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Is Rudeness a Sign of the Times?

Steve Durkac Posted on September 8, 2023 by Steve DurkacSeptember 8, 2023

I recently heard a news story about the perceived rudeness among the public and especially from those who once were concerned about providing customer service. The news story shared some examples, cited the COVID lock down as the probable reason, and said the solution to this problem is for all of us to just keep to ourselves. While I agree … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Biblical Faith, Recent Posts | Tagged 2 Timothy 3:1-4, End-Times, Galatians 5:22-23, John 16:33, last days, Mark 7:21-22, rude, rudeness, these times

What is the Beast and 666?

Steve Durkac Posted on July 13, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

In my last post titled “Will the COVID-19 Vaccine be the Mark of the Beast?” I attempted to encourage those who harbor some fears of taking the mark of the beast by learning that the verse in Revelation says the mark is not a visible or tangible thing, but a belief that puts the Beast power above Christ’s power. Revelation … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts, Thru Revelation | Tagged Beast, bible prophecy, end time, last days, Mark of Beast, Mark of the Beast, Thru Revelation, United Nations, United States of America, USA

Vaccine and The Mark of the Beast

Steve Durkac Posted on July 8, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

This afternoon our Psalms Bible study at CrossHope Chapel became a Q&A study on the mark of the beast and the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine. I want to share with all of you two important points when you hear others declaring the COVID-19 vaccine as being the mark of the beast. First, no one is going to accidentally take the mark … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | Tagged bible prophecy, end time, last days, Mark of the Beast, Revelation 13:17

Revelation: Shortly Come to Pass?

Steve Durkac Posted on March 31, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

The book of Revelation spells out some details of the end time events that the Old Testament prophets proclaimed. What is interesting to me — in light of our current coronavirus crises —is the use of the phrase “shortly come to pass” used in it’s opening verse. Revelation 1:1 gives this introduction, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts, Thru Revelation | Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, End-Times, Eschatology, globalist, John Walvoored, last days, Luke 21, Luke 21:28, Psalm 91:7, Revelation, Revelation 1:1, Signs of End, Thru Revelation

Enforcement of the Mark

Steve Durkac Posted on February 24, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

The account of Revelation 13 tells of an economical global enforcement that will punish those who refuse to acknowledge or employ “the mark of the beast” into their lives. Revelation 13:17 states, “no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” My point here is … Continue reading →

Posted in Recent Posts, Thru Revelation | Tagged bible prophecy, coronavirus, end time, last days, Luke 21:28, Mark of Beast, Revelation 13:17

The End is Near

Steve Durkac Posted on October 15, 2019 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

The marque sign outside of the United Methodist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama read: The End is Near!! Just Kidding We Don’t Know. That signed humored me because in my understanding of Christianity, the only way a church would not know that the end is near is if it does not open, read, or teach the Bible. The theme of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | Tagged 2 Timothy 3:1-4, bible prophecy, Blessed Hope, end of world, end time, last days, Matthew 28:20, return of Christ, Signs of End, Titus 2:13

2 Peter 2:4 and Angels in Darkness?

Steve Durkac Posted on September 23, 2019 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

Let’s look at the verse in question, “For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment” (2 Peter 2:4). The word used here for “hell” is “tartaroo” which is a unique word and the only times it’s used in the Bible. I know that some … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | Tagged 2 Peter 2:4, abyss, angels, bible prophecy, bottomless pit, Earth, end time, evil angels, fallen angels, hell, Jude 1:6, last days

El Paso, Dayton, and the Return of Christ

Steve Durkac Posted on August 5, 2019 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | Tagged bible prophecy, Dayton, El Paso, end time, last days, Shootings, Trump, violence

The Millennium: A Sequence of Events

Steve Durkac Posted on July 31, 2019 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

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 … Continue reading →

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

The Blessed Hope?

Steve Durkac Posted on July 16, 2019 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

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 … Continue reading →

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

The Schemes of the Devil?

Steve Durkac Posted on June 17, 2019 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

As an introduction to the armor of God in Ephesians 6, the Apostle Paul says, “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil” (Ephesians 6:11; ESV). Whether you like it or not, the devil is scheming against you – if you sided with Jesus Christ. He can not … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | Tagged bible prophecy, end time, Ephesians 6:11, last days

War in Heaven?

Steve Durkac Posted on May 27, 2019 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

War was first known in Heaven, not because it is holy, but because sin is so unholy. Revelation 12:7 says “And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels.” The chapter also gives us the account of Satan bringing war to earth against God’s people. The history of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts, Thru Revelation | Tagged America, bible prophecy, end time, Exodus 15:3, last days, military, Question, Revelation 12:7, Satan, Sin, Thru Revelation, war

Sealing Work of the Holy Spirit

Steve Durkac Posted on May 6, 2019 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

We find the concept of the Seal of God in the book of Ephesians and in Revelation. There is a definite connection between the two books on the Seal of God. Let’s beginning by looking at Ephesians 4:30 where Paul says “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption” … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | Tagged bible prophecy, end time, Ephesians 4:30, Holy Spirit, last days, Mark of Beast, Revelation 9:4, Seal of God

At The Last Day?

