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In a world filled with uncertainty, believers hold a glorious promise: Jesus Christ will return to gather His saints and establish His eternal kingdom. The Promise of Christ: The Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Saints and Return of the Lord delves into the Apostle Paul's rich teachings in 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, offering fresh insights into the doctrines of the pre-tribulation rapture and the second coming of Christ. This second edition, building on the original The Rapture and Return, brings new depth and clarity to Paul's comforting message. Exploring Paul's Letters to a Persecuted ...

This is an intentionally fictional account of the American Revolutionary War traitor, Benedict Arnold. I have taken what I could learn from the historical records and woven a fictional story around those records. In fact, there are lessons to be learned from this man. Success is not always a sign of greatness. Success without humility might lead to a terrible fall. The pursuit of happiness and the pursuit of success are not often the same. Choose wisely. The Bible tells us, Proverbs 14:12 (KJV), "There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." The ...

After the Apostle's scathing rebuke to the church in his first letter, Paul was relieved to hear that they had responded well. They had repented. They had corrected their errors. They had received his message as it truly was, from God. They had, but not all. There remained in the church a segment who challenged Paul's authority as an apostle. 2 Corinthians is a celebration of the victories an instruction on giving and a confrontation with the Judaizers. The message is as relevant today as it was two thousand years ago.

In 1984 my little family, consisting of myself and my wife, who was pregnant with our firstborn son, moved to Astoria Oregon. I had heard of two families in the city who were praying for someone to come plant a New Testament Baptist Church. The evening we arrived in town, I met two others. While all four families would have said they were independent, fundamental Baptists, they were as different as night and day. One of those families in particular held to doctrinal positions that were strange to me and the rest of us. They derived those doctrines, to a large extent, from some typology out ...

Daily Visits with God

Among enthusiastic Christians, controversy often arises. Should true Christians celebrate Christmas? First, there is the issue of the date.Some accuse the date of being pagan in origin. We do not know the exact date Jesus was born, and perhaps God didn't want us to know so we wouldn't make too much of it. "It's not the baby on the manger," they would say, "but the Saviour on the Cross that is important." Second is the issue of Santa ClausI recently heard a man say that the damnable doctrine of the Nicolaitans was the celebration of Christmas and that the name "Saint Nicolas" comes from the ...

Exodus is an exciting book. It has all of the qualities of popular literature: Suspense Romance Murder Action Blood and Guts. Who can ask for anything more? Times change and there is little to nothing we can do about that. Our country is not the same place it was when the Declaration of Independence was signed. Very few people know or even care what were the: Struggles and Heartbeats and Passions and Motivations of men who lived, loved, fought, and died so long ago. Judges today do not really care so much about what the founders of our country had in mind when they framed our Constitution. ...

This book is designed to introduce basic Baptist principles involved in church planting. The authority for church planting is the local church. We do not presume that our ideas are infallible or unchangeable. We offer this to help and give them insight should the Lord lead the reader into that work through their local church. Within these few pages, the young preacher will also find bits of help for conducting weddings, funerals, and administering Our Lord’s Supper.

Every mention of the word church in the King James New Testament identified, classified and taught in view of the context. This book seeks to defend the position of the local church and clarify that there is no universal church found in the Bible.

Are you saved? If so, the Spirit of God witnesses to your spirit that you are the child of God. Nothing else proves a genuine conversion. Not a date recorded in your Bible when you knelt and prayed. Not a testimony of salvation among the brethren in your church. Nothing but the witness of the Holy Spirit. If you are saved there is one thing that is certain of you, God has predestined, chosen, elected that you be united into a local congregation of baptized believers. There will be some in the church that are more difficult for you to love. That matters not. God’s will is that you be there...

