Category Archives: the nations

A controversy about the sheep and the goats. Matthew 25.


The post discusses a controversial interpretation of Jesus’ teachings about the sheep and goats in Matthew 25, emphasizing the importance of scriptural accuracy. The author critiques a Bible study leader for promoting unsupported claims, arguing for individual scripture study, and highlights the need for theological integrity. Ultimately, confusion arises from differing interpretations of Christ’s judgment and mercy. Continue reading

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I got a message from a friend that I needed to address.


I received a message that read something like this—I say sort of because I had to make it legible. I am not sure how my acquaintance integrated this point about “The blood on his cloak,”  but he added some say … Continue reading

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A layman’s commentary on Matthew 24. Chapter Three, verses 7- 10. For nation shall rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom. Isn’t that what we are seeing?


 Chapter three. “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:” Matthew 24:7 “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.” We have been talking about … Continue reading

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Lawlessness will abound, and the love of many will grow cold. Matthew 24:12


When I left off our study in Matthew 24, we were looking at verse 11. The context goes like this: the disciples asked when will these things – the destruction of the temple and His return as the warring Messiah. … Continue reading

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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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The Near And Sudden Appearing of Jesus Christ. Part two. 2 Thessalonians 2:3, and a few others.


This is a continuation of part one, a previous post based upon Pastor Jack’s sermon notes from his message Signs Of The Coming Anti-Christ – Part 3 – 8:00 AM, 4/30/2023 If you understand what Pastor Jack asks when he says, “On … Continue reading

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Who are these people, because I see them everywhere in scripture?


Now in the second year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams. His spirit was so troubled that his sleep left him. So the king gave the command to call the magicians, the astrologers, the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans(?) to tell the king his dreams. So they came … Continue reading

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Does Jesus fight in two battles; if so, what are they?


   I got a message from a friend that I needed to address. Originally posted on 08/31/2019. I received a message which read sort of like this – I say sort of because I had to make it legible. My acquaintance said, … Continue reading

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This might seem like a bizarre question, but hardly anyone knows the answer. Is the last trumpet related to Armageddon?


I am choosing to refrain from book studies, like the one I finished recently on Revelation. It was a blessing, but a bit tedious, and I needed a break. On the other hand, the small groups I have sat with, … Continue reading

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Having a meltdown about the wrath of God. Revelation 12:12


In looking at some older files in a folder called “Questions that need an answer,” I found this one dated 04/2019, where a friend was having a meltdown about the wrath of God. Although in talking with another acquaintance about eschatology, … Continue reading

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