Tag Archives: Purpose

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 →

Posted in Accurate Thinking, Revelation | Tagged Catastrophes, God, John, Mystery, Purpose, Relationship, revelation, Vision | 2 Comments

Week in Review

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I have posting some thoughts after a study of Revelation 7 and a part of Revelation 8. We can be encouraged from this dream given to John of God’s mercy and this encouragement can help us live the … Continue reading →

Posted in Revelation | Tagged Christ, Confidence, Dream, Encouragement, Eternity, God, John, Lamb of God, Mercy, Power, Prayer, Purpose, revelation | Leave a comment

Standing Up to Fear

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

The early Christian church faced persecution but Christ’s description of himself as the ONE who is the First (with God from the beginning) and the Last (the judge of all); who died and came to life again (Rev. 2:8) brought … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Rewards | Tagged Christ, Christian, Church, Comfort, Courage, God, Hope, Persecution, Purpose | 5 Comments

Hope and Confidence Confounds the Enemy

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Mark Shields

The Christians at Smyrna were being persecuted by pagan Gentiles, hostile Jews, and by Satan himself. Smyrna, a large city that reached metropolitan proportions during the period of the Roman Empire, was rebuilt by Alexander the Great. Since it was … Continue reading →