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A comparison of
major Bible prophecy
passages regarding the end times:
Zechariah, Matthew 24, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Revelation (PDF, legal
landscape
format). chart
What's
Going
On?
There is a period of great uncertainty ahead for America and the world, so it is important for us to understand what is happening and why. This will be an unprecedented opportunity for Christians to fulfill their life purposes and experience the power of God in ways they couldn't imagine. Dated: 12/08 (PDF format) article Strategy. If you need to prepare for the period of uncertainty described in "What's Going On?", we recommend the following strategy: Prepare, Transform and Anticipate. Dated: 9/09 article The Coming Perfect Storm. A summary of "The Coming Perfect Storm" by John Paul Jackson, which presents greater detail than "What's Going On?" (above). article Many people think “working with God” is only relevant to spiritual activities like ministry and witnessing. This Bible study recommends having God as a working partner in whatever it is you’re doing. article Jesus calls you to deny yourself, take up your cross and follow him, to lose your life, crucify your sinful nature, put on godly character. article A discussion of the benefits of being tested, the nature of testing, the qualities of a blameless and upright person, the wilderness experience. article Being like Christ is being his image, a servant, a child and a son, but is different for each of us. article The primary trait of sinful nature is self-centeredness or pride. This trait is the main focus of God's plan of redemption. article Your character is a gift from God that became corrupted by sin. Salvation is relevant to your personality. article What is America's role in end time Bible prophecy? How will the economy, military preparedness, terrorism, political isolationism, globalism and civil disturbances affect America? article The "beginning of birth pains" referred to in the Bible will include deception, violence, wars, food shortages, natural disasters, and Middle East war. article Bible prophecy describes devastation by objects from space. Historic biblical accounts describe sun darkening, meteorite storms, oceans roaring, tidal waves and cosmic fire. article What is the world kingdom of the last days as described in Bible prophecy? A world government, revived Roman Empire, European Community, the United Nations? article The UN is strongly biased against Israel and opposes its struggle for survival. Bible prophecy shows the United Nations will authorize an invasion of Israel. article The Great Tribulation described in Bible end time prophecy will include the abomination of desolation, Russian and Muslim invasion of Israel, the destruction of Jerusalem. article |
A Biblical
Perspective of Self-Defense God ordained human government and the New Testament says to submit to human authorities, yet the authorities considered Jesus and his disciples criminals. What does it really mean for you to submit? Must you obey a corrupt government official or ungodly laws? This Bible study develops some clear guidelines for civil disobedience that honors God. (book excerpt) article, book info As a Christian, you are responsible for renewing your mind: repenting, changing how you think and what you think about, your attitudes, perspective, priorities and standards. (book excerpt) article, book info The New Testament statements about repentance are mostly directed to believers. (book excerpt) article, book info You decide what you will believe, so accepting God's truths is a matter of choice. We should not treat disbelief lightly. (book excerpt) article, book info Forgiveness is about how you respond to your own sinful attitudes and desires, because that is what gets hurt and responds with anger and other emotions. (book excerpt) article, book info When you understand that God works all events together so they have a compounded benefit for you, you can be thankful in and for everything. (book excerpt) article, book info As Christians, we are natural citizens of heaven, ambassadors representing God on earth, foreigners with a different culture and standards than the world. (book excerpt) article, book info God uses scripture, the Holy Spirit, circumstances, your personality, other believers to guide you. These enable you to do your part in fulfilling his purpose. (book excerpt) article, book info Real success is effectively using your abilities to do God's work, serving him by meeting the needs of other people. (book excerpt) article, book info Perfection is a spiritual and mental state constantly focused on God, totally committed to his glory and service. (book excerpt) article, book info Integrity motivates you to focus all your efforts and resources on a standard or goal. Holiness is integrity in matters of God's purpose. (book excerpt) article, book info Your feelings and emotions coincide with what you think and believe. As you practice godly repentance, your emotions, feelings and desires will change. (book excerpt) article, book info Evaluating, judging and forming opinions are important to Christian living. Your judgment will be different from other believers' because your personality is different. (book excerpt) article, book info The beatitudes present God's value system. (book excerpt) article, book info God has legally transferred you to his kingdom, authorizing you to use his resources to conduct his business in his behalf. (book excerpt) article, book info God's Holy Spirit lives within you, sustains you, helps develop you into God's image and empowers you to do God's work. (book excerpt) article, book info God works through cooperative people. He expects you to use what he has given you and exercise initiative to do his work. (book excerpt) article, book info |