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Evangelism, Hope, And Awe: Why God Tells Us The Future

God’s reasons involve both ultimate and immediate purposes. First, let’s look at the ultimate purpose. God provided special revelation through the prophets and Jesus Christ—the source of all prophetic revelation (Revelation 19:10). Our Lord used words, visions, dreams, miracles, and theophanies so that He could, as theologian Lit-Sen Chang stated, “reveal His divinity to His creation, display His many excellencies, and declare His glory, especially in His work of redemption.” As we witness how God’s plan for the ages unfolds, we’re meant to be astounded more and more by our wonderful Creator, Redeemer, and King.

Nathan Jones - October 15, 2026

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An Astonishing Biblical Passage: The Day The Graves Opened Was A Preview Of Things To Come

As Jesus hung on the cross, a lot of supernatural phenomena took place, including a mighty earthquake, the sun going dark at 12:00 noon, and the curtain in the Temple being ripped from top to bottom. But one of the most amazing things of all happened when people came out of their graves! It’s only mentioned in one Gospel. What is this all about? It is a preview of things to come.

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‘Kingdom Now’: A Popular Phrase Built On Crumbling Early Kingdoms And A Severe Misunderstanding Of Scripture

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An Astonishing Biblical Passage: The Day The Graves Opened Was A Preview Of Things To Come

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‘Kingdom Now’: A Popular Phrase Built On Crumbling Early Kingdoms And A Severe Misunderstanding Of Scripture

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Evangelism, Hope, And Awe: Why God Tells Us The Future

Nathan Jones - October 15, 2026

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Nothing Looms Larger In The Future Of Believers Than Jesus’ Coming—And Nothing Is More Ignored

You don’t have to deny or even question the truth of Christ’s return to miss the point of it. Many believers acknowledge that Christ will come back someday but refuse to allow His impending return to influence their daily actions and decisions. So, instead of preparing for His return and making sure their lives align with His will, they choose to do things that are wrong. They know what the Bible says but choose to ignore it. They play around with sin. They try to have their cake and eat it, too, by living as they please in the present, reasoning that they can repent in the future.

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‘The Supreme Judge Of The World’: America Doesn’t Need ‘Social Justice’… It Needs Biblical Justice

Nothing Looms Larger In The Future Of Believers Than Jesus’ Coming—And Nothing Is More Ignored

‘The Supreme Judge Of The World’: America Doesn’t Need ‘Social Justice’… It Needs Biblical Justice

Doom And Gloom: Apprehension Toward Bible Prophecy Is Built On A Profound Misunderstanding

The Assertion That Bible Prophecy Is ‘Tertiary’ Has Caused Considerable Damage Within The Body Of Christ

‘The Word Of Our God Stands Forever’: A Goldmine Of Prophetic Truth About Jesus On Display In Israel

Institutionalizing The Abandonment Of God: A Biblical Example Of How Christians Should Respond To Societal Rejection Of Truth

The Importance Of Apologetics: Are We Ready To Give An Answer For The Hope And Truthfulness Of Scripture?

Prophecy Is The Bible’s Built-In Certificate Of Divine Authenticity

Do Conservative Americans Crave Temporary Political Blessings More Than They Crave Jesus?

America’s Greatest Need Has Never Rested In Politics Alone—It Has Always Been Spiritual

In-Depth: Safeguarding Freedom—A Biblical Model For Defending Our Civic And Religious Rights

Jan Markell: Is Israel’s Spiritual Blindness A Reason For Christians To Reject Them?

Removing, Adding, And Twisting: Three Incorrect Approaches To Biblical Prophecy With Disastrous Consequences

Global Tensions Expose The Vast Contrast Between Human Hope And God’s Promises

Two Options Are Laid Before Every Person… And The Stakes Are Eternal

Believers Are Never More Useful To God And Dangerous To Satan Than When They Are Bold And Courageous In Prayer

In-Depth: Scripture Is Clear, The World Is Heading Toward The Tribulation

In-Depth: How Will You Respond To The Book of Revelation’s Warning?

