Are You Ready to Know God?
God told us there would be a huge increase in unusual things and earthquakes, wars, and rumors of war.
The huge increase would happen in the
LAST DAYS.
The huge increase would happen in the
LAST DAYS.
Luke 21:11 (New International Version)
There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.
There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.
What else will the LAST DAYS look like?
2 Timothy 3:1-5 (New King James Version)
But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!
Does the Bible really say that the penalty of sin is death? Yes! Some translations say wages but it still means what is deserved as a result of sin.
But Jesus took that penalty on Himself, and you can be saved by trusting in His perfect sacrifice.
But Jesus took that penalty on Himself, and you can be saved by trusting in His perfect sacrifice.
Romans 6:23 (New International Version)
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
God made His existence evident through His creation.
Here are some great resources to help you learn the truth about creation!
Genesis Apologetics Dr. Dan Biddle genesisapologetics.com
Institute for Creation Research icr.org
Answers in Genesis answersingenesis.org
Dr. Kent Hovind drdino.com
Check out the Creation Evidence Museum of Texas creationevidence.org
Alvis Delk Cretaceous Footprint
Here are some great resources to help you learn the truth about creation!
Genesis Apologetics Dr. Dan Biddle genesisapologetics.com
Institute for Creation Research icr.org
Answers in Genesis answersingenesis.org
Dr. Kent Hovind drdino.com
Check out the Creation Evidence Museum of Texas creationevidence.org
Alvis Delk Cretaceous Footprint
Romans 1:18-22 (New King James Version) [ Interjections in brackets ] For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men [ people ], who suppress the truth in unrighteousness [ choose not to believe the truth OR they try to hide the truth ], because what may be known of God is manifest [ obvious, clear, plain ] in them [ you ], for God has shown it to them [ you ]. For since the creation of the world His [ God’s ] Invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, EVEN HIS eternal power and Godhead [ ALL THINGS God created, including YOU, were made with an understanding that there is a GOD ], so that they [ you ] are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools.
Almost everyone has at least heard of John 3:16. But there is more to know ...
Condemnation, in verse 19, is like saying, "the crime you will be blamed for. "
It is really important to understand that people who end up in hell go there only because they reject Jesus.
Condemnation, in verse 19, is like saying, "the crime you will be blamed for. "
It is really important to understand that people who end up in hell go there only because they reject Jesus.
John 3:16-21 (New King James Version) [ Interjections in brackets ]
(16)For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
(17)For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
(18)“He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
(19)And this is the condemnation, that the Light [ Jesus, our Savior ] has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
(20)For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.
(21)But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”
(16)For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
(17)For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
(18)“He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
(19)And this is the condemnation, that the Light [ Jesus, our Savior ] has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
(20)For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.
(21)But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”
We do not always understand WHY God sometimes allows bad and evil things to happen.
Isaiah 55:8-9 (New King James Version)
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts.
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts.
Hell was NOT created for people.
But anyone who follows Satan will end up there.
But anyone who follows Satan will end up there.
Matthew 25:41 (New King James Version)
“Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels:
“Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels:
What you believe about Jesus matters because even the demons believe in Jesus.
James 2:19 New King James Version
Luke 8:26-39 New King James Version
Then they sailed to the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee. And when He stepped out on the land, there met Him a certain man from the city who had demons for a long time. And he wore no clothes, nor did he live in a house but in the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out, fell down before Him, and with a loud voice said, “What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You, do not torment me!” For He had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For it had often seized him, and he was kept under guard, bound with chains and shackles; and he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the wilderness.
Jesus asked him, saying, “What is your name?”
And he said, “Legion,” because many demons had entered him. And they begged Him that He would not command them to go out into the abyss.
Now a herd of many swine was feeding there on the mountain. So they begged Him that He would permit them to enter them. And He permitted them. Then the demons went out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd ran violently down the steep place into the lake and drowned.
When those who fed them saw what had happened, they fled and told it in the city and in the country. Then they went out to see what had happened, and came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. They also who had seen it told them by what means he who had been demon-possessed was healed. Then the whole multitude of the surrounding region of the Gadarenes asked Him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. And He got into the boat and returned.
Now the man from whom the demons had departed begged Him that he might be with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you.” And he went his way and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.
You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!
Luke 8:26-39 New King James Version
Jesus asked him, saying, “What is your name?”
And he said, “Legion,” because many demons had entered him. And they begged Him that He would not command them to go out into the abyss.
Now a herd of many swine was feeding there on the mountain. So they begged Him that He would permit them to enter them. And He permitted them. Then the demons went out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd ran violently down the steep place into the lake and drowned.
When those who fed them saw what had happened, they fled and told it in the city and in the country. Then they went out to see what had happened, and came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. They also who had seen it told them by what means he who had been demon-possessed was healed. Then the whole multitude of the surrounding region of the Gadarenes asked Him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. And He got into the boat and returned.
Now the man from whom the demons had departed begged Him that he might be with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you.” And he went his way and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.
Jesus WILLINGLY died for our sins.
John 10:17-18 New King James Version
“Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again. No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from My Father.”
The gift of salvation is completely free.
There is nothing you can do to earn salvation.
There is nothing you can do to earn salvation.
Ephesians 2:8-9 New International Version
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.
Rapture comes from the Latin word (raptus) that was translated in writing as CAUGHT UP
1 Thessalonians 4:17 New King James Version
Then we who are alive and remain shall be CAUGHT UP together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.
The Bible was written to be understood.
God told us many times not to be deceived.
God told us many times not to be deceived.
Luke 21:8 New King James Version
And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them.
Matthew 24:4 New King James Version
And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you.
Matthew 24:4 New King James Version
The Bible was written to be understood.
If you need help understanding the Bible, ask God. After all, He wrote it.
If you need help understanding the Bible, ask God. After all, He wrote it.
James 1:5 New International Version
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
In addition to Pastor Jed, these are some additional resources for solid Bible teaching, including Bible prophecy.
Lee Brainard soothkeep.info Soothkeep
Don Perkins according2prophecy.org According 2 Prophecy
Pastor Andy Woods slbc.org Sugar Land Bible Church
Pastor Curt Reed harvestlifecf.org Harvest Life Christian Fellowship
Pastor Brandon Holthaus rockharborchurch.net Rock Harbor Church
Pastor Tom Hughes hopeforourtimes.com Hope for Our Times
Pastor Barry Stagner calvarycoc.org Calvary Central OC
Amir Tsarfati beholdisrael.org Behold Israel
Pastor Jack Hibbs calvarycch.org Calvary Chapel Chino Hills
Don Perkins according2prophecy.org According 2 Prophecy
Pastor Andy Woods slbc.org Sugar Land Bible Church
Pastor Curt Reed harvestlifecf.org Harvest Life Christian Fellowship
Pastor Brandon Holthaus rockharborchurch.net Rock Harbor Church
Pastor Tom Hughes hopeforourtimes.com Hope for Our Times
Pastor Barry Stagner calvarycoc.org Calvary Central OC
Amir Tsarfati beholdisrael.org Behold Israel
Pastor Jack Hibbs calvarycch.org Calvary Chapel Chino Hills
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Cold Case Christianity J. Warner Wallace
coldcasechristianity.com
Cold Case Christianity J. Warner Wallace
coldcasechristianity.com
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