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This sermon examines Revelation 11:1-2, focusing on the prophecy of a future temple in Jerusalem that pertains specifically to Israel rather than the church. The message explains that the act of measuring the temple signifies God's ownership and preservation of His chosen people, affirming that He will fulfill His covenant promises despite current geopolitical tensions. The text contrasts this divine protection with the coming period of deception and persecution, where the Antichrist will desecrate the holy city during the latter half of the tribulation. While acknowledging the Jewish rejection of Jesus as the Messiah through their desire to resume sacrificial worship, the sermon emphasizes that salvation remains exclusively through faith in Christ's finished work. The tone is instructional and urgent, encouraging believers to remain ready for Christ's return while recognizing that God's sovereign plan for Israel is still unfolding.

This sermon examines the final verses of Daniel chapter 11, identifying the historical figure Antiochus IV as a prophetic shadow of the future Antichrist. The message highlights the Antichrist's characteristics of self-will, self-exaltation, deceptive speech, and temporary success, contrasting his rebellion with the submission of Jesus Christ. It addresses the common struggle of believers who question why the wicked seem to prosper, using the analogy of a compass to illustrate that the human heart is designed to worship and will inevitably latch onto something other than God if not directed toward the Creator. The sermon concludes with pastoral comfort, urging believers not to despair over the apparent triumph of evil but to trust in God's sovereignty, knowing that the wicked will ultimately face a definitive and helpless end.

This sermon examines the identity of the 'man of sin' and the 'great apostasy' described in 2 Thessalonians 2, arguing that these prophetic figures refer specifically to the papal antichrist and the historical fall of the Church of Rome. The speaker supports this interpretation by citing the testimonies of Reformation leaders such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, and John Knox, as well as the Westminster Confession of Faith, to establish the theological consensus that the papacy usurps Christ's headship. The analysis distinguishes this religious apostasy from political or secular decline, linking it to specific doctrinal errors like the prohibition of marriage and dietary restrictions found in 1 Timothy 4. The message serves as a pastoral warning against deception, urging believers to remain grounded in Scripture and to guard their hearts against the gradual compromise that leads to spiritual fall.

Jesus taught that Israel is going to change for the better. When that happens, then redemption will happen. Jesus Christ will overthrow the antichrist and He will usher in the Millennium.

(1) Israel Watch 9/27/26: An epidemic of rape and abuse of women in Gaza BY Hamas (while antisemites lie and blame Israel). We play a 2+ minute clip of Netanyahu's UN rebuke of nations who walked out on him. We play a video clip of Donald Trump rejecting Iran's counter-deal offer and review the Gog Magog Watch as Iran-Persia and allies invade Israel, "To take a spoil, and to take a prey". (2) Pres. Trump Did NOT Usher In The Image of the Beast: We refute the OBVIOUS Bible abuse and lies about the "Change A.I. to S.I." speech at the U.N. (3) But the Unholy See of the Beast IS Here: It is the Antichrist Papacy. We watch hundreds of thousands of adoring worshippers of "the man of sin" and review quotes from the last four centuries demonstrating that our position that the final Pope will be the son of perdition (First Beast/Antichrist) was the standard position of Bible believers until recent decades. (4) On A Lighter Note: Finish The Meme. A raccoon comments on "smart cars, phones, etc." A warning from Pfizer about the need for a fourth booster. And a "positive affirmation" quote from none other than Darth Vader! https://bbfohio.com

We live in a moment unlike any other in human history. For six thousand years, the fastest a human being could travel was the speed of a horse. Then, in less than a single lifetime, everything changed. In Pastor Paul Chapman's message, AI and the Future - Artificial Intelligence in Light of the Bible, we find ourselves at the edge of another transformation just as staggering, and perhaps even more unsettling, because this time it is not our muscles being replaced but our minds. Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world faster than anyone can fully comprehend, and with it comes a flood of fear, speculation, and uncertainty. But here is what anchors us: we have a Governor. Psalm 22 gives us the breathtaking sweep of history from the suffering of the Messiah on the cross to His ultimate reign over the nations. That same Christ who was forsaken is the one declared to be the governor of the world. No algorithm, no autonomous machine, no digital empire changes that reality by even a single degree. This message calls us to hold two truths in tension at once, that the dangers of this new technology are real and deserve our honest attention, and that the outcome of history is already settled. We are not people without a map. We are people who have read the last chapter.

Many biblical passages become clearer when we understand the Hebrew thought, culture, and expressions behind them. In this teaching, Pastor Brandon Holthaus continues his study of Hebraisms by examining key passages from Daniel and showing how their original context helps illuminate biblical prophecy, spiritual warfare, and the believer's walk with Christ. Beginning with Daniel 9, Pastor Brandon explores the meaning of the Messiah being "cut off," its connection to Isaiah 53, and the prophetic significance of the "abomination of desolation." The study also examines the future Temple, the Antichrist, and why Scripture warns against confusing sacred surroundings with genuine spirituality. The teaching then moves into Daniel 10 and the biblical concept of spiritual rulers, territorial powers, and the unseen conflict taking place in the spiritual realm. Pastor Brandon connects these passages with Ephesians to explain how spiritual warfare involves influence, deception, resistance, prayer, and standing firmly in our position in Christ. Ultimately, this study reminds believers that Christianity is not about buildings, religious environments, or outward appearances. The believer is the temple of God, and the real battleground is the heart and mind. Topics include: • Daniel 9 and the Messiah being "cut off" • Isaiah 53 and the suffering servant • The abomination of desolation • The Antichrist and the future Temple • Sacred spaces versus genuine spirituality • Daniel 10 and territorial spiritual powers • Principalities, powers, and spiritual warfare • The believer's position in Christ • Resisting spiritual deception and influence • Prayer, discernment, and standing firm in Ch