Why I Am Compelled To Share The Truth Of God’s Word To The ‘Ends Of The Earth’

Why Revelation Matters: God Alone Can Foretell The Future And He Does So With 100 Percent Accuracy

The Spread Of The Gospel During The World’s Darkest Hour

Behind The Headlines, The Gospel Is Spreading Into Every Corner Of The Earth With Its Message Of Triumph

The Future That Awaits The Middle East: The Superhighway Of The Millennial Kingdom

Franklin Graham: Misinterpreting God’s Timeless Promises To The Nation Of Israel And The Jewish People

Never Before Has The Word Of God Been So Readily Available… And Neglected

How Will Israel Change When Jesus Inaugurates The Millennial Kingdom?

Jan Markell: The Last 100 Years Of Falling For Leftists Has Prepared The Jewish People For Great Deception

St. Patrick Day Is Not About Luck, It’s About The Power Of The Gospel

Behold, God’s Plan Of Redemption And The Future Reign Of Jesus Christ

Roll Your Eyes All You Want… The Rapture Is Real

An Analysis Of Jeremiah’s Elam Prophecy: Currently Unfolding Or Fulfilled In history?

In-Depth: Our Works Tried By Fire — Understanding The Judgment Seat of Christ

Jan Markell: Ten Prominent Markers Of Jesus’ Soon Return

Outdated?: Tucker Carlson Jokes That The Old Testament Should Be Rewritten

The Israel Test: A Revealing And Dividing Line In The Modern Church

From Ancient Persia To Modern Iran: Examining Today’s War Through The Lens Of The Book Of Esther

The Blessed Hope: Why the Rapture Should Be Every Christian’s Ultimate Anticipation

Is Bible Prophecy Irrelevant To Our Walk With God?

Replacement Theology’s Gospel Repellent Vs The Jews Most Unflinching Friends

Christ Could Return At Any Time And People Have A Choice: Get Right… Or Get Left

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Doom And Gloom: Apprehension Toward Bible Prophecy Is Built On A Profound Misunderstanding

Doom and gloom? That’s how many think of the book of Revelation. Oftentimes, Christians shy away from the study of prophecy because they believe it is too complex or irrelevant to spend time examining. But this is not true. Revelation gives us insight into things that will come to pass and helps us understand the things that are happening in our world. It gives us heavenly insight on what the future holds and changes our perspective as we go through our everyday lives.

The Assertion That Bible Prophecy Is ‘Tertiary’ Has Caused Considerable Damage Within The Body Of Christ

The general assumption in many Bible-believing churches is that Bible prophecy is far too controversial and divisive for it to be taught. A few churches in my area openly state on their websites that the subject is “tertiary,” or less important than other matters of our faith. Sadly, most pastors and believers agree that Bible prophecy is tertiary, which Merriam-Webster defines as “of third rank, importance, or value.”

‘The Word Of Our God Stands Forever’: A Goldmine Of Prophetic Truth About Jesus On Display In Israel

One of the most significant discoveries in the history of humanity took place in late 1946, early 1947. It was done by a Bedouin shepherd in the area of Qumran, in Southern Israel. A collection of well-preserved manuscripts was discovered, and it suddenly pushed back the earliest Old Testament manuscript copies by more than 1,000 years. Before that discovery, the earliest manuscripts dated back to the 10th Century CE (Masoretic text). The Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS) took us back to the period between the 3rd and 1st centuries BCE, but the story doesn't end there. When all fragments were found, gathered, and organized, scholars came to realize that, except for Esther, every single book of the Hebrew Bible was present in part or almost in full.

Institutionalizing The Abandonment Of God: A Biblical Example Of How Christians Should Respond To Societal Rejection Of Truth

Abandoning truth is nothing new. It’s been around since the serpent deceived Eve with the question, “Did God really say…?” (see Genesis 3:1). What’s surprising is that despite the millennia which have passed, Satan’s methods of deception have not greatly changed. Elijah, one of the greatest prophets of the Old Testament. He was not the kind of guy you’d ever hear say to a group of listeners, “Let me tell you my truth.” Despite Elijah living 2,800 years ago, it’s amazing how similar many of the issues he faced in his world were to the ones we face today.

