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Message from Sunday, July 19, 2026

You only live once. That's what they tell us. And no generation has embraced this "live today" advice more than Gen-Z - who value experiences and meaningful connections with friends and family OVER acquiring stuff. But what if you struggle with a medical condition that leaves you partly or mostly disabled? What if you can't afford (or even charge) those incredible experiences and events? And what if your relationships are marked by conflict and selfishness? What then? In this message, Max Vanderpool outlines WHY the resurrection life ("the life to come") is critically important - and why the earliest Christians were told to encourage each other with the HOPE of Jesus's return.

Message from Sunday, July 19, 2026

Message from Sunday, July 12, 2026

Message from Sunday, July 12, 2026

There is a growing tension within the Body of Christ that cannot be ignored. Across churches, denominations, and ministries, we are witnessing a concerning rise in division, offense, and fragmentation. While diversity within the Body has always existed, and indeed reflects the multifaceted wisdom of God—the spirit of division is something entirely different. It weakens, distracts, and ultimately undermines the very mission Christ entrusted to His Church.At a time when the world is becoming increasingly unstable and morally uncertain, the Church should be shining brighter than ever. A House Divided Cannot StandJesus Himself warned in Matthew 12:25, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.” These words carry prophetic weight for us today. Division is not a minor inconvenience; it is a strategic attack against the effectiveness of the Church.The enemy understands something many believers forget: unity is powerful. In Acts 2, when the early Church was in one accord, the Holy Spirit was poured out in power. Thousands were saved, communities were transformed, and the Gospel spread rapidly. Unity creates a dwelling place for God's presence. Division, on the other hand, grieves the Spirit and stifles revival.A Prophetic Warning for This HourWe are living in a season where the return of Jesus is drawing nearer. While no one knows the exact day or hour, the signs of the times are evident. Scripture speaks of increasing lawlessness, deception, and a falling away. In such a time, the Church must be alert, prepared, and united.Division within the Body is not just a relational issue, it is a distraction from preparation. Jesus' prayer in John 17 was not for uniformity, but for unity: “That they all may be one… that the world may believe that You sent Me.” Our unity is directly connected to our witness. A Unified Church in the Last DaysAs we look toward the return of Jesus, the vision is not of a fractured, defeated Church, but of a glorious, unified Bride. Ephesians 5:27 speaks of a Church that is “glorious, not having spot or wrinkle… holy and without blemish.”This kind of Church does not happen by accident. It is formed through surrender, obedience, and a commitment to walk in unity. It requires leaders and believers alike to lay down their agendas and pursue the heart of God.A Final ExhortationNow is not the time for division, it is the time for alignment. It is the time to repair what has been broken, to forgive where there has been offense, and to stand together in the truth of the Gospel.Let us be a people who choose unity over division, humility over pride, and love over offense. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith, and prepare our hearts for His return.May we be found faithful. May we be found ready. And may we be found united.In Jesus' name, Amen.Until next timeStay in the BlessingsI really want to encourage you to be diligent with your Bible study time, because God has so much more for us than we can get from just going to church once or twice a week and hearing someone else talk about the Word.When you spend time with God, your life will change in amazing ways, because God is a Redeemer.2026 WILL BE A TIME OF WARFARE.If you enjoy The Refinery Life Radio Podcast you can help support The Refinery by doing the following:Join our Telegram Channel https://t.me/IntercessorsforAustralia Sow an offering:Bitcoin: bc1qqh6720t2zagj72dyfj348az698tdut3hlecaj4Online: https://www.refinerylife.org/donate/Subscribe oniTunes | Spotify  | YouTube | TuneIn | Rumble | Zap.Stream | Fountain |Share The Refinery with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on www.refinerylife.orgFollow The Refinery on Twitter | Nostr | Instagram | Fountain 

