Daniel 11:31, “And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that makes desolate.”  Jesus refers to this in Matthew 24:15-16, “When you see the abomination of desolation,

Most people wonder why God permits mankind to suffer. The answer depends on the person asking the question. Part 1: For the Christian For those who have given their lives to follow Christ, the answer is beautiful! The book of James tells us to consider it all joy when we have these problems and

God’s plan is to give humanity an experience with sin and evil before granting them knowledge, prosperity or health. In His wisdom, He knows we need this. Would anyone give their child a car and turn him loose, without teaching him how to drive first?   (Isaiah 26:9 NASB, “…For when the

Jesus is not God. Jesus is the Son of God. When the angel told Mary that she would bear Jesus, the angel explained that the child would be the Son of God. Luke 1:35 (NASB), “The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most

In the beginning, Adam and Eve were created with the ability to make decisions and to choose their own actions. There was no evil at that time, so they did not understand evil or its consequences; they only knew good. God knew that Adam needed to learn to exercise his free will in obedience

Many times in life we can feel like there are not enough hours in the day to do everything we need and want. We may want to put Christ first in our lives, but can end up feeling that everything is unbalanced, that our everyday responsibilities and obligations interfere. We will take a look

When we attempt to discern what is pleasing to the LORD, we find that attitude makes a big difference. At the foundation of God’s Divine Plan is His goal of developing a society that serves Him and one another out of the abundance of their hearts. This attitude will be common to all who

What is the perfect work that patience performs in us? How can it help transform us from everyday people to being Christ-like? Can patience work in us to have an attitude of wanting nothing? The development of our character is dependent on its proper application. Let’s look at patience from a

There are many names and titles of Jesus found in the Bible, and there is a description or illustration of his life and work contained in each of them. Let’s examine some of those names, and gain the lessons to be found in their deeper meanings. [—ATOC—] [—TAG:Heading

  Isaiah 40:31 is a beloved Scripture of many. As Christians, we understand that God loves to use symbolism. One of the beautiful pictures He has drawn for us is that living a Christian life is like an eagle in flight. —TOC Heading:h3—][ The original Hebrew words translated

This can be a confusing subject as is evident from the following scriptures: John 14:2-3 “In my Father’s house are many mansions…I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye

Firestorms of trouble among the nations are ablaze throughout the world today causing great distress in the hearts of many. Fire, as used in Scripture, is a fitting symbol of anarchy. It is a most destructive force, and there is nothing more destructive to society than