The Last Day's Spiritual Survival Guide

By Bruce A Sherbourne

Readers will experience the genuine Gospel and will travel through a true life story to witness that what appears to be a hopeless situation can turn out to be for eternal good. They will see how self-deception led me down a path of initial pleasure and then deeper into intense suffering. They will witness Satans desperate attempt to destroy my soul.

The power of God is in this testimony; it has been shared with thousands of deceived and despairing people, who as a result have turned away from Satan and toward the power of love found in Jesus. This is where they have experienced healing, restoration, and salvation.

This power-packed guide will help equip readers to discern and defeat Satans strategies, rely on divine power and practical tools, and find a true place of spiritual refuge in Jesus.>

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Feb 17, 2015
• ISBN: 9781490867557

Bruce A Sherbourne

Bruce Sherbourne has fought on the front lines with Jesus to serve others. He has witnessed to people from Haiti to Israel. He is a gifted Bible teacher and Evangelist who passionately designed this book to help those potentially left behind from the rapture of the church, which is coming soon.

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THE LAST DAY'S

SPIRITUAL SURVIVAL GUIDE

BRUCE A SHERBOURNE

But Jesus looked at them and said to them, With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.

(Matthew 19:26)

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Copyright © 2015 Bruce A Sherbourne.

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ISBN: 978-1-4908-6756-4 (sc)

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ISBN: 978-1-4908-6755-7 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2015901300

WestBow Press rev. date: 03/01/2016

Contents

Chapter 1 The Gospel of Jesus Christ

Chapter 2 Receiving the Gospel Truth

Chapter 3 The Work of the Holy Spirit

Chapter 4 How Can You Be Faithful?

Chapter 5 The Power of Sharing Your Testimony

Chapter 6 What Do We Pray?

Chapter 7 The Most Important Goal Now Is to Grow to Know Jesus Better

Chapter 8 Beware of False Prophets and Teachers

Chapter 9 God's Promises to Believe

Chapter 10 Meditate on and Pray the Psalms

Chapter 11 Worship the Lord

Chapter 12 Communion

"The Last Days Spiritual Survival Guide embraces a straightforward empowering form of commutating clearly to the reader the vital need to make life's most critical decision with infallible urgency. Interwoven with the gospel according to Jesus is Bruce's true life story that reveals the divine power of God saving a man through the darkest depths of painful test, tribulation and deep suffering.

Moreover, it contains a vast wealth of practical spiritual survival strategies to overcome your own personal tribulation. In addition, the book is packed full of valuable material, resources, and a wealth of prayers, Bible promises, essential Psalms, and proven methods and study's to help you overcome test, trials, and tribulations.

Together, these custom tailored truths and teachings are tactically designed to lead the reader into a genuine relationship with Jesus, salvation and serve as an essential guide in growing the faith of believers and nonbelievers a like." Bruce A. Sherbourne

Matthew 24: 32-42.

"Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near.  In the same way, when you see all these things, you can know his return is very near, right at the door.  I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things take place. Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.

"However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows.

When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah's day. In those days before the flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat. People didn't realize what was going to happen until the flood came and swept them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes. Two men will be working together in the field; one will be taken, the other left. Two women will be grinding flour at the mill; one will be taken, the other left. So you, too, must keep watch! For you don't know what day your Lord is coming. Jesus Christ

Cover Story and Introduction

The Cover picture was taken in Israel on the Mount of Olives-Dominus Flevit Church-shaped of Tears where Jesus wept for Jerusalem."

But as he came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep. "How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace. But now it is hidden from your eyes. Luke 19: 41-42. This book has been written to open your eyes to the reality that Jesus is the One and only living God and he is returning to take His rightful position as Lord of His earthly kingdom very soon.

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the broken hearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lords favor has come and with it, the day of God's anger against their enemies. Isaiah 1: 1-2. Jesus fulfilled verse one 2000 years ago; He will fulfill verse two during the tribulation.

You must warn each other every day, while it is still Today, so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ. Remember what it says:

Today when you hear his voice, don't harden your hearts as Israel did when they rebelled.

If you don't know what to say just say Jesus. There is power in the name. Before reading this book, acknowledge God and thank Him for reaching out to touch your heart with His amazing grace.

Cover photo taken by Bruce Sherbourne in 2007.

My Deepest Appreciation to...

My precious mom, who believed in me and this message enough to support me while I sought the Lord's heart concerning letting go of everything to obey this special call. Most important, my sincere gratitude to my mom's devotion and love in the face of indescribable challenges. From the time of my birth she has been my most cherished friend and a genuine image bearer of our Lord Jesus. I dedicate this book to you and I pray that our Father will richly bless you throughout all eternity for you faithfulness and love.

My step father Ron, who has laid down his life faithfully to obey God's call to pray for me and to provide for me during my many tribulations.

A special thanks to Mark Battiato who is my brother in Christ and most cherished friend. Thank you, Mark for supporting me, praying for me, and loving me, in spite of me.

My daughter Aubrielle Peanut who proves that child like faith can move mountains. Thank you Aubrielle Joy for allowing Jesus to touch my heart with His love through you in extraordinary ways. You truly are one of Jesus' faithful ones. And I thank my son Dawson for reflecting the kindness and love of our Lord. Each of my addtional children Mikayla, Landon, Karlie, and Eliana have helped to bring the passion of Christ's truth to this book to the hearts of those in tribulation.

My sister Cheryl and her husband Randy and their children Grant, Victoria, and little Gianna. Sometimes Jesus simply shines through our loved ones lives' to bring healing during our personal tribulations. You're all very precious to me.

CHAPTER 1

The Gospel of Jesus Christ

The greatness of God assures the worth of humankind. God, the all-powerful Creator, cares for His most valuable creation---people.

If you're reading this book, you may come to realize that you need to draw near to God in this critical hour before His near return, or you may be reading this as a person who was left behind at the rapture. In either case this book has been custom designed for you to discover Christ and what it means to truly trust in Him for life.

As frightening as the reality of being left behind at the rapture is, please understand that there is still hope in a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ. The age of the church will pass away. The Holy Spirit, however, is