Bible Studies Series

Why was the story of the thief on the cross alongside Jesus recorded for us in the bible? Is there something important we can learn for this that is vital for any Christian to properly comprehend? The information in the book will no doubt surprise you.

The theory of a pre-tribulation rapture is a very misleading and dangerous theory that will lead many away from God. People who are expecting this to happen to them will be bitterly disappointed in God when the tribulation finally begins, and they find themselves still here on the earth.  In the book of 2 Thessalonians, we are warned that many will fall away, will turn away from God. I believe those who are expecting to be raptured, and are not, will be some of those who fall away. They will say God has broken His promise to them and failed to rapture them to Heaven when the troubles start. But God has never promised to rapture anyone before the tribulation starts. This is just the theory of man. Please consider the enormous number of people who have been murdered over the years for their trust and obedience to God. Then ask yourself why you are any better or more worthy than any of them? No one is worthy of anything from God. We are all sinners and all deserve the death penalty. It is only through the death of Jesus Christ that we have a hope for anything in the future. I believe the time of the tribulation could easily be during this year, 2023. If you are one of those who are hoping for the rapture to take you away from the troubles of this world, please remember this book. Remember, there are people who absolutely do not believe in this theory. This is a teaching from man, and certainly not something God has revealed in His bible. If you do believe in a pre-tribulation rapture, please remember there are many who do not. Turn to these people and seek the truth from them. While you are waiting to be raptured, keep the possibility that you are wrong in your mind, then when you fail to be raptured, repent and turn to God.

To properly understand the immortality, or otherwise, of the human soul requires researching the scriptures with an open mind. A mind that is ready to accept what God reveals in His most amazing book.  The answer I have arrived at will be controversial and most people who belong to a tradition church will have been taught a very different understanding of our immortality. The common belief is, when the good people die, they go to Heaven, but when those who have done wrong die, they will live for all eternity in Hell. A place where they will be eternally tormented for their sins against God. My question here is, just what sins warrant this type of punishment? Is there any sins so bad for God to punish those who commit them with this type of abuse and torture? Not for just a short period of time, but for all eternity. The God I know is loving and compassionate. I do not believe He is that cruel and uncaring. That said, I believe in a place called Hell, and it is certainly a place reserved for Satan. As for those who refuse to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord of Lords and King of Kings their future is in the lake of fire as is clearly described for us in  Rev 20:15 If anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.  This may sound like they have been cast into eternal damnation, but now let us consider  Mal 4:3 “You shall tread down the wicked; for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I make,” says Yahweh of Armies.  They will be ashes, annihilated in the fire, nothing left but ashes. This is the fate of the wicked who refuse to repent of their sins and turn to God.

The holy scriptures are not always easy to read and understand. The Old Testament has many laws that are impossible for us to keep. Consider some of the following laws. Should we apply capital punishment for incorrigible children? (Exodus 21:18-21), for those caught in adultery? And if you will be honest with yourself, this will include a vast number of people today (Leviticus 20:10). What about the false teachers among us (Deuteronomy 13:1-11), should we be stoning them to death? These laws were established for the Jewish nation. They were not then to be passed onto the Church. The Church was established just over 50 days after Jesus died on the cross. At his death the new covenant came into effect and this is the law Christians are meant to keep today. Jesus has been described as being of greater worth than Moses, Moses himself tells us there would come another prophet, and we must listen to him. And that prophet was Jesus Christ. When Jesus was baptised in the river by John. God the Father's voice was heard, and he also said "listen to him". We cannot keep both laws, so we must keep either one or the other. The new laws of Jesus Christ came into effect the moment Jesus died on the cross, and these are the laws all people must keep. Jews and Christians alike. Keeping these laws is the only way to be seen as righteous in the eyes of God.

What is the connection between Abraham, Jesus and the cross? You may be surprised by the answer. We live in a world where there is a great deal of misinformation. Since the time of Jesus Christ, many people have interpreted what happened during the time of the Passover season and the Feast of unleavened bread differently. The time of the day Jesus died on the cross is very well documented, so there can be no disagreement about that. But the time when the Passover meal should be eaten is a completely different matter. There is a great deal of confusion about when we should partake of the Passover. Some claim the Passover should be celebrated at the very start of the day immediately after the sun has set and the 14th of Nisan is just beginning. Others will argue it should take place late in the afternoon, at the same time Jesus died on the cross. Still others claim it must be observed at the start of the 15th of Nisan, just after sunset on the 14th. With all these different interpretations for this event, how can we possibly know what is right and what is wrong. This is where we must trust the word of God to come to our rescue and lead us into the truth. The bible will reveal the truth if we are willing to read this amazing book with an open mind and heart.  I always rely on God’s holy bible to interpret itself, it is absolutely amazing how it can do this, which is further proof that God is the real author of this book. It may have been written by many different men, but they were all inspired by the Holy Spirit and guide for every word recorded. We have been reassured of this in the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. 2Pe 1:20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.