Steve Durkac Posted on April 15, 2019 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

Here is something that makes me pause when considering the return of Jesus in a pre-tribulation rapture. It’s the use of the phrase “at the last day” as found in the Gospel of John. The reason it gives me pause, is because the Bible specifically mentions that there is only two resurrections, one for the saved and one for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | Tagged 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Acts 24:15, bible prophecy, Daniel 12:2, Dispensationalism vs Historicism, end time, first resurrection, John 5:28-29, last days, resurrection, Revelation 20:5, second resurrection

Death in the Millennium?

Steve Durkac Posted on April 15, 2019 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

There is a belief that during the 1000 years people will be born and people will die. Where does this idea of death being part of the saints experience of eternal life, post-rapture, and post-tribulation come from? The answer is Isaiah 65:20 which says “No more shall there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts, Thru Revelation | Tagged 1000 years, bible prophecy, Dispensationalism vs Historicism, end time, Isaiah 65:20, last days, Millennium, rapture, Revelation 21:1-4

Globalism? Maranatha!

Steve Durkac Posted on January 15, 2019 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

The early followers of Jesus, who faced trials, persecution, and uncertainty about their future, took heart encouraging one another with an Aramaic greeting, “Maranatha!“ Maranatha means “the Lord is coming!” or “come, Lord Jesus” as in Revelation 22:20 “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” (ESV). At CrossHope Chapel Bible Church we share in the encouragement of knowing the Lord is coming … Continue reading →

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Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | Tagged bible prophecy, Daniel 2:44, end time, globalist, last days, Luke 21:28, Maranatha, President Trump, Psalm 96:11-13, return of Christ, Revelation 11:15, Revelation 22:20

What on Earth is Going On?

Steve Durkac Posted on February 21, 2018 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

If you find the time, please take the 30 minutes or so to listen to Dr. Tony Evans, the founder and Pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, TX, discusses a theological assessment of what is happening in the nation. This is a clip of Tony Evans speaking at a Dallas Theological Seminary chapel on November 8, 2016 so there … Continue reading →

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Posted in Fellowship Notes, Recent Posts | Tagged 2 Chronicles 15, bible prophecy, Dallas Theological Seminary, DTS, ekklesia, last days, signs of times, Tony Evans

Florida Shooting

Steve Durkac Posted on February 15, 2018 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

When I first heard the news about the Florida High School shooting, my mind was already pondering a few other disappointing news stories of the day. I was thinking about the Lutheran minister in New Jersey who had a name changing ceremony Sunday because she has “transitioned” from female to male. The Lutheran Bishop was glowing about it and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | Tagged bible prophecy, end time, End-Times, Genesis 6:3, gun control, gun violence, last days, Noah, Spirt

128 Nations Vote Against God

Steve Durkac Posted on December 21, 2017 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

The United Nations has voted 128 to 9 to make “null, void” the United States decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Our US Ambassador has said that we will be taking names and remembering those nations when it comes to handing out American money. That’s 128 nations who have not just voted in defiance against the United States, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fellowship Notes, Recent Posts | Tagged Israel, last days, United Nations

Political Fear

Steve Durkac Posted on July 29, 2017 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

There is no question, from a Christian perspective, that America has gone through a recent period of leadership that has trampled on our religious freedom. Much of the harmful effects of elevating social ideologies over civil security and sexuality above religious liberty are still in place through regulations and the evil intents of those in positions of power at all … Continue reading →

Posted in Fellowship Notes, Recent Posts | Tagged America, fear, last days

Self-Control or Gun Control

Steve Durkac Posted on June 15, 2017 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

The solution to unprovoked firearm violence in our society is not gun control, but self-control. Galatians 5:23 tells us that self-control is the result of the indwelling Spirit of God in one’s life, and without the Holy Spirit there is no control over one’s unbridled sinful behavior. The angry expressions of violence are easily acted upon when the Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

Posted in Mere Observations, Recent Posts | Tagged bible prophecy, last days, self-control, violence

Fake Godliness

Steve Durkac Posted on May 21, 2017 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

Today at CrossHope Chapel we took a cross-reference jump from 2 Thessalonians 2:5 to 2 Timothy 3:1-5 and read this: “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fellowship Notes, Recent Posts | Tagged 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Bible, Isaiah 8:20, last days

The Pre-Trib Rapture: A Sequence of Events

Steve Durkac Posted on May 20, 2017 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

Here is a 15-point sequence of events as taught by the pre-tribulation rapture belief… The Lord Jesus Himself descends from His Father’s House where He has been preparing a place for His bride, the church.  John 14:1-3 • 1 Thessalonians 4:16 He will come to receive us to Himself. John 14:1-3 He will resurrect those who have died – those who have … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts, Thru Revelation | Tagged bible prophecy, Dispensationalism, Dispensationalism vs Historicism, end time, End-Times, last days, pre-trib, pre-tribulation, rapture, timeline

The Return of Christ

Steve Durkac Posted on February 16, 2017 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

What should be our attitude toward the return of Jesus and our rapture from the wrath of earth’s judgement? Well here are five Bible verses and my thoughts about that… 1 Thessalonians 1:10 – We are to eagerly be waiting and looking for our Lord’s return. As a child I remember days of anticipation in our house as my mom and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | Tagged bible prophecy, end time, last days, rapture, return of Christ

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