Just before Pentecost, the 11 apostles of Jesus decided that they needed to replace the position that Judas left with another apostle. They chose Matthias by casting lots (similar to rolling dice). Should they have done that? Is it possible that they moved ahead of the Holy Spirit on that one? How does a person discover God’s will?
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In the book of Acts, the Holy Spirit was poured out on the apostles and 3,000 people were added to their number in a single day. What happened next? Did they return to life as usual? Nope. They devoted their lives to four things.
God’s mission for his church is vital not only for those who hear the gospel but also for those who bear it. Hear Ivan and Yvgenie’s story of starting a new church in Krasnokamensk, Russia.
Revelation is a book that can be understood, but not easily. It requires deep study not only of Revelation itself but of the entire Bible. That means that most of the time we are concentrating our efforts on specific passages. But there is also value in taking a bird’s-eye view to understand the overall plot of the book.
Second Thessalonians describes a final great deception that will befall planet earth that is engineered by Satan himself. Revelation 13 actually describes in general some of what that deception will look like.
A new book has been added to Pastor Jeff’s Simple Guide series. This one studies the book of Revelation not only verse by verse but phrase by phrase. Below you will find descriptions of each book in the series. These and more are available at the cheapest prices at www.Skapto.org.
Have you ever heard that Revelation is a sealed book?
Have you struggled to understand the symbols and plot of the story?
Have you ever wished for an informal verse-by-verse guide that walks you through Revelation from start to finish?
If so, then A Simple Guide to the Book of Revelation might be what you’re looking for. With thoughtful investigation, diligent study, and knowledge of the Bible as a whole, the book of Revelation can be understood. This guide will lead you verse by verse and phrase by phrase through the entire book, using the Bible as its own interpreter.
Do the writings of the Old Testament prophets seem unrelated to modern life?
Would you read them more carefully if you recognized they still speak even today?
Learn how Old Testament prophecy informs us about earth’s last days!
Discover how end-time prophecy, particularly the book of Revelation, is illuminated by the writings of the prophet Isaiah. This verse-by-verse devotional walks you through the book of Isaiah and leaves you astonished by God’s unrelenting efforts to reconcile us to Himself even today.
Do the writings of the Apostle Paul ever cause you to scratch your head?
Do you ever hear people explain Paul’s theology in a way that doesn’t fit with the rest of Scripture?
And have you ever wished for an informal verse-by-verse guide that walks you through Paul’s epistles from start to finish?
If so, then keep A Simple Guide to Paul’s Epistles handy whenever you read the New Testament. You might use it as a basic reference: look up a passage that puzzles you to find a clear explanation. Or you might read through it as a devotional alongside your Bible.
Few Bible writers have influenced Christian beliefs more than the Apostle Paul. Listen as God’s voice speaks through these timeless letters.
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The first thing most people think of when they think of Revelation is strange beasts, symbolic numbers, and visions like nightmares. But the first verse of the book says that Revelation is about Jesus. Understanding some basics about what Jesus accomplished during his time on earth will help us when it comes to interpreting Revelation.
