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DANIEL & JACOB FREIN
Sola Scriptura - "The Bible and the Bible only" This podcast will present topics from the Bible, with in-depth biblical expositions on topics of importance to the events of today.
Righteousness by faith is an idea derived from scripture that ignited the Protestant Reformation, but what does it mean? Am I considered righteous by the works that perform? Learn about this wonderful truth in todays lesson!
Verse: "Sanctify them by thy truth: Thy word is truth."~Jhn. 17:17
What is faith? What does the Bible say about this topic? Like every topic that we've been through we will go through the word of God for our answers. It is our prayer that with every study you will come away with a clearer understanding of these concepts.
Memory verse: "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." Heb. 11:6
Speaker: Jake F.
Follow along as we go through the truth about baptism. What does the Bible define as proper baptism? Find out the wonderful truth through this study.
devotional thought for 10/9
Verse: "And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul:" ~ Acts 4:32
devotional reading for 10/1
Verse: "He is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the first born from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."~ Col. 1:18
Devotional reading for 9/28
Verse: "Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the Lord came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah." ~ 2 Chron. 32:26
devotional reading for 9/27
Verse.: "A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things."~ Matt, 12:35
devotional reading for 9/26
Verse: "We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain." ~ 2 Cor. 6:1
Devotional reading for 9/25
Verse: "God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty...that no flesh should glory in his presence." 1 Cor. 1:27-29
Devotional reading for 9/21
Verse: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in Heavenly places in Christ." ~ Eph. 1:3
Devotional thought for 9/20
Verse: "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."~ Matt. 11:28
What does it mean to be born again? Listen as the Bible unveils to us the wonderful truth that the Lord is freely offering to take our sins and blot them out and in their place create in us a new heart!
Verse: "Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God. which liveth and abideth forever." 1 Pet. 1:23
Devotional thought for 9/19
Verse: "The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon." Ps. 92:12
Devotional reading for 9/18.
Verse: "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again." Luke 6:38
Devotional reading for 9/16
Verse: "With the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."~ Rom. 10:10
Devotional thought for 9/15
Verse: "If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are."- 1 Cor. 3:17
This is the daily devotional thought for 9/14.
Verse: "That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; That our daughters may be as pillars, sculptured in palace style." Ps. 144:12
Devotional reading for 9/13
Verse: "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."~ Prov. 22:6
Devotional reading for 9/12.
Verse: "Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right."~Prov. 20:11
May today's devotional reading bring you blessing and insight!
This is the daily devotional thought for September 11. I hope you are able to glean some sort of lesson and blessing from it.
God bless you,
Your friends at A Voice In The Wilderness
What does the Bible say about forgiveness? Follow as we study some of the great promises about a topic that brings peace to the heart!
Speaker: Jake Frein
What does the Bible say about confession? Do I have to confess my sins to be forgiven? Follow along as we ask the Lord these questions and allow His word to answer them!
Recorded by J. Frein
What is repentance ? What does the Bible say about it and how does it affect our salvation? Listen along with us and may God bless you as you study this subject!
What does the Bible say about pre-destination, and do the choices we make really matter or has God already pre-ordained some to be lost and some to be saved? See what this weeks study has to say about a widely misunderstood topic.
The Lord loves us beyond measure, and that is the actuating motive He has in all His dealings with us. It is our prayer here at Voice In The Wilderness that you will know His love, not just intelligently, but experientially!
If you have rebelled against God, it is my prayer that you will not buy into Satan's lie that God will not accept you back. It is my sincere belief, through Bible study, that God will accept all those that come to Him in repentance with a broken heart!
Jesus said unto them, verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am". Jhn. 8:58
"And now, Father, glorify thou me in thy own presence with the glory which I had with thee before the world was made." Jhn. 17:5, RSV
May this coming year be different than the last, may we be more devoted to truly representing Christ to the world!
Look to the spotless character of Christ and not your own righteous which the Bible declares to be "as filthy rags".
It is our prayer that you will have your lamp trimmed and burning and we will work together to prepare a people to meet God!
The Lord is calling His people to separate themselves individually from the enemies of truth. We should stand out as beacons of light and as advocates of our Heavenly Father while the entire world seems to be arrayed against Him.
Our deliverance through Christ is sure and was foretold long before His birth. Because of His perfect life we can have confidence that if we wholeheartedly follow Him, our salvation is sure.
