Thanks for journeying with Tell City Nazarene Church.
This blog will return to being my own reflections on life and my work.
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I will be back.
CSA
Monday, December 31, 2018
Friday, December 28, 2018
TCN's Biblical Journey December 28th
Tell City Nazarene Church's Biblical Journey
With Pastor Charles Areson
Today's reading is Revelations 19-22
The end of the Bible we see a new heaven and new earth (we won't just be in heaven). But as Jesus ends the scriptures he pauses and gives one more call, "Come... Come,, Come... and let him take the free gift..."(Revelations 22:17).
Even here Jesus is calling to those who need him to come and receive freely. This is Jesus call, come and I will save you.
With Pastor Charles Areson
Today's reading is Revelations 19-22
The end of the Bible we see a new heaven and new earth (we won't just be in heaven). But as Jesus ends the scriptures he pauses and gives one more call, "Come... Come,, Come... and let him take the free gift..."(Revelations 22:17).
Even here Jesus is calling to those who need him to come and receive freely. This is Jesus call, come and I will save you.
Thursday, December 27, 2018
TCN's Biblical Journey December 27th
Tell City Nazarene Church's Biblical Journey
With Pastor Charles Areson
Today's reading is Revelations 15-18
This is the portion of Scripture that causes people to think that everyone in heaven will be playing harps (Rev. 15:2). Yet these people seem to be a specific group and it isn't said that playing harps are the only thing they will be doing in eternity.
As for myself, being given a harp and the ability to play it for part of eternity would be wonderful, but I can't see scriptures saying this is what is going to be going on for eternity. Let's be careful not to take mythology as scripture.
With Pastor Charles Areson
Today's reading is Revelations 15-18
This is the portion of Scripture that causes people to think that everyone in heaven will be playing harps (Rev. 15:2). Yet these people seem to be a specific group and it isn't said that playing harps are the only thing they will be doing in eternity.
As for myself, being given a harp and the ability to play it for part of eternity would be wonderful, but I can't see scriptures saying this is what is going to be going on for eternity. Let's be careful not to take mythology as scripture.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
TCN's Biblical Journey December 26th
Tell City Nazarene Church's Biblical Journey
With Pastor Charles Areson
Today's reading is Revelations 11 - 14
Who are the two witnesses? Moses and Elijah (Symbols of the LAw and prophets?) or are they Enoch and Elijah the only two men never to have known to have died?
We don't know for sure.
What I do see is that after a time it seems they lose their power and they die. This to the world shows that men can conquer the people of God, yet though they have been killed the story isn't over. Which reminds me that though it appears the people of God may be losing God isn't defeated.
With Pastor Charles Areson
Today's reading is Revelations 11 - 14
Who are the two witnesses? Moses and Elijah (Symbols of the LAw and prophets?) or are they Enoch and Elijah the only two men never to have known to have died?
We don't know for sure.
What I do see is that after a time it seems they lose their power and they die. This to the world shows that men can conquer the people of God, yet though they have been killed the story isn't over. Which reminds me that though it appears the people of God may be losing God isn't defeated.
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
TCN's Biblical Journey December 25th
Tell City Nazarene Church's Biblical Journey
With Pastor Charles Areson
Today's reading is Revelations 7-10
"These came out of great tribulation..."(Rev 7:14). Yes, for some they face terrible tribulation and persecution for their Christian faith. Jesus didn't promise otherwise, yet we see that God has promised this will not be the end for them. They have a better life to come and seem to be given a special place in God's future economy.
With Pastor Charles Areson
Today's reading is Revelations 7-10
"These came out of great tribulation..."(Rev 7:14). Yes, for some they face terrible tribulation and persecution for their Christian faith. Jesus didn't promise otherwise, yet we see that God has promised this will not be the end for them. They have a better life to come and seem to be given a special place in God's future economy.
Monday, December 24, 2018
TCN's Biblical Journey December 24th
Tell City Nazarene Church's Biblical Journey
With Pastor Charles Areson
Today's reading is Revelations 3-6
Revelations 3 looks at the last three churches addressed in the book of REvelation. Each one had specific issues from one another and from those before. The one thing they all have in common is a promise from God to those who did what was right.
Sardis- the dead church- most aren't walking as Christ would have them, but some are undefiled.
Philadelphia - The victorious church- Everything seems to be going well for them, yet they are warned to continue to hold fast.
Laodicea - The lukewarm church - They are good for nothing and don't even know it. Jesus is pictured on the outside looking in and they need to let him in.
With Pastor Charles Areson
Today's reading is Revelations 3-6
Revelations 3 looks at the last three churches addressed in the book of REvelation. Each one had specific issues from one another and from those before. The one thing they all have in common is a promise from God to those who did what was right.
Sardis- the dead church- most aren't walking as Christ would have them, but some are undefiled.
Philadelphia - The victorious church- Everything seems to be going well for them, yet they are warned to continue to hold fast.
Laodicea - The lukewarm church - They are good for nothing and don't even know it. Jesus is pictured on the outside looking in and they need to let him in.
Friday, December 21, 2018
TCN's Biblical Journey December 21st
Tell City Nazarene Church's Biblical Journey
With Pastor Charles Areson
Today's reading is 3 John, Jude, & Revelations 1-2
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, not the end times, not the Anti-Christ, not anything else though there may be other things to learn, this book is intended to reveal JESUS. Using this final book of the Bible as anything but to uplift and reveal Jesus will lead people astray.
This book is written in an apocalyptic style and can honestly be interpreted many ways intelligently. Grace should be given to those who interpret differently than you do unless it is leading them away from the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
When we look at the Old Testament, we see Jesus' first coming more clearly since he has come. Many well educated and learned people didn't see Jesus though they had the same scriptures we do. The difference is we see it after the fact (as they say, hindsight is 20/20). When it comes to the second coming, we are in the same place they were, let's be humble.
With Pastor Charles Areson
Today's reading is 3 John, Jude, & Revelations 1-2
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, not the end times, not the Anti-Christ, not anything else though there may be other things to learn, this book is intended to reveal JESUS. Using this final book of the Bible as anything but to uplift and reveal Jesus will lead people astray.
This book is written in an apocalyptic style and can honestly be interpreted many ways intelligently. Grace should be given to those who interpret differently than you do unless it is leading them away from the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
When we look at the Old Testament, we see Jesus' first coming more clearly since he has come. Many well educated and learned people didn't see Jesus though they had the same scriptures we do. The difference is we see it after the fact (as they say, hindsight is 20/20). When it comes to the second coming, we are in the same place they were, let's be humble.
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