Christ’s Presence Ray Stedman has proposed the interesting possibility that Jesus Christ, following the rapture of the Church, will be present on the Earth during this time, appearing and disappearing at will as he did for a few weeks following the Resurrection. In contrast to the false propaganda of the last days, in Matthew 24:27-28, […]

The Fifth Seal – Martyrdom The Greek word “martyr” actually means “witness” or “one who gives a testimony.” Early Christians were very bold witnesses for Christ in fulfillment of his command to be his witnesses in all the earth (Acts 1:8). In those days every Roman subject was expected to acknowledge Caesar as god. They […]

Petra – The Prepared Place Historical Background of Petra Most Bible scholars believe this godly remnant who flees from Jerusalem will find refuge in the ancient rock-hewn cliff city of Petra, and in the surrounding region in the land of that once belonged to the descendants of Esau, that is Edom (Southern Jordan). Petra is […]

Petra The Flight of the Remnant from Jerusalem at Mid-Tribulation Earlier it was pointed out that Revelation 12 is a symbolic overview of all of Israel’s history. In Revelation 12:6 we read, “The woman fled into the desert to a place prepared for her by God, where she might be taken care of for 1,260 […]