Our we using our lives to bless others and honor God, or only for our own self-gratification?
Our religion cannot just be a form and it cannot be a little of Christ and a little of the world, if we allow a part of the word to remain with us soon none of Christ will abide in us!
Allow your walk to be defined by the Word and the voice of God, not by the completely by the voice of other people!
"Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ." Eph. 4:13
"And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her Seed; It shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise His heel" Gen. 3:15. This study focuses on the promise that there would be deliverance from sin through the Messiah, and the fact that the Jewish sacrificial services met it's fulfillment in the life, death and resurrection of Christ.
We need to be honest with ourselves and with God, only then can we whole-heartedly ask for His guidance and strength.
If we submit ourselves to God to be molded then we can rest assured by the promises of scripture that He will do all that He has said He will do.
By beholding we become changed, whether that's when we allow ourselves to gaze on wholesome things or biblically wicked things. "I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes..."Ps. 101:3 KJV
True religion only comes through Christ. It is my prayer that our religion be continually rooted and ground in Him and salted with His Holy Spirit!
"No power but a knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus, will ever make us steadfast; but with this, one may chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand too flight." OHC p.332
We can do anything and overcome anything so long as we are rooted in Christ and filled with His Spirit!
Many have a form of godliness, but still find that they slip and fall when the temptations of Satan come to them. This is because they deny the true power of godliness, they do not daily seek help from the Holy Spirit and lean on the Lords righteous right hand. Without Christ we can accomplish nothing, but praise God that through Christ we can do all things with His help!
Christ the Prince of Peace never stated that life would be easy for His followers, but with Him we will have increasing inner peace which will help us to cope with life's problems.
The Lord wants to strengthen our faith through the furnace of affliction. When difficult times come, the Lord uses that to show us where our faith is.
Rejoice in the Lord friends, even when it seems impossible. He is working all things out in us to His glory and one day we will see the outcome!
"But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth." Psalm 86:15
It is my prayer that your faith in God will grow stronger with each trial that He brings you through. Don't let the adversary of souls bring you down and allow you to feel cut off from our God!
Why are we subject to death? Why was man kicked out of Eden? The answers to these questions can be found within the Bible and they are answers we need for this time!
The Lord knows our need far better than we could ever discern for ourselves and even in the perplexities of life He is working out a victory that will tell to His power!
The creation of the world is a fundamental belief of the true Christian which is clearly explained in scripture. Ex. 20:11 clearly states, "For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is...", but this truth has been questioned in the recent years as people have wanted to dismiss God as a personal being even within the professed camp of God. Science, falsely so called, has claimed new insight into the origin of the world and of species, but every time a scientist goes searching for answers, with an open heart, those answers clearly point to a being that has created these things. It is my prayer that this Bible study will be clear, but not overloading and that as you delve deeper into research you will find the truth that there is someone bigger out there that loves you and created you for a purpose!
The Lord through Paul tell us to take heed unto thyself. We will be unable to labor for Christ if we are not fully connected to Him through the Holy Spirit.
We have a race to run, and above all things temporal it should be in our minds. Salvation for ourselves and salvation for others should be the first great endeavor in our lives!
We can only be truly safe so long as we lean on the everlasting arms of our Father. Human strength fails, when we trust to self, the record our lives and all through the Biblical record shows that we cannot without Gods help succeed for long. If you have found your walk with waning with God then look back and see if you have been truly including Him in your life at the deepest level. It is my prayer that you will experience God to the fullest today!!
Our homes should be a little slice of Heaven on this sin-darkened world, a place where Angels and Christ love to dwell!
We all have an individual responsibility to the Lord, or salvation is not tied to the walk of others.
Join us in a Bible study about the beginning of sin and evil, this is a fascinating study that should dispel many questions about God and the origin of sin!
We are not called to be do nothing Christians! The Bible bears out that those that are given even only a few talents are to improve upon those with the help of the Holy Spirit, and we are all called to, "Go ye into all nations."
The Bible bears out that as Christianity cannot be lived in seclusion from others. There is no such thing as a Christian hermit! Christ Himself mingled with men and women of all classes for the express purpose of bringing them the Word of God, but when He was done, He would retire to a place to be refreshed by His Father.
Getting back to our daily devotional thoughts we will be going through the book Our High Calling. It is our prayer here at Voice In The Wilderness that these devotional thoughts will uplift, instruct and convict you through the power of the Holy Spirit! God bless you and yours as you listen!
