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THE GRACE SINNER
Now I know the title of this blog doesn’t make sense because when the Lord gave me this word I did a double take too. I woke up a few days back to an interesting word from the Holy Spirit. “There are those not under the law that sin.” Shaking my sleepy head I said,…
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Laodicea : Unto the Churches Series
Laodicea was a rich ancient city in Asia Minor on the river Lycus. (Turkey) It was located in the regions of Caria and Lydia, during the Hellenistic period. Laodicea’s history under Alexander the Great was thoroughly steeped in Greek history and culture. Laodicea was ‘worldly’ before the Romans took it over. Adhering to Greek Philosophy,…
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Unto the Churches Series: Philadelphia
The City of Ancient of Philadelphia, (Modern name Alaşehir) was founded by King Attalus II Philadelphus (r. 159–138 BC) of Pergamon. The city was named for the King’s love for his brother, his successor. (Attalus II, 159–138 BC) The city was called “Philadelphos,” meaning “one who loves his brother.” Under Roman rule, Philadelphia became an imperial cult of emperor worship. Philadelphia…
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Unto the Churches Series: Thyatira
In speaking to the church in Thyatira, Jesus reveals himself as having eyes of fire and feet like brass. In other words, Jesus says he sees the situation in Thyatira. He stands in that situation to judge it and bring correction. Fire and brass in the scriptures refer to God’s judgment, purification, and…
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Unto the Churches Series: Pergamos
Pergamos was a church where the Lord brought the two-edged sword. The audience that Jesus was speaking to would understand what he was referring to. The two-edged sword used in Roman warfare was called the gladius Hispaniensis. It was used in battle when an enemy was approaching from both sides. The gladius Hispaniensis was deadly when swung…
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Unto the Churches Series: Smyrna
Smyrna was once an illustrious Hellenistic-era Greek city. It was one of the leading centers of Greek settlement in western Anatolia. (Area in Turkey) Smyrna was a hub for Armenian and Greek culture even after the Turkish occupation centuries later. Smyrna remained so until the Turks destroyed the city in 1922. Smyrna was located at…
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Unto The Churches Series: Ephesus
In the Book of Revelation, in chapters two and three, Jesus addresses the churches. While I realize that the Lord is addressing these historical, literal churches, many scholars believe that these churches represent certain church ages. I would add that each church that Jesus addresses has specific warnings and exhortations from our Lord to individual…
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Spiders: Thief Series
In the 58th chapter of Isaiah, the prophet speaks God’s heart concerning his people’s spiritual condition. The prophet points out the nation’s sins. The Lord never wants to bring judgment on anybody, but if his people will not repent of their sins sometimes he has to. The objective is to get our attention. Before…
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The Peacock
Most of us know that having pride is a sure way to fall on our big head, but did you know that pride manifests in different ways? One creature that is used to illustrate pride is the peacock. To be “proud as a peacock” is a saying used to mean a vain or self-centered person.…
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Swine
In our thief series, I would like to draw your attention to another adversary. I’m sure you have heard of this one. SWINE have not been given a bad reputation for nothing! So much controversy over this creature, and with good reason! Swine are interesting animals. For one thing, they are highly intelligent! They are…
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