We are told in I John 3:8 Jesus was sent to “destroy the works of the devil.” Jesus also prayed to the Father concerning His disciples: “ As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world” ( John 17:18) . So, it is also our assignment to destroy the works of the devil. Acts 10:38...

A few weeks ago, we discussed how the fall of man brought about disharmony between God and man and between man and creation. Both mankind and creation are groaning and travailing for the reconciliation and restoration of harmony as told in Romans 8:19-23: For the anxious longing of the creation...

Last week we addressed the high calling in Christ that few Christians see, much less run to attain. For those who do see it and give themselves to this ultimate life of devotion, it’s more than just taking up our crosses, dying daily, or doing everything for the sake of the gospel. It is about...

The Scriptures reveal the history of God’s dealings with mankind. God created man to be His special friends to share in the development and oversight of His special creation called Earth. The fall of man interrupted this plan, bringing tragic consequences on both man and Earth. Now man and all...

As we addressed last week, the Lord could have defeated the devil and all evil with a flick of His smallest finger immediately after His resurrection. He could have eliminated all suffering and injustice right then, but He did not for our sake. Instead, the entire church age has been allowed as...

“We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one” ( I John 5:19 NKJV). We live in enemy territory. When we were born, we were dropped behind enemy lines. Our lives will not only be a continual battle against the evil that dominates the earth but also against...

When man sinned by disobeying God, a division came between man and God. A division was also manifested between man and creation. Creation rebelled against man, as man had against God, and it became difficult for man to cultivate the earth, as we read in Genesis 3:17-19: “Cursed is the ground...

One important factor for understanding biblical prophecy is what Jesus said in Matthew 11:13, “For all the prophets and the Law prophesied until John.” Since the crucifixion and resurrection of the Lord, we are no longer under the law for righteousness’ sake. However, we must not discard it since...

As we continue this study of the times we are entering, we must be devoted to having the required character and authority to prepare the way for the Lord and His kingdom—the character and nature of the King Himself. He emptied Himself and lived a sacrificial life for us. Will we empty ourselves of...

We are continuing our study on the literal translation of Jesus’ prophecy in Matthew 24 concerning the end of this age. Jesus said immediately preceding His return, there would be a time of His parousia or “presence.” Other biblical prophecies indicate we are now in this time. If we are alive in...