The Importance Of Apologetics: Are We Ready To Give An Answer For The Hope And Truthfulness Of Scripture?

No one can reason someone else into faith. It is ultimately a matter of the heart, the will, and God’s sovereignly perfect activity. But it can be demonstrated that our Christian faith is anchored to reality. Ours is a faith based on logic, fact, history, and truth.

Prophecy Is The Bible’s Built-In Certificate Of Divine Authenticity

Bible prophecy is the one line of evidence God wrote down in advance so anyone could check it. About 28 percent of the Bible was prophecy when it was written, roughly 80 percent of it has already been fulfilled to the exact detail, and the fulfillment rate on everything past is 100 percent. That track record is what makes fulfilled prophecy the most compelling reason to trust that the Bible is from God. Anyone can write a religious book that tells you what to believe. Only One who stands outside of time can tell you what is going to happen a hundred, five hundred, a thousand years from now, and then have it happen exactly the way He said.

Do Conservative Americans Crave Temporary Political Blessings More Than They Crave Jesus?

Especially during the country’s 250th anniversary year, many Christians have fervently prayed for this nation. I, too, am burdened by the sin rotting America from within. I have loved ones who need to be saved. I see churches struggling to survive. I see Christians who aren’t walking closely with the Lord like they once did. I see neighborhoods destroyed by sin. Add to that the sheer insanity and unbridled brokenness filling this nation because its citizens are pursuing their own lusts. Oh, what a burden it is to ponder these realities! It is right to take them to God in prayer. I do, and will continue to pray over these things. However, I’m concerned that some Christians might be praying with the wrong motivation.

America’s Greatest Need Has Never Rested In Politics Alone—It Has Always Been Spiritual

As America passed the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many were asking an important question: What has become of the American Dream? To mark this historic milestone, Elon University in North Carolina conducted a nationwide survey examining how Americans view their nation, its government, and its future. Polls can fluctuate with current events and political climates, but they often reveal something deeper: the hopes, fears, and convictions of ordinary citizens. This survey paints a sobering picture.

In-Depth: Safeguarding Freedom—A Biblical Model For Defending Our Civic And Religious Rights

Since religious freedom has been a hot-button social issue and is more and more frequently covered in secular and Christian news media outlets, we sometimes are asked these questions. Does the Bible address religious freedom, and, if so, what does it say and where? The Apostle Paul (and his traveling companions on various mission trips) is perhaps the most notable example of a biblical figure who suffered religious persecution and also on occasion stood up for his religious liberty. It is interesting that Paul did so in a government that had some similarities to Western nations.

Jan Markell: Is Israel’s Spiritual Blindness A Reason For Christians To Reject Them?

Ezekiel 36 emphasizes that when the Jews return to the land, they will do so in unbelief. There will be spiritual regeneration much later! The dry bones of Ezekiel 37 reflect a lack of breath or spiritual life. God states he is gathering them back “not for your sake but for my holy name’s sake,” because their presence among the nations caused his name to be profaned. Ezekiel 36 promises that once back in the land, God will cleanse them, give them a new spirit, and cause them to walk in his statutes. But much later.

Removing, Adding, And Twisting: Three Incorrect Approaches To Biblical Prophecy With Disastrous Consequences

All three of these approaches to Bible prophecy are monumentally dangerous (Rev. 22:19). God means what He says, and says what He means. While many venture into these positions out of ignorance, or the blind trust in a particular denomination, we must all understand our responsibility to rightly divide God’s Word, examining it with clarity and discernment. Bible Prophecy was lovingly given by God for a purpose. When we remove it, add to it, and twist it, we are making a significant mistake—one that not only affects our personal understanding, rewards in eternity, and walk with the Lord, but also our witness to the unsaved world.

