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Why Not 1870?
When it comes to the Bible’s promise of Jesus’ second coming, there have been many predictions and proposed dates over the centuries, all of which have failed. William Miller, a farmer turned preacher, was one of those whose interpretations of Bible prophecy led to the hope-filled anticipation of Jesus’ soon return only to be disappointed…
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Why I Believe in What I Believe
Has anyone ever challenged what you believe? When I was a new Christian, I joined a non-denominational bible study. In this study group of Christian men there was one concerned brother who thought that I had naively joined a religious cult. My dear brother shared with me a book he had recently read about religious…
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The Greatest Lie Ever Told!
We all know that we are going to die, but far fewer know what happens when we die. There are many theories, beliefs, and even personal testimonies of people who claim to have seen what is on the other side of this afterlife. As a Christian, I put my personal faith and understanding in what…
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Prophecy in the light of History
I find it interesting and yet not surprising that when it comes to Daniel’s timeline prophecies (1260, 1290, 1335, and 2300-day prophecies), that there are many different interpretations among Christians. Even among Seventh-day Adventist Christians there is the prominent belief that William Miller’s interpretations of Daniel’s timeline prophecies all came to fulfillment on or before…
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Revelation’s Seven Blessings
Did you know that that there are seven blessings mentioned in the book of Revelation. Each blessing come with a sure promise to those who heed and hold onto them. As sojourners seeking a better promised land, let us not lose sight of these blessings, knowing our day of redemption draweth near! Blessing #1…
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The Seven Seductions of Spiritualism
In the world today there are many different and competing voices for our attention. Yet there is only one sure and true voice in need of listening to—God’s Word, “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth” (John 17:17, NKJV). As Christians living in these latter times, we are explicitly warned not to depart from God’s…
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I AM the resurrection and the life: Introduction
After Adam’s fall, his dominion over the earth was forfeited to Satan—the serpent of lies. Soon thereafter, God’s sure promise was given, “And I [The Lord God] will put enmity between you [Satan] and the woman [kingdom of God], and between your offspring and hers; he [the Christ child] will crush your head, and you will strike his heel”…
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Three Angels in the Midst of Heaven: Introduction
In the book of Revelation, the Apostle John saw in vision a remnant group of people standing with Jesus (the Lamb of God) on Mt. Zion (Revelation 14:.1). Having come through the great tribulation victorious over the beast and its image, and having not received the beast’s mark of authority, they represent the Lord’s first…
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Give Thanks!
As I look back across the long miles of this year There were plenty of toils and tares along the way But through them all, You were there helping me, And for this, I give thanks! As I remember the hard days of this year There were plenty of sorrows and shortcomings along the way…
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The Wondrous Cross (poem)
As I look to the Cross And see Him hung by fettered nails I wonder, “Was justice given?” As I look to the foot of the Cross And see His pool of crimson blood I wonder, “Was atonement given?” As I look to the top of the Cross And see a sign proclaiming Him king…