Category Archives: James

What is the purpose of the rapture – the catching away of the Church.


The content discusses the rapture, God’s wrath, and enduring tribulations, emphasizing that believers may be subjected to injustice but will not suffer God’s wrath. Biblical references illustrate God’s anger towards sin and disobedience, stressing the significance of salvation through Jesus. It concludes with the future gathering of the church to Christ. Continue reading

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A laymans commentary on Matthew 24. Chapter Four, verses 11- 15. “Because iniquity shall abound.”


 Chapter Four “Because iniquity shall abound.” Matthew 24:11 NASB “Many false prophets will arise and will mislead many.” Matthew is not the only one to make this statement. “Many will come in [appropriating to themselves] the name [of Messiah] which belongs … Continue reading

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A word that needs to be heard.


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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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Questions and concerns about the antichrist. Part four of four.


Considering the title of these rants about the antichrist, does any of this affect the believer? No, but if you are a follower of mine, then you know that I write to followers of Christ, and followers of Christ will be taken up … Continue reading

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Things that puzzle and provoke me. Matthew 3:9-12.


In the previous post on Matthew 3, we touched on verses 9 – 12, but as I look at these verses again, I see things that provoke and puzzle me. For example: “And do not presume to say to yourselves, … Continue reading

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A voice cries out in the desert: “Clear a way for the LORD.” Matthew 31-3.


Matthew chapter three opens with a fast-forward of about 25 years. The headline from the Berean Study Bible (and most of them say the same thing) reads: “John the Baptist Prepares the Way” “And in those days John the Immerser … Continue reading

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I cannot remember how we got to this point, but something got said about hell.


I know many who believe God has already thrown people into hell, but that has NOT happened yet, and, in general,  it will NOT happen until the great throne event at the end of the thousand-year reign of Christ.  Why do … Continue reading

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“The Story” Chapter 1, Genesis four, from Adam to Noah. Edit and repost.


When I made the first post in 2014, I did it under protest. Having had experience with Pastor Rick Warren and his 40 days of purpose books, I wanted nothing to do with this, and the small men’s Bible study … Continue reading

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Its power touches only the living. Romans 7:4.


I am looking at Romans 8, but Pastor Jack Hibbs pointed out that the context begins in chapter seven, and, therefore, I am starting here in Romans 7. But first, a notation.  Paul, immediately, in Romans 7:1, tells us,   “You … Continue reading

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