We have seen already that the Saviour will return to this earth to exercise the kingdom He will receive from His Father. For 1000 years He will reign with His saints in this earth. We have seen too that the earth will undergo significant natural change. What will the spiritual […]
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The millennium Pt5: The millennial earth
The coming of the Lord Jesus to reign on this earth for 1000 years will introduce tremendous change. There are many things that the Bible is silent on in relation to those years, but there are clear statements made that give some insight into that time. I AN IMPORTANT DISTINCTION […]
Indifference to the things of God
Once more Paul becomes the target for opposition. A familiar pattern develops, v12-13, as the local Jewish religious leaders launch legal action against him before Gallio, a senior representative of the government in that Greek province. He held his position under the Roman authorities. As the situation unfolds it becomes […]
The millennium Pt4: The saints shall reign with Christ on the earth
The inauguration of the millennial kingdom of Christ on earth has profound implications for the redeemed. For them, it will be the final aspect of the application of their redemption. It will be the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus towards which they have pressed. […]
Finding support in the work of God
Paul at Corinth Acts 18:1-11 Paul moves on from Athens to another leading Grecian city—Corinth. What a centre for sin it had become at this time. At the cross-roads of the trading empires of the world it was proverbial for licentious living and wickedness. Paul came here alone. He is […]
The millennium Pt3: Christ destroys His enemies to reign on the earth
THE DESTRUCTION OF ALL OPPOSITION IS NECESSARY BEFORE CHRIST’S KINGDOM IS SET UP. The kingdom is inaugurated at His second coming. It is at this point that the triumph of Christ reaches its zenith. Though presently ruling as King over all creation and spiritually over His church, He […]
Paul in Athens
Paul had been obliged to leave Berea because of the opposition stirred up against him there. He had come to Athens and was waiting there until Silas and Timothy could join him to continue there missionary travels. I STIRRED TO PREACH. Burdened by the sight of idolatry, v16. The impact […]
The millennium Pt2: The state of the world when King Jesus comes
Millennium series #2: The background to the kingdom The words of Dan 2:44-45 indicates the historical context in which the millennial kingdom of Christ is set up on the earth. There is a specific point in time in view. Just as history records the dates of Nebuchadnezzar’s Alexander’s Caesar’s kingdoms […]
The millennium Pt2: The conditions on earth as the King returns
The words of Dan 2:44-45 indicates the historical context in which the millennial kingdom of Christ is set up on the earth. There is a specific point in time in view. Just as history records the dates of Nebuchadnezzar’s Alexander’s Caesar’s kingdoms etc there is a specific point […]
The Bereans
After a short stay at Thessalonica Paul moves on 20-30 miles to Berea. His move is occasioned by the violent opposition to the gospel stirred up in Thessalonica. The real danger he and Silas faced can be seen in the need to escape under cover of darkness, v10. Yet, […]