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April 2017 – The Resurrection of Messiah: Why the Third Day?

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April 2017

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(Examining Current Events in the Light of Bible Prophecy)

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The Resurrection of Messiah: Why the Third Day?

“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.“

1 Corinthians 15:3-4

The Bible is intricately woven together. The facets of biblical truth are like the multitude of cuts on a brilliant diamond. They must be studied very closely under great light to appreciate the work of the master that created them. It is very difficult for the finite human mind to grasp the fascinating features of God’s eternal purposes which are found on every page of His eternal Word — the Bible. I have experienced great joy in spending much of my life pouring over these profound truths.

It is both humbling and gratifying to recognize that before the foundation of the world, God determined His eternal plan “according to the good pleasure of his will.” (Ephesians 1:5) He has given to us His written revelation to make “known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself: That in the dispensation [management] of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him.” (Ephesians 1:9-10)

The central message of the Bible is not about redemption, but the Redeemer, Jesus the Messiah. It is not about the creation, but the Creator, Jesus the Messiah. The central theme of the Bible is riveted upon God and His Son, bound up in His eternal purposes before the foundation of the world. From the moment Jesus spoke the physical world into existence until the implosion of those atoms at the end of this age (2 Peter 3:10; Revelation 20:11), the work of Christ has been divinely ordained and coordinated within the sovereign control of the triune God of heaven and earth. Nothing has been left to chance. Central to all of this is Jesus Christ, “the lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” (Revelation 13:8)

I have been continually wowed by the reality of God’s eternal plans for His Son. Not only do these plans cover all of the meticulous details of what Messiah would accomplish and where He would achieve them, but even the precise time of His endeavors. This is the very stuff that Biblical prophecy focuses upon.  This is just the first page,  download the .pdf file 

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On a Collision Course with God

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Published 10 times annually
All Bible references are from the KJV
(Examining Current Events in the Light of Bible Prophecy)

On a Collision Course with God

“And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.” Revelation 19:15

By Mike Wingfield

Our world is on a collision course with Almighty God! This has been true for centuries, but we are now rapidly approaching man’s final confrontation with God. The sovereign, triune God has decreed from eternity past what will come to pass in all of His creation. The Bible is a divine record that reveals who He is and how He displays and foretells this eternal decree. Because He is the sovereign king over all of His creation, He has determined that this order will come to pass exactly as He has purposed. He is the One who works “all things after the counsel of his own will.” (Ephesians 1:11) Therefore, when sinful man rebels against Him and His eternal declaration, he has placed himself on a direct collision course with the Almighty.

In the prophetic Word of God, the Lord has not only set forth His decree, but He has foretold how the nations will revolt against Him and His decrees in the last days. As one looks at the big picture of the nations’ agenda, especially recent UN resolutions against Israel, it is clear that the kingdoms of this world have set themselves on a collision course with the Holy One of Israel.

In essence, at the core of God’s divine eternal plan is the establishment of His Son on His holy hill of Zion. (Psalm 2:6) From this mountain, known as the Temple Mount, God’s Son will rule as a righteous dictator over all of the nations on earth for 1,000 years. It does appear that the nations are promoting an aggressive policy to deny the Jewish peoples’ rights to the very location from which the Jewish messiah will reign over the nations from the throne of David. Guided by the Scriptures, it is my firm conviction that Satan and his demons are behind the diabolical global plot to destroy Israel and her people.

The last century has witnessed a major global conflict developing over the return of the Jewish people to their homeland, and the establishment of the modern state of Israel upon the land the Lord promised to their forefathers download the .pdf file 

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The Battle for America

The Battle for America

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“I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.”

Zechariah 12:9

By Mike Wingfield

As Americans begin this new year, all eyes are on the new president and his administration. As they take charge of the leadership in Washington, it has created a firestorm in America and around the world. The conservative world in the U.S., especially the evangelical community, is rejoicing. That’s because we have a new political leadership that is more in line with our Biblical values than in past decades. However, the previous administration was accepted by a great number of Americans, and the global leadership as well. It was politically, economically, spiritually, and morally liberal and corrupt. It supported the dangerous New World Order agenda, and was forcing America into that mold. The new administration is not promoting a global agenda, but was elected because of a promise to “Make America Great Again.” This conservative and nationalistic approach to government in Washington is out of step with most of the world, and the very vocal liberal socialists in America. Consequently, I personally believe that the great and final battle for America has begun. I am convinced that the battle for America and what transpires, will shape our world for the end-time events that lie ahead. What the true church does and how it reacts will be very significant! Only Jesus Christ can make America great again!

In order to understand the raging battle for the soul of America, we must view our nation and our world from God’s eternal perspective as recorded in the Bible. According to the Bible, when the end of this age comes, all nations, including the United States, will join the forces of the Antichrist in his war against Israel. (Joel 3:2; Zechariah 14:2; Revelation 13:7) So, it is not a matter of if America will be deceived by Satan to join the forces of the Antichrist, it is only a matter of when.

There is a raging war on earth between God and Satan. A very critical part of that battle involves America and Israel. When the end comes, America will abandon Israel, and Israel will, humanly speaking, be isolated and alone within the family of nations. In light of recent events, we are dangerously close to this point at the beginning of 2017. download the .pdf file

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