The psalmists spoke of the coming Messiah 1,000 years before Jesus' birth—and their prophecies were fulfilled with perfect accuracy in Christ. But what do these Messianic psalms mean for believers today, 2,000 years after His first coming? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that the psalmists were people just like us: full of courage and confidence one moment, yet crying out in anguish and longing the next. The Messianic psalms—such as Psalms 2, 16, and 110—teach us that no matter what emotions we bring or what circumstances we face, we can come freely before God. He is awesome and mighty, yet He is also our loving provider. His steadfast love is from everlasting to everlasting for those who fear Him. Dr. Youssef also explains that while Christ has already come, believers are still looking ahead to a more glorious day: His return. The psalmists call us to remember God's saving work in our lives, prepare now by yielding every part of ourselves to the King of kings, and hope joyfully for the promised future—life forever in the presence of the Lord in the new heaven and new earth. Prayer: My Lord and King, my hope is in You. Help me to remember Your goodness, prepare for Your coming, and anticipate the future consummation of Your purposes—Your eternal Kingdom. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.  “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon series Identifying with the Psalmist: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Every week, Pastor Keith Foskey and his wife Jennifer tackle questions from around the world on theology, ministry, culture, and the Bible, while interacting live with viewers in the chat. From serious doctrine to fun conversation, Your Calvinist Live is a place for thoughtful discussion, biblical insight, and a few laughs along the way. Join us live and be part of the conversation!Questions and Timestamps:Question about the Olivet Discourse and the return of Jesus 1:06:00Should a Person Have a Life Verse? 1:11:55QUESTION FOR JENNIFER: Book recommendations to read with women 1:14:56How do expositors preach through genealogies? 1:19:57How Do You Handle Members Leaving under Difficult Circumstances? 1:23:15What do I do when I know someone is disqualified from ministry and yet he persists? 1:29:50Why Did Adam's Fall Cause Animals to Die? 1:35:07How should a believer response when they feel lonely and disconnected? 1:44:03How do you deal with the fear of people? 1:51:24How should a pastor deal with going into a church with women teaching adult Sunday school? 1:57:05How do you balance women in ministry? 2:01:00Explain Infralapsarianism and Supralapsarianism 2:02:57How do you address concerns about a church's theological direction and ministry philosophy? 2:07:00Should a Christian Do Yoga? 2:14:23Support the Show: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/Yourcalvinisthtto://www.page50.com/yourcalvinistPage50 is a Marketing Company that is committed to helping you build your brand with truth, goodness, and beauty. They do web design, videography, SEO, content creation, branding, and consulting. And for a limited time, you can get a free website audit, which can help you discover how your website is performing and what you can do to improve it. Just go to page50.com/yourcalvinist to get started.https://www.TinyBibles.comYou can get the smallest Bible available on the market, which can be used for all kinds of purposes, by visiting TinyBibles.com and when you buy, use the coupon code KEITH for a discount.Love Coffee? Want the Best? Get a free bag of Squirrelly Joe's Coffee by clicking on this link: https://www.Squirrellyjoes.com/yourcalvinistor use coupon code "Keith" for 20% off anything in the storeDominion Wealth Strategies Visit them at https://www.dominionwealthstrategists.comhttp://www.Reformed.Moneyand let them know we sent you! Spiraling Impressions — Custom Stickers — Facebook: Spiraling Impressions Website: spiralingimpressions.com.COUPON CODE: YourCalvinist (gets 10% 0ff)https://www.HighCallingFitness.comHealth, training, and nutrition coaching all delivered to you online by confessionally reformed bodybuilders and strength athletes.Visit us at https://www.KeithFoskey.comIf you need a great website, check out https://www.fellowshipstudios.com

(1 Thessalonians 5:1-11) As we approach the end of Paul's first letter to the Thessalonian church, he takes the opportunity to encourage them to be ready for Jesus' return. As he does so he also encourages them about the Armor of God and the need to encourage one another. Join us as Philip unpacks this part of the letter, and encourages us to be ready for Jesus' return

(This podcast was previously published on April 28, 2022)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...   As we see leaves begin to bud on the trees we know summer comes.  As we see open approval and rise of homosexuals, we can know Jesus stands ready to remove the elect of God from this earth before the coming destructions appointed for the end of this world by God.   It is amazing to me to see how fast this approval of homosexual and lesbians and other sexual deviations is happening at this point in time.   I Thessalonians 5:1-5  But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.   3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.   4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.  5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.  

