Tag Archives: Purpose

He Reigns

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Mark Shields

John gives us the vision as laid out in Revelation 16 and this knowledge should influence our values in life as we prepare for the future. God reigns and so let us do everything for His glory: God You Reign … Continue reading →

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The Offer Remains Until the End

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Mark Shields

God will continue to offer eternal salvation up until the end but no one knows when the end will be. John continues to give us his vision of the end in Revelation 16, there is an expansion of the seventh … Continue reading →

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Follow Christ and Help Others Become Followers

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Mark Shields

The message given in reading Revelation 14 is the crushing blow for those who deny Christ. Our purpose then should be to put all our attention on making sure we are followers of Christ and help as many as we … 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 →

Posted in Overcome Difficulty, Revelation | Tagged Christ, Elijah, God, Jerusalem, Moses, Overcome Difficulty, Plagues, Purpose, Resurrection, Seven Lampstands, Seven Stars, Son of God, Testimony, Tribulation, Witnessing | 3 Comments

The Mysteries of God

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Mark Shields

The blowing of the first four trumpets in Revelation 8 and the opening of the six seals are similar in that there is an impact on the earth and in the cosmos. We get Images of fire, blood, and stars … Continue reading →