Global Tensions Expose The Vast Contrast Between Human Hope And God’s Promises

In the Bible, hope is closely connected to waiting. Not waiting in the sense that we are still uncertain about the outcome, but steadfastly waiting because we fully expect the outcome God promised in His Word. In other words, man’s definition of hope carries doubt. God’s does not. As such, Biblical hope is a sure foundation upon which we may base our lives, believing that God always keeps His promises.

Two Options Are Laid Before Every Person… And The Stakes Are Eternal

In some situations, the choices seem unlimited. Scripture simplifies our choices down to an either/or, A or B, black or white option: either accept Christ as Savior and Lord OR reject God’s gracious offer of forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life. The choice is yours, but the ramifications are everlasting.

Believers Are Never More Useful To God And Dangerous To Satan Than When They Are Bold And Courageous In Prayer

Citizens from every state in the Union are expected to gather near the Lincoln Memorial to prayerfully give thanks for God’s blessings and providence for the United States since her founding in 1776. Americans will also be praying for God’s ongoing protection and direction for our country as well as seeking His forgiveness for our nation’s many sins.

In-Depth: Scripture Is Clear, The World Is Heading Toward The Tribulation

The choice is yours: will you react or respond to God’s holy, righteous judgment? The Scriptures make it clear that a time of final judgment is coming because of sin. All of us have sinned and the wages (payment) for our sin is death: spiritual death (Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23). We deserve punishment, but God longs for a close personal relationship with each of us and has made a way for us to be right with Him through Jesus. Will you pridefully try to save yourself, or will you call on Jesus to rescue you from God’s eternal wrath and bring you into a relationship with Him?

In-Depth: How Will You Respond To The Book of Revelation’s Warning?

In chapter 6, the narrative takes a dramatic turn. As one after another seal is broken, the action in Heaven unleashes a great calamity on Earth. No longer the meek and mild suffering Servant of Isaiah 53, Christ is now the Worthy One who breaks the seals that send forth riders and catastrophes to inflict great suffering on the Earth. This reality alone does not align with the false prophets of prosperity who proclaim that Jesus would never hurt a fly. The image here is of Jesus exercising the will of the Father to pour out judgment on an unrepentant world devoid of Church Age saints who have been swept up at the Rapture.

Why I Am Compelled To Share The Truth Of God’s Word To The ‘Ends Of The Earth’

I am compelled to share the truth of God’s love, compassion and mercy for sinners because I’ve experienced it myself. Ever since I repented of my sins and surrendered my life to Christ more than 50 years ago, I’ve never been able to ignore or escape the personal responsibility for answering the Apostle Paul’s soul-searching questions in the Book of Romans.

Why Revelation Matters: God Alone Can Foretell The Future And He Does So With 100 Percent Accuracy

Revelation reveals and reaffirms many of the great doctrines of Scripture. Revelation is theologically thick. It displays the sovereignty and holiness of God. It teaches us that God is in control, that He has a plan that He is bringing to fulfillment. It reveals that God alone can foretell the future and that He does so with 100 percent accuracy.

The Spread Of The Gospel During The World’s Darkest Hour

For those who hold a Biblical worldview, it is obvious that mankind’s darkest hour will soon fall upon the world. I speak, of course, of the Tribulation Period. Although God’s undiluted wrath will be poured out upon the earth, what we also bear witness to in the Scriptures is the fact that He will also shine His glorious light on the world as His message of the impending Millennial Kingdom is shared to all people.

Behind The Headlines, The Gospel Is Spreading Into Every Corner Of The Earth With Its Message Of Triumph

As you know, the leaders of Iran adhere to an apocalyptic form of Islam, and they’re doing everything possible to discourage this revival. Anyone suspected of being a Christian is arrested or oppressed. But do you know what’s happening? Plans are unfolding for Billy Graham to preach in Iran! Yes, Dr. Graham’s sermons are being dubbed into Farsi and broadcast into the country. It’s believed his sermons will reach over twenty million Iranians in the safety of their own homes.

