So far this week we have discovered what the definition for the Rapture is, where we get our definition for the Rapture from, where the word the Rapture comes from, and when the Rapture will be. In this blog I want to briefly share with you three of my personal views about the timing of … [Read more…]
In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Paul writes, “But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have … [Read more…]
I am not sure if you have, but personally, I have come into contact with some who do not believe in the Rapture. The reason they do not believe in the Rapture, according to them, is because the Bible never uses the actual word ‘Rapture’. They are correct. The Bible, especially the English translation, never … [Read more…]
We need to talk about an event called The Rapture. Why should we? According to Dr. David Jeremiah, “the Rapture is perhaps the most important piece of prophecy for us to understand since it may very well impact us personally.” This week I will be seeking to answer several questions about this event. In today’s … [Read more…]
“Evangelism is not an option for the Christian life.” Those are the words of Louis Palau, and it is true. If you are a follower of Christ, if your eyes have been awakened to the beauty and majesty and hope that is in Christ, you should be eager to announce the gospel to all who … [Read more…]
Fasting is a spiritual discipline we do not do enough as a church in general. I know some may fast through the month of January and some may fast at intermittent times throughout the year. As for Northeast church, we are committing ourselves to fast every first Tuesday of the month. So, I want to … [Read more…]
In December of 2021 I read through the New Testament at least twice. I was just reading and reading and reading; it was providing for me the spiritual nourishment my soul needed. As I was reading I was looking for what God wants out of His church. On Sunday January 9, 2022 I gave the … [Read more…]
If you have put your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, you are a new creation. You have been created in the likeness of God in righteousness and holiness (Eph. 4:24). By the Spirit, God has worked in you to be His workmanship. Therefore, with the new life you have in Christ, you are, we … [Read more…]
In Ephesians 4:17 we read that Paul urges the believers in Ephesus to stop walking like sinners do; in other words, stop sinning willfully. Then, in Ephesians 4:22 & 23 he urges them to “put off the old self…and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds.” Now in Ephesians 4:24 Paul writes, “and … [Read more…]
In Ephesians 4:22 Paul urges the believers in Ephesus to put off their old selves, which belongs to their former manner of life, and was or is being corrupted by deceitful thoughts and desires. Now Paul commands them “to be renewed” (Eph. 4:23). The term “renewed” implies that Paul is urging them to star over … [Read more…]