The Word of God, taken literally, establishes a clear prophetic order that renders the post-tribulation rapture untenable. If we rightly divide the Word and do not spiritualize what is plainly stated, the return of Christ for His Church must come before the wrath...
Bartholomew is one of the lesser-known apostles, often hidden in the shadow of the more prominent Peter, John, or Paul. Yet, he stands as a firm pillar in the foundation of the Church. His name might be quiet in the text, but his life was not without impact....
The Day of Pentecost was not only the fulfillment of ancient prophecy but also a pivotal turning point in the life of the early Church. It marks the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, empowering them for witness and launching the spread of the Gospel...
Hell is one of the most serious, sobering doctrines in Scripture. It is also one of the most debated, especially when it comes to the question of the nature and duration of punishment for the wicked. This study is not based on emotional reaction or tradition, but...
Ecclesiastes opens with this introduction: “The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem” (Ecclesiastes 1:1). The Hebrew word for Preacher is Qoheleth, meaning one who assembles or speaks before an assembly. The strongest internal and historical...
The local church is more than just a building, it’s a body of believers, a family gathered in the name of Jesus Christ to worship, learn, and make disciples. But as shepherds and overseers of that body, we are called not only to feed the flock but to protect it....
Before Jesus tells this parable, He is teaching a large crowd about hypocrisy, fear of man, and the need for eternal perspective. In Luke 12:1, the crowd is described as being so large that they "trampled one another." Jesus had just warned about covetousness,...
Throughout Scripture, God reveals His relationship to His people using the imagery of marriage. In the New Testament, the specific title "Bride of Christ" is given to the Church, the called-out body of born-again believers from Pentecost until the Rapture. Paul...
The Manifestation of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:7–11 The Apostle Paul begins this section by writing, “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all” (1 Corinthians 12:7). This verse is the key to understanding the purpose and...
When we talk about head coverings in the Bible, the very first picture we get is not of cloth or veils, but of something far more significant: glory and authority. From the beginning, clothing in general carries meaning, after the fall, “the LORD God made tunics of...