I became a believer in the late 1970’s. It was a time when Christians spoke a great deal about prophetical subjects. There was a sense of urgency among Christians. We believed Jesus could come again at any moment. We spoke about it. We talked to unsaved people about it. We used songs, books and visuals to strike up those conversations to tell others about Jesus and to encourage them to be saved. We believed it to be a blessed hope. We prayed for it and, though I do not believe a lot of us were any more spiritual than most of us are today, the subject of Jesus’ coming again was on our ...

"Scout's Farm Adventures: A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Discovery" Embark on a captivating journey with Scout the mini horse and his delightful crew of farm animal friends! In "Scout's Farm Adventures," readers of all ages are invited to join Scout, Clover, Daisy, Oliver, Oscar, the Feathered Four, Tilly, and Cola as they navigate the twists and turns of life on the farm. As the sun rises over the rolling hills, Scout and his friends come to life with their individual talents and unique personalities. From the playful antics of Clover and Daisy to the mischievous escapades of Oliver...

Title:** Devotional Notes through the Book of Philemon **Description:** In "Devotional Notes through the Book of Philemon," author Marvin McKenzie takes you on a profound journey through the often-overlooked Epistle to Philemon, unveiling rich spiritual insights and practical wisdom. In this short but impactful letter, the Apostle Paul writes to Philemon, addressing themes of faith, forgiveness, and Christian relationships within the context of a specific situation. Marvin McKenzie skillfully unpacks the timeless teachings found in this letter, revealing their relevance for modern believers...

2020 came and I began to pray for reviving. I can’t say I know why, but I began waking up around midnight each night to pray that God would give us “a little reviving.” One night, around the middle of January, I said to God in one of those midnight prayer meetings, “Whatever you need to break in us that we might see a little reviving, I give you permission.” Wow, I could have never guessed how God would answer that! 2020 has provided us, not only with the normal things everyone has been dealing with such as: COVID-19, assembly restrictions, economic troubles, and a massive shift ...

Almost all thinking people know that this world is approaching some sort of climax. And people want to know the conclusion of this climax. The Bible is the only credible document that claims to answer man’s questions about human future. Christians should always remember that the book of Revelation is no mere speculation. It is the written record where God, Who knows no time, Who sees the future as the presentTells us what will happen in our future It is not a prediction. It is a record.

The Story of Liberty A Biblical study of the history and heart of human liberty Learn when and where men first yearned to be free. Discover the Biblical roots of the heart for liberty. Gain insights into the American Revolutionary War Discover comparisons between the Revolutionary War and events which are recorded in the pages of the Word of God. Find applications for personal liberty This book seeks to learn from the Bible and history and make personal applications any Christian may use in daily Christian living. Discover limitations to liberty Liberty is sometimes best surrendered. ...

I am excited! There are few subjects that get debated as often as does that of repentance. Christians, even those who claim to be of like faith and practice (I mean independent, fundamental Baptists) split hairs and churches over it. The word repentance, in one form or the other, is found one hundred twelve times in the Bible. That’s plenty of material to discover what God has to say on the subject. This book is an attempt to do just that. If you are looking for me to give you all the answers on the doctrine of repentance, I am afraid you will be disappointed. I have my opinions, ...

I first began the series of messages that make up this book in the early 1990's. Our church's Bible Institute was doing very well but I had difficulty finding the types of materials I wanted to teach our students. There were Bible survey books available to be sure. None were the sort I was looking for, something that would give a survey rather than a lot of detail, and something that would be devotional at the same time. It was during those days I began preparing and preaching these messages. It is my prayer that the form and style of the book will be inspirational and helpful to you and ...

Simple guides for personal and family devotions.

Born out of more than two years study, the material here presented was originally given as a series of lessons for the author's adult Sunday school class. The reader will find here seventy four chapters covering each of the major portions of every chapter of the gospel according to John. Pastor Marvin McKenzie has forty years of pastoral ministry. This study will provide deep understanding of the book of John. At the same time the student of the Bible will find the lessons simple and devotional in style. Pastor McKenzie uses a strong outline style that helps the reader to follow through the...