The title of this article does not necessarily have to do with Disney’s latest sensation, Frozen. However, there has been a lot of discussion over particular scenes in that movie. As Christians, we are often faced with various issues that are contrary to what we believe. Movies that are made for children often have subtle…
The third woe mentioned in verse 14 is the seventh trumpet judgment. The sounding of this trumpet is seen here in Revelation 11:15-19. This is a very significant milestone in the book of Revelation. The sounding of the seventh trumpet brings about the final events that lead up to the return of Jesus to set…
The part of our progressive sanctification that has to do with the victory that we have in Christ is seen here in Romans chapter six. There are three key words: Know, Reckon, and Yield. We know that we are dead to sin and alive in Christ. Because of this, we should no longer serve…
In Christ we have victory over sin. This victory is made possible when we Know, Reckon, and Yield. We are to ‘know’ that we are dead to sin and we are to no longer serve sin. In order to live such a life, we must ‘reckon’ it to be so. The term ‘reckon’…
In every dispensation of time, God has appointed spokesmen to bring the message of salvation to the world. Before the time of Christ, God used His prophets to bring messages of judgment and of hope. He used men such as Elijah, Elisha, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Jonah, and others. God Himself brought the message of salvation…
We have already learned in our study of the book of Romans the great truths concerning justification by faith. Early on we saw the plight of man in that we are completely and totally depraved. We are sinful inside and out. We have inherited a sin nature. There is no good in us.…
The purpose of this article is to compare and contrast the first Adam and the second Adam as discussed in Romans chapter five. This passage of scripture teaches on the subject of original sin and the results of sin. It also points out the origin of grace, through which those who believe in the…
The events seen in chapter 10 and 11 occur between the time of the sixth and seventh trumpets. Chapter 10 describes the first half of this interlude, while chapter 11 describes the second half. Here in chapter 10, we find five events that occur during the first…
I have been compelled lately to know and understand God’s will and plan more. Many times throughout my life I have done things outside of God’s will and plan. Going through such times has taught my many valuable lessons. One thing we need to understand is the difference between God’s will and God’s plan. I…
The opening of the seventh seal of the scroll by Jesus reveals the seven trumpet judgments. Six of these trumpet judgments are seen in 8:6-9:21. The events recorded in chapter 10 take place between the sixth and seventh trumpets. The seventh trumpet is seen chapter 11. Out of the seven trumpets, there are seven…
Pastor Chris Noland 