This second part continues the understanding of what the Abomination of Desolation is. The context of scripture is very important.
The best way to interpret scripture is with scripture, and the Bible tells us what is the abomination of desolation. Let’s examine the scriptures.
Paul preached the Kingdom and Jesus Christ in most of the Roman Empire and followed the Lord’s directed pattern of preaching in the then known world.
What is this Gospel of the Kingdom that Jesus spoke of in the discourse? Was it an earthly, material, political Jewish Kingdom?
Jesus had already prepared His disciples not to be discouraged by any false or counterfeit signs and they followed His words to the dot.
In the early Church, because of fierce persecution, many Christians fell away from the faith and became lawless like the rest of the world.
Jesus had earlier warned His disciples of the rise of false prophets and false messiahs. He had also given them a standard to measure a prophet.
The early church was going through horrifying persecution; and thus, was constantly struggling to keep hold of its converts. Many fell away.
God’s revealed and chosen Name, Yahweh (יהוה), is a form of the name above, yet puts it into the third person for us to call upon as His children.
We must get an accurate understanding of the God of the Bible. So, let us begin with His names and titles which will reveal His character and nature.
In Scripture, especially in the book of the Acts of the Apostles, we discover that persecution was a way of life in the early church.
Jesus was instructing His disciples telling them not to be afraid or misled by the things that would be happening in the skies and their surroundings.
Amid the global pandemic, there was an earthquake in Greece last week. Doomsday preachers quickly latched onto that saying these are the last days.
Many preachers and teachers in Christianity are predicting the coming of Christ and this global pandemic of COVID-19 to be one of the signs of His coming.
Doomsday prophets often warn us of the future famines however, was Jesus warning His disciples about twenty-first-century famines?
For we are not like so many others, hucksters (peddlers) who peddle the word of God for profit. Paul writes this prophetically looking to our days.
Jesus was preparing His disciples for all the events that would take place while there was continual factional fighting internally and externally.
Why would Jesus speak to His disciples of wars and rumours of wars that would not be relevant to them, but to us two thousand plus years later?
There was an expectancy of the coming of the “Messiah” in the generation in which Jesus and His disciples lived. Jesus’ words came true to the dot.
Jesus was the prototype Son. His birth, life, death, and glorification shows us the way on which we must walk. That way which was hidden is now revealed.
The Kingdom of God has advanced throughout history from the first Adam to the Last Adam who now through His Spirit lives in the hearts His people.
These beginning of the signs were the chronology to end of the Old Covenant administration and they were the full commencement of the New Covenant.
The entire prophecy in Matthew 24 revolves around these questions. The disciples seem fascinated by the beauty of the buildings of the Temple.
The truth is that we the body of Christ – who are His people, living anywhere in the world, are His dwelling place – His living Temple and His House.
A parable of Christ to His generation giving glimpses of His death, the destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem and the Kingdom of God.
A journey to discover what the Gospel means to a believer and a disciple in Christ. This is what I am called to teach and proclaim.
The previous year was to know our Purpose in Christ. The focus of the year 2020 to us is, “BEING CONFORMED TO THE IMAGE OF CHRIST.”
I thank God who delivered me and desires to deliver us all from the traps of religion. May Jesus Christ be glorified in all things. Read and be made free.
This article is written to answer a question, “If the Holy Spirit is taken away from Saul, how can he still be called anointed by David?”
This is the third part where we highlight the parable of the vineyard within the understanding of the Kingdom of God. Be blessed as you dig into the Word.
All Saints Day is celebrated by many denominations and is most often in memory of canonized saints. But who are saints according to scripture?
This is the second part where we highlight this parable with the prophecies in the Old Testament from Isaiah, Psalms and Daniel.
The first man marred the image but through the second man, every hold of Adam passed away and we are now created in the image of the last Adam.
God does not speak other than in His Son. This is crucial to understand because many voices in the world claim to be the voice of the Lord.
This price that the Father paid was the sacrifice of His own Son. The price was Jesus Christ Himself. Now, we belong to Him.
Jesus began the last week of his earthly ministry by cleansing the temple and He speaks the parable of the Vineyard. This is the first in the series.
Man has been able to tame every kind of animal. But, what about his speech. The tongue is like fire if not used properly and can destroy lives.
In our large world, it’s easy to think that we are nothing more than an unimportant dot in the midst of a crowd. But Jesus thinks differently.
The Lord has promised to be your shield and your defense. He will walk every step with you and empower you to triumph every single day.
Let us not instruct the Lord, but receive instructions from Him; and obey and be fruitful. We must align our thoughts to His and walk in His will.
When Jesus wept, the Jews said, “See how He loved him.” This can be said of each blood-bought believer, “See how He loves him.” Read to know more.
