This is my last blog studying Genesis to Revelation. I appreciate your input moving forward as this will form the foundation for Sync: Connecting Your Life to God’s Story. The results of rejoicing over reigning Christ-centered priests include:1. Rejoice over Satan being bound for 1,000 years2. Grieve over unbelievers thrown in lake of fire3. Anticipate a…
In order to know your labor in Christ gains rest and significance; remember Israel birthed Jesus how rules and protects; overcome Satan’s accusations by Lamb’s blood, word of testimony and lose life for His sake, endure patiently and faithfully by resisting the devil and antichrist; resist deception and compromise in the great tribulation; achieve victory in Christ through…
The reasons you can exalt God’s word in worship are:1. Response to martyrs’ victory over the antichrist2. Know God’s judgment amplifies His grace in the heavenly temple3. Know God’s physical, ecological and celestial judgments often harden peoples’ hearts4. Clothe yourself with Jesus during natural disasters to prepare for Christ’s second coming5. Celebrate man’s destruction of idolatrous, religious system 6….
Here is the process of victory for those who share the gospel of the kingdom in the world: 1. Recognize how Satan destroys unbelievers2. Know that people refuse repentance even after a third of mankind killed3. Meditate on God’s word4. Recognize God’s control to protect and empower to witnesses to perform miracles and share testimonies5. Worship God…
A person receives power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory and praise by praying for empowerment by the Holy Spirit knowing Jesus sits on the throne in heaven; worship a holy God and crucified Savior continually by giving Him glory, honor and power; and connect with Christ’s death on the cross through His word to purchase…
How are you inspired to preach the gospel of the kingdom? Rev. 6-8 explains the need to prepare for end time events knowing Satan’s plan, recognize God’s sovereignty in death and martyr of believers, expect cosmic disruption, embrace Christ as shepherd, let devastating events lead you to fervent prayer and recognize God’s judgment in disrupting…
A person reigns with Christ and shepherds the nations by:1. Walk in Christ’s love doing first works2. Endure suffering, poverty and persecution3. Obey teaching from whole counsel of God4. Be pure without compromise or idolatry 5. Walk in Christ’s victory to overcome busyness and over-confidence6. Embrace evangelistic opportunities relying on God7. Listen to Jesus’ voice for zealous…
In order to have a heart for Jesus, mourn Him as the Almighty ruler who freed you from sins, respond to His testimony in your life, hear His word and take seriously the events written in Revelation. Mourn Jesus as Almighty Ruler Who Freed You from Sins to Serve GodJohn received a revelation of Jesus…
Trusting God during temptations, crisis and stress reap benefits. By committing to purity, you reap greater learning and competence in your work. By asking God for wisdom and communicating with humility during a crisis, you reap promotion, provision and influence. By refusing to worship idols and trusting God during stressful circumstances, you see unbelievers praise God. …
Growing up, I attended a church that emphasized ethical codes and didn’t believe in miracles. After becoming a Christian in college, churches I chose were conservative, but the rituals present sometimes obscured one’s relationship with Christ. We must avoid these two extremes, which were present when Christ walked on earth 2,000 years ago. Matthew lists…