Category Archives: Jesus

Jude

Reading for Friday, Dec 28: Jude Jude writes to combat specific false teachers who are corrupting the Christian faith. By the time of this writing, the Christian faith has been “fixed”, established by apostolic authority and delivered to the saints … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Faith, Jesus, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged | Leave a comment

2 Timothy 2

Reading for Tuesday, Dec 25: 2 Timothy 2 “You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus…” (v1) In our broken world, we often assume grace to be a posture of weakness. The one who … Continue reading →

Posted in Gospel, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Project 3:45, Scripture | Tagged | 2 Comments

1 Thessalonians 4

Reading for Monday, Dec. 17: 1 Thess. 4 This chapter can be subdivided into two major sections: v1-12 dealing with living a God-honoring life in the flesh; and v13-18 addressing the hope of life eternal with Christ. “For this is … Continue reading →

Posted in Eschatology, Faith, Jesus, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged | Leave a comment

Revelation 20

Reading for Friday, Dec 7: Revelation 20 John’s series of visions continues into ch20. We begin with an angel who holds the keys to the great abyss. Satan is bound for a thousand years in this pit and much ink … Continue reading →

Posted in Eschatology, Jesus, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Revelation 19

Reading for Thursday, Dec 6: Revelation 19 Revelation began with seven letters to “the present” — letters to seven particular churches in Asia Minor. Beginning at 19:11, John closes out this work with seven visions of the future, the “end … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Eschatology, Jesus, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Revelation 17

Reading for Tuesday, Dec 4: Revelation 17 In 16:17-21, John envisions the seventh bowl pouring out wrath on “the great city” which he describes as “Babylon”. We perceive this to be a reference to Rome, an allusion that draws on … Continue reading →

Posted in Eschatology, Faith, Jesus, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Revelation 16

Reading for Monday, Dec 3: Revelation 16 Chapter 16 continues the vision that began in the previous chapter, describing the bowls of wrath poured out by seven angels. Each of these bowls represent some sort of “plague” (15:1), which, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Eschatology, Faith, God, Jesus, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged | Leave a comment

Revelation 14

Reading for Thursday, Nov 29: Revelation 14 John’s visionary sequence continues as he witnesses the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, the location of Jerusalem and the temple. With him is a vast number — 144,000 strong, with the name of … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Eschatology, Faith, Jesus, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Revelation 12: Already and Not Yet

Reading for Tuesday, Nov 27: Revelation 12 Beginning with ch12, John gives us three chapters worth of visions that take a comprehensive view of the times in which the church lives: from the birth of Jesus until the end. Ch12 … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Eschatology, Faith, God, Jesus, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Revelation 4

Reading for Thursday, Nov 15: Revelation 4 I have to say up front: this is a little long. But some places require greater explanation. I hope you’ll join in the discussion. With this chapter, John’s vision extends beyond the isle … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Eschatology, Faith, God, Jesus, Project 3:45, Scripture, Theology | Tagged , , | Leave a comment