view God as either a God of love or a God of anger. Centuries ago, God was seen mostly as a God of anger. Today, the focus is on His love. The […]
Which Pharaoh? There is no denying that Israel’s sojourn in Egypt and subsequent departure are as significant a set of events as you’ll find in the Old Testament. On any given day in the world, somebody somewhere is expounding on passages where an Egyptian pharaoh is involved. Yet, relatively speaking, there is very little available […]
John 11:35 is the shortest verse in all of the Bible. It contains only two words, yet it is one of the most intriguing verses in all of Scripture. In this verse, we see a rare glimpse into the emotions of Christ. Here the Son of God weeps. He doesn’t just shed a tear; it […]
The armies in heaven… followed Him Rev. 19:14 Many people have asked, “Does God laugh?” In reaction to the ironies of life, others suggest that God must have a sense of humor. Both statements might mask other questions: Does God have a sense of humor anything like ours, and does He laugh at things like […]