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The beast was allowed to speak. Revelation 13:5-6


I gave a teaching on Victory in our Recovery meeting last night. An aspect of that teaching talks about giving yourself over to Jesus and allowing Him to change your life. I pointed out that real changes only happen when you … Continue reading

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No one is like this beast! No one can fight against it. Revelation 13:4


“No one is like this beast! No one can fight against it.” That is not true, however, in the process of physically fighting against it you become just like it. We have waited too long to eliminate this evil that … Continue reading

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And the dragon did give to “it” his power – Revelation 13:2


Over the course of three weeks I was asked to do a personal bible study on Revelation with one fellow, while a second began asking questions about the “beasts” in Revelation 13, which made me think I need to have … Continue reading

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A beast with ten horns and seven heads; really? Revelation 13:1


This title is fairly close to what one of the guys said, as he ranted on how no one can understand the book of Revelation. This particular guy acts like a baby and I am quite certain he would have … Continue reading

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Life tends to get real ugly.


Originally posted on A Voice in the Wilderness:
2 Thessalonians 2:2-3 NASB (2) “that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to…

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The two witnesses of Revelation 11


Recently I sat through a “teaching” on Revelation 11, and everything pastor spoke about was a type or symbol of something else, primarily the Church. He even defined the two witnesses as the church and told us how their death … Continue reading

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Who are the dead that are brought before the Great White throne?


The imagery of the Great White throne comes specifically from Revelation 20. However, we also find this same throne of judgment, alternately described, in the parable we find in Matthew 25; this is the parable of the sheep and the … Continue reading

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Problems with a parable


I want to talk about a parable that has been on my mind. The reasons why will become clear. I am using Eugene Peterson’s Message for the parable, not because I am thrilled with it but it is broken down … Continue reading

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When is Jesus coming back?


http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/148507556 Surprisingly, it is often the small things that give me inspiration; I suppose it is because they speak to something deeper within me. Such is the case with this. I feel the need to talk about this idea of … Continue reading

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Some thoughts on my pastor’s recent “teaching” and what I know and see in Revelation 6:2


Understanding Revelation and end times events are not that difficult. By allowing scripture to define or explain other passages, we find an explanation of the rider of Revelation 6:2 by looking at Zechariah 1:8-12. Continue reading

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