In our previous post, we discussed the Mystery that is Babylon the Great, the mother of harlots AND abominations on the earth. We learned that "she" is a very old, ancient "woman" who seems to have roots in the Garden of Eden, perhaps having something to do with the tree of the knowledge of good and … Continue reading “Mystery Babylon’s” beast
Mystery Babylon, tares among the wheat
Have you ever heard the term "Mystery Babylon"? This is a common phrase used to describe a "female" entity in the book of Revelation. We know "Mystery Babylon" is "female" because she is described as the MOTHER of harlots and abominations of the earth. Revelation 17 portrays her as a "great harlot" who sits on … Continue reading Mystery Babylon, tares among the wheat
The Rapture
What is the Rapture? Is it Biblical? Is it something dreamed up by Christian movie makers? Is it unprecedented or has anything like it ever happened before? What can we expect? For some reason, the Rapture is a divisive and controversial topic in Christian circles. People seem to have strong feelings about it one way … Continue reading The Rapture
Beware the leaven of the Pharisees
Everywhere He went, Jesus drew a crowd. During His Ministry, Jesus traveled from town to town healing the sick and casting out demons. The religious "elite", the Pharisees, did not like all of the attention that Jesus was getting. Jesus was a threat to their authority and power structure. The Pharisees also followed Jesus, but … Continue reading Beware the leaven of the Pharisees
Kingdom of God
What is the Kingdom of God? We see this phrase "Kingdom of God" used throughout the Gospels and in other places in the New Testament. King and Kingdom can sometimes be used interchangeably. For instance, in the Gospels we see the Kingdom of God used interchangeably with the Kingdom of Heaven. What we understand then … Continue reading Kingdom of God
The Former & Latter Rains
Water, in the Bible, is often used to describe the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, John 7:37-39: If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. 38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’” But this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed … Continue reading The Former & Latter Rains
Nehemiah’s Gates
Nehemiah, Cupbearer to King Artaxerxes, returned to Jerusalem with the King's decree to repair Jerusalem's walls and gates which had remained in disrepair and ruin since the time of the Babylonian exile. Although the Temple had been rebuilt, the unwalled city of Jerusalem was not safe because of the hostility of Israel's neighbors. Particularly interesting … Continue reading Nehemiah’s Gates
