Who are the elect in Matthew 24?

By Rev. Bill Lee-Warner Jesus says clearly in the Olivet Discourse that “for the sake of the elect those days shall be cut short” (Matt. 24:22). In context, “those days” refers to a time yet future and described by Christ as a time of...

Who is the false prophet?

By Gary Vaterlaus Revelation chapter 13 introduces us to two beasts, one coming up from the sea, and the other arising out of the earth. The first beast is described as having ten horns and seven heads. He acts with all the authority of Satan, blasphemes God and makes...

What is the mark of the Beast?

By Rev. Charles Cooper We are told about the mark of the beast in Revelation 13:16-18: And he (the False Prophet) causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand, or on their...

Who are the twenty-four elders?

By Rev. Bill Lee-Warner & Rev. Charles Cooper There are 175 references to “elders” in the Bible. One hundred and sixteen of those references are in the O.T. leaving fifty-nine in the N.T. The vast majority of the references in both testaments refer to...

When does the wrath of God begin?

By Rev. Roger Best This is a vital question since we as believers are promised deliverance from God’s wrath. In 1 Thessalonians 1:10 we are told “to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who delivers us from the...

Where do I begin studying prophecy?

By Rev. Bill Lee-Warner The Bible is comprised of 66 documents (or books), authored by some 40 different persons over a period of 1,500 years. One of the major subjects addressed in the Bible is future things, particularly the first coming of the Messiah and His...

Why study prophecy?

By Rev. Bill Lee-Warner A question often asked of us is, “With so many important subjects in God’s Word, why should I study end-time prophecy?” That is a good question, and every believer should be able to answer it. Here are some points that might...

What is Textual Criticism?

By Dr. Herbert Samworth What do people mean by “textual criticism”? Does it mean that people criticize the Bible? How can I learn more about it? To answer these questions, it is important to remember that before the invention of printing in the 15th...

Why should I pray?

By Dr. Herbert Samworth This is an excellent question. There are times when it appears that our prayers are not heard, or we are too discouraged to pray, or we think that our prayers really don’t make any difference. After all, we reason that God is sovereign...