Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth

When we carefully read the account of Cornelius in Acts chapter 10, several fascinating, if not puzzling, questions arise. Did Cornelius become a Christian in the same sense as believers are saved today? Was Cornelius baptized into the church, the body of Christ? Since Cornelius is a Gentile, is Acts 10 the beginning of the church, the body of Christ? Or, did Cornelius become a Jewish proselyte? Did Cornelius hear the gospel of grace, or something else? I will answer these questions as we progress through this study. At first glance, the events that took place in Cornelius’ home look very similar to Pentecost in Acts chapter 2. Peter preaches about Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit falls upon the listeners, who begin speaking in tongues. But when we carefully compare Acts 10 with the later writings of the Apostle Paul, an important question arises. Paul says this about his own salvation: “Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.” 1 Timothy 1:16. Paul became the pattern for those who would afterward believe. So, how should we understand Cornelius's experience in Acts 10? BreadofLife.media

This is the great paradox of the Christian life: God hides resurrection power inside fragile people. Today, we are going to examine what that means. What does it mean to carry the dying of Jesus? And how does His life become visible through vessels like us? BreadofLife.media

Most Christians know what happened in Acts chapter 2. The Holy Spirit came, tongues of fire appeared, and Jesus’ apostles began speaking in other languages. And most believe that was the start of the church, the body of Christ. But is that the truth or mere tradition? The appropriate question is rarely asked. Why did the Holy Spirit come at that precise moment in history? Why not earlier? Why not during Jesus’ ministry? Why not after Paul's conversion? The Holy Spirit’s coming in Acts chapter 2 was not a random or unexpected event. It happened at the precise moment God had already foretold in prophecy. To understand Acts 2, we will examine three topics: The promise of the Spirit The prophetic timing The national call to Israel BreadofLife.media

How Prophecy and Modern Innovation Converge in the End Times Biblical Foundations The Prophetic timeline for what we commonly call the Tribulation is found in Daniel chapter nine—the 70 weeks prophecy for Israel: specifically verse 27. "And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominationshe shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate." - Daniel 9:27 KJV · “one week” is a week of years, not days – 7 years. · “midst of the week” – the middle of the 7 years – 3 ½ years. · “sacrifice and the oblation to cease” – Temple sacrifices, the Temple must be rebuilt since verse 26 declares that the people “shall destroy the city and the sanctuary.” That happened in 70 AD. · “overspreading of abominations” – the abomination of desolation perpetrated by the Antichrist at the midpoint of the 7 years. · “consummation” – the end of the 7-year Tribulation. · “poured upon the desolate” – the pouring of the 7 vials of the wrath of God. BreadofLife.media

What the Biblical text actually says about the Iron Kingdom. From the courts of Babylon, above the shimmering rivers of the Near East, a vision was given to King Nebuchadnezzar of a great statue, its form divided like the kingdoms of men. In this telling, we shall behold the statue anew— the head of gold that gleamed with Babylon’s glory, the silver breast and arms of the Medo/Persian order, the bronze loins of Alexander’s swift dominion… and at last, the iron kingdom that followed, stark and terrible. For centuries, Christians heard but a single narrative—the fourth kingdom, the legs of iron, is the Roman Empire whose feet of iron and clay—a latter day revived form of ancient Rome. But what if that long-held tradition is wrong? What if the prophecy itself—when compared with real geography, real history, and real Scripture—points in an entirely different direction? BreadofLife.media

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Previously, I did a video on Revelation 17, the woman who rides the beast. In that video, I showed that the woman represents the religious system of the last days, especially during the Tribulation, which begins after the Rapture of the Church. She is Islam! Islam has been in continuous control of the Middle East for 1300 years and shows no sign of leaving. The other day, I found myself reading Revelation 17 again. I asked the Lord to show me anything I might have previously missed. And He did! When I got to verse 9, I read “And here is the mind which hath wisdom.” I stopped and spoke, “Lord, I want a mind that has wisdom, please give me wisdom.” I paused and then read the next sentence: “The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.” The words leaped off the page! Wow! That is the key to understanding the woman. That explains why her name begins with the word “Mystery”. BreadofLife.media

