There is debate among Christians about an end times event called the rapture, which is the instant removal from the earth of all true believers in Christ when the mission of the church on earth is complete. So what in the world does an account of Sodom and Gomorrah have to do with the rapture …
I am a biblical Christian with an interest in end times prophecy in the bible.
I attempt to view the world culture through a biblical, spiritual, prophetic, supernatural perspective, with particular interest in the coming Kingdom of God. I believe the bible is the inspired Word of God and is without error in the original manuscripts. I interpret the bible literally, accounting for the types of language used (e.g. metaphor, hyperbole, cultural idiom, etc), and the historical and cultural setting. I respect viewpoints of scholars I trust. I am influenced most strongly by scholars who take a literal, supernatural viewpoint of scripture. I would classify my eschatological perspective (if I must) as premillennial dispensational after studying the bible for many years and looking at the various viewpoints about end times. This viewpoint is reflected in my observations posted on this site. The site is an opinionated blog. I welcome other viewpoints and opinions as long as they are expressed respectfully and remain on topic. I reserve the right to disallow any comment that is off-topic (spam or marketing) or disrespectful in any way.
The Woman at the Well – Chance Encounter or Messianic Mission? Part 3 – The Prophecy
This is the third in a series of posts about John 4 – the Samaritan woman who met Jesus at Jacob’s well. Hopefully, if you’ve read the last few posts, you now have a better understanding of the historical and spiritual back story of this short meeting between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s …
The Woman at the Well – Chance Encounter or Messianic Mission? Part 4 – The Rift, the Revelation, and the Reconciliation
The rift, the dispute between the Jews and the Samaritans was explained in a previous post. As stated, it was a source of hatred between the Jews and Samaritans. While there were other factors involved, it boiled down to where you worship God. The Jews contended that Jerusalem is the only place for valid worship …
The Woman at the Well – Chance Encounter or Messianic Mission? Part 2 – The Samaritans
My last post focused on the location of Jacob’s well. This small area around Sychar, known as Shechem in the Old testament, is a “spiritual ground zero” with a rich history going all the way back to Abraham. This post will focus on the history of the Samaritans as a people. Its important to understand …
The Lord’s Prayer and the Kingdom of God – Part 2
Give us this day our daily bread. Matthew 6:11 (KJV) The first post regarding this prayer was about the bigger picture priorities in prayer: worship of God and praying for his kingdom to come and his will to be done upon the earth. Christian prayer should always begin with these priorities. In my experience as …
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The Woman at the Well – Chance Encounter or Messianic Mission? Part 1 – The Location
A few years ago, I was asked by my home church leader to lead a study on John 4. I’ve read John 4 many times. It’s a short story about an apparent random encounter between the Lord and a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well. As I prepared for the bible study, what I found in …
The Lord’s Prayer and the Kingdom of God – Part 1
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 (KJV) The Lord’s prayer is the model he gave us for how we are to pray. It’s our prayer. Here is the text of the prayer: After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed …
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The House of Mourning
It is better to go to a funeral than a feast. For death is the destiny of every person, and the living should take this to heart. Sorrow is better than laughter, because sober reflection is good for the heart.The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning,but the heart of fools is …
The Kings of the New Earth
And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it, Revelation 21:23-24 Are there any rulers of the …
God Bless America?
This is a devotional from Hope of the World Ministries that was rather direct. I thought it was worth posting here. Thursday, April 21, 2022 After September 11, everyone was saying God Bless America, God Bless America. Which God, which America and what blessing? The God of the Bible, the god of political correctness or …