The Feast of the Dedication. The “Feast of the Dedication” also called the “Feast of Lights” occurred in the winter (John 10:22). It was not one of the feasts of Jehovah, but it began in the times of the Maccabees. After Antiochus Epiphanies desecrated the temple, it remained in a defiled condition for 2300 days […]

Related: The Millennium   Melchisedec. It is amazing that with only a brief historical reference to Melchisedec in Genesis 14 and a brief prophetic reference in Psalm 110, there could be such a rich unfolding of doctrine concerning Melchisedec in Hebrews 5 – 7. In Genesis 14 we find that Melchisedec was the king of […]

Main article: Battles of the Indignation Related: Vintage Judgment; Judgment of the Quick and the Dead   The Harvest Judgment (Rev. 14:14-16; Isaiah 21 – 24). At the time of the appearing, the angels will go forth over the Beast’s empire and “reap” those who have refused the gospel of the kingdom. This is called the […]

Related: The Sabbath; Old Man and New Man; The Jordan   The Old Creation. Before we talk about New Creation, we need to be reminded of the Old Creation. The Old Creation is described in Genesis 1; God formed the world as we know it in six days including Adam and Eve. God rested on the […]

Three Worlds. Peter speaks about three “worlds” in ch.3 of his second epistle. It is important to understand that each of these worlds is vastly different from the others. Dispensations have to do only with “the heavens and earth that are now”. There were no dispensations before the flood, and there will be none in […]

Main article: Key Players and Terms in Prophecy Related: The Prophetic World; The Land; The Third Part; The Fourth Part   The Earth. “The earth” refers to the region of the planet that falls within the scope of Old Testament prophecy; Europe, the Middle East, and Israel. We call this the “prophetic earth” to keep the terms clear in […]

Main article: Millennium and Eternal State Related: The Abyss; The Intermediate State   The lake of fire is the eternal prison of the damned. When Satan fell, the lake of fire was “prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matt. 25:41). It was never intended for men, although sadly, the very first occupants will be men. […]

Main article: Millennium and Eternal State Related: The Intermediate State; Heaven   The Father’s House is the eternal dwelling place of the redeemed (John 14:2). Is it where the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit will be for all eternity, in the circle of divine light and love. When Jesus went back to heaven, He prepared […]

Related: Cleansing   Footwashing. The very first subject brought out in the upper room ministry (John 13 – 17) is footwashing, which represents the work of refreshment and removing daily defilement for the maintenance of communion. It comes first before the rest of the upper room ministry, because we cannot enjoy Christ with defiled feet, […]

Main article: Preliminary Events in Prophecy Related: The Great Tribulation   The covenant. The leader of the revived Roman Empire, called “the prince that shall come”, will be instrumental getting a treaty or “covenant” online between his people (Rome) and “the many”, which refers to the Jews. “And he shall confirm a covenant with the many for one week;” Daniel […]

Related: Prayer   Paul’s prayers. Not including benedictory prayers at the ends of his epistles, Paul records twenty-eight of his prayers! It is nice to trace these prayers through his writings. We are very thankful for them because they give us: (1) an insight into the heart of the apostle, and (2) a pattern for the way we should pray. […]