The Future That Awaits The Middle East: The Superhighway Of The Millennial Kingdom

Although the Middle East is currently engulfed in war, the superhighway of Isaiah 19 reminds us that in that future time when Jesus rules and reigns as King from Jerusalem, not only will Jew and Arab peacefully co-exist, but they will also worship the true and living God together. This is a powerful reminder of the sovereign work of God, who alone has the power to transform regions of despair into places of worship, honour, and praise. Although the Western world currently likes to speak about normalisation between Israel and Arab countries in this age, true normalisation will only come when all nations recognise that the God of Israel is the true and living God.

Franklin Graham: Misinterpreting God’s Timeless Promises To The Nation Of Israel And The Jewish People

I’ve been troubled by the increasing number of churches and Bible teachers who are misinterpreting God’s timeless promises to the nation of Israel and the Jewish people. This false teaching, called replacement theology, suggests that God’s covenant blessing with the nation of Israel and its allies no longer exists and instead has somehow been reinterpreted to apply only to God’s modern-day fellowship of believers, His church. Nevertheless, a faithful reading of Scripture proves unequivocally that God’s covenant with Abram in Genesis 12:2-3 remains true as ever today

Never Before Has The Word Of God Been So Readily Available… And Neglected

Copies of God’s Word are exceedingly plentiful. Most of us have several Bibles lying around our houses. We can access any Scripture verse from our phones in an instant. We have a privilege that so many believers throughout history could only dream of: holding God’s Word in our hands and reading it regularly. And yet, we frequently neglect this privilege.

How Will Israel Change When Jesus Inaugurates The Millennial Kingdom?

When the Jewish people joyfully acknowledge Jesus as King and He reigns during the Millennial Kingdom, gladness will replace groaning and rejoicing will replace rejection. Enemies will no longer threaten His people, nor will disaster ever strike the nation again. In fact, not only will the remnant rejoice over God but God will rejoice over the remnant.

Jan Markell: The Last 100 Years Of Falling For Leftists Has Prepared The Jewish People For Great Deception

More than once, I have written about the mystery of Jews who seem to support their own demise by voting with, and standing by, those who hate them. Many Jews voted for two anti-Semites – Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama. No two U.S. Presidents did more damage to Israel than these men – yet they got the Jewish vote by and large. I have watched my own Jewish family members who are unbelievers vote Democrat repeatedly and have no explanation for it.

St. Patrick Day Is Not About Luck, It’s About The Power Of The Gospel

You know, a lot of people think of St. Patrick’s Day as just a day for parades, wearing green, and maybe eating some corned beef and cabbage. But the real story of St. Patrick is incredible; there’s actually a spiritual meaning behind St. Patrick’s Day. He wasn’t even Irish—he was actually kidnapped as a teenager and taken to Ireland as a slave. But instead of becoming bitter, he turned to Christ. And after escaping, God called him back to Ireland to bring the gospel to a pagan nation.

Behold, God’s Plan Of Redemption And The Future Reign Of Jesus Christ

In the modern day, we don’t often use the word “behold,” but it is a word that is used repeatedly in the Bible. In fact, between Genesis and Revelation, it is used over 1,000 times, and it functions like a literary finger, drawing specific attention to a person, thing, or situation. As we approach the season during which we remember the death, burial, and resurrection of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, let us take a moment to reflect on what God would have us behold in the Scriptures as it concerns His plan of redemption for mankind and the future reign of Jesus Christ as King of kings and Lord of lords.

Roll Your Eyes All You Want… The Rapture Is Real

Is the Rapture real? There’s always debate around this topic. Let’s start with the obvious: the Rapture sounds crazy. Jesus descends from Heaven, dead people rise from their graves, and living believers are suddenly caught up into the sky—like the world’s strangest episode of “Stranger Things.” Sounds like the stuff your uncle mutters about after three cups of church coffee. Except—the Rapture is right there in Scripture. Paul says it. John says it. Jesus says it.

An Analysis Of Jeremiah’s Elam Prophecy: Currently Unfolding Or Fulfilled In history?

