2023 AZUSA LECTURE
Azusa Lecture I November 9, 2023 (vimeo.com)
theology
“Wisdom Jousting” and the Pharisees
We start with the Hasidim and discuss how the Pharisees emerged from this group. While the Sadducees were Temple-focused, the Pharisees were purity-in-life focused. They were an of-the-people-for-the-people kind of group scattered throughout t…
John’s Revelation of the Millennium: Part 1 :: By Randy Nettles
Millennialism is a Christian doctrine based on the Book of Revelation (20:1-7) in which Jesus Christ will establish a kingdom on earth for a duration of 1,000 years. The term comes from “millennium” (Latin mille’ one thousand’ and annum ‘year’), which means “one thousand years.” There are three different interpretations regarding the timing and nature […]
The post John’s Revelation of the Millennium: Part 1 :: By Randy Nettles appeared first on Rapture Ready.
8 Lessons I Have Learned :: By Robert Mandel
Last September, I celebrated my 50th anniversary in the Christian faith. In this article, I would like to share the 8 most important lessons I have learned from the Lord over that time. It is my ardent hope that I might encourage some of my readers to pursue God more closely as we launch out […]
The post 8 Lessons I Have Learned :: By Robert Mandel appeared first on Rapture Ready.
Psalm 2 :: By Jim Towers
“Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying, let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the […]
The post Psalm 2 :: By Jim Towers appeared first on Rapture Ready.
Why is the prophecy of the end times given to Daniel instructed to be sealed, while the one given to John is not?
But you, Daniel, roll up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end. Many will go here and there to increase knowledge.” (Daniel 12:4 NIV)
Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, becaus…
Third Horseman of the Apocalypse :: By C. Gray Adams
The way is being prepared for the ride of the four horsemen. The first rider’s approach is clearly on display, especially now that we have an entire month dedicated to the celebration of pride.[1] As noted, I believe this rider will arrive to conquer by way of the “bow – LGBTQ flag.”[2] Preparation for the […]
The post Third Horseman of the Apocalypse :: By C. Gray Adams appeared first on Rapture Ready.
What, if any, is the biblical basis to interpret prophecy as future when wording seems to reflect past history instead of future fulfillment?
A possible example of prophecy referring to past events can be Joel’s four waves of locusts, unless Joel lived even before the deportation of Israel, which is not entirely consistent with the rest of his book.
There is also the need for re…
Benny Hinn: PEACE over PALESTINE
Why Will Normalization Happen Prophetically Between Israel and Saudi Arabia? Home/Podcast/Why Will Normalization Happen Prophetically Between Israel and Saudi Arabia?
The African Roots of the Day of Pentecost
A Pentecostal reflection on Thomas C. Oden’s claim that the first Pentecost took place in the home of an African Jewish woman.
A Methodist Revival with Signs and Wonders in 1901 Propelled Barney Moore to Become an Early Pentecostal Missionary to Japan
This Week in AG History — January 17, 1931 By Darrin J. RodgersOriginally published on AG-News, 19 January 2023 When Barney S. Moore (1874-1956) converted to Christ in 1901, it was during a revival with signs and wonders in a … Continue reading
Polk Revival Two Months and Going Strong
When we wrote back in March and again last month, we could hardly imagine what God had in store for our area. After eight…