Now, in this life, we suffer pain and affliction and are assaulted from within and without- but then, when Jesus comes at the end of the age, we shall have the fullness of redemption and victory over our enemies.

Now, in this life, we suffer pain and affliction and are assaulted from within and without; but then, when Jesus comes at the end of the age, we shall have the fullness of redemption and victory over our enemies.

The purpose of parables is to both reveal and conceal the mysteries of the Kingdom of God. The parable of the Sower illustrates this purpose.

Satan will use a variety of techniques to tempt us, but Jesus reminds us that the Word of God is a mighty sword to defend against Satan's assaults.

Satan will use a variety of techniques to tempt us, but Jesus reminds us that the Word of God is a mighty sword to defend against Satan's assaults.

The purpose of parables is to both reveal and conceal the mysteries of the Kingdom of God. The parable of the Sower illustrates this purpose.

What the Lord has promised in His Word, He will in fact do. Indeed, in Christ Jesus, He's already done it and will continue to do it.

Though we still anticipate the fullness of Christ's kingdom, we're in the -latter days- which Micah speaks of as people from every nation, tribe, and tongue are gathered together in the Church.

Though we still anticipate the fullness of Christ's kingdom, we're in the "latter days" which Micah speaks of as people from every nation, tribe, and tongue are gathered together in the Church.

The Lord places all rulers and leaders in their position and gives them authority- therefore, He will hold them to account if they do not acknowledge Him or misuse and abuse their authority.