The greatest event to have ever happened in the entire world is undoubtedly the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. There has always been a great deal of controversy about the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of our Lord. Christians have many beliefs about this all important incident. Most Christians believe he was resurrected from the dead on the first day of the week, Sunday, and have used this belief to justify Sunday as the day they worship God. You may be surprised to learn that this is incorrect and Jesus was resurrected on the Sabbath day. Please continue to listen to this book to discover the truth. With so many ideas on this topic, I will seek the truth of this topic from the only source that really matters, and that is the Holy Bible. The full story from the time of Christ’s crucifixion until his resurrection from the dead was recorded in great detail in this amazing book. You will need patience and be willing to search the scriptures to find the truth God has buried in this book. We will not find the answer in just one place, a careful study in several original books of the bible will be needed to find the truth. The bible is the inspired word of God and must be what influences our thoughts on all things. Keep in mind the following scripture as you read this book. Also remember this verse is referring to the entire bible, not just the new testament. Jesus quoted the bible often, and every time he quoted only from the old testament. This is because none of the new testament was written while Jesus was alive on this earth. This part of the bible was written mostly by his disciples and after his crucifixion and resurrection. 2Ti 3:16 Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness.

Is the Rapture a Pre-Tribulation, Mid-Tribulation or Post-Tribulation event? There are few prophesies in the Bible that have sparked as much debate as the timing of the rapture. It is amazing that there are so many views on this matter when presumably we all read from the same book. There are three fundamental beliefs on this matter, and they are. 1. The Pre-tribulation Rapture. The understanding here is that God’s elect will be taken up into Heaven before the last seven years of the “church age”. This seven years is commonly known as the tribulation. And the last three and a half years are the “great tribulation”. At the end of this time, Jesus Christ will return to the earth in great power and glory and will set up His kingdom on the earth. 2. The Mid-tribulation Rapture. The second idea is the rapture event will only happen at the halfway mark of the tribulation. Three and a half years from the commencement of the tribulation. 3. The Post-tribulation Rapture. And the final thought is the rapture will not happen until the very end of the “church age”. Until all seven years of the tribulation have passed. When these seven years are completed, Jesus will return in His Father’s glory to rule all nations. Obviously, there can only be one correct answer. The aim of this brook is to explore in the “Word Of God”, or His Holy Bible, what God Himself has to say on this matter. I know that whatever I say, many will disagree with my thoughts. But I have spent many hours studying this prophecy and have come to my own conclusions. I believe the bible was written to be understood by simple people who do not have a vast knowledge of the scriptures. Otherwise, it would be impossible for the average bible reader to know what God is trying to reveal to them. A thorough understanding of the bible only comes with many years of dedicated study, something many people are not prepared to do.

To be fearful because of your religious beliefs is a sin against God. Believe it or not, it is one of the greatest sins you can commit. This book will reveal to you the truth about this matter. Please listen carefully and apply what you learn in your own life. Remember, it is always better to offend man than it is to offend God.

The purpose of this audio book is to discuss the theory of the imminence of the rapture. There are several different theories about the timing of this event and one very popular theory it the pre-tribulation rapture, and that it is imminent, meaning it can happen at any moment without any prior warning signs that would alert us to when it will occur. This is a very misleading and incorrect theory, as there are many signs in scripture that are written for us to be aware of, and to be warnings about the approaching return of Jesus Christ and his gathering his elect, or the rapturing his elect. Please listen to this audio book with an open mind and just accept what you will learn from the bible as the truth. Do not accept the theories and false teachings of men over the word of God. Let us now consider these events, and you can judge for yourself if man, or God’s scriptures are correct.

Mockers have been around for thousands of years. These are the people who will always want to ridicule and tear down anyone who has a different perspective on life.  Unfortunately, their numbers will continue to grow and they will become more aggressive as we come closer to the last days as recorded in the bible. Listen to how they mock the return of Jesus Christ in. 2Pe 3:3 knowing this first, that in the last days mockers will come, walking after their own lusts.  2Pe 3:4 and saying, “Where is the promise of his coming? For, from the day that the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.” Jesus Christ will return in God’s own time, not ours. There are many signs that will become more obvious as time goes by. Just one of these signs is these mockers will become more vocal and aggressive the closer we get to the return of Jesus Christ. Mockers being present is only one of many signs we must be aware of if we are to be prepared for Christ’s return.