There is a war out there! How many people have heard this statement? Contrary to popular belief, wars aren't fought in far away places, by just soldiers. I want to talk to you about a war we are all engaged in. This war is waged at the most personal level imaginable: one-on-one, soul-by-soul. When the war broke out in Heaven, we all can recite the broad reaches of the war, its participants, and the fact that 1/3 of the angels threw in with Satan. BUT, even in Heaven, this war was PERSONAL!
What does the Bible say about Angels? Do they exist, are they here to help us? Find out as we take you through this Bible topic! Our prayer is with each lesson you find new Bible knowledge and fresh encouragement from the throne of God!!
I hope you enjoy study number eight from our series Principles of Life From the Word of God, this weeks study will focus on The Father. What does the Bible tell us about Him, Is He a personal God and Should we accept only what the Bible tells us about Him? God bless you and rain His Spirit as you continue in Bible study and prayer!!
This is our 6th installment of the Principles of Life from The Word of God study. Lesson 6 was a review, we decided to move on to the next study which is #7 overall and this study will cover the Trinity and the members of the Godhead. This lesson will look at The Father, Son and The Holy Spirit. It is my prayer that the Holy Spirit will lead you into the truth behind this topic which has been debated throughout history and even in the churches of today.
Jesus gave us His Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20. In this commission, Jesus lays out his directions for the church and all believers. We are to carry the good news of the Gospel to all ends of the world, and prepare the world for the 2nd coming of Christ. If our mission is to evangelize, we must be aware of and watch out for barriers to this mission. When we think of barriers, we often think of walls.
Please enjoy the 5th installment of section one from our study Principles of Life From the Word of God! Today's study will cover how to study the Bible. It will answer questions like, can we understand the Bible and who helps us to understand the Bible? My prayer is that you will surrender your heart to the leading of the Holy Spirit and will be led into all truth and thus be led into a deeper and richer experience with God and His Christ-Speaker Jacob Frein
Welcome back to another installment of our study series Principles of Life From the Word of God, in study four we will study the power of the Word. The Word is very powerful, it can create things, re-create us and sustain all things at once. I hope this study will be as much a blessing to you as it has been to me!
So far, we've studied how we got our Bible and inspiration of the Bible, now our third lesson in our principles of life from the word of God series will look at, what is the purpose of the Bible? What good does it do me? Does it matter if I read and study it? I pray you find clear answers in today's lesson and God bless you as you follow along. Please check the Bible texts as you listen along if you are able!
Today, many people often think of freedom “as the maximum ability to choose whatever life I want to live with a minimum of external attachments or restrictions”. No single word resonates with Americans and millions of others quite like freedom. We value freedom from, but rarely do we consider what freedom is for. When we think of it at all, we tend to think we have been freed for doing anything we want. Freedom is also found throughout Scripture and Christian tradition. At the very heart of the Christian gospel is the strange truth that real freedom is found only in giving up everything secular culture touts as freedom. In Galatians 5, the Apostle Paul tells us what true freedom really is.
In our second study from Principles of Life from the Word of God we will be studying The Inspiration of The Bible. Is the Bible inspired, and is all of it inspired or just some of it. In Isaiah the Lord tells us to "come, let us reason together..", so that is what we are seeking to do. We will ask the Bible questions and let it answer those questions, may the Lord bless you as you listen to this meesage!!
In the series, Principles of Life From The Word Of God, we will be studying the major doctrines found throughout the Bible. We will begin very basic and work our way through the Bible exploring many deep lessons that God has put there for our knowledge as the Lord says in Is. 1:18, "Come now, and let us reason together.." Unit one of this study will be over The Bible Is The Word Of God and chapter one of this unit is titled How We Got Our Bible! I hope this is as much of a blessing to study as it was for me!
What does God want for us? What is God’s plan for me here in this world? This is a question that surely comes to all of our minds at some point in our lives – perhaps quite often. The Apostle Paul speaks to this through his own life story, and specifically throughout his ministry to others. In this lesson, we will examine a portion of Paul's letter to the Colossians.
The Bible is full of amazing visual events. Miracles and messages that people could actually see with their own eyes! This is what occurs in the natural world. However, there is another set of eyes that God gave us in order to see the things of heaven that will allow us to live in the supernatural. These eyes are spiritual, but the images they produce are so real and vivid and can affect the way we live dramatically. The Bible calls these the eyes of faith. These eyes are focused on the unseen things of above, which cannot be explained nor understood by the human mind.
