the main point.

Today is a grace day and so that means I get to choose what I want to write about. I hope it is ok that I am choosing to write about Revelation. So here we go!

I am not sure, but I'd be willing to bet that this particular book is one of the most studied, most talked about, and most "argued over " books in the New Testament! Lets face it, it's just so irresistable. It's full of dragons, harlets, bowls of wrath, hybrid beasts, predictions, warnings, angels, demons... And let's not forget...those haunting horses who's riders bring with them impending death and destruction!! Phew!

For the most part, many people think of this book as a book about the future. They would be right because it contains many future elements, but what the reader needs to know and remember is that this book a "beginning to end" book. Really, the book is a symbolic synopsis of the entire history of the heavens and the earth, and also it's future. Pretty cool, if you ask me!

It explains the fall of Satan, and reveals to us his evil plots and plans. It recounts and foretells to us the struggles and plight of man, but let us keep the main point of this book THE MAIN POINT! In a world enveloped by suffering, evil and darkness, most importantly, it reveals to us FROM whom and BY whom our SALVATION COMES!! ... BEHOLD THE LAMB!!... BEHOLD THE RIDER who is KING OF KINGS and LORD OF LORDS!!

I am not a bible scholar, but it seems evident to me that there are two main climax's in this book. The first is in chapter five when Jesus is revealed as the Lamb (Savior). At this time we see that all authority has been given to Him for the salvation of mankind. The second climax is in chapter nineteen when Jesus is revealed as the King (Lord). At this time it is revealed that all authority has been given to Him to rule and reign eternally. So then, the two main climax's are centered around ONE main purpose! Revealing Jesus!

Whatever our theories are about the "End Times" or what has been revealed in this book, I think it is important to remember the point!... Jesus revealed.

Our Savior!.. Our Lord!.. And our COMING KING!

So be encouraged! You don't have to understand everything in this book in order to reap the INTENDED benefit of this book! The world is a dark and scary place, and our enemy (the devil) has a very sinister plan... But our Savior and Lord has overcome our enemy, and He has overcome the world!! Set your eyes on Him, hold fast to your faith, and then we too shall OVERCOME!!

Then... HALLELUJAH! We will join with eternity and worship the KING!!

Can I get a??.. AMEN!

Guest Blogger: Anna Finley

am I getting ready?

Revelation 12-22 is a summarization of all that is happening today, the judgment to come, and a glimpse of the beginning of eternity. As the news events appear each day in the newspapers or on the Internet, it becomes evident that the harvest of the earth is becoming ripe. Then the wrath of God, as revealed in the seven plagues, will be poured out. Judgment and suffering are in store for those whose names are not written in the Lamb’s book of life.

What difference can I make in their lives? What influence can I have in order to affect their eternal destiny?

We have a choice; we can allow our sins to pile up as high as the heavens, or we can come out of Babylon. God’s people will not participate in the sins of this world nor receive the plagues that will be poured out. Make the choice now, and have your name written in the Lamb’s book of life.

How does it all end? Salvation and glory and power belong to our God. The marriage of the Lamb will come, and His bride will be dressed in fine linen, bright and clean. Am I getting ready to be that bride? Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.

Lastly, for those who overcome, they will inherit and dwell in the New Jerusalem, the Tabernacle of God. I want to be there and be one of God’s people. Christ is coming quickly, and His reward is with Him. Jesus said, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus (Rev 22:20).

Today's Blogger: Ernie Thompson

Tomorrow's Text: Grace Day

we get to spend eternity with Him!

Rev. 1:1-11:19


Today we start reading the last book of the New Testament.

The apostle John wrote this book while he was exiled to an island because of his Christian beliefs. God gave him this Revelation of Jesus' return to earth. The message was originally sent to 7 churches in the area the Romans called Asia. The present country of Turkey is the location of these cities today.

The reading we are doing at this time is to survey the broad picture of this book. Don’t become frustrated in trying to sort out all the details at this point. You have the rest of your life to study. For now try to see the big picture. Here are a few thoughts that may help.

In the first 3 chapters God encourages and challenges the churches to evaluate their current relationship with Him. Are they faithful or are they drifting away? Take a few minutes to ask this question of yourself as you read through the book.

Remember this is a Revelation (singular) of the 2nd coming of Jesus. Note the certainty of the fact that what He promised He will do. Live in light of this truth.

There in fact have always been tribulations and trials living in a sinful world and they may intensify towards the end. However, tribulation is only for a time and when He comes He will make all things right.

If some of the descriptions of these judgments frighten you, remember you have been saved by the blood of Jesus and you do not have to face the wrath of God’s judgments unless you reject His Son. In the end we know He wins and we get to spend eternity with Him. What a joyful message!

Today's Blogger: Rev. Barry Kwallek

Tomorrow's Text: Rev. 12:1-22:21

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2 Tim, 1, 2, 3 John, Jude


In the books 1-3 John, John talks a lot about the commandment we have received to love one another. I think we all know about this commandment, but do we truly know the meaning of this commandment deep inside?

For example, it’s one thing to read books and watch videos about war; it’s another thing entirely to go to war. It’s one thing to hear about the Grand Canyon; it’s another thing entirely to view it yourself. An experience is always superior to simply having knowledge. So, does that mean we have to string ourselves up on a cross to understand love? I don’t know about you, but I don’t think I could pull that one off more than once.

We can find the answer in I John 2:7-8. To paraphrase John, he says “When I tell you guys to love one another, I’m not telling you anything new. But even though it’s an old truth, it’s been given new life! Jesus lived this truth, and since we watched Him do it, we get to live this truth too.”

It wasn’t just Jesus dying on the cross that showed us love. His whole life was love. Why could John say in I John 4:8 that God is love? Because He walked with Jesus and realized what God was really like, because Jesus was “God with skin on”.

Simply put, if we know Jesus, we know how to follow God’s commands and be just like Him. How would Jesus treat your friend? How would Jesus reach out to your co-worker?

When we spend enough time in His presence to know how He loves us, it’s a whole lot easier to do it ourselves. Let us not merely look at Jesus’ recorded life as a cookbook to loving others, but also seek intimacy with the One that defined love with His life. Then we can truly be “Jesus with skin on” to those we are called to.

Today's Blogger: Tim Chapman

Tomorrow's Text: Rev. 1:1-11:19

a prayer of strength over me

John 11-21

One of the things I have found to be very beneficial and is now something I look for throughout the scriptures, are prayers that the writer has written out as he has spoken them over the reader. I have fallen in love with these types of prayers because of the power that rests in them and the amount of revelation that is accompanied with them.

Often times these prayers seem to add an even more personal touch to the passage I am reading, as if Jesus or Paul or any of the other writers are standing with me in my situation praying a prayer of strength over me and reminding me of my true identity as a Son of the Most High God.

Recently I had another one of these experiences where I came across a prayer and so identified with it that I made it my own. It is found in John 17:

Father, You granted Your Son Jesus authority over all people that He might give eternal life to all those You have given Him. Now this is eternal life: that we may KNOW You the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You sent…. Holy Father, protect us by the power of Your name – the name You gave Your Son – so that we, Your people, may be one as You and Your Son are one….so that we may have the full measure of Your joy within us…. Sanctify us by the truth…. May we also be in You so that the world may know that You sent Your Son Jesus. You have given us the glory that You gave Your Son. May we be brought to complete unity to let the world know that You have loved us… Your Son has made You known to us, and will continue to make You known in order that the love You have for us may be in us and that Your Son may be in us.

Today's Blogger: Rob Hagstrom


Tomorrow's Text: 2 Tim.; 1 John; 2 John; 3 John; Jude