I'll Be Honest

When we study eschatology we must not first launch out into the complex "calculus" of Daniel, Ezekiel, and Revelation. We must first consider some basic apostolic "math" and view the really simple formula of how Paul the apostle views this subject of the ages. With that said, let us go to Ephesians 1:16-21.

The Bible teaches us that every single promise in the Old Testament that applied to a Jew also applies to us who are in Jesus Christ. The greatest reality about Israel is that Jesus Christ is the true Israel and we only become such by faith in Him.

In Portland, Maine on August 13-15, 2015 there will be the Fellowship Conference New England, Pastors Michael Morrow, Mack Tomlinson, Jesse Barrington, and Tim Conway will be speaking. The goal? Fellowship, preaching, and singing that center on the glory of God!

There is only one true people of God. Many make a radical distinction between the church and Israel, but such a distinction simply does not exist as can be seen by the Apostle Paul's words in Ephesians 2.

What do you say to a believer who comes to you and says, "How do you hear from God? How do you know when God is trying to talk to you?" First, we must clearly be reading our Bibles because it is through the lens of the Scripture that we test everything and through which God primarily speaks to His people. In this Ask Pastor Tim, he considers this question.

Jesus said, "I am the light of the world." And He said that at the time of His death, men would then truly know who He is. It is at the cross that we are helped to see the truth of God and the way to escape sin, death, and judgment. His cross shines brightly still today for those in the dark to find real hope and salvation. What happened on the cross? We see four amazing things: the darkness in the sky, his two cries from the cross, and the tearing of the veil. This is holy powerful truth for our souls.

First John 5:16 says that "there is sin that leads to death" and in the context of this letter he is dealing with those false prophets that are false to the true Christ. As in the issue is not the magnitude of any given sin, but rather the attitude of those who are false to the true Christ and intent on continuing to deny Him.

This sermon follows our Lord's teaching on His Second Coming from Luke 17. Our Lord is very clear that His coming is going to be public, spectacular and terrifying. Just as it was in the days of Noah and Lot, so will it be on the day when the Son of Man is revealed.

There is a Biblical way to grow in the love of God, and it is not to pull yourself up in your own strength and try to force yourself to love God more. Rather we have a great motivation to give ourselves to the Lord because of the mercies of God that are found in Christ’s death for us on the Cross.

Preached in Iowa 12/04/2014
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What is it that causes some people to have such extraordinary devotion to Christ? It is because they understand more of who God is – more of what they were and more of what Christ has done to save them. It is the mercies of God. – Paul Washer

Preached in Iowa 12/05/2014