The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is a much anticipated event. As we approach this text, however, we must understand that there is a difference between the second coming of Christ and the rapture of the church. The biggest difference between the rapture and the second coming is that at the rapture…
Babylon is a reference to the empire of the antichrist during the tribulation period. In chapter 17 we saw the religious aspect of that empire and here in chapter 18 we see the political aspect of the empire. Babylon is mentioned as a city. However, Old Testament prophecy shows us that the actual ancient…
Paul is giving his readers a challenge to wake up because the end of the dispensation of grace or the church is near. The hour is at hand. The day in which all believers have longed for and anticipated is upon us. We know that this truth is much more a reality in our…
The Bible is full of very practical wisdom. The answer to all of life’s questions and issues are found within the pages of scripture. Here in our text, we find a simple life principle concerning the accumulation of debt. Paul mentions that we are to ‘owe no man anything.’ The idea here is that…
The scene in chapters 17 & 18 are shifted from the judgments of God on the antichrist and his followers to the world empire of the antichrist. The target of the seven bowl judgments of chapter 16 is the world empire of the antichrist. The visions that John sees in chapter 17 & 18…
In Romans 13:1-7, we see how believers are to live in response to government authorities. Sometimes it is very difficult for believers to obey human authorities. However, scripture teaches us plainly that we are to respond to governing authorities with obedience. In this passage, we find several reasons as to why…
Have you ever been at a point in your life where you were at a total loss? You are tired, frustrated, and confused. Nothing you do seems to go right. It is as if you are in a no-win situation. These feelings are often shared by those serving in ministry. You’ve tried everything. You…
The seven bowl judgments are the final judgments poured out on the world during the tribulation period. They are intense and powerful. The inhabitants of the earth during this period will go through a time of suffering that is beyond anything this world has ever experienced or seen. It will be horrific and devastating.…
The shortest chapter of the book of Revelation is chapter 15. In this chapter we find a prelude to the bowl judgments. The seven bowl judgments are the final outpouring of the wrath of God on the unbelieving world. Even though this chapter is a prelude to the pouring out of God’s wrath, there…
A true born-again believer will present themselves as a living sacrifice unto God. They will be totally committed to Jesus. With such a commitment to Jesus, there will be a participation in the ministry of the local church through the use of God-given spiritual gifts practiced within the framework of the local church. As…
Pastor Chris Noland 