The Scriptures teach a simple prophetic framework that encourages us to fulfill the Great Commission: to make disciples of all nations in this age. We’re making incremental progress toward the goal of discovering that framework. Our starting point is the Olivet Discourse, where a simple, understandable conversation occurs. Jesus says…
Great Apostasy
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In his first letter to Timothy, Paul makes a statement that commentators have used to support their gloomy predictions for the church in history. The Apostle says, Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of…
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Paul encouraged the Thessalonians from a prophetic perspective. They were suffering for the kingdom of God (2 Thess 1:5). The Lord Jesus would soon come to take vengeance on their persecutors (2 Thess 1:6–9). I discussed these topics in my last post. The Apostle continued by reminding the Thessalonians about…
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Christians need an optimistic view of God’s kingdom. We need to know that Christ’s opponents—including satanic conspirators who manipulate currencies, use COVID and its vaccinations for political purposes, and otherwise attempt to rule the world—will fail. False religions, and false doctrine within the church, also war against the kingdom of…