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Why Must Satan Be Released?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeSatan refuses to repent, even after suffering 1,000 years of confinement. Upon his release, Satan expertly manipulates the pulls of carnal nature.
Why Must Satan Be Released?
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeThe release of Satan after the Millennium, as described in Revelation 20:7-9, marks a significant event in God's plan. After being bound for a thousand years to prevent deception of the nations, Satan is released to commit his final rebellion. This release serves multiple purposes under God's sovereign design. Firstly, it allows Satan to demonstrate his unchanging nature, as even after a millennium of confinement, he emerges to deceive and lead humanity into rebellion once more, disregarding the peace and prosperity under Christ's rule. Secondly, this release acts as a powerful lesson for humanity, illustrating that Satan's deceptive ways remain constant, providing a vivid testimony of his refusal to change despite knowing the disastrous end that awaits him. His actions, foretold in Scripture, are history written in advance, showing that even with advance knowledge of consequences, his nature drives him to oppose God. Thirdly, Satan's release serves as a test for the nations. After a thousand years of peace under Christ's governance, where no human has experienced Satan's influence, the nations face a choice. Those inclined to follow Satan's deceptions are separated from those who remain faithful to God, revealing the persistent flaw of human nature that aligns with Satan's self-centeredness. Finally, this event culminates in God's final judgment on Satan for his ceaseless opposition, as well as on the nations who choose to follow him. Though Satan instigates rebellion, the root issue lies in human nature's tendency to heed his destructive message, underscoring the need for a complete transformation to God's incorruptible nature to prevent any future defiance against the Eternal's creation.
The Eighth Day
Sermonette by James BeaubelleThe seventh Millennium will be a time of rest, when the suffering we experience today will be gone, enabling preparation for the Great White Throne Judgment.
Kings and Priests
Sermonette by James BeaubelleThis insightful message explores the profound meaning of the Eighth Day- a dramatic pivotal moment in God's divine plan of salvation, symbolizing new beginnings and the final phase of God's redemptive work. Sadly, though very few scriptures speak directly about it, the Eighth Day reveals abundant spiritual depth, depicting the resurrection, judgment, and the establishment of God's eternal Kingdom. Two of the key themes rooted in Revelation 5:10 are that resurrected saints will become kings and priests, serving under the Melchizedek priesthood and a summons to active preparation for this divine roll. Those in the first resurrection will serve alongside Christ, administering justice and mercy as God's government extends over the entire earth. This timeframe includes the time following Satan's final rebellion and destruction described in Revelation 20, culminating into the Great White Throne Judgment , when billions will be resurrected and judged according to their works. As future kings and priests, we, as God's called out saints must cultivate readiness through sanctification, developing their spiritual gifts, proving themselves faithful in the small things, enabling themselves to be useful to the Master in greater things, actively growing in righteousness, serving others , and overcoming worldly entanglements. Just as ancient Israel was called to be a kingdom of priests ( Exodus 19:5-6, the Israel of God (Galatians 6:16) must live their lives of humble service toward others. The Eighth Day depicts a time when God's wisdom will replace the folly of the world, celebrating the dawn of eternity, when God's people, transformed as kings and priests, will serve with Christ in love , righteousness, and peace as all creation enters its final renewal.
Judgment Is a Merciful Blessing
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod is patient and tender-hearted to late bloomers, forgiving sincerely repentant individuals, but will not budge an inch on rebellion or sin.
Trust Issues
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloWhen we take counsel only in ourselves, we run the risk of giving ourselves over to the one who influences our human nature, Satan the Devil.
God's Will in the End Time
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod does not like to inflict punishment on people, but because of sin, He is obligated to correct. But as quickly as God punishes, God restores and heals.
The Needed Dimension
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughUnless we humbly submit before God, all of His efforts go for naught. God will not give His Spirit to those who will not obey Him.