What does Jesus teach about His own return and how can we prepare ourselves & our generation for that reality? Josh Yeoh is a gifted song writer/worship leader & Bible teacher, living in Singapore. Previous podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Y5NYe4JKJVe2fhFnV7Xm3?si=db54be1e40d04246 Connect with Josh:- Insta: @yeohjo- Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Tc2FLW6aD9eMcd4uyxqOP?si=jn6ZftXYSNuBH3L8Xk2abQ- Antioch21: https://antioch21.sg/ https://antioch21.sg/Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

Revelation 19 reveals Jesus as the One who is returning for a faithful bride. In this message, we explore how the church prepares for His return through worship, holiness, faithful obedience, and unwavering allegiance to Jesus in a world filled with distraction and deception. The purpose of prophecy is not fear or speculation, but to reveal Jesus and prepare His people to remain faithful until He comes again.

Revelation 19 reveals Jesus as the One who is returning for a faithful bride. In this message, we explore how the church prepares for His return through worship, holiness, faithful obedience, and unwavering allegiance to Jesus in a world filled with distraction and deception. The purpose of prophecy is not fear or speculation, but to reveal Jesus and prepare His people to remain faithful until He comes again.

What if some of the most widely accepted end-times teachings have missed key biblical context? In this episode, I'm joined by Joel Richardson—New York Times bestselling author, filmmaker, Bible teacher, speaker, and guide of tours throughout the Middle East—for a deep and thought-provoking conversation on prophecy, discernment, and the return of Jesus.Together, we explore major themes found in both Revelation and Daniel, unpacking false or misleading interpretations about 70 AD and the millennial reign - while discussing what faithful, historically grounded exegesis actually looks like. We also talk about the possible role of Islam within biblical prophecy and how Christians can process current world events without falling into fear, hype, or shallow speculation.This conversation is especially important today as confusion, deception, and spiritual compromise continue to grow. More than ever, believers need discernment, a deeper understanding of Scripture, and confidence in what God's Word actually says about the days ahead. -------------------------------------------Amy is a Christian counselor - book an appointment:https://www.biblicalguidancecounseling.com/appointmentsAmy's online Bible studies:https://rumble.com/c/BibleStudywithEyesontheright?e9s=src_v1_cmd--------------------------------------Joel Richardson: https://joelstrumpet.com

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In this message from the Spiritual Authority: Restored In Christ sermon series, Chad Everett brings clarity and urgency to the return of Jesus. In a world full of noise and deception, this teaching calls us back to what is true and unchanging, the Word of God. Walking through Daniel 9, Mark 13, Matthew 24, 1 Thessalonians 4, and Revelation, Chad shows that Jesus' return will not be hidden. He will come in the clouds, with power, with angels, and with the sound of a trumpet, and He will gather His people. Jesus warned that deception would increase, but the more we know Scripture, the less likely we are to be led astray. This message is not about speculation, it is about preparation. The question is not just what is coming, but are you ready? The Roads Church - https://theroads.church

Send us Fan MailIn this 'EPISODE 459 WILL THE WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST SOON BE OVER? DO WE HAVE GOOD THINGS AHEAD IN THE NEAR FUTURE? WHAT CAN WE DO TO GET READY? HOW CLOSE IS THE RETURN OF JESUS? WHAT DID HE TELL US?' author and host Elbert Hardy covers the future just ahead from both the old and new testaments with hope for some great things we all can look forward to!Support the showGo to itellwhy.com to read Elbert's books free of charge, no Ads and no requests for money or Email addresses. You can watch faith building YouTube Links to Videos and the listen to Elbert's Life of Christ Audio Book in 30 minute Episodes arranged and read by the author straight from the Bible, but rearranged in logical harmony of the Gospels, Revelation and other scriptures. All FREE of charge in the public interest.

