This is an outline of the book of Revelation by Jon Paulien, a professor at Loma Linda University. I am putting it here for future reference as I begin to construct an overview of the book for study. I. THE PROLOGUE (1:1-8) A. The chain of revelation (1:1-3) B. Trinitarian greeting and doxology (1:4-6) C. Eschatological announcement (1:7,8) II. THE SEVEN CHURCHES (1:9 – 3:22) A. Introductory Vision: Christ in the midst of the seven … Continue reading →
If you want to add a nice meaningful touch to your wedding ceremony, consider adding a sand ceremony. It is popular down here on the beach and is much like the unity candle ceremony that you may have seen in a church wedding. The idea behind it goes back to biblical times when covenants were made between two parties and the blending of each parties’ sand indicated their pledge to the covenant they made. Just as it would … Continue reading →
Last Sunday at CrossHope Chapel we looked at Genesis 3:1-8 and the account of Satan approaching Eve, but not Adam. We talked about the probability that Satan had studied these new creatures, man and women, and apparently he saw reason to approach Eve first or at least initially. While I don’t exactly remember how it came up in that discussion, but a reference of Peter referring to women as the “weaker vessel” did arise as … Continue reading →
I realize that brides like a “sunset” wedding, and they are beautiful and have a certain romantic appeal, but there are some things to consider if you are wondering about the pros and cons of choosing to start your beach wedding in the morning, afternoon, or evening… SUNRISE: A sunrise or an early morning wedding is awesome. It is peaceful, beautiful, and very intimate. I’m a guy, so I like mornings. However, planning a sunrise … Continue reading →
Including a simple communion service as part of your wedding ceremony is not only acceptable, but an ideal way to include an important biblical element in the ceremony. Annually, I probably get about 8 to 10 requests for including communion as part of the ceremony. During a wedding ceremony, communion fits best just after the rings are exchanged and is appropriate for either just the bride and groom, the bride and groom and their children, … Continue reading →
I walk by faith and not by the world (2 Corinthians 5:7), I walk by faith because I have been adopted by God (John 1:12), I walk by faith because He has given me a new heart (Ezekiel 36:26), I walk by faith because He has made me a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17), I walk by faith because He has given me a new life (Romans 6:4), I walk by faith by looking … Continue reading →
Sunday at CrossHope Chapel we looked at Genesis 2:7 and the composite of man which the King James explains as “dust” plus “breath” equals “soul.” We later went into overtime when I couldn’t refrain from answering a question about the Lake of Fire and the loss of consciousness following the second death. Actually, I was asked what my thought was so I answered, as best as I could without trying to elevating my answer to … Continue reading →
As you may know, it can be very hard to find a minister to officiate your wedding ceremony if you’re not involved in a church congregation. Pastor’s have boards and committees to answer to about whom they officiating weddings for, and most steer away from inactive, non-members, or couples whom they may have to invest the time without any “pay-off” to their offering plate. I do know a few pastors who are sometimes available to … Continue reading →
This morning as I was enjoying my hotel breakfast waffle I found myself sitting in front of a TV and forced to endure its fake news. What I witnessed was an interview with the El Paso mayor and a CBS reporter who badgered the man about….not his response to the despicable crime…not his actions for his citizens well being…not the absent of security at the store…not the philosophy of the murderer…not the future of his … Continue reading →
