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The Book of Revelation – personal journey

Am I crazy to read or study a book of prophecy, judgment, warnings, and hope? More people today have questions about the future with all that is going on world-wide. Many scholars have spent a lifetime pursuing an understanding of the Word of God. Yet, the God of the universe has given His word that all will occur as He has said. Revelation has much to say about the coming days for this world. So if you are of a mind, please join me in a journey into a future that you may never have imagined or thought possible. Let us look at the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ.

What follows comes from a Pre-Tribulation point-of-view, an explanation provided later. Much of the narrative comes from reading a detailed analysis and discussion by Dr. Jack Van Impe in his book titled Revelation Revealed – verse by verse. See all his work at www.JVIM.com. Another source is the commentary Exploring Revelation by John Phillips, available at various book outlets. This journey will be in segments by chapter. I highly recommend both resources.

There are three main views on when the Rapture of the Church will occur:
(1) Pre-Tribulation (the rapture occurring before the tribulation),
(2) Mid-Tribulation (it occurs somewhere at the mid-point of the tribulation), and
(3) Post-Tribulation (occurring at the end of the tribulation).

So what is the rapture anyway? The biblical passage in
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 states that all believers in Jesus Christ, living or dead, will meet the Lord Jesus in the air and be with Him forever and ever. Then in 1 Thessalonians 5:9, the apostle Paul writes, “For God did not appoint us (believers) to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Also, Christ promised in Revelation 3:10 to keep believers from the hour of trial coming upon the earth. What is coming is not for them, but it is the time for Jacob’s trouble. Christ promises to keep believers from the trials in this time known as the Tribulation. A literal and consistent interpretation of the Bible lends itself to the pre-tribulation position as the most biblically-based view.

You can also find clear explanation to your biblical questions on www.gotquestions.org.

I plan to submit another posting each week until we conclude. Next, Book of Revelation – Chapter 1

March 21, 2022 Posted by | Culture, Economy, Last Days, Life, Religion | , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Valentine Trivia Questions

My wife and I visited NINE COLUMNS B&B in Lyons, Georgia last week. We had a good time, but found ourselves attending a Red Hat Society dinner that evening at the B&B. The meal was excellent. It was a wonderful evening. During their meeting, the hostess had a list of trivia questions. They are shared below. See how many you can answer without having to look up the answers!

Question #1:
Besides not brushing one’s teeth, __________ causes the most tooth decay.

Question #2:
Whose picture appeared on the first one dollar bill? _________ __________

Question #3:
Abraham Lincoln was the ______th President of the United States.

Question #4:
“_____________” is the most requested song on Valentine’s Day in 2021 and 2022 that was written by John Legend.

Question #5:
White symbolizes purity. What does Red symbolize? There are 8 answers; just give only four of them. _________, _________, _______, _______

Question #6:
The song “Love Lifted Me” is found in a ____________

Question #7:
The lyrics of a song are “looking for love in all the ________ _________”

Question #8:
Billy Ray Cyrus sang “my _______ _______ ________”

Question #9:
St. Valentine was from the country of __________.

Question #10:
The St. Valentine’s Day massacre happened in what city and year?
_______________, ___________

Question #11:
Romantic writings are usually found in ______________.

Question #12:
Before Martha, who was George Washington’s love? __________ _________

Question #13:
In some Bibles, the verse “the greatest of these is love.” Is sometimes written “the greatest of these is ____________.”

Question #14:
What is the meaning of X and O in “XOXO”?
X symbolizes _______ and O symbolizes _________

Question #15:
What country grows the majority of the roses that are sold in the United States on Valentine’s Day? _________________

Question #16:
Who or what profession receives the most Valentine’s Day cards? ______

Question #17:
Which famous building was built and given as the ultimate gift of love?
______ _________

Question #18:
According to myth, Cupid was the son of __________, the winged messenger of the gods, and __________, the goddess of love.

Victor Wolfe owner

Answers to the questions:
1. Sugar
2. Salmon Chase
3. 16th
4. “All of me”
5. love, danger, sacrifice, courage, war, energy, passion, or anger.
6. hymnal
7. wrong places
8. Achy Breaky Heart
9. Italy
10. Chicago, 1929
11. Poetry
12. Sally Fairfax
13. Charity
14. Kisses, Hugs
15. Columbia
16. Teachers or Educators
17. Taj Mahal
18. Mercury, Venus

February 18, 2022 Posted by | Life, Love | , , , | Leave a comment

Proverbs 17:15 – Speaks Today

“He that justifies the wicked, and he that condemns the just, even they both are abominations (offenses) to the Lord.” Proverbs 17:15

An example of “he that justifies the wicked” is like the reporter who stands in front of a burning building and tells you these are primarily peaceful protests. Another example is the judge who acquits or gives a free pass to criminals.

An example of “he that condemns the just” are the judges and attorney generals who prosecute the innocent on made-up or fraudulently concocted charges. We are seeing too many instants of this today.

When the “rule of law” is ignored, it can end a functioning government, end protection for good citizens, and end the punishment for criminals.

January 8, 2022 Posted by | Bible, Culture, Life | , | Leave a comment

Fool in his Folly (Deceit)

We have warning in Proverbs 17:12.
”Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, rather than a fool in his folly.”

We can think of ‘folly’ being deceit or the lack of good sense. As fierce a fighter that a mama bear can be, it is better to tangle with her than with a deceitful fool. Allow me to borrow from Prophets and Kings (570, 571) for this statement. H/T: stepstolife.org

It is not our open and avowed enemies that are most to be feared. But those who come with smooth, pleasant words and fair speeches, seeking friendly alliances and bi-partisan agreements, have greater power to deceive. Against such, every person should be on alert; otherwise, some carefully concealed and masterly snare take him unaware.

Such has been the situation for years at all levels of our government. Only now has everyone noticed. What can change a fool? Only God and His saving grace for those that come to Him.

January 6, 2022 Posted by | Allegory, Bible, Culture | , , | Leave a comment

The Rule of Kings, Presidents, and Others in Power

Haven’t you questioned the leaders of your state or national government at times? What were they thinking when…they decided to do that? I have noticed something interesting.

The Bible has a lot to say about the conduct of kings, which implied any leader or representative of the people. There is a great responsibility that goes with being the leader of a country like the United States. A responsibility that should not be taken lightly.

Proverbs 16:10
All kings and judges of the earth are to be just and rule in the fear of God (Matthew Henry commentary). Seems today that our leaders have no fear of God, nor do they respect Him because they don’t respect the people they govern.

Proverbs 16:11
Fairness in business, not dishonesty, honors the Lord God. This is true of business dealings as well as governmental affairs toward the citizens and other countries. Where is the fairness today?

Proverbs 16:12
All rulers and unelected bureaucrats should love truth and justice. A good king not only does justice, but it is disgusting to him to do otherwise; he will hate the thought of doing wrong and perverting justice (Benson commentary). We see none of this today. But it should be demanded of our elected officials at all levels. And should be a characteristic or quality that we look for in future government leaders.

So ask yourself, do you see this quality in the current occupier of the WH or in the Supreme Court or in your state and local county offices? If not, why not? We are responsible for insuring that the proper men and women of the highest ethical standards serve. God help us!

December 23, 2021 Posted by | Bible, Culture | , , , | Leave a comment

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