Christianity is not a religion of rules and rituals that we must work at in order to climb the ladder to heaven. Christianity is a personal, growing relationship with the risen, living Lord Jesus Christ that RESULTS in our conformity to Him and to become like Him! In this lesson, we will study Paul's counsel in Philippians Chapter 3 on how we can better know Christ. Paul is trying to tell us is that we can never be like Christ if we do not go through suffering and struggle.
If you ask people about good love stories, most people, including many Christians, do not offer up the Bible as a source. This is very sad, as the Bible is full of amazing love stories, and best of all, these love stories are TRUE! Not made up of idyllic characters or settings, but real people living real lives! This message is focused on the story of Hosea, one of the Bible’s most amazing love stories!
Most Christians want to grow in the Lord, especially when they are new in the faith. But often, as time goes on, the enthusiasm to grow begins to fade. We settle into a routine and grow spiritually complacent. If you’re stuck spiritually, God wants you to grow. Even if you’ve been a Christian for many years, God wants us to grow. Until we’re like Jesus Christ, which won’t happen until we see Him, we still have room to grow. In this study, the Apostle Peter gives us some wise counsel about growing in godliness.
Follow up lesson after "Testing the Waters". This message focuses on Amos Chapter 6. Amos is speaking to a people that have become comfortable and secure in their worldly lives, and have forgotten their calling as God's people. Amos speaks of the oppressed and he speaks out that God is not impressed how they are being treated by those in the kingdom who are better off. Listen to the warnings of the prophet and ask yourself if God's people today have not fallen into the same trap.
This lesson is based on Joshua Chapter 3. The lesson of Joshua is one of faith and trust in the Lord. Often, the Lord calls us to go somewhere or do something. When God commands us to go, directs us into that which is foreign, difficult, and uncomfortable, do we spend more time finding excuses to avoid or a reason to obey? The story of Joshua leading God's people is a perfect example of this Biblical principle, and one we would be wise to study and apply in our own lives.
"Convinced" or "committed"? Is there a difference? Of course, in the English language, these are two different words with different meanings. What does the Bible say about these concepts? It seems logical that both concepts are important to the Christian, but which one does the Bible, specifically the New Testament, spend more time on, and why?
How often have you heard the term, “it’s not for sale at any price”?? How true is this really? In my experience, most everything we own has a price. The price may be ridiculous, but it has a price. The Bible tells us a story about something not being for sale "at any price". This lesson focuses on 1 Kings 21:1-4, and the man's name is Naboth.
This lesson focuses on 1 Thessalonians 4:11. Here, Paul exhorts us to "study to be quiet". In this Scripture, Paul seems to contradict himself. Intuitively, it seems like it should tell us to seek quiet SO that we can study. Once again, we will rely on the Word of God to understand Paul's counsel and learn how we can apply this to our lives.
This lesson is a continuation of the previous message, "Sorrowful, Yet Always Rejoicing". After accepting Jesus and Paul's counsel on how a Christian should be always rejoicing, we find that Jesus has issued us an even tougher command. This command is given to us in John 5:43-44.
We have often heard the message that suffering and hardship grows character. That we learn more from these experiences than we do the fun and easy times. That our characters are forged in the fires or trial. Today's lesson is based on 2 Corinthians Chapter 6, and Paul's exhortation to follow this principle always.
This devotional thought is presented by Jacob Frein. The lesson is based on Isaiah 30:19.
In this lesson, we will learn what God can accomplish when He uses a single, surrendered individual. We will study the example of Nehemiah, as given to us in Nehemiah Chapter 1.
Today's devotional is presented by Jacob Frein. This episode is based on 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.
This lesson is based on Chapter 17 of the book, "Christ's Object Lessons", by Ellen G. White. The chapter is titled "Spare It This Year Also", and is focused on Luke 13:1-9 and Christ's parable of "The Barren Fig Tree".
Today's devotional is presented by Jacob Frein. It will begin a series of devotionals on Bible promises. This episode is based on 1 Corinthians 10:13.
This lesson is based on Chapter 13 of the book, Christ's Object Lessons, by Ellen G. White. Chapter 13 is titled, "Two Worshippers", and is based on Christ's parable of the Pharisee and the publican in Luke 18:9-14. The Pharisee and the publican represent two great classes into which those who come to worship God are divided.
