Whitcomb Ministries

God's Word is true from the beginning to the end! Today on "Encounter God's Truth" we consider many details about the events that will unfold—in God's plan—surrounding the return of our Lord. Dr. John Whitcomb is continuing in a series called, "Our Glorious Future in Christ." This latest message includes a consideration of Revelation 1, where John sees a vision of the risen, glorified Christ. Host Wayne Shepherd then inquires of Dr. Whitcomb about some of the differences between Christ's coming at the rapture of the church and His final return at the second coming. We trust that this program, offering a study in Bible prophecy, will be a real encouragement to all who listen.

Do you believe we are living in the last days? If so, how should this affect the way we live? Bible scholar Dr. John Whitcomb answers those questions on today's edition of "Encounter God's Truth." He will explain what the final stages of the church age will look like—also showing us how we can have joy in the midst of the difficult days that may yet lie ahead before the Lord's return. God's Word is true from the beginning to the end, as we trust will be evident during this very special short series on Bible prophecy. Later, Dr. Whitcomb responds to a question from host Wayne Shepherd, who asks if there are any signs that show if the rapture is near. May God bless you as you listen to this important message.

Solomon - The Preacher gives instruction on what makes life meaningful after he pursued a number of dead ends. Those dead ends included things that our culture tells us makes for enjoyment: pleasure, wealth, women, entertaintment, building projects, palaces, and yet they brought no lasting satisfaction and joy. Solomon also instructs to find joy in youth, but pursue it carefully. This message also describes the fact that aging is a process of life, and how to successfully navigate the changes with meaning and purpose.

Each of our lives tells a unique story—a painting on a canvas, if you will—which clearly displays, to all who view it, the work of God. By faith we also understand it to teach that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end! This week on "Encounter God's Truth" we hear the conclusion to our series, "Basic Biblical Distinctions," which was first taught before a Bible conference several years ago. Mrs. Norma Whitcomb finishes her talk on "Stillness Before the Lord" by speaking about "Contentment in Christ." She shared some candid reflections that give us insight into God's working in her life and family. With host Wayne Shepherd, we urge you to find a quiet place and listen to glean wonderful, Biblical life lessons from Mrs. Whitcomb's encouraging talk Whitcomb Ministries thanks Grace Bible Church in Elkhart, Ind., for allowing us to present the audio in this series to you by means of "Encounter God's Truth." We hope you will enjoy it—then share it with a friend.

This week on "Encounter God's Truth" we continue the final topic in our series, "Basic Biblical Distinctions," which was first taught before a Bible conference at Grace Bible Church in Elkhart, Indiana. We have the special treat once again to hear from Mrs. Norma Whitcomb, who discussed "The Need to Be Still." Mrs. Whitcomb went to be with her Lord and Savior in December of 2021. That makes it all the more important that we learn all that we can from her testimony of trusting the Lord—especially in challenging times. She began this segment by rehearsing a very difficult story—the death of her first husband, Robert Pritchett. We finished last time with the startling announcement she received about that, and we open with a brief review—as she describes their transition of coming back from the mission field in the Philippines shortly before his death. Through a lifetime of trials as well as blessings in their Christian experience, the Whitcombs have perceived this reality, that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end! With host Wayne Shepherd, we trust that their story will serve as an encouragement to you, also.

Do you know who qualifies as "the worst missionary in the history of the world"? According to Dr. John Whitcomb, it was the prophet Jonah—the prophet that God sent to warn the nation of Assyria in the eighth century before Christ. Is it not amazing that Jonah—who had even tried to escape from the call of God and run away—had no love at all for the Assyrian people, "the most horribly cruel nation in the ancient world, the Nazis of the ancient world"? And yet he delivered the message that the Lord had given him for the city of Nineveh. Dr. Whitcomb views this as an example of speaking the truth—without love. It is still powerful, but it is not God's ideal, nor is it the most effective way that we can minister the gospel, or any of God's Word, which is true from the beginning to the end! With host Wayne Shepherd, Whitcomb Ministries thanks you for listening to this message called, "Truth is Greater Than Love," from our series on "Basic Biblical Distinctions." It comes from a series of sermons that Dr. Whitcomb recorded at Grace Bible Church in Elkhart, Indiana. We are so glad to have their permission to present them to a wider audience here on "Encounter God's Truth."

The Preacher from Ecclesiastes gives us instruction on how to navigate and find joy in the fog that we sometimes, oftentimes experience in life. We all hit it at some point, so how can we respond with joy?

Our purpose on "Encounter God's Truth" is to proclaim boldly that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end! Our teacher, Dr. John Whitcomb, is doing that currently in a series called "Basic Biblical Distinctions." It was recorded live at Grace Bible Church in Elkhart, Ind., and we thank them for allowing us to broadcast it to you here on radio and the Internet. We are in the middle of a sermon called "Truth is Greater Than Love." We are dealing with questions that will have a profound effect upon our Christian lives and ministries—such as how we are to find the balance between truth and love, and how we can truly show love to those we seek to serve. Today, we also consider the issue of Christians who practice truth without love—as opposed to those who seek to exhibit love, but compromise the truth. With host Wayne Shepherd, Whitcomb Ministries thanks you for listening to this broadcast, and encourages you to share all that you have learned from it with a friend.

How do we live with the paradoxes of life? We see the good die young and bad people prosper. We are told that it is better to go to a funeral than to a party. Why? There are other paradoxes that are referenced.