The nation of Elam ceased to exist when it was attacked and absorbed into the Babylonian Empire. It became a province of that empire. It subsequently continued as a province, and not an independent nation, when it became part of the Persian, Greek, and Roman empires. Today, it is a province of Iran. Jeremiah’s prophecy says it will be shattered when it exists as a nation (verse 37). That occurred long ago.

In-Depth: Our Works Tried By Fire — Understanding The Judgment Seat of Christ

Even as Christians, our works will be tried before God, and He will reveal whether we have acquired gold, silver, and precious stones, or whether we've been building and living for wood, hay, and stubble. All the temporal, worthless works will be burned up and reduced to ash.

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Skip Heitzig: Seeing God — Longing For The Moment When We’re In The Presence Of God

Moses had seen many miracles. He had heard the voice of God. He had seen the Red Sea open up, water flow out of a rock, manna out of the sky. But he wanted to see the Lord’s face. I think that spiritually, we’re not going to be satisfied until we see the Lord face to face. All of our worship experiences on this earth, as good as they might be, were never meant to satisfy, but only to whet our appetite for that transformative moment when we’re in the presence of God.

Greg Laurie: Facing Your Own Jericho

As believers, we all have our “Jerichos” in life—problems that loom large and things that we can’t handle on our own. Sometimes the Lord will have us figuratively march around them so that we acknowledge that we cannot rely on ourselves to overcome them. He allows us to experience real concern, anxiety, or fear as we come to grips with the fact that even our best isn’t good enough.

Jack Hibbs: Forgiveness From The Forgiven

Not far from New York City is a cemetery with a grave with just one word on the headstone: FORGIVEN. There is nothing else—no name, no date of birth, no designation as father, mother, son, or daughter, no mention of praise for the departed—just forgiven. And yet, what greater word could be written above our last resting place on this earth? But if I were to add one other, it would be the word “forgive.” Forgiven and forgive belong together, just as Jesus placed them together when He taught us how to pray, “…and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” (Matthew 6:12).

Who Were The Sadducees And Pharisees?

The curtain falls as the tragic scene ends. Moments later, as it rises for the next scene, we find that the set has been rearranged and everything—from the characters to their clothing and language—is different. Such is the case with the closing of the Old Testament curtain and the opening of the New Testament. Although the testaments are two scenes of the same “play,” the set, over a 400-year period, changed dramatically. During this period, two new groups of characters appeared: the Sadducees and the Pharisees. While the Gospel writers describe Jesus’ interactions with both of these groups, most Christians know little about them.

What Made Abraham A ‘Friend of God’?

Abraham is referred to as the “friend of God” three times in the Bible (see 2 Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:8; James 2:23). Wouldn’t it be great to be able to say, “I'm God's buddy”? When God called Abraham to leave his home, He promised, “I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing” (Genesis 12:2). I think this shows, at least in part, God’s sense of humor. God told a man with no children whose wife was barren: “I'm going to make you a great nation.”

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Romans One On Display: Secular Study Struggles To Answer Why The Laws Of Physics Are So Perfectly Suited To Life

And not only does the universe look designed for life, but the very laws that allow everything to exist—the laws of nature and physics mentioned throughout the ScienceDaily article—are immaterial. How do immaterial laws of nature even evolve in a material universe? How do they come about and why do they remain constant and apply to everything, everywhere in a random, chance universe? Apart from the God of the Bible, it’s impossible to even explain the existence of these laws—let alone why they are so perfect for the flourishing of life! Whether they realize it or not, by doing this study these researchers are just confirming the truth of God’s Word.

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From Clarity To Ideological Chaos: The Subtle Altering Of Our Language

It is a turning point at which settled concepts suddenly become hazy, lose their precise contours, at which our familiar and commonly used words lose their meaning, become empty shells.” Less than 50 years later, Solzhenitsyn’s fears have been realized. Our society, including its language, is crumbling around us. The English language has been corrupted and changed to be a shadow of its former self. We must be on guard against this decay in language and work to make sure we are properly understanding the world (and words) around us.

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