The proclamation, “Behold, the Bridegroom cometh,” in the summer of 1844, led thousands to expect the immediate advent of the Lord. At the appointed time the Bridegroom came, not to the earth, as the people expected, but to the Ancient of Days in heaven, to the marriage, the reception of His kingdom. “They that wereContinue reading “The Great Controversy: In the Holy of Holies—Chapter 24, Part 2”
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The Great Controversy: In the Holy of Holies—Chapter 24, Part 1
[Revelation 14:6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,Revelation 14:7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgmentContinue reading “The Great Controversy: In the Holy of Holies—Chapter 24, Part 1”
Marriage: A Tender, Sacred Symbol
“For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee” (Isaiah 62:5 KJV). In both the Old and the New Testament, the marriage relation is employed to represent the tender and sacred union that exists betweenContinue reading “Marriage: A Tender, Sacred Symbol”
“What I say unto you I say unto you all, Watch”
“And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. And as heContinue reading ““What I say unto you I say unto you all, Watch””
Marriage: 100
This is just the surface. I have not even dived deep yet. Marriage: God and His Church are represented in the marriage of man and woman. Adultery against God in both the spiritual and physical begins in the mind with the thoughts, from what is seen with the eyes, and heard with the ears. WhatContinue reading “Marriage: 100”
The Wedding: How biblical is it?
Who doesn’t enjoy the beauty of weddings? Small intimate ones. Large lavish ones. Outdoor weddings. Indoor weddings. Oceanfront ones. Mountaintop ones. Early in the morning. Late in the evening. And at any time in between. Weddings are strategically designed to caress the emotions and to leave a uniquely indelible imprint. Right? But at what cost?Continue reading “The Wedding: How biblical is it?”
Marriage Reform: It’s Time
Nearly all (if not all) marriages pale in comparison to what they were intended. In fact, it is said, “There is not one marriage in one hundred that results happily, bearing the sanction of God and placing the parties in a position better to glorify him. The evil consequences of ill-marriages are numberless.” Ideally, marriage is meant toContinue reading “Marriage Reform: It’s Time”