Christian Living In The End Times

Charismatic expressions of tongues were unorthodox in the early church. The Bible says tongues were known languages. Gibberish and emotional outbursts were considered heresy by those in the early church. Warnings from the early church history are considered: Irenaus, Eusebius, Chrysotom, Augustine. Acts 2 and our mother tongue is discussed.

What does the Bible say to us today? The Dispensations can help us understand. There are three big dispensations revealed in the Bible. The dispensation of the Law, the dispensation of Grace, and the dispensation of the coming Kingdom. Normal, natural interpretation shows these different well-defined time periods. Salvation is always by faith alone in every dispensation. There are different rules the Lord gives for those living on the Earth during different time periods. Ephesians 1:10; Ephesians 3:1-6; Colossians 1:24-26

The Rapture has practical beneficial influences upon the believing heart. Looking for the Lord to return brings hope, comfort and stability. Do not all Christians want these qualities in their lives? There is the promise that those true Christians living at the time of the Rapture will not die. A few of the Rapture passages covered are John 14:1-3; John 11:11-14; 1 Corinthians 15:20; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 and 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.

Do you have peace with God? If so, do you have the peace of God? Both are important. Peace with God deals with God's righteousness. The Peace with God involves righteous prayer. Both are important for living today. All true Christians have peace with God. However, not all Christians have the peace of God. Find out what is the difference and how to get each one. Romans 5:1 and Philippians 4:6-6 are key verses. Also, the meaning of the important word 'impute' is covered.

How to get to Heaven with only the verses of Revelation. The book of Revelation is very evangelistic. God has included in this book of prophecy the plan of salvation. God is calling for lost sinners to get right with him through Jesus Christ. You could say this is God's final call in the Bible to go to Heaven. One day it will be too late. Why not look to the Christ of Calvary today? The gospel tract can be found on TheRevelationRoad.org. You can also preview a printed version of The Revelation Road gospel tract at this...

What are the core functions of every church? What should a church be doing in order to be Biblical? Does my church include these key ingredients that should be in al churches? We take a look at Acts 2:37-47 to find the key roles that all churches should be doing. We can evaluate each church by using this passage to measure how it is doing.

Listen to 15 reasons why the Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Hebrews. His name in not specifically recorded in this vital book. Yet, we can state with confidence that Paul is the writer of Hebrews. Our approach to reading the Bible by faith and not constant doubt is a key element of successful end times living. Grace in Jesus Christ is Paul's grand theme.

How does Calvinism affect daily living? How does Calvinism tamper with trusting the Bible to get saved and for having assurance of salvation. Take a look at this philosophy from a pastoral viewpoint. Look at practical consequences Calvinism has on a soul.

Prophecies and fulfillments of the Lord's First Advent. Eleven Old Testament predictions of Christ's First Coming are examined. Eleven New passages relating to their prophetic fulfillment are explained. In light of prophecy we can read our Bible with confidence. God means what he said and said what he meant! Genesis, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Matthew and Galatians are some books referenced.

Is the Christmas story true? Why is the birth of Christ of such historical importance? What does the birth of Jesus Christ mean to us? How did God use taxes to accomplish His purposes? Luke 2:1-20 is the heart of the Christmas message.

Listen to the Rapture of the Church and the Second Coming being contrasted. These are two great prophetic events in the Bible. It is important that we understand that they are two different events with two different purposes. 16 differences are covered. I Thessalonians 4:16-7, Jude 1:14 and Revelation 1:7 are key verses cited.

Creation or Evolution? Which is true? Which is Biblical? What does each answer to the great worldview questions? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going when I die? Is evolution science? Is Creation scientific? Learn the differences here.

Does your pastor speak the truth in love? Pastors are required to teach the truth of the Bible. At the same time, the Bible must be presented with care. The Bible warns that people will not tolerate the Bible being taught. Churches will be filled with speakers who say what the people want to hear. Christians who are following the Lord will want a pastor who explains God's Words to them. Pastor's who love the Lord will teach what the Bible actually says. 2 Timothy 4:1-4 is the main passage covered.

What are the differences between Israel and the Church? Distorting the distinctions brings about a wishy washy theology. Misunderstanding the contrasts leads to wrong practical application in the Christian life. Issues covered include covenants, the kingdom and the promised land.

Will there be more house churches in the end times? Are people going back to a simple fellowship? What does the Bible say about meeting in a house? Must the church meet in a home? Must the church meet in a public building? Take a look at what the Bible says about churches meeting in homes. Philemon, Acts, Romans and Philippians and Matthew are referenced. Quote by J. Vernon McGee read.

Learn terms used when studying Bible prophecy relating to the return of the Lord. Millennial and Rapture terms and views are explained. Bible interpretation is discussed to explain how we arrive at these terms. Latin and Greek word roots are shown to be the basis of many of our English End Times definitions.

During the Tribulation the love of many will wax cold. Today, however, Christians need to keep ourselves in the love of God. As the church age winds down we need to particularly make sure we keep love for one another a priority. I Corinthians 13 is a key passage to enact today.

Christians need to live by faith in these end times. Christians should trust the very words of the Bible and not be doubting. We ought to be doers of God's Words and not doubting what He has said in the Bible. Christian maturity, growth and even rewards are measured by how we have faith in the words of the Bible. Living by faith is a must in this late hour.

What Christians do when they sin? Do Christians have joy in the Lord? We look at 1 John 1:9 to find what the Lord says to do when the Christian sins. Christians can have fellowship with the Lord restored. Christians can get back the joy of their salvation. We look at confession for the Christian who has sinned.

Revelation 3:10 is a pretribulation Rapture verse. The placement of the letters to the churches in the book of Revelation is explained. The use of the word church in the Tribulation passages testifies that the Church will not experience the seven years of Tribulation. Other pretribulation reasons are given as well.

Do we have peace today? The Lord wants to give the believing heart His peace. Isaiah 26:3-4 show us how to receive the Lord's peace and strength. Like a River Glorious is a hymn that was written with these verses in mind. Corrie Ten Boom has a famous quote about how to receive rest from the Lord. The Lord's peace is needed while living in these End Times.

End Times phrases used in the Bible are explained. The End Times for the nation Israel is distinguished from the End Times for the Church. Mentioned are: the Rapture, Tribulation, the Second Coming. Various Biblical phrases discussed are: the last days, latter days, latter years, the end of days, the latter times and the end of all things. Both Old Testament and New Testament passages are referenced. I Peter 4:7 is a key concluding verse.

NASA astronauts read a portion of Genesis one to Earth Christmas Eve 1968. William Anders, James Lovell and Frank Borman read Genesis 1:1-10 for the people on Earth. This shows a cultural shift in America that is moving away from the words of the Bible. Christians today can still hold to the same Bible words that those astronauts used.

Does anybody care about us? Does God care about us? Does Jesus care? We look at everyday cares and problems in life. We look at what it means to cast our cares upon the Lord. Comforting verses are Psalm 55:22 and I Peter 5:7. We consider the comforting hymn: Does Jesus Care?

First podcast. 2 Corinthians 5:10. The judgment Seat of Christ. The Bema Seat. The Believer's Judgment. How are we to live today in light of a coming judgment? Poem by C.T. Studd "Only One Life, 'Twill Soon Be Past, Only What's Done For Christ Will Last"