Dear Roger and Julie, I have had so many pastors give me more questions than answers about what Jesus wrote in the sand when the adulterous woman was about to …
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Dear Roger, Is it possible that God already has His two witnesses (from Revelation) here on the earth, proclaiming the return of Christ before they show up in Jerusalem? I …
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“War in Heaven Brings Wrath on Earth!” That could be the headline of Revelation 12. The ongoing battle of the ages that began in heaven and has played out …
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When Jesus was crucified, the disciples wondered what was next. The Man they had followed for over three years, the Man they believed would save Israel and the world, had …
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Why Is Christ’s Imminent Return So Important? Why is it so important to believe that Christ could come at any moment? Because the hope of Christ’s imminent coming has a …
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Christmas is filled with images of angels atop our trees and lighting our front yards. But very few of us know how amazing and powerful they are. Most people …
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As we shop, look up, seek out or ask for gifts in this season of the year — let’s do ourselves a favor and REMEMBER the GIFT of the Savior …
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The New Testament is consistent in its anticipation that the return of Christ might occur at any moment. That pervading perspective of imminence prompts three questions. The first question pertains …
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Dear Roger, When I think of the signs of the End Times, I usually focus on the outward, visible signs. I’m familiar with what the Bible says about what …
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I don’t think it’s any secret that we’re living in the last days. In fact, we’ve been in the last days for 2,000 years. But what is the focus …
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One of the greatest gifts God can give us is letting us get to the end of our rope! That’s often when and where and how we discover that there …
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How do we prepare ourselves to be ready for the return of Christ? Jesus teaches us how in Matthew 24. Preached at Casas Church. Used by permission.
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Jesus gave us a clear picture of what “readiness” looks like in his parable about wise and foolish virgins in Matthew 25:1-8: “At that time the kingdom of heaven will …
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Paul, in his first epistle to the Thessalonians, clarified further what the concept of “being ready for the coming of the Lord” is all about. He used the same analogy-being …
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The unseen war behind all wars is won as the sower of deceit is thrown from heaven. A desperate and defeated Enemy turns his attention to the people of God. …
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Dear Roger, I’m a new Christian, and I was reading through the Gospel of Matthew. I got really excited when I came to chapter 24 and read Jesus’s teachings …
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A great author tells the beginning of the story to prepare the hearer for the end of the story. Charles Dickens famously starts A Tale of Two Cities with the …
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The end of Jesus’ story is found in the beginning. Every detail of God-made-flesh in the manger points to the crucified Savior on the cross. Today, we consider Herod and …
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As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, may God give us eyes to see the beauty of the Christmas story in a fresh way. Every figure we meet at Jesus’ birth …
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Jesus came to the earth three times: He came humbly as a baby, He came secretly at the Rapture and He came victoriously as King and Judge. Examine these three …
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This classic sermon from 1986 reminds us that God is still preparing us to meet Him. We can know much about His return and the end of the age from …
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Peter Stoner, in his classic book Science Speaks, calculated the chance of any man fulfilling these prophecies, even down to the present time, to be 1 in 100,000,000,000,000,000 (10 to the …
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Dear Roger, I’ve seen questions about the Third Temple and current peace treaties happening with Israel all over social media. President Trump helped orchestrate the treaties too. Does that …
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When we talk about the chances or odds of something, we are speaking of the likelihood of the unfolding of a future event Some things are less likely to happen …
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Through the years, I have observed that most people (even Christians) have ideas about what heaven will be like that are vastly different from how Scripture describes heaven. In this …
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Dear Roger, When we think about the end times we think about the book of Revelation. The apostle John wrote the entire book of Revelation. Is there much scripture …
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Dear Roger, So much of the world has been focused on what happens in the Middle East–especially in Iraq. Does the Bible have anything to say about Iraq? Sincerely, …
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Dear Reader, In my “Ask Roger” role, you might be surprised by how many angelic/demonic, Jesus/Satan dreams that people share with me—about one of every 20 emails! The …
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The Book of Revelation recounts the events of the End Times, weaving God’s plan at the creation to the wrath of God, the final judgment, and the eternal reign of …
