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Today we will discuss another topic that is often debated amongst believers. There are schools of thought that teach there is a rapture and others that teach there isn’t. But what is the truth? Let’s see what the scriptures say about a “rapture” and where does this term come from? […]

Will There Be A Rapture or Not?

in Book of Revelation / Jesus Second Coming / Questions / Rapture / Teachings tagged 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 / harpazo / rapiemur / Revelation 11 / will there be a rapture by Duarte

Today’s topic is about the rapture. There is often much debate if this is an event that will happen because the word “rapture” is not found in the bible. Even though that particular word is not found in the English translation this does not mean it is a made up […]

Is the Rapture In The Bible?

in Book of Revelation / Questions / Rapture tagged 2 kings 2:9 / Acts 1:9 / Genesis 5:24 / rapture by Duarte

Today’s topic will cover a summary of what the apostle John was describing in the Book of Revelation. Have you ever wondered what it all means? We pray these synopses of the chapters may open up your spiritual understanding. John has given us an account of what is happening in […]

Book of Revelation Summary

in Book of Revelation / Teachings tagged book of revelation / bowls / end times / judgment for unbelievers / seals / trumpets by Duarte

Today’s topic may seem unusual but it is one still related to Jesus. Many people in today’s society do not realize that Jesus came to bring division, not unity. If you have never stopped to think about this you too may have missed this separation that occurs when we follow […]

Division

in Jesus tagged division not peace / John 14:27 / Matthew 10:34 by Duarte

Today’s topic is related to names in the Bible. We know that God always has names for people and it conveniently describes who they are. There are several examples in the Bible where the Lord changed the names of people once they were in a covenant relationship with Him and […]

The Counterfeit

in Bible Bytes / Teachings tagged counterfeit / Daniel chapter2 / Genesis 17:15 / Genesis 17:5 / names in the Bible by Duarte

Today’s topic is about faith. Not just any faith but an unwavering faith that can move mountains. Lately, I have been reading some great testimonies from a powerful man of God from the early 1900’s. It is good for us to read and hear such testimonies because it can stir […]

Faith

in Bible Bytes / Faith / Healing / Testimonies tagged faith / healing / overcome by the blood / Romans 3:22 by Duarte

Today’s topic came as a revelation from the Lord. It was a little nugget of truth that the Lord gave connecting a verse from the Book of Revelation to the disciple Peter. It is simple, yet profound. Many of us who listen to sermons and have read the Word of […]

Cephas- The Stone

in Bible Bytes / Sanctuary / Teachings tagged Cephas / John 1:42 / lively stones / spiritual house / twelve foundations by Duarte

Today’s topic comes from a question we may have often found ourselves asking. When things go wrong or astray there are many who often have this question on their mind…What is my purpose? Many people go through life without knowing what their true purpose is. They may find substance abuse […]

What is My Purpose?

in Jesus / Questions / Teachings tagged Colossians 1:15 / image of Christ / John 14:9 / my purpose / wisdom by Duarte

Today’s study is short and quick but insightful. We need to always remember God is so wise and intentional with the things He says and has left us in the written Word. I always believed the Bible translation we study from is so important. Many versions have been diluted or […]

Fruit of the Spirit and Gifts of the Spirit

in Holy Spirit / Teachings tagged 1 Corinthians 12 / Fruit of the Spirit / Galatians 5:22 / Gifts of the Holy Spirit by Duarte