Category Archives: Forgiveness

Someone I know wrote to me asking if I could contrast and compare the rapture to the cross. To be honest, it did not seem like there was a comparison. I have discovered a depth I did not know.


The text compares the crucifixion and the rapture, emphasizing Jesus’ significance. It illustrates the thief on the cross, who gained salvation through belief in Christ. It discusses scriptural interpretations of Jesus’ actions, sacrifice, and the shift in salvation history following the cross, along with the implications of judgment and eternal life for believers. Continue reading

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This became more important as the mention of the fear of death dropped into our morning conversation.


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They asked if you are not the Christ, Elijah, or the Prophet, why are you baptizing? John 1: 28, 29.


If you are a follower of Christ, a similar question will be asked about you. Since you are not Christ, why are you trying to change anybody’s life? The world and many religious people do not know that we gave … Continue reading

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In Him, there was life. A study in the gospel of John 1:4,5.


In my previous post, I “only” covered John 1:1. I had the blinders on and only chose to focus on that one verse. However, verses two and three also speak to the beginning of all things and Jesus’ role in … Continue reading

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It is appointed unto man once to die; is that true? Hebrews 9:27.


It was early in 2022 that I came to learn of Lee Brainard. He maintains a YouTube website called Soothkeep, where you can find many of his teachings should you want to check them out. Mr. Brainard comes across as intelligent and … Continue reading

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