Sometimes life feels chaotic, at times even out of control. Revelation is a declaration of Jesus’ victory and sovereignty over this world!
• God is in control: The angel in chapter 10 has one foot upon the sea and the other on the land. This is a declaration of God’s strength and authority.
• God’s plans are hard to swallow: We cannot cherry pick scripture, only following the parts we like or are uncontroversial. The world opposes the message of Christ. However, our call is to persevere through adversity.
• God uses us to share His message: The Church faces opposition from both within as well as outside the Church. The message of Jesus continues to thrive!
(Verses Cited: 1 Corinthians 14:33; Romans 8:28; Luke 21:27; Revelation 1:7; Psalm 146:6; 2 Peter 3:9; Exodus 9:12; Revelation 20, 21:1; Hebrews 4:12; John 3:16; Titus 2:11; Romans 6:23; Acts 20:27; Philippians 4:19; Matthew 6:30; John 15:1-2; Jeremiah 29:11; Job 1:21; Isaiah 43:18-19; Ecclesiastes 3:1; 1 Corinthians 1:27; Matthew 16:18)
Organized Chaos
Revelation 10:1-11
September 30, 2018 • Collin Monger
The Bible and Heaven
December 2, 2018 • Collin Monger
There are many myths about heaven. What does the Bible say? • Heaven is a real place: John’s vision in Revelation is clear, when he describes heaven it is not an ethereal manifestation; it is a tangible location. • Heaven is a perfected place: Our world is marred by sin, heaven will be a paradise uncorrupted by sin and death. • Heaven is a promised place: Heaven is a promise of hope for all humanity when place faith is placed in Jesus Christ. (Verses Cited: John 14:3; Matthew 13:44, 13:47; Isaiah 43:19; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 5:12, 8:18; Exodus 33:18-23, 34:29; John 3:16)
It's the End of the World as We Know it
November 25, 2018 • Collin Monger
Revelation 20 is encouraging because we learn that God will reign for eternity, Satan will be defeated, and we have the assurance of eternity with God through faith in Jesus. • God Reigns: Every Christian eagerly awaits the reign of Christ however, we must be on guard because Satan seeks to draw us away from God. • Satan’s Defeat: When Satan is defeated he will be torments for eternity in the lake of fire. • Divine Judgement: When God comes to judge the world the only way we can stand secure is with our name in the book of life because of our faith in Christ. (Verses Cited: Revelation 12:1; 2 Corinthians 4:4; 1 Peter 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 4:17-20; Revelation 2:26-27; Isaiah 35:5-6; Revelation 5; Isaiah 11:6-8; Genesis 3:7-8; Romans)
The Battle of God
November 18, 2018 • Collin Monger
In Revelation 19 we see one warrior, one weapon, and one battle that will change the course of history for all people. • Jesus the warrior: This is not the typical Jesus. On the cross Jesus was the lamb, here He is the Lion of Judah! • The Bible our weapon: Jesus does not conquer the world with tanks, He used the Bible. We overcome Satan in our lives when we know and apply scriptural truths. • The war of Armageddon: Our adversary is determined but his defeat is secure! We overcome through faith in Christ. (Scriptural Citations: John 1:29; 1 Peter 1:19; Philippians 2:10; 2 Timothy 1:7; 2 Thessalonians 2:8; Psalm 33:6; Hebrews 11:3; John 1:1, 1:14; Ephesians 6:17; Genesis 3:1, 2:17, 3:4-6; Matthew 4:6, 4:11; 2 Corinthians 10:4; Hebrews 4:12; Proverbs 3:5; Revelation 18:2)