Although the word “rapture” does not appear in the Bible, the concept appears numerous times. The word was coined from the Latin rapio or rapere which means to “catch up or snatch away.” 1 Thes. 4:13-18 is the only place in the NT where a “rapture” is clearly referred to. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the … Continue reading →
Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. [Matthew 24:12] In the wake of many recent prominent trials, I have heard many people question whether ‘justice’ was served. In listening to their arguments pro and con, I began to wonder if these people even understand what ‘justice’ means. What some seem to want is not justice, but revenge. Others express the culturally popular dogma of blame shifting and the separation of responsibility from personal actions … Continue reading →
There is a growing pattern of wickedness and lawlessness dominating our society today that throughout history was found in civilizations in the process of decline. It is a pattern evident in nations that rejected God’s Word as ultimate authority in their lives and is a pattern prevailing in many Americans today. Scripture tells us that… Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. – Matthew 24:12 I believe America’s rejection of Christ’s lordship is the … Continue reading →
In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and peoples will stream to it. Many nations will come and say,” Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths. “The law will go out from Zion, the word of … Continue reading →
