Of the messages that Jesus sent to the seven churches, the message to the church in Thyatira was the longest. Perhaps this is because the church was flourishing in an extraordinary manner and yet there was a serious but unrecognized danger …
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Reflections of 2018
The year 2018 is now behind us. Endings are always a good time for reflection. Looking back reminds one of where he has gone and what he has learned. Looking back offers hindsight and wisdom. New Year Resolutions have their place. …
Who is The Christ in Christmas?
Imagine celebrating a Thanksgiving without turkey or a Passover without lamb. Much worse than that, however, is a Christmas without Christ. Arguably, Christmas is the most decorated and celebrated holiday across the world. Nevertheless, the joy of this season won’t be …
The Church of Pergamos: Lessons on the Insidious Attacks of Satan
The messages of Jesus to the seven churches of Asia provide valuable insight into not only the divine perspective of life in His body but also to the dangers and perils which confront the church and individual Christians. It is important …
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The Church of Smyrna: The Love of Christ is Always Present
While the Church of Ephesus was reminded of their need to return to their first love, Christ’s principal message to the Church of Smyrna is that His own love will never fail. In spite of discouraging trials and even intense persecutions, …
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3 Hospitality tips from Martha & Mary
Hospitality can be exhausting to the host and fulfilling to the guest. Often time women take the heavy toll of it. Most people enjoy hosting though it can be tiring. Bible commends and encourages to be hospitable. (1 Peter 4:9) Martha …
The Message to the Church of Ephesus: The Most Important Thing
Let’s begin our study of Christ’s message to the Ephesian church with a review of its historical background. Ephesus was a major city located on the Aegean Sea in what is now Turkey although at the time it was part of …
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The Messages to the Seven Churches of Revelation: Their Meaning and Their Application to Our Lives
The Book of Revelation holds a unique place in Scripture, detailing the astounding events preceding the ultimate culmination of God’s plans for His creation, the glorification of the Lord Jesus Christ, and creation’s entry into the indescribable wonders of the eternal …
Does God exist?
When and how did the universe begin? The answers to these questions are far beyond the scope of this article to dissect. For the time; some say in thousands and some in millions of years. For the cause; there are proponents …
What are the common strategies of the Devil?
The operations of the devil are undeniably evident in the lives of both believers and skeptics. Now some of you may think- I am impervious to the tactics of the devil because I am saved. If you hold to that thought, …