God wants us to live as exact representations of His character and nature in this earth. We are fearfully and wonderfully made. Know more…
Knowing the truth will immediately bring us out of the law and empower us to walk in the grace of Christ. The Old will be replaced by the new.
Prayer is not just your routine or ritual. It is an intimacy being developed in our relationship with our Father through His Spirit.
When we look to Christ for our supply, our experience will be the same as Paul’s – God will comfort us, as He does all who are cast down.
Anger is a normal human emotion. With the Lord’s help, it can be controlled. Without His help, it may control us. Let us walk by the Spirit.
If you are trying to earn God’s love, you are trapped in religion. A religious spirit gives little and expects more. Love gives all and expects love.
Christ gave Himself to God through the eternal Spirit and in His resurrection this crucified Christ has become our Wisdom and Power.
Who is an Apostle? What is the function? The best way to learn and function is to follow the example of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Life has its ups and downs with something’s easier to experience than others, but what is the reason for trials and sufferings?
Our Good Shepherd knows us and expects us to know Him. The knowledge existing between the Shepherd and His flock originates from companionship and love.
Why does the Lord command us to fear not? This is because He loves us. Much of our fear stems from ignorance and misinformation. Read to know more.
In this post, we will look at how God instituted the first marriage and some practical applications in the areas of marriage and family.
hen we understand that we are descended from God, our solutions come from heaven, from His throne where we are seated in Christ.
How can we become like the people of Berea? What can we learn from them? How did they receive the word of God from Paul? Know more.
What did the manna is the wilderness symbolize? What does it mean today for the Church? How is it fulfilled in the life of Christ? Know more as you read.
When we are born again by His Spirit, and there is immense joy in our Father’s heart to see us grow. He desires that we do not become spiritually stagnant.
We were chosen and called with a divine purpose, not only to be delivered out of darkness and out of Egypt and the grip of the satan, but for this…
My journey has been of a progressive revelation of Jesus Christ, a slow and steady revealing of His person, grace and will. What about you?
Rahab feared the God of Israel even though she was not a worshipper. She was willing to take the risk and put her life at stake.
In this part, we will look at some of the claims that people who teach firstfruits use to justify this doctrine and practice.
What is firstfruit? When was it instituted? Was it a public acknowledgment of the bounty and goodness of God for the generous fruit of the earth? Know more.
Jesus began the last week of his earthly ministry by cleansing the temple. This article gives us the background to the prophetic discourse of Matthew 24.
We look at moments from the life of Elijah, the mighty prophet of God to help us overcome worry and anxiety.
Worrying is a major hurdle to many Christians, even to those who are strong in faith. This will break the barriers and help you overcome worry and anxiety.
This post is the third in our series which deals with the witness of the first martyr, Stephen and his understanding of the Apostles’ doctrine.
The very same grace that Rahab received is now freely available to you.
In the New Testament, the standard translation for the Greek word “ekklesia” in English is “church.” But did it originate from the word, Ekklesia?
Either a man has never died, or he has died and been raised again. You can fake a reformation, but you cannot fake a resurrection.
Are we living in the last days? When we miss the eschatology of Jesus, we then create our own inaccurate one and in doing so miss the Kingdom.
This post gives an in-depth understanding of what the doctrine of the Apostles was for which they would readily give up their own lives. Read to know more.
We are called to occupy until He comes and what best way to go about doing our Father’s business – knowing and obeying His will.
The Christian life is the narrow path, and a highly demanding one. However, all of us are called and chosen according to the divine purpose in Christ.
Whenever you give God praise, honour and glory, He strengthens you with His might and power. Thanksgiving also shows your trust and gratitude to God.
A disciple is called to live a life in a manner worthy of the Lord, bearing much fruit, and increasing in the knowledge and understanding of Christ.
The apostles had a very specific doctrine which is spread in the whole book of the Acts of the Apostles. They fearlessly proclaimed it. Know more.
What is the purpose which the Lord had in mind before He created all things. The Lord revealed His purpose, plan and will to Paul through Christ.
The answers and reasons from scripture to why the Father sent His Son Jesus and how that affects the lives of all who believe in Him.
Why is the study of doctrine important? Is there really a need for a believer to examine and study the major doctrines of the Christian
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a phenomenal event in human history. Who were these eyewitnesses and what was their testimony?
Everything we do in the Christian life that is of any spiritual value, will have to do it through our spirit man. This is even true for Meditation.
Life is given to us in and through His Son. When God gave us His Son, He gave us all of Himself. The God kind of life is a matter of receiving His Son.
What is the spirit of Competition and how does it affect a believer, a church, ministry, marriage, etc. Be blessed as you read.
How does your journey in Christ begin? How does it progress and what are the positives and negatives which the Thessalonian Church experienced?