This lesson is based on Chapter 12 of the book, Christ's Object Lessons, by Ellen G. White. This chapter is titled, "Asking to Give" and is based on Luke 11:1-13. Christ's disciples were much impressed by His prayers and by His habit of communion with God. One day after a short absence from their Lord, they found Him absorbed in supplication. Seeming unconscious of their presence, He continued praying aloud. The hearts of the disciples were deeply moved. As He ceased praying, they exclaimed, “Lord, teach us to pray.”
This lesson is based on Chapter 10 of the book, Christ's Object Lessons, by Ellen G White. The subject is Christ's parable of The Net, in Matthew 13:47-50. Both the parable of the tares and that of the net plainly teach that there is no time when all the wicked will turn to God. The wheat and the tares grow together until the harvest. The good and the bad fish are together drawn ashore for a final separation. Again, these parables teach that there is to be no probation after the judgment. When the work of the gospel is completed, there immediately follows the separation between the good and the evil, and the destiny of each class is forever fixed.
Today's devotional though is presented by Jacob Frein. The topic is the Creation of Adam & Eve.
Today's lesson is based on Chapter 4 of the book "Christ's Object Lessons" by Ellen G White. We will discuss Christ's parable of "The Tares" in Matthew Chapter 13. “Another parable put He forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field; but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.”
Today's lesson is from Chapter 2 of the book, "Christ's Object Lessons" by Ellen G White. Chapter 2 deals with Christ's parable of the sower and the seed. "By the parable of the sower, Christ illustrates the things of the kingdom of heaven, and the work of the great Husbandman for His people. Like a sower in the field, He came to scatter the heavenly grain of truth. And His parable teaching itself was the seed with which the most precious truths of His grace were sown."
The Bible speaks of one sin that is unpardonable or unforgiveable. What sin could be so bad that pardon is unavailable for it? Have I committed it already? If not, how do I recognize it? As we wrap up our Unlock Revelation series, we go the Bible once again to learn about this confusing, yet important topic.
There are millions of people who are seeking for something they can hold on to. Something that gives them peace and hope. Many have tried everything the world has to offer, wealth, fame, power, pleasure, and entertainment. Yet they still found their hearts were empty and their life filled with problems. In the word of God, we are told that God’s church would come back from the wilderness. What does the Bible teach about discovering God’s truth for today? What does God’s Word tell us about this church He calls out of the wilderness? Does God have a church on earth today that is solidly grounded on the Bible?
In the 12th chapter of the Book of Revelation there is a striking symbol of a woman dressed in white. She is faithful to her true lover, Jesus. She is undefiled with the corruption of false doctrines. She is described as Christ’s bride, or His church on earth. In Revelation 17, another woman arises. This woman rides upon a scarlet colored beast. The Bible calls her a harlot woman. She has left her true lover, Jesus Christ. This is the apostate system of religion. In this lesson, we’re going to look especially at the harlot woman of Revelation 17.
The Book of Revelation describes a group of 144,000 people at the end of time. Who are these people? What distinguishes them from others? It is a literal number or symbolic? Once again, we will let the Word of God tell us what this means and how to understand this group of people.
Does the book of Revelation give us any specific instruction about our own lifestyle? Does God have a plan of physical, mental and spiritual survival outlined in Revelation? We are all involved in a spiritual battle, a battle for the mind. This spiritual battle is going to determine who receives the worship of the world, and it comes to a head over the seal of God and the mark of the beast.
When people listen to a series like this on the Book of Revelation, the Mark of the Beast and the Mysterious Number 666 is the one topic people are really anxious to hear about. The subject of the Mark of the Beast brings up many different images in people’s minds. Our planet is heading for a calamity. One day everything on Earth is going to be shaken, not by an earthquake, but shaken by the Mark of the Beast. And when that happens we will see what our spiritual houses have been made of. We will see how strong our foundations really are. Let us turn to the Word of God to understand what the Mark of the Beast is, and also what it is not.
The book of Revelation describes two systems of religion. It describes two ways of worship. The book of Revelation presents us with one of two choices. It really does not leave us with any middle ground. It presents a strong appeal to men and women in the last days of earth’s history. It’s an urgent call to commitment. This appeal can be summarized in the symbolism of the two women in Revelation.
