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Few people ever consider the perils to be encountered by associating with a narcissist. Sadly, this is something the unfortunate souls who have happened to marry one know all too well. This commentary is an appeal to rid the narcissist from within the midst of your congregation. It is also a warning for everyone to be especially careful about becoming personally involved, at any level other than evangelism, with a narcissist; for the narcissist cannot love. Ordained to the ministry in 1982, Desmond Allen earned a ThB from Freelandia Bible College, a MDiv (with additional doctoral studies) ...

The Book of Revelation is viewed in light of both the current world stage and those historic events which have transpired since it was written. The seven churches of Asia-Minor (which prophetically depict the advancing Church Age) as well as those passages pertaining to the powerful world empire during the tribulation are given considerable attention. OT prophets addressed many of these events, but none revealed the whole picture. Daniel asked the Lord for further clarification, that he might better understand the end times; the Lord said, “the words are closed up and sealed till the time...

Many prophecies clearly show we are in the last days. Some readers will be fellow believers, while others will not be so; yet I write to both. I write to believers, to encourage them to keep the faith, to keep their attention on Jesus and his promised return. I write to non-believers because the world is soon approaching the most terrifying time in world history; and should they find themselves in the midst of this time of great tribulation, I pray they might recall this warning and place their trust in Christ, even if it should cost them their lives. I realize some might think me a raving ...

Speaking much of suffering and future glory, Peter alludes to numerous biblical doctrines as he moves swiftly along to implore the reader’s commitment to various spiritual sacrifices. But some of these spiritual sacrifices have a decidedly politically incorrect nature, so that they do not rest well with our modern, “progressive” culture. No doubt many preachers conveniently avoid an exhaustive look at this letter for this reason. But Peter offers no apologies for these seemingly insensitive commands; rather, he provides terse theological arguments as to why these spiritual sacrifices ...

First Published as "First, Do No Harm". This fast paced romantic story of failure, forgiveness, and redemption follows the lives of two families intertwined on both a professional and a personal level, as they face issues that require life-altering decisions. It will warm your heart with laughter and tears. At the same time, it might leave you feeling somewhat vulnerable, perplexed by the very real dangers lurking behind the white coats of the medicinal community.

The further a culture strays from God the less value it places on women, until at last she is routinely humiliated and mistreated. This may take place in a number of ways: financial deprivation, physical attacks, psychological abuse, being treated as second class citizens, or as become commonplace it today’s twisted culture, even striping them of their unique identity. The devalued status of women is against everything Scripture teaches about mankind; for mankind (male and female) is created in the image of God. To dishonor either is an offense to our Creator. Herein, we will discuss the ...