Paul’s advice during “the present distress”: “Persecution may force you to choose between following Christ and the spouse with whom you just started a life. If so, act as if you weren’t married at all by choosing to follow Jesus.”… Read More 1 Corinthians: Paul’s Advice to the Betrothed
Peter could promise Christians who were “insulted for the name of Christ” that they were “blessed” because they were living faithfully for God and thus not only had “the Spirit of glory and of God rest(ing) upon” them but also had eternal life waiting for them in the future. We have this same promise today.… Read More 1 Peter: The Fiery Trial
“Whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin” (4:1c; cf. 1 John 3:6, 8-9; 5:18), taken by itself at face value, understandably looks like Peter is saying that suffering inherently leads to sinlessness. Yet everyone sins (Rom. 3:23), so what does Peter mean?… Read More 1 Peter: “Whoever Has Suffered In The Flesh Has Ceased From Sin”
Yesterday I wrote Part 1 of an article that studies the biblical meaning of the infamous symbol “666” in Revelation. That article focused mainly on how people view the number, the various erroneous interpretations commonly given to it, and biblical principles we need to keep in mind in order to come to the correct conclusions… Read More Edification From Revelation: What Does “666” Really Mean?? (Part 2)
Christians need to be reminded of the rewards that are waiting for us when we persevere through persecution. Read this article from the latest issue of the Carolina Messenger. “To Him That Overcometh” – Scott Klaft.
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