The seven seals are found in Revelation chapters five, six and eight. As each of the seven seals is broken a picture or representation of events to take place on the earth during that seal period is described. Who can open the seals? As this prophecy opens, we see Christ as the Lamb ...
Many try to take the message of Revelation literally and thereby develop many fanciful doctrines. Such is dangerous as the book itself sets forth many symbols with their meaning. The seven stars in Christ's right hand were angels and the lampstands were churches (1:20). Seven lamps of fire...
We are witnessing the unfolding of events long prophesied to take place during the last generation before the return of Christ. We knew that it was coming – we were almost eager to see this day because it means the Rapture is that much closer. But as the day approaches, it becomes less...
The Iglesia ni Cristo (Tagalog, “Church of Christ”) claims to be the true Church established by Christ. Felix Manalo, its founder, proclaimed himself God’s prophet. Since it was founded in the Philippines in 1914, it has grown to more than two hundred congregations in sixty-seven countr...
That clarifies why the word Carnal can label both unbelievers and believers, simply because the lifestyles of both are the same2(emphasis added).Chafer wrote:By various terms the Bible teaches that there are two classes of Christians: those who ‘abide in Christ,’ and those who ‘abide not...
These doctrines are essential to Christ’s saving mission. This defense is rooted in reason and the fundamentals of Christian apologetics. It also demonstrates how Jesus advances his saving mission through the one Church he founded. The apostles and their successors lead this Church, with the pope...
We are witnessing the unfolding of events long prophesied to take place during the last generation before the return of Christ. We knew that it was coming – we were almost eager to see this day because it means the Rapture is that much closer. But as the day approaches, it becomes less...
Reflecting on the past 9 years of my life, I realize now, God employs willing people to reach others and “coincidences” are not truly coincidences, but rather moments God allows at times in our life, when we need it most, to draw us to Him and to “wake us up” out of our ...
the false apostles, false teachers, and their doctrines; coldness, lukewarmness, and remissness in love; the impure tenets and practices of the Nicolaitans: will I give to eat of the tree of life; by which is meant Jesus Christ himself, in allusion to the tree of life in the garden ...
Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter, marking the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ. It is recognized in various Christian denominations, including Catholicism, as the birth of the Christian Church. In contrast, Catholicism, one of the oldest...