In the New Testament, baptism is mentioned multiple times and yet there is a great deal of confusion on the subject. People have different ideas about what constitutes God’s preferred method of baptism. Jesus Himself mentions baptism in The Great Commission. Cleary, the subject of baptism must be supremely important if Jesus thought to discuss it with his disciples in one of the very last conversations he had with them. The Bible is clear. There is only ONE Biblical method of baptism. Let us open our Bibles once again and see what God's Word tells us about baptism.
Does the United States of American have a role in Bible Prophecy? There can be little doubt God was involved in the founding of the United States of America. The Founders knew it and they proclaimed it to the whole world. Even the currency says, “In God we trust.” This nation has declared that it would stand on principles cherished by God himself. But could it be that one day these principles might be challenged and come under attack?
Revelation’s Rapture! The subject is one of the most discussed in Christianity. And it is also one of the most misunderstood. In this lesson, we will open God’s Word and see what the Bible says about Jesus’ 2nd Coming. There are many different opinions about the manner of Jesus' 2nd Coming, but we are not here to discuss 'opinion". We will reveal what God's Word tells us about Jesus' 2nd Coming!
Is hell a hot spot in the center of the earth? Are millions suffering there right now? Would a loving God torture people in hell for millions of years? Let’s see what the Bible really says about hell and we will discover something far more amazing than a desolate location called hell on the Cayman Islands.
How many of you have ever heard of the term “millennium” in the context of the Bible? The scriptures describe this time as an awakening. And this time when we wake up, we will never go to sleep again. This is perhaps the most hopeful thing in the Bible. This time we will not be living in time, we will be living in eternity. It’s generally believed the Millennium will be a time of peace, prosperity, and plenty, when the saints will reign with Christ. In Revelation chapter 20, Jesus draws back the curtain and allows us to see ahead into times which have not yet come.
What does the Bible say about what happens when we die? What really happens at death? The question of what really happens at death has a solid Biblical answer. The Bible gives us dependable answers to the question— “What happens when you die?” It reveals not only what happens when you die, but also how to face death with new hope and confidence.
In this lesson, we’re going to look at a message of tremendous importance that came to this planet from beyond the stars. We’re going to discover that God has given a message to this world for these last days of history. That message is the book of Revelation, a book that focuses on Jesus. The Bible says the everlasting gospel (or the eternal, or final gospel) is proclaimed in the book of Revelation. This is the last message from God, the last gospel message that goes to the world.
Could it be that a tradition like one of these long held ideas has slipped into the Christian church? Is it possible that many have accepted falsehood in the place of truth and very few people today question it? Is it possible that today–just as in Christ’s time–that His church could be setting aside a commandment of God to follow a tradition of man instead? A tradition so old that almost no one knows how it started. A tradition nearly all Christians accept, thinking they are following God’s law, when in fact they are following something of completely human origin?
Does God have an eternal sign? Did He leave us a symbol of His creative authority? What is this sign, and what is its importance? In this lesson, we will learn about this sign and importance for everyone, especially at the end of times.
In our previous meeting we studied about three urgent messages that are given to the world immediately before Christ returns the second time. The first of those messages is in Revelation 14:6,7. The first angel’s message tells us about the Final Judgment. Does God have a plan to bring peace to a sin fallen world?
For many people, the Bible may be confusing. Mysterious symbols, strange signs, prophecies and parables. But God did not intend the Bible to be a mysterious language. He didn’t intend that the prophecies of the Bible and the book of Revelation be a code that nobody could crack. God wants us to come to the Bible and understand what it says. But when you come to the book of Revelation, it is God's intention to bless you and guide you and lead you so that you can understand what it is that he has put in there, so you can be blessed and know not only the Bible, but God Himself as He wants to be known. And God wants us to be prepared for the world to come.
In this lesson, we are going to sweep aside the curtain and look at what is really going on in the universe. We will discover a cosmic conflict beyond our wildest imagination. The book of Revelation describes an ominous power that will come and bring spiritual distress to planet Earth. We also see that the battle of Armageddon will take place and the seven last plagues will fall on the earth. Why is there evil in this world? Is there a war waging today that many people are not aware of? Once again we will look to the Bible for answers.
Is the Bible true? Can you believe Bible? What if I told you the Bible prophecy predicted world events centuries before they occurred? In order to understand Bible prophecy, you need the key to unlocking those prophecies. In this lesson, we will discover, from the Word of God, the master key that unlocks all Bible prophecies. You will seen that the Bible is true, and its source can only be God.
