John’s visions reveal that Jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. The book of Revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and Old Testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of …
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38732 Overview: Revelation Ch. 12-22
A final word The book is not a secret code that allows believers to decipher the timeline of Jesus’s return. Instead, it shows that every human kingdom eventually becomes Babylon and must be resisted. Jesus, the slain Lamb who died for the sins of the world, will return one day as King with His followers …
22002.01 God in Times of Crisis
See “Hope in Times of Crisis” main menu Watch the summary video We are living in the midst of global changes, unlike anything recent generations have ever experienced — natural disasters, famines, economic uncertainty, political unrest, societal changes, racial divide, and regional and international conflicts. When we live under this type of heaviness, it is …
22002.02 God Is Greater Than You Think
Watch the summary video God is more than able to handle any crisis or meet any need. He has infinite abilities. God is all-powerful, sees everything, knows everything, and is in complete control. He has no limitations. Nothing is too difficult for him. God is always able to make a way that will benefit you and fulfill his …
22002.03 God Loves You More Than You Know
Watch the summary video In the midst of a crisis, it may be difficult to believe that God still loves you. You may be feeling abandoned, even by him. You may be doubting God’s love and goodness in the face of the hardship you’re experiencing now. But God does love you and wants a love …
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22002.04 God Keeps His Promises
Watch the summary video God has given us a treasure trove of promises in the Bible, so we can have hope regardless of our circumstances. The best way to increase your faith in any given situation is to cling to a promise God has given you. By doing that, you are demonstrating faith in God’s …
22002.05 God Is Dependable
Watch the summary video God is faithful, and you can depend on him completely! When you know this truth about God, you stand firm on a rock-solid foundation against the fiercest storms of life. For believers in Jesus, dependence on the faithfulness of God is not an emergency action in a crisis, but a way …
22002.06 God Is Always With You
Watch the summary video God never wants you to go it alone. He is with you all the time and will never leave or forsake you. In fact, he even goes ahead of you to prepare the path before you get there. He is with you every minute of the journey. The Bible declares, The …
22002.07 God Promises Good Out of Bad
Watch the summary video The world says you’re supposed to be all upset, wringing your hands, wondering what to do next in the face of difficulties and crises. But the Bible teaches us that if we walk hand in hand with God, he will bring good out of bad situations. The apostle Paul explained, And …
22002.08 God Has Blessed You Today
Watch the summary video God is at work in our lives every day. But sadly, all too often, we are so preoccupied with worry and fear about tomorrow that we don’t notice what God is doing right now. He is blessing you today with good things. Shift your focus from the future to the present …