Religiosity

Whether you hold a pre-trib, mid-trib, or whatever rapture point of view, 1,923 years ago God gave these last words to believers, so that we would know, understand, and be prepared for the end of our lives or the end of this age—whichever comes first. The message to the church is clear: we’d best be about the Father’s business. That means praying in the name of Jesus that He would change men’s hearts and spreading the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ—not sitting on our pompous piety, waiting for the trumpet and deliverance from the presence of evil. God’s first judgment came by water, but the coming and final judgment will be by fire. God still offers mercy, grace, and pardon because of the shed blood of His Son, Jesus Christ, to all who hear, believe, and trust Him for forgiveness. “From now on I am telling you before it comes to pass, so that when it does occur, you may believe that I am He.”  (John 13:19) 1. God's clock has been ticking almost two-thousand years. I...

31 Spiritual Warfare Scriptures to Read, Pray, and Memorize: 1.  "Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."  James 4:7 2.  "You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world."  1 John 4:4 3.  "For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."  2 Cor. 10:3-5 4.  "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith."  1 Pet. 5:8-9 5.  "No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; and every tongue that accuses you in judgment ...

1. You are loved—and liked—by God. Slide 1 of 10 As a woman that God created, you are prized and cherished. This message of grace is a true one. You are adored. You are loved beyond measure. You are cared about deeply, delighted in, and treasured. And on top of all that, God likes you too! He enjoys women and treasures them like a proud Father. That’s how God feels about His women.  (Romans 8:31-39 ) 2. You have unique abilities and a distinct purpose designed by God. Slide 2 of 10 God created you in His own image. You are a masterpiece, designed by the most skilled artisan the world has ever known. ( Psalms 139:14 ) When He created you, God chose specific talents, skills, and abilities for you. He had a specific purpose in mind for you and knew exactly who you needed to be to fulfill that purpose. No mistakes. No chipped “seconds.” You are a unique, on-purpose creation, designed to glorify God.  (Ephesians 2:10 ) 3. Your voice matters. ...

Last words have power. And often, deep meaning and significance. And if, like me, any of you have ever been at the side of a precious friend or family member who was whispering final words in their last moments here on earth, you know the incredible heart connection they hold for you, personally. We often find ourselves clinging to those words as we think about a loved one who has passed away. We treasure what they said and we remember… There’s no doubt that Jesus knew what His last words needed to be here in this life. He knew the power those final words would have for generations still to come. And He had great purpose in them, which still breathe such life and meaning for our lives today. What Were Jesus' Last Words? The Bible says in John 19:30,  “When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” In Mark 15:37 we read,  “With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last.”  According to Bible schol...