John sees yet another title validating the work of Jesus - The King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

With the sword of His word, Jesus carries out the wrath of God as He judges the nations.

Jesus returns, but is not alone. Behind the Rider comes armies from heaven!

Jesus makes quite an entrance, wearing clothes that are dipped in blood.

John describes more about this Rider, giving us strong (and obvious) hints that this figure is Jesus.

Welcome to Linworth Road Church! We are glad you've found us online and pray that this message is meaningful to you.Linworth exists to help the spiritually lost and wounded join a community of people becoming fully alive, fully mature, and fully on-mission through the healing power of Jesus Christ and His Word.NEXT STEPS:OTHER SERMONS///WebsiteFacebookInstagramJoin us in person at 10 am on Sundays5400 Linworth RoadColumbus, OH 43235

A horseman appears from heaven, being identified as "Faithful and True." Spoiler alert: it's Jesus Christ.

If Jesus returned today… no one would believe it because of AI, according to Joe Rogan.On the surface… that's a fascinating idea. But here's the problem. The Bible doesn't describe the return of Jesus as something people will debate online. It describes something far bigger than that. And if we misunderstand this… we might completely miss what the Bible says the future will actually look like.Let's get into it. 

Church Online 04th January 2026 . David Hodgens The Return of Jesus by WDBC

Welcome to Episode #198 of the Way of the Bible podcast. This is our sixth of eight episodes in our Twenty-Fifth mini-series entitled The Return of Jesus Christ [4]. Today's episode will be in keeping with the theme of tying together all we've covered up to this point over the last 29 episodes. While winding down this topic we'll open a can of clarity on the topic of the blessed hope found in Titus 2:11-14 – For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.There are a lot of cross-references and theology in this passage, we are going to skip getting to the nugget of our blessed hope found in Titus 2:13 – “waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.” Before we get there, I recently heard a pastor who validated and upheld much of what I've encountered on my walk with Jesus and in the Holy Spirit's sanctification. All is not as it seems in a realm of covered in darkness where light pours forth from heaven through vessels of clay. Paul noted of his experience of God's light is shining in his heart in 2 Cor. 4:8-10 – We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 10 We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. 

Welcome to Episode #197 of the Way of the Bible podcast. This is our fifth of eight episodes in our Twenty-Fifth mini-series entitled The Return of Jesus Christ [4]. On today's episode, we will continue tying together all we've covered up to this point over the last 28 episodes. Today, we will begin winding down this topic by addressing the Four Views of the End Times predominant within the Christian church. The four views include Amillennialism; Postmillennialism, Historical Premillennialism, and Dispensational Premillennialism.I have emphasized throughout these episodes and mini-series that I am convinced the Dispensational Premillennial view is the most historically and scripturally supported. However, this view, as I've just introduced, is only one of four, and the smallest accepted within the church. While some denominations define their eschatological positions regarding the return of Christ, many simply acknowledge that Jesus is returning and offer resources for those interested in researching further.This question of how and when Christ will return has been debated by Christians, clergy, and scholars alike since the earliest days of the church. The central passage around which the debates swirl is found in Revelation 20:1-6, where a thousand years is mentioned four times. Two times a thousand year is used in reference to the duration of Satan being locked up  with no influence in the world, followed by two more times for a thousand year reign of Jesus on the earth. Let's read it for completion:Revelation 20:1-6 And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. 2 He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. 3 He threw him into the Abyss, and locked and sealed it over him, to keep him from deceiving the nations anymore until the thousand years were ended. After that, he must be set free for a short time. 4 I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years. 5 (The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.) This is the first resurrection. 6 Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.The four major views differ primarily on:•          The timing of Christ's return relative to the millennium•          Whether the thousand years is literal or symbolic•          The relationship between Israel and the Church•          The timing of the rapture relative to the tribulationI will be providing the scriptural, historical, and theological foundations of each view. While also reminding you, the position I support is Dispensational Premillennialism. 

