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MATTHEW 13:36–43 “They will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matthew 13:42). The doctrine of eternal punishment, though unpopular and frightening, is found as a part of the confession of every branch of the historic Christian church. It has only been in the last century that … Continue reading “THE SOBERING REALITY OF HELL”

1 CORINTHIANS 13:9–12 Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known (1 Corinthians 13:12). Nowhere in the New Testament do we find a clear, precise description of heaven. We … Continue reading “THE GLORIES OF HEAVEN”

LUKE 21:29–38 “I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened” (Luke 21:32). The interpretation of Luke 21:32 is hotly debated. Jesus said “this generation” would see all the things He had been talking about come to pass. Assuming that Jesus was speaking of His second … Continue reading “THE LAST GENERATION?”

REVELATION 20:1–6 He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years (Revelation 20:2). There is only one passage in the Bible that speaks of a millennium (Revelation 20:1–6), and there is a great deal of debate over what it means. There are three basic … Continue reading “VIEWS ON THE MILLENNIUM”

1 THESSALONIANS 4:13–18 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever (1 Thessalonians 4:17). The question of the Rapture of the saints has been hotly debated in this … Continue reading “THE RAPTURE QUESTION”

2 JOHN 7–11 Many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist (2 John 7). There are all kinds of theories about the Antichrist. Some say that there is no such thing as the Antichrist, since … Continue reading “WHO IS THE ANTICHRIST?”

LUKE 21:5–22 “But before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name” (Luke 21:12). Yesterday we saw Jesus tell the disciples that there would be distress in the … Continue reading “TRIBULATION IN THE CHURCH”

LUKE 21:23–25 “There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea” (Luke 21:25). After discussing the destruction of Jerusalem, Jesus turned His attention to His second coming. The symbols and predictions in Luke 21:25–28 are usually … Continue reading “SIGNS OF JESUS’ COMING”

JOHN 16:5–16 “But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you” (John 16:7). Our study of the events prior to a.d. 70 and the second coming of … Continue reading “ALREADY, BUT NOT YET”

LUKE 20:41–47 “They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely” (Luke 20:47). After defeating the Sadducees in the temple, Jesus warned His disciples to beware of the teachers of the Law, because they loved outward show but were guilty of grossly unethical behavior. Jesus was … Continue reading “THE PLIGHT OF THE WIDOW”