When most people hear the word Antichrist, their minds immediately go to fear, chaos, and catastrophe. Images of violence, tyranny, and horror come to the surface almost automatically. Popular culture, novels, films, and even some prophecy teaching have trained us to expect a figure who is instantly recognizable as evil. But when we turn to the Bible itself, we discover something far more sobering. Scripture does not initially introduce the Antichrist as a monster. It does not say the world immediately recoils from him. It does not present him as a figure who rises through terror or open brutality. Instead, the Bible presents a man who is received, trusted, and even admired before he is ever feared. And that detail changes everything. The danger of the Antichrist is not that he looks evil—but that he doesn’t. He does not rise through chaos at the beginning, but through credibility. He does not conquer hearts through violence at first, but through solutions. He does not demand worship immediately, but earns allegiance gradually. This is why Scripture treats him as a matter of discernment rather than spectacle. In this video, we’re not going to speculate about names, dates, or modern headlines. We’re not going to rely on tradition, imagination, or popular theories. Instead, we’re going to ask a much simpler and more important question: Who is the Antichrist—according to the Bible itself? BreadofLife.media

The Beast from the East The Beast of Revelation 17 has long been one of the most debated figures in all of Scripture. Across the centuries, it has been identified with Rome, the European Union, or a future revived political system. Yet amid these interpretations, an important question is often overlooked. Where does the book of Revelation itself expect us to begin? After all, Revelation is the culmination of prophetic events, not the beginning. The answer is not found in modern headlines or in endless charts and speculation. It is found in the book of Daniel. The visions given to Daniel establish a prophetic framework of kingdoms, empires, and rulers that unfold across history and into the future. Revelation does not replace that framework. It completes it. This video traces the final world empire of prophecy from Daniel to Revelation, allowing Scripture to interpret Scripture. Rather than isolating individual passages, it follows the prophetic line as it is revealed—step by step, vision by vision. BreadofLife.media

Scholars and theologians estimate there are over one thousand eight hundred direct and indirect Bible references proclaiming the Messiah's return and reign. Most Bible scholars agree there are over three hundred prophecies in the Old Testament pointing to the first coming of the Messiah: fulfilled by Jesus Christ two millennia ago. Out of those, around sixty to seventy are major, clearly messianic prophecies that were directly fulfilled in the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. There’s a minimum of six, and upwards of thirty times more prophesies referencing Jesus’ second coming than His first coming. Jesus’ return will be the most spectacular event in the history of the world. However, there are only about ten passages that speak to the Rapture of the Church. It’s easy to see how they could get lost in the one thousand eight hundred passages referencing Jesus’ second coming. Many Christians struggle with this. Some mix the passages concluding that the Rapture and the second coming are the same event. Others understand that the Rapture and second coming are different events but still misapply scriptures about the second coming to the Rapture. Here are ten prophesies Jesus will fulfill at His second coming, at the end of the 7-year Tribulation— clearly distinguishing Jesus’ second coming from the Rapture. BreadofLife.media

The “born again” narrative is found in the gospel of John chapter 3 verses 1 through 12. The apostle Peter also uses the term “born again” in 1st Peter 1 verse 23. I will examine these passages and several others to determine the true meaning of being “born again”. We must understand the context of John chapter 3. Who is speaking, who is the intended audience and what is the setting? Answering these three questions starts our analysis in the proper context to determine the truth. Starting from a misconception or a false premise will always lead to error and confusion. For example, if you erroneously assume that Jesus was speaking to the church, then your conclusions will be in error. You naturally will assume that being born again applies to you. Therefore, we must let the scriptures define the context and refrain from making fallacious assumptions. BreadofLife.media

1. The church, the body of Christ – what exactly is it and when did it start. 2. The church, the body of Christ – before the world began. 3. Our purpose and eternal destiny. BreadofLife.media

Exactly what do these terms mean? Are they merely abstract concepts, ancient myths, or real physical places? I will address the afore entities in the following order, noting how the concepts progressed over the entire Bible from Sheol to the Lake of Fire—from the broad to the specific—the general to the detailed. 1. Sheol. 2. Hades. 3. Gehenna. 4. Hell. 5. Torments and Paradise. 6. Purgatory. 7. The Lake of Fire. 8. The Second Death. BreadofLife.media