There are different thoughts, beliefs, and traditions for the timing of the death, burial and resurrection from the dead of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To come to the correct answer about this event, we must first disregard the traditions of man, and this also means the traditions of the church. If we are going to get to the truth, then we must rely only on the word of God. His holy bible. The answer to this question is in the bible, it just needs you to follow the clues and believe what you read. One point I found very interesting about this is that the women hold all the clues that will lead us to the correct conclusion on this matter. Yet in the days of Jesus Christ, they thought women to be a lower-class citizen and their testimonies held very little value in a court. This is much the same today in many countries around the world.  I believe God reveals the truth to us through the activities of the women. Follow their responses to what happened on that fateful day. Observe their obedience to the Sabbath commandments for both the weekly Sabbath, and the Sabbath marking the start of the feast of unleavened bread. God used these remarkable women to show us He does not regard our women as lower-class citizens, but sees us all as equals. Jesus had many women following him during his ministry, and most of them supported him financially, as some of them were wealthy women in their own right. Jesus never looked at women as being inferior, but saw all of his followers as brothers and sisters. This most important day in all of our history has many parts to it, and the women hold the key to unlocking the truth about the day, and the time Jesus was both crucified and resurrected from the dead. Follow their story for yourself and uncover the lies many believe about our Lord’s final hours and his resurrection from the dead.

Having Faith In God Having faith is vital for us, but how do we define it? I think we will find the answer in Hebrews 11, the faith chapter. Every one mentioned here simply took God at His word and obeyed His commands. And for this, they were all remembered for their faith. Believing the word of God and acting on what we know is living by faith. Faith is not hoping something will happen, faith is knowing that it will happen. So now the questions are, “How do we get this faith?” and “How do we increase in faith?” Our faith is not just intellectual knowledge and agreement. It is more than just acknowledging certain facts about Jesus, the Bible, the resurrection or anything else from scripture. It is taking our entire life and making a stand that is based on our confidence in these facts. Genuine faith is life changing. My aim in this book is to give you a start in your life of “having faith in God”. This will be for you a lifelong pursuit, not something you can do today and then forget about it. No, the road will be long, with many twists and turns along the way. You will inevitably encounter opposition to your newfound faith in God the whole way. As you grow in faith, there will be some changes to your lifestyle. Some will be only minor changes. Others may be massive as you learn how God wants you to live. But all of them will be not only necessary but worthwhile.  Keeping your eyes and mind on the end goal of being in God’s kingdom will give you the courage to face these troubles. If you feel the need to find God, to find the way to having faith in God today, then the only place you will find the answers is in the Bible. Please use this book as a stepping stone to your faithful future and may our Almighty God bless you on your way down that road.

Be Holy because I am holy is an audiobook about how God expects His followers to live.  Those who wish to see God, and to be living in His Kingdom, need to understand the importance of being holy, or set apart for God.

This world we live in experiences death and disaster on a daily basis. There is no person on earth who either has not experiences health problems, or who has not had a family member who suffers from ill health. Pandemics such as the coronavirus affect every one, even those who do not get the disease personally are still being forces to get the covid injections, wear masks with many businesses closing down. There are hundreds of diseases that cause so much pain and suffering. Then there are the constant wars and terror attacks that are becoming increasingly common. These events also affect many people and cause fear and anxiety. Today, there is an estimated 110 armed conflicts around the world. Some of these conflicts make the headlines, many do not. Some of them have started only recently, while others have been simmering for more than 50 years.  We also see natural disasters occurring in many parts of the world. Volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, fires and droughts. These events cause a great deal of suffering and death in diverse places all around the world. When you consider the impact of all these troubles the world is experiencing today, you can see that there is no one who is not affected in one way or another. We all suffer from these things every day. This is why all these troubles lead many people to ask the big question about God. If God is all powerful, sovereign over all the earth, always present in all areas of the world and has the ability to prevent these disasters, then why does he allow these events to continue to happen? If he can prevent these things from happening, then why does he not stop them? Why does he allow sickness to affect millions of people? Why does he allow droughts, fire, flood and famines to kill millions of people each year? Is this because he cannot do anything about them?

When God created humankind in his image, he gave us some remarkable abilities. We are so totally different to other species here on the earth and that most certainly includes the apes. By being created in the image of God, this gave us the ability to invent and build some amazing things. Look at the world around us and you will see the way humans live is so unique.  This is all because God gave us all the free will to do what we want. There is nothing held back from us that is possible to achieve within the laws of nature that God has designed. When man first started to fly it was because men thought it was possible to accomplish and so they invented the aeroplane. The same for everything humans have built over time. None of these abilities have been given to any other animal. It is the sole prerogative of the human race. Our free will has been vital for these developments to take place. It is unfortunate that with our free will, we can do a great deal of evil. Have another look at the surrounding world and see the types of evil man can do when his heart is set on doing evil instead of doing good. Satan is using our free will to draw us away from God. He is the father of lies and his intentions is to destroy us all. He is known as the deceiver of the whole world and has led many people astray. The purpose of this audio book is to make you aware of what he is trying to do in your life and how you can resist him.