What is going on in the world today, and does the Bible speak of events that are happening today? Are we living in times today that are foretold of in Bible prophecy? In this lesson, we are going to discuss what the Bible tells us about the times leading up to Jesus’ return and compare it to events unfolding before our very eyes!
Jesus says, “Beware of false prophets.” If there are false prophets, could that be because the true gift of prophecy is part of God’s true church today? No one counterfeits something that doesn’t have an original. If there is a counterfeit, there must true prophets. What does Jesus tell us about prophets and how do we know who is true and who is false?
In the word of God, we are told that God’s church would come back from the wilderness. What does the Bible teach about discovering God’s truth for today? Does God have a church on earth today that is solidly grounded on the Bible? There certainly is a hunger for genuine Christianity in the hearts of thousands. There is a longing for something more than they have. That hunger isn’t merely for a church; that hunger is for a Bible-believing people. That hunger is for the living Christ and His truth. It’s for a people that base their lives on the word of God
What is heaven really like? There seems to be a lot of confusion about heaven these days. What is heaven really like? Where can we find valid information about Heaven? Why is there so much confusion about heaven? Why these hazy, ambiguous opinions? The question is— Where can we find a key to unlock the mysteries of Heaven? Why not look where millions have looked and found reliable answers? The key is not hidden. It is as close at hand as a copy of the Holy Bible.
As Christians we can sometimes find ourselves lost. Our plan might be to go in one direction, but it’s possible that we discover we’re not where we really want to be. In His mercy, God sends a message of love to gently guide us, to turn us around so that His will is being done in our lives. He sees our hearts and knows that sometimes even the most sincere person can need to adjust their direction. God guides us in His Word so that we can be where He wants us to be.
Have you ever wondered if there is one God, one Bible, one Jesus, why is it that there are so many different denominations? Why so many different denominations? How did we go from one, unified Christian church to thousands of different churches, following different doctrines? Bible prophecy clearly reveals why there are so many denominations. God has particularly revealed the answer to our question about why so many denominations in the Book of Revelation.
Remember, we are all involved in a spiritual battle, a battle for the mind. This spiritual battle is going to determine who receives the worship of the world, and it comes to a head over the seal of God and the mark of the beast. Down in the close of time, the saved are those whose minds are given to Jesus while the unsaved will not have given their minds to Jesus Christ. How can you have every advantage in the battle for the mind?
There can be little doubt God was involved in the founding of the United States of America. The Founders knew it and they proclaimed it to the whole world. Even the currency says, “In God we trust.” This nation has declared that it would stand on principles cherished by God himself. But could it be that one day these principles might be challenged and come under attack? In this episode, we’re going to go to the Bible and we’re going to discover that the prophecies of the Bible discuss the United States of America and reveal the role that this influential nation would occupy down here in the close of time.
I want to tell you today that our planet is heading for a calamity. One day everything on Earth is going to be shaken, not by an earthquake, but shaken by the Mark of the Beast. And when that happens we will see what our spiritual houses have been made of. We will see how strong our foundations really are. The Mark of the Beast represents the great culmination of the age-old battle between good and evil. It began long ago with rebellion in heaven when Satan coveted the place of Christ Himself and said in his heart, "I will be like the Most High." He wanted to sit on God's throne and receive worship.
We have all seen the pictures: earthquakes, devastating Fires, and volcanic eruptions. Will the world be engulfed in the war of Armageddon? Will our TV screens be filled with images of conflict, strife and famine. Will there be unprecedented world financial collapse? Or possibly will there be a global international conflict? By contrast, we read the Gospels and see the love of Christ in ministry and His dying for a lost world. It is difficult to harmonize these plagues with the love of God. Could a loving God afflict people with sores and turn rivers into blood?
We believe the Bible and specifically The Book of Revelation has answers. That is why our theme for these messages is: If it’s in the Bible, I believe it. If it disagrees with the Bible, It’s not for me. Wouldn’t we expect that if these cataclysmic events are coming, that God would give us a clear warning first?
In the last days of earth’s history neutrality will not do. God is calling every one of us to take public stand.We will not be able to sit on the fence. The entire world will be called to openly, publicly declare whose side they are on. How do we take a stand? The Book ofRevelation points us in the right direction.
Is hell a hot spot in the center of the earth? Are millions suffering there right now? Would a loving God torture people in hell for millions of years? Let’s see what the Bible really says about hell and we will discover something far more amazing than a desolate location called hell on the Cayman Islands.
