Tag: arden
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The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Bridesmaids :: By Arden Kierce
Over the 35 years I’ve been a Christian, I’ve heard pastors and Bible teachers interpret Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids in a wide variety of ways. Lately, this parable has become quite popular among the end-times watcher community on YouTube. Unfortunately, many end-times watchers are misusing this parable to threaten their hearers…
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Dangerous Deception of The Partial Rapture Theory :: By Arden Kierce
Jesus warned that one of the major signs of the end times will be rampant deception (Matthew 24:4-5). Even the New Testament reveals that the first Apostles had to quickly start warning their congregations about false teachers and false prophets who were creeping into the church and who would mislead people in various ways (2…
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Sowing Seeds Now for an After-Rapture Harvest :: By Arden Kierce
In these last days, it is tough to patiently wait for Jesus’ return at the Rapture. The news headlines are often discouraging due to how quickly the world appears to be falling into darkness. Yet Christians are still here, and so there must be a reason…
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Don’t Let Scoffers and Date-Setters Steal Your Crown :: By Arden Kierce
Those who are watching and eagerly waiting for Jesus’ return at the Rapture are given a very special promise. In 2 Timothy 4:8, the Apostle Paul reveals that everyone who loves the idea of Jesus’ appearing will receive the Crown of Righteousness as an eternal reward. However, in Revelation 3:11, Jesus himself warns that it…