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…
Toward the end of the tribulation period, great judgment will fall upon the earth. This judgment is illustrated by a great harvest. In our text at hand, we see two harvests. There is the grain harvest and the grape harvest. Both of these harvests are pictures of the wrath of God being poured out…
Those who know me well, knows that I am a huge college football fan. The team that I am 100% devoted to is the Alabama Crimson Tide. Football is a wonderful sport. There is something special about late summer and early fall as the football season begins. There is a certain smell in the…
I am currently reading a fantastic book called the minister and his soul by Thomas Hamilton Lewis. I found the book tucked away in our church library. It was published in 1926. The author was the president of the general conference of the Methodist Protestant Church and the president emeritus of Western Maryland College. The book challenges…
We begin now to look at the second half of the book of Romans. In chapters 1-11 we studied the doctrinal section. Chapters 1-5 taught us about the great doctrine of justification by faith. In chapters 6-8 studied the doctrine of sanctification. In chapters 9-11 we looked at a defense of God’s righteousness in…
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