Many believers are confused on the precise meaning and differences between the terms Kingdom of God and Kingdom of Heaven, so let me break it down for you. In the King James Bible, the terms “Kingdom of God” and “Kingdom of Heaven” are closely related but not identical in meaning. BreadofLife.media

Before time began, before the foundations of the world were laid, there was rebellion in heaven. The mighty cherub Lucifer, the most radiant of all the angels, allowed pride to corrupt his heart. He sought not only to reflect God's glory but to claim it for himself. "I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High," he declared in his arrogance (Isaiah 14:14). Deceived by Lucifer’s prideful ambition, a third of the heavenly host joined his rebellion against God. It was then that God prepared a place for these fallen ones—a place of judgment, a place of torment, a place of eternal separation from the presence of God. Hell was never created for man, but for the devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41). Yet, in the garden of Eden, the serpent slithered in. The deceiver who had led the rebellion in heaven now sought to lead a rebellion on earth. He whispered his lies into the ears of Eve, convincing her that God's commands were burdensome, that sin would bring freedom rather than death. Adam, too, followed in disobedience... BreadofLife.media

Law and Grace "For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ." - John 1:17 KJV The actions of God giving the Law of commandments to Moses was recorded in detail in the book of Exodus. "And the LORD said unto Moses, Come up to me into the mount, and be there: and I will give thee tables of stone, and a law, and commandments which I have written; that thou mayest teach them." - Exodus 24:12 KJV Moses received the law and commandments from God on Mt. Sinai after The Exodus from Egypt. But precisely when did grace and truth come by Jesus Christ? At His birth in Bethlehem? Sometime during Jesus’ 3 year ministry? At His death on the cross? Perhaps at His resurrection from the dead? BreadofLife.media

I want to define and answer the prominent arguments against the Pre-Tribulation Rapture and also show why there is so much confusion regarding the topic. Here are the objections I will discuss: 1. No Clear Scriptural Support 2. The Second Coming and the Rapture Are Not Separate Events 3. The Church is Present During the Tribulation 4. The "Last Trumpet" Contradiction 5. The Wheat and Tares Parable (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43) 6. The "Day of the Lord" Includes the Tribulation 7. The Historical Church Did Not Teach a Pre-Tribulation Rapture 8. The Purpose of the Tribulation Includes the Church 9. The Resurrection Timing in Revelation 20:4-6 10. The Call to Endure, Not Escape 11. The "Hour of Testing" in Revelation 3:10 Refers to Protection, Not Removal 12. The Marriage Supper of the Lamb Timing Issue 13. Paul’s Warnings About the Antichrist Refute Pre-Tribulationism 14. Old Testament Patterns Favor God’s Protection in Tribulation, Not Removal 15. The Wrath of God and Tribulation Are Not the Same BreadofLife.media

The concept of the last days Tribulation period stems from a literal interpretation of certain Bible passages, particularly in the books of Daniel, Matthew, Revelation, and other prophetic passages. The first mention of the last days Tribulation is found in the following verse: "When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice; (For the LORD thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto them." - Deuteronomy 4:30–31 KJV. That is also the first occurrence of the word “tribulation” in scripture. Notice that it refers to a specific time of trouble for Israel in the “latter days.” BreadofLife.media

Every person, except Jesus, born from Adam to the end of the Millennial Reign of Christ will spend eternity in one of three everlasting realms: 1) The earthly realm. 2) The heavenly realm. 3) The lake of fire. Each of the three destinies has a clearly defined group that will inherit that realm and dwell therein for eternity. Let’s examine each of these three realms in detail. What saith the word? BreadofLife.media

I continue to receive questions pertaining to the grafting of branches in Romans chapter 11. Many try to force application upon us, the church, the body of Christ, claiming that we are grafted into Israel, or that we are spiritual Israel, or that we, the church, have replaced Israel. However, none of those popular explanations are true. Remember, a text taken out of context, separated from its co-text, becomes a pretext: a falsehood designed to obscure the true meaning, to deceive others in support of a false doctrine. Many pastors and teachers do this because they have been deceived by false doctrines and traditions of men taught at Bible colleges and seminaries. Since many false doctrines permeate Christian theology, we must always be prepared to correct our thinking based upon the word of God. But that’s difficult because it’s much easier to deceive someone than to convince them that they have been deceived. Pride is a hindrance to acknowledging one’s deception. BreadofLife.media