I’m going to begin with a shocking claim. 1 John is – shocking - a Hebrew epistle written to the twelve tribes scattered abroad (Gal. 2:9). This is not our mail. This was not written to the Body of Christ, although there are many timeless principles here, especially all the verses about the love of... Continue Reading →
Here is something the Lord told the disciples at the beginning of His Olivet Discourse: “Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one... Continue Reading →
Most saints don’t understand how the doctrines actually work with sufferings for our benefit. They’re specifically designed to be ‘for us’ in this dispensation: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) Difficult situations are humbling... Continue Reading →
We shall heretofore attempt to exegete all those headache-inducing passages about “this generation” in the Gospels! As a bonus, we shall also exegete that time the Lord said, “There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.” [Note - this first section... Continue Reading →
Php 2:25 Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants. Php 2:26 For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick. Php 2:27 ... Continue Reading →
Our Father is the Most High God; He is Wisdom, and so much more. (Prov. 8:12) We can step out from under fear and anything this world has to offer that creates anxiety or distress to be a servant. Recall who we have residing within us. So, what is there to fear? “What shall we... Continue Reading →
All of the jaw-dropping imagery you have seen this week of the wildfires tearing through Los Angeles is precisely how you should picture the Tribulation. I’m reminded of the first Trumpet Judgment. Rev 8:7 The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and... Continue Reading →
[I discovered in our Pastor’s Office this vintage booklet by Pastor Floyd Baker called “Not Wrath but Rapture.” Inside was a transcribed message he had delivered on June 28, 1973, at the 5th Annual Bible Conference of the Berean Bible Fellowship. I loved it! So I scanned the booklet and converted it into an article!... Continue Reading →
Here's the complete list of articles on the seven letters to the seven churches: Introduction Ephesus Smyrna Pergamos Thyatira Sardis Philadelphia Laodicea
Today, we’re concluding our look at the seven letters to the seven churches with the letter to Laodicea. I love this letter. The Lord has nothing good to say to these people. This is the famous lukewarm church, neither hot nor cold. It’s interesting to me that just as Paul’s final letter, 2 Tim., presents... Continue Reading →
This is a continuation of our series on the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches. We’ve covered so far the letters to the Jewish churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, and Sardis. Last week, the Lord hardly had anything good to say to the Jewish church in Sardis. However, the Lord has hardly anything bad... Continue Reading →
This is a continuation of our series on the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches. We have covered so far the letters to the Jewish churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, and Thyatira. A lot of bad news in the letter to sinful Sardis! The Lord has almost nothing good to say to these people, which... Continue Reading →
This is a continuation of our series on the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches. We have covered so far the letters to the Jewish churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, and Pergamos. In the Greek, Thyatira (thai-uh-tee-ruh) was pronounced thoo-at-i-rah. This name sounds unpleasant no matter what language you speak it. Of all the seven letters,... Continue Reading →
This is a continuation of our series on the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches. We have covered so far the letters to the Jewish churches in Ephesus and Smyrna. Today, we’re going to look at Pergamos, which is an amazing place. Rev 2:12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These... Continue Reading →
[This is a continuation of our news series on the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches.] Rev 2:1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; Rev 2:2 I know thy... Continue Reading →
Hello, saints! I thought we might start a new series with deep dives into the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches in the book of Revelation! Let’s begin with a general overview. Consider what the Lord says to John Rev 1:11, “Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou... Continue Reading →
[Editor’s Note: These are notes from a message that was an introduction to the book of Revelation, which I’d like to add to our End of the World Series. -Joel] Rev 1:1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and... Continue Reading →
Mat 3:1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of... Continue Reading →
We now have a complete list of links below for the ENTIRE End of the World Series here on Supply of Grace! Woo hoo! Each article is a deep dive, typically around 6,000 words of pure exegesis. We started with day one of the Tribulation and kept going all the way to the Eternal State.... Continue Reading →
We now have on our Supply of Grace website thorough detailed exegesis on the entire Tribulation in chronological order. First, there will be the immediate appearance of the antichrist. That article also covers his rise to power over the course of the first 3 ½ years. Plus, we offered a high-level portrait of the antichrist.... Continue Reading →
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