The book of Mark

In the words of the late, great Walter Martin, Christians who fail to engage in this spiritual war become the first casualties of it. And perhaps one of the leading factors that contribute to this type of casualty is the desire for comfort over prayer and obedience. Today we are going to talk about what may be one of the most important passages in the Bible to give us a better understanding of what all of this means.

One of the most obvious signs of the fall of man centers around man’s inability to keep his commitments. We seek to make promises and oftentimes fail to keep them, even when we mean to, even when we have the best of intentions. That is perhaps the most striking part of this passage. Contrary to popular belief, this passage does not deal with the subject of communion as much as it deals with another subject, a subject that is so consequential and so significant to the time in which we live that the devil is working overtime to make sure you never see it.

The average person who reads through this passage will likely not think much of it. On the surface, everything appears simple and familiar, with nothing that seems unusual or out of the ordinary. Yet this may be one of the most unique and consequential passages in the Gospel, and if we read past it too quickly, we risk missing something profoundly important. Slowing down and paying close attention here is critical, because what is happening beneath the surface carries eternal significance.

The most effective tactic that the enemy of our soul utilizes is the one in which he defeats us squarely in battle by making us think there is no war. This is one such story, and it's time for our eyes to open.

The rapture of the church is eminent. Shortly after that we will see the commencement of the tribulation. And upon completion of that time period we will see the second coming of Jesus. Nobody knows the day or the hour, but we are given signs of the season. And this is what you need to know.

God's judgment will unmistakably be executed upon mankind for the rebellion that they have chosen to give themselves to. So many people don't believe it's going to happen because that judgment appears to be delayed. But in God's calendar there is no such thing. All of this is very important because for believers it's critical we understand what that timeline looks like because God uses it for us in ways the world will never understand.

Jesus gave us a remarkable description of the many things to expect in these last days, and several items he spoke of require drastic action when they happen. This is one such moment, and all I have to say is...THANK GOD we won't be here when this one happens!

Christ can come at any moment and we see evidence of that everywhere! Jesus tells us so much about the time we're approaching and today we're going to talk about the beginning of the end.

The prophetic word that we're going to talk about literally changes everything! This is why...

The gospel has been twisted and used to manipulate, deceive, and even destroy the minds of those who genuinely seek God. As discouraging as that may sound, the Bible has never left us without warning. Scripture clearly reveals who these false teachers are, what drives them, and how we can discern the truth from deception.