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 shall descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: … 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 →
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 →
