The UnSafe Bible

It's hard to deny that there is a Creator while looking at a beautiful sunset. Scripture tells us that part of the job of nature is to point us to God. The sun, moon, and stars all tell us a story of how amazing God is. So in Revelation, when it describes the drastic changes to nature that will take place, that's also to point people to God. Today, Pastor Ken teaches that during the tribulation, one-third of the earth will be destroyed. Why all this destruction? To point those on earth toward God, who is in control.

The tribulation will be a time of great calamity and sorrow. Revelation clearly describes the difficulties that will arise during that era. There will be death, famine, suffering, and torture beyond what we can imagine. But why would God allow all this to happen? What's the purpose of all that pain? Today, Pastor Ken shows us that all of this will happen in order that people might come to Jesus. Even at the end of the age, God still makes a way for people to hear about him and the gospel and be saved.

Making assumptions is a dangerous habit to get into. It can lead to a lot of misunderstandings, confusion, and maybe even a loss of a friendship or two. Even more dangerous, though, is if you begin to make assumptions about what the Bible says. The book of Revelation can seem incredibly weird and confusing at times. It's easy to begin to assign our own meanings to some of the passages. But today, Pastor Ken encourages you to take John's words at face value. Take his words as they are written, and nothing more.

No matter how often a musical piece is practiced, there is always the chance that the wrong note will be played at the wrong time. However, the angels in heaven who have been tasked with blowing the trumpet to announce the end have been practicing for a.....long.....time! This note has been planned and anticipated since the dawn of creation. It won't be played at the wrong time or out of key! In today's lesson with Pastor Ken, consider if you are ready for this time of judgment.

When you think of angels, you probably think of God's helpers, those who protect and guide. But come the last day, these cherubs will become avenging beings. God turns from grace to judgment, and the angels become flame throwers and warriors. Today Pastor Ken explains when the Lord opens the seventh seal, all of heaven takes notice. The angles have been prepared for this time. They know it's part of the job. Do you want to experience the wrath of God's guardians, or is your name in His book?

Have you heard the phrase, the calm before the storm? In today's lesson with Pastor Ken, you'll see something similar will happen before the day of reckoning. Silence, in the book of Revelation, is followed by judgment. God will bring His decision, and all will fall silent before His throne. This event can't be missed. Christ's people will be spared this final proclamation; the wicked and those who have already perished will be silent, but those left on earth will experience the wrath of the Lord.

When I mention the select 144,000 of Revelation, your mind thinks of some things you've heard about these people. Some religions claim these are the cream of the crop, chosen because of their deeds on earth. But as you'll hear in today's message with Pastor Ken, these individuals are never referred to as 'the church.' 'The church' is another way of describing Christ's followers, his bride. If these people are not part of the church, they are not everyday Joe who did an excellent job on Earth.

The Apostle Paul details several angels partaking in the events of the end days, as found in Revelation. God sends these angels to complete a task. In today's lesson with Pastor Ken, you'll see there will be times when the angels bring protection and peace amid death and destruction. Parts of the earth will be consumed with fire, while other areas experience protection by the angels. The Lord's judgment will be spared, for a time, so that the Lord's selected can become verified as His children.

Angels and divine beings are part of God's creation. They, like us, are created for a purpose. God guides and directs the angels to perform tasks and jobs. Today Pastor Ken shares how God has given his earthly children unique talents designed to advance His kingdom on Earth. The Bible details several spiritual gifts, but these lists are not exhaustive. For example, an auto mechanic is not listed as a spiritual gift, but you can use this unique talent to bless and advance the Lord's people and kingdom.

People often like to pick and choose what scripture they want to read rather than giving equal attention to every book. Trust me, I get it, some of the books are tougher to understand than others. You may think that Revelation is one not to worry about because surely it won’t happen in your lifetime. Well, I’d encourage you to think again and consider the way that current events are lining up with prophecy. In today's message, Pastor Ken explores the unsettling truth that the rapture is likely closer than you may think.