Author Archives: Mark Shields

Receiving the Power to Overcome

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Mark Shields

I posted yesterday about the Two Witnesses who take on the character of Christ; receiving spiritual power and testifying to the glory of God. After being struck down, they rise again in joyous victory over evil. Life is a challenge … Continue reading →

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The Two Witnesses

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Mark Shields

Reading in Revelation 11:1-14, Christ gives two witnesses power to preach during the first half of the tribulation. Some have speculated these two to be Moses and Elijah. They witness that Jesus is the Son of God, the heir of … Continue reading →

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The Day or Hour is Not Known

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Mark Shields

God has revealed all we need to know and now all that is left is patience while the future unfolds.Let us read the Bible to make it internal and to be a part of who we are. The taste of … Continue reading →

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The Great Mystery

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Mark Shields

As we read in Revelation 10, there is some question as to the identity of the seventh angel. Is it Jesus Christ? Even though not fully sure of the identity to some, the angel’s purpose is clear; to pronounce the … Continue reading →

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Week in Review

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I have been posting some thoughts after a study of Revelation 8-9. The study made me think about the origins of life and the earth’s future. I also thought about the theory of evolution and the problem this theory … Continue reading →