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it is impossible for the believer to be separated from Christ and his love. Nothing can stop Christ's love or separate the believer from his love (Romans 8:35). Believers face various kinds of intense adversity
1. Foreknew 2. Predestined 3. Called 4. Justified 5. Glorified
Paul summarizes the ideas he has been discussing since the beginning of this section in verse 12. One trespass, one sin, led to the condemnation of all men. This was Adam's sin in breaking God's command not to eat from one specific tree. In doing so, he introduced sin and death to the world, where they took root in every person to follow. Because all sinned, all faced God's judgment and the same fate: condemnation.
By contrast, though, one "act of righteousness" leads to the opportunity for justification for every person in the world. This act of righteousness was Jesus' death on the cross to pay for human sin. Those who, by faith, receive this free gift of God's grace are declared righteous by God. They are justified. This is the case Paul has been making throughout Romans.
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Revelation 20:6 speaks of the second death in relation to a future period called the Millennium: “Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.” This verse notes three important facts. First, those who die for their faith in Jesus during the Tribulation will later be resurrected to enter the Millennium and live with Him. Second, these martyrs will escape the lake of fire or second death. Third, they will reign with Christ.
A millennium is a period of 1,000 years. When we speak of “the Millennium,” we refer to the 1,000 years following the Savior's Second Coming (see Revelation 20:4; Doctrine and Covenants 29:11). During the Millennium, “Christ will reign personally upon the earth”
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He was rejected and crucified. But He will not be rejected at His Second Coming, “for every ear shall hear it, and every knee shall bow, and every tongue shall confess” that Jesus is the Christ (D&C 88:104). He will be greeted as “Lord of lords, and King of kings”
Paul's message is that no one (Jew or Gentile) lives a perfect life, all are sinners, and no one will be justified or declared righteous simply by observing the law. Instead, under the new covenant, Christ died to pay the penalty for our sins, and those who put their faith and trust in Him will be declared righteous.
Paul's message is that no one (Jew or Gentile) lives a perfect life, all are sinners, and no one will be justified or declared righteous simply by observing the law.
Instead, under the new covenant, Christ died to pay the penalty for our sins, and those who put their faith and trust in Him will be declared righteous.
Beginning in Revelation 17, John describes the Lamb’s step-by-step victory over “the beast” and his kingdom. In Revelation 17, the religious system is judged; in Revelation 18, the political and economic system fall victim. Finally, the Lord Himself returns to earth; judges Satan, “the beast,” and the false prophet (Rev. 19:19–20); and then establishes His kingdom.
Beginning in Revelation 17, John describes the Lamb’s step-by-step victory over “the beast” and his kingdom. In Revelation 17, the religious system is judged; in Revelation 18, the political and economic system fall victim. Finally, the Lord Himself returns to earth; judges Satan, “the beast,” and the false prophet (Rev. 19:19–20); and then establishes His kingdom.
Beginning in Revelation 17, John describes the Lamb’s step-by-step victory over “the beast” and his kingdom. In Revelation 17, the religious system is judged; in Revelation 18, the political and economic system fall victim. Finally, the Lord Himself returns to earth; judges Satan, “the beast,” and the false prophet (Rev. 19:19–20); and then establishes His kingdom.
It is possible to submit outwardly and yet not be humbled
inwardly. God hates the sin of pride (Prov. 6:16–17),
and He will chasten the proud believer until he is humbled.
We have a tendency to treat sin too lightly, even
to laugh about it (“let your laughter be turned into
mourning”). But sin is serious, and one mark of true
humility is facing the seriousness of sin and dealing
with our disobedience. “A broken and a contrite heart,
O God, thou wilt not despise” (Ps. 51:17).
Here is a series of causes and effects, along with some unspoken ones that undergird the whole verse. Those who trust in the Lord will have a steadfast mind as a result. Those who have a steadfast mind will be kept by God in perfect peace. Verse 4, which directly follows says, “Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” God is not only our Rock but he is our eternal Rock, which means that we are not only to trust him for this life but forever. It also stands that his perfect peace is eternal.
Jesus responds to the anxiety of his disciples by saying, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me” (14:1). Jesus calls them back to this fundamental relationship of trust and assures them that he is not abandoning them. Rather, he is returning to his Father, which is good news for them.
Jesus responds to the anxiety of his disciples by saying, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me” (14:1). Jesus calls them back to this fundamental relationship of trust and assures them that he is not abandoning them. Rather, he is returning to his Father, which is good news for them.
We do not have to sin anymore. This is the message of “baptism” that Paul proclaims in Romans 6: that through baptism we are united to Christ. And if we are united to Christ, then what is true of him is true of us. Dead to sin, we no longer have any excuse to sin.
1 Peter emphasizes the role of apostles as chosen by God to share his Gospel. Because of this, their persecution can actually be seen as a gift because it offers them a chance to show others the surprising generosity and love of Jesus, which is fueled by hope in his return and victory over evil.
The emphasis in this, the longest psalm, is on the vital ministry of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how the Word enables us to grow in holiness and handle the persecutions and pressures that always accompany an obedient walk of faith.
