Bible Promises & Prophecy

The origins of the Christian practice of baptism are not fully understood, but apparently the Pharisees took offense at rumors of Christ baptizing followers. Much of the reason for their offense may have been because the religious leaders and temple workers of Jesus' day considered a very similar rite to be their exclusive privilege — the rite of priestly cleansing.

March 7, 2021, marked the 1700th anniversary (321 A.D.) of dies Solis, Constantine's decree that "Sunday" is the Roman day of rest. It stated: “All judges and city people and the craftsmen shall rest upon the venerable day of the sun.” At that time, the Roman empire was a mix of...

A desperate mother asked for prayer regarding the strained relationship in her family. Both parents were at the end of their patience, having exhausted all known wisdom thus far, trying to impact and direct the path of a strong-willed and non-compliant nineteen-year-old daughter. In the same week, I myself struggled with...

The much-needed Laodicean message contained no commendations for faithfulness, only warnings to wake up and repent. Much of the Christian world is in the same lukewarm state as the Laodiceans. Some of us have become self-sufficient instead of looking to Christ to meet our needs. Others are spiritually indifferent, caught up in the mere rounds of tradition.

Would you be willing to listen to someone who could tell you the future with perfect accuracy? Well, you can! The root word of “Revelation” is reveal. The English word “revelation” comes from the Greek apokalupsis, which means to “unveil” or “uncover.” The very title of the book suggests that it can be understood. Incidentally, this is the only book in the Bible that comes with a blessing for…

Like the Samaritan woman, God's people have been married before, distracted by many alternate gods. Possibly we are living unfaithfully. Before there can be a marriage to our Savior, our lives must be changed.

A couple of years ago I went to the ophthalmologist for an eye exam. The doctor was direct. He bluntly declared, "You are going blind. In the next couple of years, you will lose your eyesight and there is...

Have you ever wondered, “Where’s my miracle? Would God do a miracle for me?” Scripture answers with an emphatic YES! In fact, the Bible says God is looking for someone He can...

I am so thankful that when I go to God in prayer, He doesn’t misunderstand or speak back to me in a language that I don’t understand. No matter the simple words I use, or the inability to express myself clearly, He listens. He understands. He hears me. He answers me.

Tradition tells us that the Christians in ancient Philadelphia had been taught by the beloved apostle himself, John — the author of Revelation. Now, as an aged man exiled to the isle of Patmos, he wrote to the Philadelphian Christians, and his heart must have been warmed as Jesus relayed only encouragement and promises to them.

Christ's command to love our enemies is not abstract. When he spoke of turning the other cheek, Jesus gave concrete examples of what he meant. When He said we should love our enemies, Our Lord expanded his meaning even further. We should not only...

Most of us will say that we want the will of God to be carried out in our lives. We probably mean it too. We commit to Him in the morning, asking Him to lead us. But when the rubber meets the road, how often do we subvert God’s will and insert...