Philippians 1:1-30

Paul is the writer of this letter we know this from Philippians 1:1-2 and the many personal references in the letter. We know further by the perspective of the letter which is consistent with what is known of Paul from other New Testament sources, and the style and language are similar to all of Paul’s other letters. … Read more

Psalms 74, 75, 76

Psalm 74 The word “Maskil” means “to give instruction”. The Hebrew can be translated either “for” Asaph, or ““of” Asaph; which may mean that it was composed “by” him, or “for” him, who was the leader of music in public worship in the days of the Temple. He was the chief musician in Solomon’s temple … Read more

Acts 7:1-16 – Stephen’s Trials Begin

Acts 7:1-16 The calling of all Believers is found in 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Messiah as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. This is exactly what … Read more

Lesson 63 – Revelation 21:5-21

Revelation 21:5-6 God speaks and tells John that is He who makes all things new. Again we reminded of the words of the prophets. Isaiah heard God say something similar (Isaiah 43:18, 19) Paul saw this in part and spoke of it in 2 Corinthians 5:17. He further declares that “I am Alpha and Omega, … Read more

Lesson 55 – Revelation 19:7-10

Revelation 19:7 – In the Old Testament, God is the Husband of Israel (Isaiah 54:5-6; 62:5; Jeremiah 31:32; Ezekiel 16:7-14; Hosea 2:16, 19). In preparation for her remarriage to the Lord, His bride, the church consisting of Jews and Gentiles, has made themselves ready. This has been brought about by God through His Spirit and … Read more

Lesson 54 – Revelation 18:8-19:9

Revelation 18:9-19 – In the rest of this chapter we have the mourning of the world over the destruction of the world’s city of cities. Ezekiel 27 may have been on John’s mind, Ezekiel’s lamentation over the fall of ancient Tyre is so similar to these words. The first group of people Revelation discusses are … Read more

Lesson 53 – Revelation 17:9-18:8

Last week we discussed the arguments that Babylon was a system of humanism in rebellion to God and that it represented a world view and not necessarily a city. Well I want to suggest that there is evidence that it could also be a city of and that the system could dwell in a revived … Read more

Lesson 52 – Revelation 17:6-8

Revelation 17:6 John describes the persecution on the saints by the harlot as being drunk with the blood of the saints and the martyrs. The reference to saints likely refers to God’s people of all time not just New Covenant saints. The important point is that false religion, represented here by the harlot, is a … Read more

Lesson 51 – Revelation 17:1-5

Revelation 17:1-3 False religion has done more to keep people from eternal life than any other single thing by its deception. False religion promises life, salvation, peace, security, and hope in some kind of life after death. This is what Babylon of the end time is. An angel approaches John and tells John to “come here, … Read more

Lesson 50 – Revelation 16:12-21

Revelation 16:12-16 deals with the “Bowl Judgments,” we have already covered the “Seal Judgments,” and the “Trumpet Judgments” which all lead up to the final outpouring of God’s wrath on those who will not receive Jesus as Lord and Savior, and instead have looked to the Antichrist and his world system for their deliverance. The … Read more