The basic theme of Psalm 119 is the practical use of the Word of God in the life of the believer. When you consider that the writer probably did not have a complete Old Testament, let alone a complete Bible, this emphasis is both remarkable and important.
The emphasis in this, the longest psalm, is on the vital ministry of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how the Word enables us to grow in holiness and handle the persecutions and pressures that always accompany an obedient walk of faith.
The emphasis in this, the longest psalm, is on the vital ministry of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how the Word enables us to grow in holiness and handle the persecutions and pressures that always accompany an obedient walk of faith.
When you are telling a story that is foundational to the beliefs and hopes of a people, it is important to tell it well. Luke the historian had many sources at his disposal when, under inspiration, he wrote the story of Jesus’ birth. In his day, many things were known about Jesus that have since been forgotten. All writers choose what they will include and how they will word the story.
One series of sevens, the seventieth week, stands out as distinct in the prophecy of Daniel 9. The prophet marks a clear division between the first sixty-nine weeks and the seventieth week, but what Daniel didn’t reveal is the nature or the length of the gap separating the sixty-ninth and seventieth weeks. We have to turn to the New Testament for that information
What's something exciting your business offers? Say it here. Bible prophecy is like the course syllabus we used to get in college that outlined the requirements for the semester. God doesn’t give us every detail of His program, but He gives us enough so we can know where history is going and what He expects of us. Evans, Tony. Theology You Can Count On (p. 1216). Moody Publishers. Kindle Edition.
DANIEL’S VISION Many years after interpreting Nebuchadnezzar’s dream concerning the times of the Gentiles, Daniel himself had a dream and a vision related to the same four earthly kingdoms (Daniel 7). The interesting thing about this is the difference in perspective between the dream of a pagan king and the vision God gave His holy prophet. The sequence of the kingdoms is the same, and their eventual destruction, but what a difference in the way they are presented. In Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, these world powers were magnificent to behold in their glory, an awe-inspiring statue that was "large and of extraordinary splendor" (Daniel 2:31). But in Daniel 7, from God’s perspective, these kingdoms are wild beasts, meant to be destroyed. Their true nature as sinful, rebellious empires is revealed when God shines His light on them. Evans, Tony. Theology You Can Count On (pp. 1220-1221). Moody Publishers. Kindle Edition.
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THE CONQUEST BY A MAN
The human race may have collapsed into sin and been conquered by Satan, but there’s one Man whom Satan could not defeat.
The Right Man at the Right
Time Galatians 4:4 is a great summary of what happened in history when God’s program of crushing Satan was fulfilled. "But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law."
The Right Man at the Right Time
Galatians 4:4 is a great summary of what happened in history when God’s program of crushing Satan was fulfilled. "But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law." Jesus came at just the right time in history. When all the factors of history had come together to make it the right time, God sent Jesus Christ to be born of a virgin.
The opening chapters of Genesis look at the creation account as the beginning of human history and the setting for the beginning of the cosmic conflict between God and Satan. Man’s creation was first recorded in Genesis 1:26. "Then God said, ’Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness.’" Verse 27 then describes the fulfillment of God’s intention. "God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them."
Evans, Tony. Theology You Can Count On (p. 1195). Moody Publishers. Kindle Edition.
Prophecy and Human History
The unfolding of human history is really the outworking of God's plan to demonstrate His glory and defeat Satan forever using lesser creatures, human beings, who would serve and obey Him.
There is no question that Jesus is the centerpiece of prophecy. And He is the cause of prophecy in the sense that the purpose of God’s plan was to present a gift of redeemed humanity to His Son. Jesus is also the content, the subject, of prophecy. There’s no guesswork about this either, because we have Jesus’ word on it. He said so Himself, to two of His discouraged disciples on the road to a little village called Emmaus.
Evans, Tony. Theology You Can Count On (p. 1188). Moody Publishers. Kindle Edition.
The doctrine of eschatology involves a lot of details, and they’re important. Libraries full of books have been written to discuss and examine the details of God’s prophetic drama. In fact, we are going to examine many of these details in part 8.
Evans, Tony. Theology You Can Count On (p. 1184). Moody Publishers. Kindle Edition.
A Perspective to Gain
Peter also had something to say about the way prophecy ought to promote holy living:
The day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up. Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God. (2 Peter 3:10-12a) Peter said a day is coming when your house, your car, the clothes in your closet, and the money in your bank will burn. The malls at which you shop for your clothes will burn. The earth as we know it is going to melt away. So a good understanding of prophecy can give us a reference point for living.
Evans, Tony. Theology You Can Count On (pp. 1177-1178). Moody Publishers. Kindle Edition.
PROPHECY PROMOTES WORSHIP AND PRAISE
When he came to the end of Romans 11, Paul was concluding a complex discussion of God’s plan for Israel. We’ll have a lot to say about Israel in this study of future events, because Israel is so key to the unfolding of prophecy. Here I just want to touch on a few highlights as we see how Paul concluded this section.
Evans, Tony. Theology You Can Count On (p. 1180). Moody Publishers. Kindle Edition.
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