In this message from Luke 17:20–37, we walk through Jesus' own words about the Kingdom of God, the Second Coming, and how believers should live in light of His return. We explore: • Why prophecy was given to comfort, not confuse • The danger of false messiahs and date-setters • The difference between Christ's first coming and His second coming • Why Jesus compares the last days to the days of Noah and Lot • What it means to not look back like Lot's wife • How believers should live with hope, holiness, and urgency This passage reminds us that Jesus is not returning quietly or secretly—His coming will be as obvious as lightning across the sky. The real question is not whether He is coming… it's are we ready? Sermon Date:1/11/2026 Speaker: Pastor Landon Churchill ComeToFreedom.com

Based on what's going on in the world, specifically the globalists' agenda to control every single person on the face of the earth, it's very clear that we're moving at warp speed towards the return of Jesus Christ.  The Bible tells us why He must return, and as His church, it's our responsibility to wake people up about the globalists' agenda, to resist it, and to remain steadfast in the faith, expecting His imminent return.  VF-2520 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, All Rights Reserved

Jesus is coming back– are you living like you're ready?

Jesus is coming back– are you living like you're ready?

Welcome to Episode #194 of the Way of the Bible podcast. This is our second of eight episodes in our Twenty-Fifth mini-series entitled The Return of Jesus Christ [4]. On today's episode, we will continue exploring the reason for a Christian's anticipation of the second coming of Jesus. That reason is tied up in the prophetic fulfillment of Isaiah 25:8 as referenced by Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:54 – Death has been swallowed up in victory.Isaiah 25:7-8 – On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will swallow up death forever.This is a profound topic, Death, so we've taken it in two parts. On our last episode, we addressed the origin of death and why it is so hideous and has eternal consequences. In today's episode, we'll explore how Jesus conquered death and offers eternal life to all who believe. We'll also take a forward peek to the end of time, and see that Death itself will be cast into the eternal lake of fire, where it will remain forever and ever.What we learned on our last episode was that, since time immemorial, mankind has sensed we are not where we once were. We seem to claw and yearn for a land far away. James Hilton, in his 1933 novel “Lost Horizon,” pictured this place as Shangri-La, a mythical, earthly hidden paradise in an idyllic valley of eternal youth and peace. We ignore what we know to be true. God exists, as evidenced in creation, and only he can tell us the Way to return home. In our self-absorbed ignorance, we follow the deceitful lies of the devil who took us captive from birth to do his will because of our fear of death.Yet, with every step we take to fulfill the devil's will, we constantly hear the ground seemingly crying cry out, awaiting our demise and return to dust. In our modern world, we've reduced our contact with the horror of it all by sticking our old and infirm into long-term care facilities, which leaves them locked up and away from view. We are like the wandering children of the streets in the story of Pinocchio. We are attracted by the trinkets (money and power), games (he with the most toys in the end wins), and candy (sex, drugs, and rock and roll) provided by the devil's groomers who lead us onto the slavery ship from which there is no natural means of escape – destination death, the grave, condemnation by God and eternal punishment. This, by the way, is the end of everyone born after the age of innocence, as a result of the sin of Adam. We are all infected; no one is immune to the bloodline sin and condemnation of Adam. ABSOLUTELY NO ONE. But what about Jesus? AHAH!! You had to ask, didn't you? Here is where the first deception is implanted. In the words of the devil in the garden, appearing to Eve as a serpent, “Did God really say” (Gen 3:1), and “You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman (Gen 3:4). To hide his deception, the devil used a double entendre in his overall assessment of the situation. Listen to this sly devil. “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” (Gen 3:5). On the one hand, Eve could think God was holding out on her, not wanting her to be like God. And why shouldn't she be? She was of Adam, who was made in the image and likeness of God. She's only one bite away from being like God. On the other hand, Eve could think God wants her to eat the fruit and be like him. Why else would God have created her? It may have been evident to Eve that Adam was holding out on her. It was Adam who told her not to eat or touch the fruit. God's desire would naturally be that Eve would be like God, knowing good and evil. So, either way, Eve, looking at the situation, had one choice: eat the fruit. Which she did and nothing happened.Eve then gave the fruit to her husband, Adam, who was with her. God had commanded A

