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Category Archives: Heaven
“Christian Verses” Podcast: 2 Timothy 1:7
We are certainly living in historic times, aren’t we? The coronavirus has seen to that. And while the end of this story is far from being written, this past Friday Malcolm and I devoted a podcast to offering a few … Continue reading
When Death Is Precious
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. (Psalm 116:15, K.J.V.) The Hebrew word translated in this verse as “precious” is yaqar. It’s an interesting word, one that carries multiple shades of meaning. Let me mention … Continue reading
Posted in Death, Heaven, Resurrection, Uncategorized
Tagged Lazarus had to die twice, Psalm 116:15, the Hebrew word yaqar, Why did Jesus weep?
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Far Better
For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. For I am hard-pressed between … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Aging, Comfort, Death, Encouragement, Eternity, Heaven, Persecution, Personal, Problems, Restoration, Reward, Salvation, Sickness, Suffering, Trials
Tagged at your right hand are pleasures forevermore, heaven is far better, in your presence is fullness of joy, to live is Christ and to die is gain
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No, We Don’t Preach “Easy Believism”
Baptists frequently get labeled with the accusation that we preach “easy believism.” People say, “C’mon, there must be more to getting saved than praying a simple prayer in which you ask Jesus to be your Savior.” My response to that … Continue reading
Heavenly Abodes
In John 14:1-3, we find some very well known words from Jesus. The old King James translation of those words reads: Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, Christ's Birth, Christ's Death, Christ's Resurrection, Comfort, Death, Encouragement, Eternity, Heaven, King James Only, Reward, Salvation
Tagged Are there mansions in heaven?, heavenly abodes, In My Father's house are many mansions, the Greek word mone, What will heaven be like?, Will I have a mansion in heaven?
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The Great War
Series: “The Great War” (post #1) It is difficult to count the number of wars that have been fought throughout mankind’s history. The difficulty lies in the question of what gets classified as an actual war. There are skirmishes. There … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Angels, Death, Demons, God's Work, Heaven, Persecution, Problems, Rebellion, Satan, Series: "The Great War", Spiritual Warfare, Suffering, The Devil, War
Tagged How many people have been killed in wars?, How many wars have been fought?, Satan's rebellion, Satan's war against God, what every person should know about war, Who has the largest army in the world?
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Some Closing Facts About Christ’s Kingdom
Series: “Christ’s Kingdom” (post #7) First, I want to remind you that in the last days there will be scoffers who will laugh at the truth and do every evil thing they desire. This will be their argument: “Jesus promised … Continue reading
Posted in Angels, Christ's Second Coming, Christ's Return, Coming Judgment, Death, Demons, Eternity, God's Sovereignty, Heaven, Hell, Prophecy, Rebellion, Resurrection, Satan, Series: "Christ's Kingdom", Sin, Spiritual Warfare, The Devil
Tagged children born during Christ's thousand year reign, He is coming with clouds, of His kingdom there shall be no end, Satan's last revolt, the New Jerusalem, This same Jesus will so come, What will life be like in Christ's millennial reign?, Where is the promise of His coming?
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When Jesus Finally Establishes His Kingdom Upon the Earth
Series: “Christ’s Kingdom” (post #6) “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.’” (Matthew 6:9-10, N.I.V.) This quote from … Continue reading
Posted in Angels, Christ's Second Coming, Coming Judgment, Demons, God's Timing, God's Judgment, God's Will, Heaven, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Prophecy, Resurrection, Reward, Satan, Separation, Series: "Christ's Kingdom", Spiritual Warfare, The Devil
Tagged Christ's thousand year reign, God's will being done on earth, Should we interpret Revelation literally or symbolically?, Should we interpret the 1000 years literally?, thy kingdom come thy will be done, when Jesus establishes His kingdom on earth, Will Jesus really reign upon this earth?
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The Disciple's Road 