Scripture describes an awakening. This time when we wake up, we will never go to sleep again. This is perhaps the most hopeful thing in the Bible, and what gives special meaning to our theme, If it’s in the Bible, I believe it. If it disagrees with the Bible, It’s not for me.This time we will not be living in time, we will be living in eternity. Jesus describes this incredible event in His Word.
Can we find a hope that goes beyond the grave? What really happens at death? The question of what really happens at death has a solid Biblical answer. Many Christians and non-Christians look at this subject of death differently. Some religions believe in reincarnation. So there are all kinds of confusing questions. People are really perplexed about this subject of death. What happens when you die?
Our Commander is going to get us home. He is coming to take us on the most fantastic space journey imaginable. The second coming of Christ will accomplish what no scientist yet has dreamed possible. Our Lord will deliver us from the clutches of death. He will deliver us from pain, disease, and suffering!
When you look at the Book of Revelation, there is one central theme and that is Jesus. It is not the dragon. It is not the seven headed beast. The great prophecies of the Book of Revelation do not focus on the beast, but Jesus Christ. These prophecies describe the return of our Lord and the climax of history.
Could it be that a tradition like one of these long held ideas has slipped into the Christian church?Is it possible that many have accepted falsehood in the place of truth and very few people today question it? Is it possible that today, just as in Christ’s time, that His church could be setting aside a commandment of God to follow a tradition of man instead? A tradition so old that almost no one knows how it started. A tradition nearly all Christians accept, thinking they are following God’s law, when in fact they are following something of completely human origin?
The book of Revelation predicts that Satan would attempt to mislead the Christian church.
The Book of Revelation calls humanity back to worshipping the Creator. How do we worship the Creator of heaven and earth? How does He remind us of His creative power? At creation, did He leave us a symbol of His creative authority? Revelation is the book of endings. We can only understand the book of endings if we understand the book of beginnings. We will only understand the significance of the monumental issues in today’s world if we understand the events at creation.
How do you protect moral values in an immoral world? We have sown the wind and we are reaping the whirlwind. How can you protect your mind?How can you protect the minds of your children— Your grandchildren? How can you be moral in an immoral world?
The Book of Revelation provides some clear cut answers. The Book of Revelation is the Revelation of whom? Jesus! The last book of the Bible, Revelation, has a message for the last generation of men and women living on a planet called earth. The Book of Revelation has a message for you and me. It calls us to morality. It calls us back to the standards of God.
In our last study, we saw the importance of the Three Angels’ message in Revelation 14. This is the final message that will go to the globe before Jesus comes. It is the most urgent message in all of history. It is our message, one that God has given to our generation. It is relevant today for our time.
Next, we are going to study a specific portion of this prophecy that opens our eyes to the final judgement. Is it possible that the judgement has already begun? We are going to let Jesus speak to us from Scripture yet again.
There is an urgent end-time message in the book of Revelation which has eternal significance for our world today. This message is as vital for us as John the Baptist’s message was for people looking forward to the first coming of Christ. It is found in the heart of the book of Revelation chapter 14.
Who can bear our burdens when the stresses of life weigh us down? Who can handle our guilt? Who can handle our worry and anxiety? Who, indeed, can give us security? Is there a refuge in the time of storms in our life? In our trauma, is there a place of security we can run to?
The answer is yes! There is someone big enough to carry what we cannot!
When you look at earth from outer space, you see such a beautiful picture of blue, green, and white that makes it appear from such a view that everything is perfect and right. What could be wrong with such a beautiful place? Yet, when you see the realities of every day life, we know the opposite is true. Many tears flow every day from those who’s hearts are broken by tragedies like death, disease, abuse. The pain that many ensure make our planet anything but peaceful. When we look at the challenges of our world, many are naturally prone to ask, “who is responsible?” Some want to blame God as a tyrant. Others refuse to believe in Him at all b/c of the never-ending saga of pain and suffering on earth.
“Is time running out? Is the doomsday clock still ticking and almost ready to strike midnight? Is there hope for our world?” These are valid questions that need good answers. As we heard in Episode 31, Bible prophecy gives us insight into where our world is headed in the future! We can trust the Bible. It is inspired, and it is able to guide us no matter how badly things get on planet earth!
Bible prophecy gives us clear insight into where our world is headed in the future! God will unfold His plan not just for this world, but for you as well! You will discover hope for today and confidence for tomorrow as we open the Bible in every single episode.