Welcome to Episode #193 of the Way of the Bible podcast. This is our first of eight episodes in our Twenty-Fifth mini-series entitled The Return of Jesus Christ [4]. On today's episode, we will begin to explore the reason for a Christian's anticipation of the second coming of Jesus. That reason is tied up in the prophetic fulfillment of Isaiah 25:8 as referenced by Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:54 – Death has been swallowed up in victory.Isaiah 25:7-8 – On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will swallow up death forever.This is a profound topic, Death, so we're going to take it in two parts. On this episode, we'll address the origin of death and why it is so hideous and has eternal consequences. In our next episode, we'll explore how Jesus conquered death and offers eternal life to all who believe.With that, let's jump into the deep end. The devil is a liar and has been deceiving mankind from the beginning. Jesus speaks of this in John 8:44 – You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desires. He [devil] was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him [devil]. When he [devil] lies, he [devil] speaks his [devil] native language, for he [devil] is a liar and the father of lies. Did you hear all that? Jesus is affirming the devil is not only a real being; he is actively acting as a deceiving and disruptive force in the world and in our lives daily.This is where, sadly, for most in the visible church and many believers, a disconnect happens in their faith that directly impacts their walk of faith. When referreing to the devil in this John 8 passage, Jesus is referring to the creation narrative presented in Genesis Chapter 3. In that passage, the devil [called the serpent in Genesis 3] deceives Eve to eat the forbidden fruit, which she gives to Adam who was with her, and when Adam ate the fruit, both Adam and Eve died spiritually. The devil murdered them both and has continued murdering humanity up to this very day with his lies and deceptions.For completeness, the devil has several names in the Bible, which are identified in Revelation  20:2 – He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.What I am speaking of is the devil's agents in the world and in the church who have convinced most in the visible church that the creation narrative, and to be honest, most if not all of the five books of Moses and Old Testament prophetic texts are myths made up by ancient writers. The devil deceives those holding such positions that they are above the Scriptures, above God himself, as Jesus, who is God, mentioned to those opposing him. They thought they were so superior to Jesus that they had him crucified.Let me hit this a little harder before I continue, as the basis of my presentation proceeds from the creation narrative. In the John 8 passage just quoted above, Jesus told the Jews he was speaking with that they were children of the devil. How can that be? Isn't everyone a child of God? The simple answer is NO! Everyone is not a child of God. Everyone was created individually by God after the image of Adam who was created in the Image and likeness of God. Eve herself was of Adam, taken from his rib.Let me demonstrate this once again using the words of Jesus, who would know the truth. Jesus told a parable about seeds sown on four different types of ground and how those seeds responded to the word of God.  For the seed sown on the first type of ground Jesus explains in Luke 8:12 – Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. 

Today we conclude our series in Revelation with Joel Richardson as he gives us some final thoughts on this amazing book in the Bible and why Joel believes the return of Jesus is closer than ever!

Today we conclude our series in Revelation with Joel Richardson as he gives us some final thoughts on this amazing book in the Bible and why Joel believes the return of Jesus is closer than ever!