Why the pre-tribulation rapture theory is false is a brief introduction to what is wrong with the theory of a pre-tribulation rapture. As you read through this book, you will come to understand why this theory is unbiblical.  Those who believe in this theory are unfortunately looking for an escape from the time of the tribulation. Their studies, if they do any at all, are in the hope of finding an escape clause in God's plans for humanity. They cling to straws and errors in the interpretations of the times in which we live. They take most of their beliefs from pastors who have themselves misunderstood the scriptures. Not only that, but they do not do their due diligence and study God's holy bible for the truth that is concealed in this amazing book. There are two very important scriptures that we should all take to heart when we study the bible. Read Pro 25 Pro 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.  So we see here that God has concealed the truth on many matters throughout the bible and it is our task to dig into the scriptures to find the truth. The other scripture that backs up this idea in found in. Isa 28:10 For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little: These verses advise us to seek the truth. To know the truth on this matter is to prepare the church for what is surely coming in the near future. A time of great tribulation. A time the church will have to live through. Christians should not put their hope in a rapture to take them out of the world. They must use the little amount of time left to prepare for the tribulation, and a time when Satan will persecute the church.  

What was the purpose of the massive curtain, or veil, that was in the temple in Jerusalem? And what is so significant about the fact that it was torn from the top to the bottom at the precise time Jesus died on the cross? The answer to these questions should have you looking at how you approach God.  Theologian Timothy Luke Johnson says that the tearing of the temple curtain could symbolise "the end of the old covenant of atonement through animal sacrifice and the beginning of a 'new covenant'" (Johnson 379). In this "New Covenant" a priest would no longer be needed.  Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.  Scripture says, when Jesus died, the veil was torn from top to bottom. If the earthquake that happened at Jesus' death had ripped the curtain, it would have been torn from the bottom upward as the earth separated  Learn the truth from the only place you will find it. In God's bible.

Many people will claim that evil is the absence of God. This I dispute, because there is no place in all creation that God is not present. Therefore, it I not the absence of God that is the cause of evil, but it is definitely the rejection of God. There is a very big difference between these two ideas.  Ever since the Garden of Eden, humanity has rebelled against God and what he stands for. This is clearly explained to us in. Rom 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Yes, we are all sinners, and this is one thing we simply cannot deny. To do this is to lie to ourselves, and to God. In this life, we have a real choice to make. Will we accept God into our lives? Or will we follow the ways of this world and reject God altogether. To accept God is to gain eternal life in his Kingdom. To reject him is to suffer eternal punishment. Only you can decide for yourself which way you want to go. When you realise what one of the greatest gifts God has given to all humanity, only then can you see why we have so many troubles in this world. That greatest blessing is our own free will. God will never force you to do what is right. You and you alone will have to make your own choices. But there is one thing I can guarantee you will be a result of accepting God into your life. And that is Satan will not like it, and he will do all within his power to stop you from seeking God. Every obstacle he can put in your path, he will do. He is a very clever and relentless enemy, so you must expect him to try to influence your life and to try to get you to reject God from every aspect of your existence. This short book is a place for you to start your own research and studies into this topic. May God bring you to understanding the importance of not rejecting him from your life.

The vast majority of Christians will disagree with my thoughts on this topic. But I am convinced that if they do a proper search for the truth in the bible, then they must come to the same conclusion as I have. God has directed us in the book of Isaiah to seek the truth from his words in the bible. What does he say in Isaiah 28:9-10? Isa 28:9 Whom shall he teach knowledge? And whom shall he make to understand doctrine? Them that are weaned from the milk and drawn from the breasts.  Isa 28:10 For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:.  Verse 9 tells us it is those who are weaned from milk. Those who are prepared to seek knowledge as a mature person who will find it. Those who do not seek the truth this way are like babies who need to learn the fundamentals of God and cannot gain the knowledge they need unless they diligently seek the truth. Verse 10 clearly advises us to search the scriptures for the truth. As with any part of God's holy bible, if we are honestly seeking the truth on any matter, we must study the bible and find the answers.  When we follow the activities of the women from the time of Christ's burial until his resurrection, we can clearly see the order of things and calculate the days and the time of the days that Jesus was both crucified and resurrected.  I hope you will gain this precious knowledge as you read this booklet.