In life, how do we make the best out of a tough situation?
• The struggle is real: Hardships are a fact of life, sometimes we cause them sometimes they occur through no fault of our own.
• Do not forfeit spiritual freedom for worldly pleasures: Satan will try to lead us away from God using desires of the flesh.
• Do not live in fear, live through faith: Decision made in fear rarely lead to productive outcomes. We have a spirit of freedom, live life trusting God.
• Be saturated in scripture: We MUST set time aside for God. There is a direct correlation between time spent in scripture and seeing God at work in our lives.
• Be steadfast in prayer: Speaking to God is important but it equally important to listen God in prayer. We are protected from Satan when we pray.
(Verses Cited: Acts 7:55-58; Matthew 5:10-11; James 1:12; Matthew 24:13; 2 Thessalonians 2:7; 1 John 4:3; Matthew 6:24; Luke 9:24; Galatians 5:1; Revelation 6:2; 2 Timothy 1:7; Colossians 3:2; Proverbs 4:25; Psalm 23:4; Romans 8:37; Jeremiah 10:6; 1 Chronicles 17:20; Exodus 18:11; Philippians 2:9; Romans 10:17; Matthew 5:5; Psalm 91; Philippines 4:13)
5 Things to Know About Enduring Hardship
Revelation 13:1-18
October 21, 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)