The promise of Jesus' return has been a source of hope and anticipation for believers throughout history. But what does the Bible actually say about his second coming, and how should we live in light of this promise? In the "Coming Soon" message series by Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., we'll explore Scripture's teachings on Christ's return, examining what it means for our lives today and our hope for the future. We'll tackle questions about signs of His coming, the urgency of sharing the gospel, and how to live with a heart prepared and focused on His Kingdom. Join us as we grow in faith, eager for the day when Jesus will come again to make all things new.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

The promise of Jesus' return has been a source of hope and anticipation for believers throughout history. But what does the Bible actually say about his second coming, and how should we live in light of this promise? In the "Coming Soon" message series by Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., we'll explore Scripture's teachings on Christ's return, examining what it means for our lives today and our hope for the future. We'll tackle questions about signs of His coming, the urgency of sharing the gospel, and how to live with a heart prepared and focused on His Kingdom. Join us as we grow in faith, eager for the day when Jesus will come again to make all things new.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

The promise of Jesus' return has been a source of hope and anticipation for believers throughout history. But what does the Bible actually say about his second coming, and how should we live in light of this promise? In the "Coming Soon" message series by Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., we'll explore Scripture's teachings on Christ's return, examining what it means for our lives today and our hope for the future. We'll tackle questions about signs of His coming, the urgency of sharing the gospel, and how to live with a heart prepared and focused on His Kingdom. Join us as we grow in faith, eager for the day when Jesus will come again to make all things new.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

Rightly Dividing the Return of Jesus - Prophecy Watchers weekend message - Matt Freeman by Matt Freeman

Welcome to Episode #186 of the Way of the Bible podcast. This is our second of eight episodes in our Twenty-Fourth mini-series entitled The Return of Jesus Christ [3]. On today's episode, we will continue expanding upon the greatest news for the church, the Great Snatching Away, of the church before tribulation, the great tribulation and wrath, and the Day of the Lord.Before we get started today, I want to add some additional context to our discussion to avoid confusion. There are several views on the events and timing of the events mentioned in scripture about Jesus' return. The far majority of these views believe Jesus is going to bodily return. There is a view that his return will be merely spiritual; which we will not deal with here. But the other views regarding his bodily return, I must at least mention.The view of eschatology (view of the end times) I am presenting here is called the premillennial pretribulation rapture view. It is the view taught by Jesus in the gospels and the book of Revelation and by the apostles in their letters and epistles. It teaches that believers are "harpazo'd or raptured" to heaven before Israel signs an agreement with its neighbors that begins a seven-year period of intense persecution of the Jews and an outpouring of the wrath of God called the tribulation. This tribulation ends in great tribulation on the Day of the Lord, when Jesus will return bodily to the earth with all the church saints to judge all mankind on the earth and to establish a literal 1,000-year (millennial) reign. This view has as its foundation the method of biblical interpretation that views prophecies as still unfulfilled and to occur in the future.Our last episode we had an overview of the first phase of his return, which is aerial, for the purpose of snatching away the bride of Christ before the coming judgment of God. The judgment and wrath of God will be in tribulations, the great tribulation, and finally the Day of the Lord, when Jesus bodily returns in the second phase to save a remnant of Israel and judge the world in righteousness.  We spoke of how this first phase snatching away is not uncommon in the Scriptures, with two examples in the Old and five examples in the New Testament (Enoch, Elijah, Jesus, Philip, Paul, the body of Christ, and John). Paul says the Harpazo [Greek], the Rapio [Latin, from which we get Rapture] is a mystery. Are you unaware of this significant upcoming event in the church?We noted on our last episode the basis for the harpazo/rapture was established in John 3. In this chapter, Jesus noted a significant difference between those who believe and gain eternal life and those who do not believe and remain condemned already. In John 14, Jesus provides some important details of the harpozo and ties them in prophetically (via pattern fulfillment) with the Jewish wedding ceremony. Jesus is the bridegroom, the church is the bride, and John the Baptist and all Old Testament saints are friends of the bridegroom. (John 3:27-36, John 14:1-14) I mentioned last episode, and will continue emphasizing during this mini-series, that we have to understand with our heart, mind, and soul that heaven is a real place. A supernatural place beyond dimensionality where God dwells. We and all of creation and the cosmos with us, experience existence in a four-dimensional space-time reality. We observe and have been taught that our observations are fact: you live, you suffer, you die, and that's it. Entropy, time, and chance rule: everything is subject to corruption and decay.This teaching denies God, who is: Spirit, an unquenchable fire, who dwells in unapproachable light. Jesus, who is God in the person of the Son, came to earth to make a way for mankind to escape our enslavement to the devil in this four-dimensional prison of darkness, sin, and death. This escape is both for those who have died, now asleep in Christ and for us who believe.

