Revelation 1:12-20 As we read the apostle John’s description of his vision, we need to remember Pastor Dave’s heads-up about the imagery in Revelation to avoid a literal, cartoonish impression. Open our eyes, Lord, to share a glimpse of the vision John saw. John is straining...
Revelation 1:9-11 The apostle John introduces himself as his readers’ brother and partner in tribulation. That was true for the original recipients of the book in the seven cities mentioned in verse 11, and it is also true for us, over 1900 years later. Quoting 1 Peter 4:12-13 about...
We Believe: Response and Eternal Destiny Pastor Todd began by noting that it is tempting to water down the doctrine of the final judgment. It is worth pondering before the Lord, why? Why am I tempted to blur black and white into inoffensive gray? Are my convictions weak? Am I not fully convinced...