“For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will. Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. Then if anyone says to … Continue reading Even The Elect
Matthew
The Abomination of Desolation
“Therefore when you see the abomination of desolation which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. Whoever is on the housetop must not go down to get the things out that are in his house. … Continue reading The Abomination of Desolation
Are You Without Wedding Clothes?
I am reading in Matthew 21:23-46 and in Matthew 22:1-14, some of which I will quote, and some of which I will summarize for the sake of brevity. In Context Jesus was teaching in the Temple, and he was being questioned by the chief priests and the elders, and then he began speaking to them … Continue reading Are You Without Wedding Clothes?
Understanding the Antichrist
“Children, it is the last hour; and just as you heard that antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have appeared; from this we know that it is the last hour… Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, the one who denies the Father … Continue reading Understanding the Antichrist
Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and … Continue reading Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin
The Wise vs The Foolish
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on … Continue reading The Wise vs The Foolish
In The Way You Judge
“Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your … Continue reading In The Way You Judge
More Than Words Spoken
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in … Continue reading More Than Words Spoken
Beware of the False Prophets
“Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot … Continue reading Beware of the False Prophets
The Hard Way or The Easy Way?
“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14 NASB1995) There are two paths … Continue reading The Hard Way or The Easy Way?
Run With It 