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Dear Roger, I’m a new Christian and I’d like to know more about spiritual gifts. Our pastor preached once on spiritual gifts, and then he went on to something else. How …
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Dear Roger, Who are Gog and Magog in Ezekiel 38-39 and what do they have to do with the last days? Sincerely, Christopher Dear Christopher, I would be delighted to give you …
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Dear Roger, It’s common knowledge that a massive turning away from God will occur in the last days (2 Timothy 3:1-6).. I have been wondering if the Bible has …
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Purim in Esther Predicts Nazi Germany and Jewish Extinction You all know the story: expelled from the Holy Land, Jews settled in different towns of the Persian Empire. At some …
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What does John the Apostle mean when he penned these words? Revelation 1:9 I, John, your brother and the one who shares with you in the persecution, kingdom, and endurance that …
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John the Apostle gives us a glimpse of God’s Throne Room in Heaven and the throng around the throne. Who are the beasts and the elders? What can we learn …
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Have you ever considered the significance of the appearing of Moses and Elijah on the Mount of Transfiguration and what it might mean for your life? It may be obvious …
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Dear Roger, Our pastor mentioned Enoch in his Sunday sermon. I’ve never heard of him. He was teaching on the book of Jude and I never read much about either …
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We all have strange dreams from time to time, and they are still worth looking at and praying about to see if there is something God wants us to learn …
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Will Billy Graham and Bill Bright Be the Two Witnesses in Revelation?Witnesses in RevelationWill Billy Graham and Bill Bright Be the Two Witnesses in Revelation?
Dear Roger, With the passing of Billy Graham, I have wondered a lot about the verse in Matthew 24:14: “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the …
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Dear Roger, Give me the best! I need to preach Revelation, simply and thoroughly. Can you help? A Young Pastor Dear Pastor, Here are my notes on Revelation 1:9-20. …
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What difference is Heaven supposed to make in our lives now? Why do you think many Christians don’t look forward to Heaven anymore? What are some of the biggest misconceptions …
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Dear Roger: Have heard a lot about the RFID chip. Some say that could be something to do with the mark of the devil. Is that true or will the …
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Success has been accorded an endless array of definitions. Some are crafted to make failure seem more like success so that we can limp through life and fail without remorse …
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Dear Roger, I asked my pastor about the four horses of the Apocalypse and he didn’t seem to know very much. Can you help me out? Sincerely, Sandy Dear Sandy, …
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Dear Roger, It seems to me that churches today are filled with spiritual children. I don’t see many men or women around that I would call spiritual young men and …
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Articles
Heaven: What is the Difference Between Present Heaven and Future Heaven?
by Randy Alcornby Randy AlcornPeople usually think of “Heaven” as the place Christians go when they die. A better definition explains that Heaven is God’s central dwelling place, the location of his throne from which …
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Exaggeration, falsification, misrepresentation, spin or stretch or whatever you want to call it, it is lying. And that brings us to the ninth commandment. God literally forged these words in …
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1. Don’t go to a church potluck dinner with something that is not homemade. The church ladies will spot a Stouffer’s lasagna in a New-York minute. They will know at …
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Jesus describes His return in Matthew 24. Other passages in Thessalonians, Daniel’s prophecies and John’s vision in Revelation teach that Christ will come twice. He will come in secret for …
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In the concluding chapter of Malachi, the prophet teaches about the reward of the righteous and the return of the Messiah. Malachi points to the New Testament and John the …
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God is wearied by the Israelites’ excessive complaining. Instead of repenting, the Jews compare themselves with their pagan neighbors and ask, “Where is the God of justice?” God responds by …
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The book of Revelation is not intended to be mysterious. Its purpose is to unveil future events. Jesus is revealed in Revelation as the glorious coming king and judge. What …
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As believers, we are on the “winning side.” God sent His prophetic messengers to prepare our hearts to receive His grace. Don’t live with a short-term view of God’s plan.
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The top ten health crises in the world are refusing aid. In Somalia, violence is worsening and healthcare has collapsed. Fighting in eastern DR Congo and north-west Pakistan has left …
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Christmas is one of those holidays that is often misunderstood. Perhaps it’s because of the way that we have trivialized what the holiday represents. We hang stockings, decorate trees, arrange …
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Spiritual warfare is an essential component of our discipleship. Spiritual warfare and a Biblical world-view are defined.