Welcome to Episode #185 of the Way of the Bible podcast. This is our first of eight episodes in our Twenty-Fourth mini-series entitled The Return of Jesus Christ [3]. On today's episode, I will introduce the Great Snatching Away of the Church, the Harpazo [Greek], or Rapio [Latin]; aka the Rapture. A snatching away before tribulation, the great tribulation and wrath, and the Day of the Lord.The first mini-series of this trilogy primarily addressed Jesus' return to judge the world and establish his millennial kingdom. The second mini-series primarily addressed the role of Israel in the world today prophetically, in specific regard to the return of Jesus to end the trampling of Jerusalem by the Gentiles. This third and final mini-series addresses primarily the first of two phases of the Return of Jesus Christ.The first phase will be an aerial return of Jesus to snatch away his bride, the church, from before the coming judgment of God, which involves global tribulations and wrath. The second phase of Jesus' return will be physical on the Day of the Lord when he vanquishes his enemies with just a word from his mouth. We are going to focus on the first of these two phases: the aerial return for the taking away of the Bride of Christ.A snatching away is not unfamiliar in the scriptures. It was recorded twice in the Old Testament (Enoch and Elijah), and five times in the New (Jesus, Philip, Paul, the body of Christ, and John). This is perhaps the most exciting yet most misunderstood or most forgotten teaching in the Bible. And when you think of who is blinding the minds of unbelievers, it is not a mystery why this critical message of the Bible is ignored in the church even today.We have to understand with our heart and soul that heaven is a real place. A supernatural place beyond dimensionality where God dwells. We and all of creation of the cosmos with us, experience existence in a four-dimensional space-time reality. Where we observe, you live, you die, and that's it. We live in a world where entropy rules; where everything is subject to corruption and decay.Yet, recent scientific discoveries and theoretical calculations suggest that what we are experiencing is actually a projection from another dimension beyond the four we exist in. What the Bible is teaching is God has made a way from the beginning to get us from our captivity within these four-dimensional walls to the heaven of heavens, beyond dimensionality, where God himself resides. That's what we're going to talk about on this mini-series.The key-word for this concept in the Greek New Testament is Harpazo. In the Latin translation this Greek key word is translated Rapio from which we get the common term Rapture. This word is used many times in the New Testament. The two main uses are found in 1 Thessalonians 4 and 1 Corinthians 15, both of which we'll introduce on our next episode. Today, we're going to focus on some of the background for this coming event.The word harpazo in Greek is defined as: to seize, carry off by force, to snatch out or away. What we are going to be discussing during this mini-series is Jesus coming back aerially in the sky to snatch out of this world his bride, the church, before the wrath of God is unleashed on the earth in tribulations which eventually culminate in the great tribulation and the Day of the LordAs I've described in the past, the position I am presenting is commonly called the premillennial pretribulation return of Jesus Christ. It is the oldest view in the church. I encourage you to do your own research on this topic as we'll discover, knowing his return could be imminent makes a huge difference in how we view our lives today. And with that big word dropped, let's get started.

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The Impending Return of Jesus (2 Peter 3:1-14): Jesus' return is something we hope and long for, but it should also motivate us toward evangelism and holiness.

In this episode of the For the Gospel Podcast, Costi Hinn kicks off his new eschatology series by laying a critical foundation: before we explore timelines, tribulations, or millennial positions, we must first grasp the essential truth that Christ is coming again—visibly, bodily, and in glory. This isn't a fringe belief; it is central to the Christian faith and essential for our hope, holiness, and mission.