Isaiah 53:4-6 – Surely our griefs He Himself bore, and our sorrows He carried; yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, and by His scourging we are healed. All …
Tag: Prophecy
Unfulfilled Prophecy?
Have you ever had someone point out an Old Testament prophecy that hasn’t been fulfilled in history as evidence of error in the scriptures? How do you answer them? The obvious answer is that the final fulfillment is still to come and that God’s timeline isn’t the same as ours. In fact, God is eternal …
The Fear Of The Lord
Isaiah served as Israel’s prophet during a time when God was allowing other nations to come against them as a means of discipline and judgment for their idolatry. While they were outwardly religious, their hearts were far from God. Throughout Israel’s history, they often took God’s grace and providential care for granted, thinking that nothing …
Where Is The Promise Of His Coming?
When I was about twelve, I went on a trip with a good friend. Her dad was a preacher and had been invited to speak at a church. We stayed in the home of some people I didn't know. They were very nice, very devout believers. That night, their daughter (about our age) woke me …
Our Final Destination
The last two chapters of Revelation give us great hope and anticipation. God allows John to see just a little of what He has prepared for those who believe in His Son and accept Him as Savior and Lord. What John sees will not take place for at least 1,007 more years. The Tribulation has …