The Fig Tree is budding

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Summer is near

“Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place.” – Matt. 24:32-34

 

Jesus has just finished teaching His disciples about the end times and His return. He told Continue reading

The Signs of His Coming

christmas starAs Jesus predicted the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem His disciples asked Him –

“Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” – Matt, 24:3

Man has always wanted to know about the end of all things. It seems mankind is created with an inner knowledge that what has a beginning also has an end, that this life on earth is not the whole story. Indeed God seems to have built this question even into the creation. On the fourth day, as He created the stars and heavenly bodies, He stated –

“Then God said, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years;” – Gen. 1:14 Continue reading

Judgment Day is Coming

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The Day of Pentecost

Jesus promised us when He ascended to heaven that He would send the Holy Spirit to take His place and He outlined the Holy Spirit’s work as well.

“Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me; Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.” – John 16:7-11 Continue reading