Tag: religious leaders
Does the Bible Foretell Three Comings of Jesus?
We know that the Bible describes the second coming of Jesus. But, based on what we’ve seen so far in our study, does the Bible also foretell a third coming of Jesus? … Welcome to post 24 in my rethinking Christian eschatology series! These posts are written to build on each other, so if you’ve not…
The Amazing Truth about Jesus’ Greatest Second Coming Prophecy [part 5]
Welcome to the conclusion of our study of Jesus’ most in-depth teaching about His second coming, the resurrection and the judgment. These events occurred two days before Jesus’ crucifixion. Here are links to the previous parts of this post: … This is the 23rd part of my series on rethinking Christian eschatology. The posts build…
The Amazing Truth about Jesus’ Greatest Second Coming Prophecy [part 1]
Last post, I provided a consolidated end-to-end account of the recorded events from two days before Jesus’ crucifixion. (If you’ve not read that post, pause here and go read it now before you continue. It’s important context you’ll need here.) Now, it’s time to study all that Jesus revealed on that important day. … Welcome…
The Amazing Truth about Jesus’ Greatest Second Coming Prophecy [part 2]
Welcome to part 2 of a 5-part study of Jesus’ most in-depth teaching about His second coming, the resurrection and the judgment. The events we are studying occurred two days before Jesus’ crucifixion. This is the 20th post in my series on rethinking Christian eschatology. If you’ve not already read the previous posts, I invite…
The Amazing Truth about Jesus’ Greatest Second Coming Prophecy [part 3]
Welcome to part 3 of a 5-part study of Jesus’ most in-depth teaching about His second coming, the resurrection and the judgment. The events we are studying occurred two days before Jesus’ crucifixion. Here are links to the previous parts of this post: … This is the 21st post in my series on rethinking Christian…
The Amazing Truth about Jesus’ Greatest Second Coming Prophecy [part 4]
Welcome to part 4 of a 5-part study of Jesus’ most in-depth teaching about His second coming, the resurrection and the judgment. The events we are studying occurred two days before Jesus’ crucifixion. Here are links to the previous parts of this post: This post resumes in the midst of section 17 of 25 regarding…
How to be an Effective Church Teacher (Top 10 Tips)
What makes for a good church teacher? In the post entitled “The Role of Teachers in the Church,” we observed that teachers play a very important role within the church because they help others grow in their knowledge of and relationship with GOD. I also noted that the Scripture warns that not many should become…
To Whom are You Committed? (Why We Can Think We’re Following Jesus When We Aren’t)
In the posts “How to Know When GOD is Calling You” and “What it Means to be Jesus’ Disciple,” I discussed discipleship and obeying when GOD calls us, first to Himself for salvation, and subsequently, to do specific things for His glory. Today, we continue that train of thought and consider a few basic, but…
December 12 – Paul before Felix, Festus and Agrippa
Reading Acts 24:1-26:32 Devotional Now in custody of the Roman governor Felix, Paul defended himself against accusations by the chief priests, elders and teachers of the Law. Felix was very familiar with Christianity, referred to in the text as “the Way,” and he ordered Paul kept in prison for two years. Thankfully, Paul was allowed…
December 11 – Paul Arrested in Jerusalem
Reading Acts 21:17-23:35 Devotional When Paul arrived in Jerusalem, in the spring of 58 A.D., he was greeted warmly. The following day he went to see James, the brother of Jesus, and the elders. Paul reported to them all of the things GOD had done among the Gentiles through their ministry. They praised GOD at…