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United States Theocracy: Should America Combine Church and State?
Is It Time for the United States to Become a Theocracy? At a National Prayer Breakfast a few years ago President Trump said during his speech: “Among those freedoms is the right to worship according to our own beliefs. That is why, I will get rid of and totally destroy the Johnson amendment and allow…
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What Are the 7 Signs of the Second Coming? A Biblical Overview
At “midnight,” in earth’s darkest hour, God will manifest His power to deliver His people. Scripture describes the events: “A loud voice” comes out of the “temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, ‘It is done!’” This voice shakes the earth, causing such “a mighty and great earthquake as had not occurred since men were…
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Signs of Jesus’ Return: What Biblical Prophecy Reveals
Count on the Bible! The Scriptures not only reveal the manner and object of Christ’s coming, they also describe the signs that tell of the nearness of this climactic event. The first signs announcing the Second Advent took place more than 1700 years after Christ’s ascension, and others have followed, contributing to the evidence that…
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Christ’s Sacrifice: The Heart of Redemption in a Nutshell
In Christ With this clear understanding of God’s love, we read in Ephesians 2:4-6: “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions; it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ…
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Salvation: God’s Gift of Grace and Eternal Life in a Nutshell
We find the whole plan of salvation “in a nutshell” in Ephesians 2:4-6. In the first three verses of this chapter the apostle Paul paints a very dark, dismal, and hopeless picture of mankind. He does this because the good news of salvation that God obtained through Jesus Christ is not for good people; it…
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The Gospel: Salvation, Grace, and Hope in a Nutshell
Our Human Dilemma Today, wherever we go, the world is in trouble. Men and women everywhere are seeking the solution to insurmountable moral, personal, social, national, and international problems. Underneath is a longing to know the real meaning of life and the future. People are asking where the world came from, how life began, why…
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The Sabbath: God’s Gift of Rest, Worship, and Renewal
“To gain control of the world of space is certainly one of our tasks. The danger begins when in gaining power in the realm of space we forfeit all aspirations in the realm of time. There is a realm of time where the goal is not to have but to be, not to own but…
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1888 Message: Fifty-Six Endorsements by Ellen G. White
“The Lord in His great mercy sent a most precious message to His people through Elders Waggoner and Jones.” TM p. 91. “God gave to his servants a testimony that presented the truth as it is in Jesus, which is the third angel’s message, in clear, distinct lines.” TM p. 93. “The message of the…
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Where Is Jesus Now? Understanding His Role in Heaven
Jesus is not building houses is heaven. He is interceding on our behalf in the Most Holy Place in the Heavenly Sanctuary. Jesus is our Savior. Jesus is our High Priest. Jesus is ministering in our behalf that we can one day stand in front of the Holy God of the universe…… “As the ministration…
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Martin Luther Quotes on Faith: Insights into Trust and Grace
Faith is not what some people think it is. Their human dream is a delusion. Because they observe that faith is not followed by good works or a better life, they fall into error, even though they speak and hear much about faith. “Faith is not enough,” they say, “You must do good works, you…
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Martin Luther King, Jr.: Powerful Quotes on Touching the Divine
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” “Faith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the whole staircase.” “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” “Only in the darkness can you see…
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National Reform Association: Christian Principles in Public Life
A movement that began among 19th century American Reformed Presbyterians, and included support from many other various Protestant denominations, was known as National Reform. This movement sought to promote the national recognition of the crown rights of King Jesus within the U.S. Constitution by the amendment process, and hence, it also came to be known…
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Seventh Day Sabbath: God’s Gift for Rest, Worship, and Sanctification
The Sabbath points to Christ as both Creator and Sanctifier. The Sabbath commandment contains the Seal of the Living God. It is God’s special gift to mankind that would promote social justice and social order. The Sabbath is a special time of relationship and fellowship that mankind has with the God Almighty. It is a…
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True Worship & Loyalty to God: Prepare for Christ’s Return
Who and/or what do you worship? Someone has opined that if you do not have a god to worship, you will make or manufacture a god to worship. Human beings are born to worship something, to venerate something or someone. In the English dictionaries, worship is considered: reverent love and devotion accorded a deity, an…
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Seven Seals of Revelation Explained: End-Time Prophecies and Spiritual Lessons
You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; for You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, and have made us kings and priests to our God; and we shall reign on the earth’ ” (Revelation 5:9,…
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Revelation 4 & 5: Vision of Christ in the Heavenly Sanctuary
While John clearly and rightly places Jesus front and center in chapter 1, and His work for us, and discusses Jesus’ work for the seven churches in chapters 2 & 3, there is clearly also a break chronologically in chapters 4 & 5. Jesus beckons John through the open door in 4:1, to see what…
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Waiting for Christ’s Return: Faith, Vigilance & Readiness
Attitude of Those Who Watch and Wait for the Second Coming –We anticipate the solemn event [Christ’s second coming]. We are not, because we are in the attitude of waiting and watching, to be indolent, doing nothing. But as we view the great event of Christ’s coming, and as we see the necessity of watching and…
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Come to Jesus: Worship, Faith, and the Hope of His Return
Christ Our Righteousness It’s About Jesus, Only Jesus “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9. God requires that we confess our sins, and humble our hearts before him; but at the same time we should have confidence…
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Seventh-Day Sabbath Worship or Eighth-Day Sunday Worship? What Does the Bible Say?
Written into stone millennia ago, God’s fourth commandment is well known: “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or…
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The Preparation for the Latter Rain, Second Coming and Righteousness of Christ
Delve into the profound message of “Christ Our Righteousness” as the ultimate preparation for the Second Coming. We explore how faith in a risen Savior, not our own works, provides complete forgiveness and acceptance with God. Discover the deep peace that comes from understanding you are “complete in Him” and justified through faith alone.
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Christ’s Return: Pack Your Spiritual Survival Kit Today
Judgment day is coming! Yes, we are talking about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The doomsday warning in 2011 screamed across the U.S.A. through hundreds of billboards, posters, and electronic advertisements. According to Harold Camping, sponsor of the ads and founder of Family Radio, all of God’s people will be “raptured” on May 21,…
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Patriotism and National Ruin: The Sabbath Test of End-Time Faith
CITIZENS of the United States have realized some distinct and unique advantages in living and participating in a country that has enjoyed a special relationship with the great God of heaven and earth. It must be admitted, of course, that this relationship has been unbalanced and one-sided, but in spite of national coldness and unresponsiveness…
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Blue Laws History: Prophetic Insight into End-Time Worship Laws
They are known by a variety of names — blue laws, Sunday blue laws, Sunday-closing laws, Sunday statutes. They affect a variety of activities on Sundays, ranging from liquor sales to hunting to car-buying. Many blue laws are county and city ordinances, though some are statewide statutes. Some of the laws apply to commerce generally,…
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Blue Laws: How U.S. History Connects to End-Time Prophecy
Revelation 13:8 contains a profound prediction: A day is coming when “All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast – all whose names have not been written in the book of life belonging to the Lamb that was slain from the creation of the world.” Two important features stand out in this verse. First, the phrase “all inhabitants…