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Monthly Archives: July 2019

The Millennium: A Sequence of Events

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on July 31, 2019 by Steve DurkacJuly 31, 2019avatar

If one looks at the sequence of events regarding the 1000 years of Revelation 20 through an Historicist view, these 17 points would explain its progression: Jesus returns for His as promised in John 14:1-3 and detailed in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18. The saints who have died in Christ will be resurrected. 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44. This is the first resurrection mentioned by Jesus in John 5:28-29. Then the saints who are alive will … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged 1000 years, bible prophecy, end time, first resurrection, Heaven, last days, Millennium, New Jerusalem, Return of Jesus, Revelation 20, Thru Revelation

Matthew 10:28 and Destroying the Soul?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on July 31, 2019 by Steve DurkacJuly 31, 2019avatar

What does Jesus mean by destroying the soul in Matthew 10:28? Let’s start by looking at the text, “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28 ESV). The Greek word used for soul is “psuche” and it is more often translated as “life” than as soul. Jesus said in Matthew 16:25 “Whosover will lose his … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged difficult text, hell, Matthew 10:28, soul

Premarital Counseling?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on July 28, 2019 by Steve DurkacJuly 28, 2019avatar

I do not require premarital counseling before I’ll officiate a wedding, but that doesn’t mean I don’t believe in it. I just believe that a couple must want biblical guidance in order to benefit from it. In fact, couples who themselves understand the value of premarital counseling and engage in some sort of “premarital counseling” reduce their risk of divorcing by 30%. I believe in premarital counseling that is marriage education based, rather than problem-issue driven. Marriage education is a lot like doing … Continue reading →

Posted in Marriage Notes | Tagged 1 Corinthians 13, 5 Love Languages, Love, marriage, marriage care, premarital counseling, relationship help

Creation Time and 1000 Year Days

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on July 24, 2019 by Steve DurkacJuly 24, 2019avatar

In my last post, Days of Creation, I addressed the contextual evidence for literal 24-hour days of Creation. In this post I want to address a theory about “Creation Time” rendering of the days of Creation in Genesis 1. I thought to add this to my article on Days of Creation, but decided it would make it too lengthy. Part of me even thought that bringing this up in that last post would have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 1000 year days, 2 Peter 3:8, Astrology, Creation Time, Days of Creation, Genesis 1, hermenuetics, literal 24-hour days, numbers, Numerology, Psalm 90:4

Days of Creation

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on July 22, 2019 by Steve DurkacJuly 22, 2019avatar

Sunday as we wrapped up Genesis 1, I found myself out of time to talk more about the literal days of Creation, but below I have listed out 7 things that I believe need to be considered about the literal days of Creation. • During the 6 days of Creation, God specifically concludes “And the evening and the morning were the first day” (Genesis 1:5) and so forth with “the second day” and “the third … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 24 hour day, creation, Days of Creation, Genesis 1, Wayne Grudem, yom, yowm

God Said

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on July 20, 2019 by Steve DurkacJuly 20, 2019avatar

When we look at the Creation account in Genesis 1 we find nine times that the phrase “God said” is used to describe the creation process. You will also see that after the record declares that “God said” to whatever He created a follow-up phrase states “and it was so” or “and it was good.” The encouraging thing for you and I is to know that the word of our God is sure and certain. … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged creation, Genesis 1, Jesus, teaching series

Reasons for Vow Renewal Ceremonies?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on July 20, 2019 by Steve DurkacJuly 20, 2019avatar

I gladly officiate Vow Renewal Ceremonies across the beaches and areas of the Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida Gulf Coast. Vow renewal ceremonies are an excellent way to celebrate your marriage relationship and reinforce your commitment to your spouse. Vow renewals are best known for celebrations of a wedding anniversary, but over the years I’ve officiated vow renewals for many other reasons, too. Here are just some of the reasons, other than an anniversary celebration, why couples choose … Continue reading →

Posted in Marriage Notes | Tagged Anniversary, Biloxi, Gulf Shores, marriage ceremony, Orange Beach, surprise vow renewal celebration, vow renewals

The Blessed Hope?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on July 16, 2019 by Steve DurkacJuly 16, 2019avatar

Why does the Bible refer to the return of Jesus Christ as the blessed hope? Titus 2:13 says that believers are “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.” We ought to be looking more for that appearing and less at the difficulties that often assail us. Years ago I saw a little plaque on a desk that said something like this: “Every difficulty is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, bible prophecy, Blessed Hope, end time, Isaiah 25:9, last days, Revelation 22:20, Titus 2:13

Chapel vs Fellowship

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on July 8, 2019 by Steve DurkacJuly 8, 2019avatar

I had a conversation with my family recently about the name change history of our church fellowship. Steph said, I never heard of churches changing their names until I was involved with ours. I responded, You haven’t been part of non-traditional church until ours. Payton walked into the room and when she figured out what we were talking about she said, don’t change the name CrossHope Chapel because it sounds like a wedding venue. Steph … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Calvary, chapel, church name, fellowship, name

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