|City on a Hill - Writings for Refuge

Romans 5:1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. 6For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Positivity doesn't equate to following Jesus. Positivity is a false "new age" expression of spirituality. It is anti-Jesus unless it is rooted in repentance. Repentance simply means change direction and "agree with God." Jesus is looking for weakness. Man was made to depend upon God. The original sin was walking contrary to this one truth. Satan attempts to "pump up" co...

There are three phrases of time that describe the duration of different aspects of the end time tribulation. These phrases refer to viewpoints of time relative to Israel, the church, and the world: 1. Time, times, and half a time: Daniel 7:25 He will speak against the Most High and oppress his holy people and try to change the set times and the laws. The holy people will be delivered into his hands for a time, times and half a time . 2. Forty two months: Revelation 11:2 But exclude the outer court; do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles. They will trample on the holy city for 42 months . Revelation 12:5The beast was given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies and to exercise its authority for f orty-two months . 6It opened its mouth to blaspheme God, and to slander his name and his dwelling place and those who live in heaven. 7It was given power to wage war against God’s holy people and to conquer them. And it was given authority over every tribe, people, ...