More About Jesus - Bob Shelton

The sermon emphasizes the biblical doctrine of the imminent return of Christ to rapture His church—His sudden, unexpected coming at any moment, not contingent on specific prophetic events or human-determined dates. It critiques various eschatological views, including mid-tribulation, pre-wrath, and post-tribulation rapture positions, arguing that any delay or required sequence of events undermines...

The sermon centers on the Great White Throne Judgment described in Revelation 20, emphasizing that all unbelievers—those who rejected Christ throughout history, including those who lived during the Millennium—will be resurrected and stand before God to be judged according to their works. Unlike the judgment seat of Christ, which evaluates believers' faithfulness for rewards, this final judgment de...

The sermon explores the nature of life during the millennial kingdom, emphasizing that while the era will be marked by peace, prosperity, and the absence of natural death, human beings born during this time will still possess free will and the capacity to reject Christ. Though they inherit the blood of Adam and live under perfect conditions, they must personally accept Jesus as Savior, just as bel...

The sermon centers on the millennial kingdom, a thousand-year reign of Christ on earth following the Tribulation, emphasizing that participation in the 'first resurrection' determines who will reign with Him. This resurrection occurs in multiple stages: the rapture of the church, the revival of the two witnesses (Elijah and Moses) during the Tribulation, and the glorification of Old Testament and...

The sermon presents a detailed eschatological framework centered on the judgments following the Battle of Armageddon, emphasizing distinct destinies for key figures and groups. It highlights the immediate casting of the Antichrist and the False Prophet into the lake of fire—distinct from hell and reserved for those who have served Satan most profoundly—while all other unbelievers first go to hell...

This sermon confronts the modern secularization of Christmas, arguing that the holiday has been reduced to consumerism and mythic figures like Santa Claus, obscuring its true theological significance. It emphasizes that the birth of Jesus was not an isolated event but the beginning of a divine mission culminating in His death and resurrection, as evidenced by the prophetic themes woven throughout...

The sermon presents a profound reflection on the true meaning of Christmas, centered on the incarnation of Jesus Christ as the divine Savior, emphasizing that His birth was not merely a historical event but a redemptive act of God's love. Drawing from Luke 2, it highlights the varied responses of key figures—Mary, the shepherds, Simeon, Anna, the wise men, and God the Father—each embodying differe...

Scripture is complete, ending with John's Revelation in A.D. 96. Later writings like the Gnostic gospels contradict the Bible and cannot be inspired. Satan still challenges God's Word, but believers must trust Scripture's truth, read it with an open heart, and find salvation and purpose through Christ revealed in its pages.

Following the Great Tribulation, surviving Jews are gathered in the wilderness for judgment. Believing Jews (wise virgins) are spared and enter the Millennial Kingdom in mortal bodies, while unbelievers (foolish virgins) are cast into hell. This fulfills Matthew 24:40, illustrating God's righteous separation and preparation for His kingdom.

Matthew 24:40 refers not to the rapture, but Christ's return after the Great Tribulation. Believers are caught up in the rapture, while unbelievers remain on earth. At Armageddon, the armies of Satan will be destroyed and cast into hell, fulfilling Jesus' warning: "two in the field, one taken, one left."

During the Great Tribulation, the final three and a half years of Daniel's 70th week, believers will endure severe judgments. The 144,000 Jewish first fruits will be saved first, followed by multitudes of Gentiles. The gospel of the kingdom will spread globally, preparing hearts for Christ's Millennial reign.

The Olivet Discourse teaches that during the Great Tribulation, believers face persecution, yet salvation comes through faith in Christ, not endurance. Eternal life begins when Christ enters the heart. Those who endure tribulation may be spared physical death, but their eternal salvation rests solely on God's promise, not performance.

The 70th week of Daniel spans seven years: the first half is the "beginning of sorrows," the second the Great Tribulation. Antichrist stops temple sacrifices midweek, fulfilling the abomination of desolation. Believing Jews will flee, preach the gospel, and God will save multitudes from all nations.

Jesus' teaching in Matthew 24 aligns with Revelation 6: the first three-and-a-half years bring war, famine, and death, "the beginning of sorrows." The latter half becomes the Great Tribulation with severe persecution. Preparations in Israel for a future temple highlight prophecy's nearness, pointing ultimately to Christ's saving work.

Jesus' Olivet Discourse addresses the destruction of Jerusalem and His return to establish the Millennial Kingdom, not the rapture. Believers await His imminent coming to receive the church, while His visible return occurs after the tribulation. Signs pertain to His earthly return, not the church's gathering.

Jesus foretold Jerusalem's fall, fulfilled in A.D. 70, yet Scripture shows God is not finished with Israel. Daniel's 70th week—seven future years—awaits the rise of Antichrist after the church's rapture. The Olivet Discourse introduces these coming events and affirms God's continuing purposes for Israel.

True faith comes only from God's Word, not human effort or vague belief. Though we can't understand everything—God's nature, the virgin birth, or Christ bearing our sins—we trust Scripture. The Bible reveals salvation through Jesus' death and resurrection, calling every sinner to believe and be redeemed.

The Bible is God's complete revelation, finished in the first century. Later writings that oppose Scripture cannot be inspired. Though Satan still sows doubt, believers must hold to God's unchanging Word. Those who read it with sincerity find its truth, authority, and the way of salvation through Christ.

The Bible proclaims God's Word as absolute truth, affirming creation by His command and standing firm against modern doubts. Though many challenge Scripture, believers rest on its reliability. God's revelation centers on Christ's love, sacrifice, and saving grace, offering a steady anchor for faith in every age.

Psalm 130 calls believers to cry from the heart, confess sin, and trust God's forgiveness. Even Christians struggle with iniquity, but immediate confession restores fellowship. Waiting on the Lord builds patience and hope, assured that His mercy and redemption bring relief, guidance, and ultimate restoration, both personally and for Israel.

At salvation, every Christian receives the Holy Spirit, making their body God's temple. The Spirit comforts, teaches, and guides believers into truth. Daily reliance on Him ensures spiritual growth and effective service. This indwelling of the Holy Spirit is the supreme manifestation of new life and union with Christ.

The final miracle in John's Gospel reveals salvation and the Christian life. Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit on His disciples, giving them new life, guidance, and assurance. This act mirrors God's creative breath, marking the believer's indwelling by the Spirit and foreshadowing Pentecost's fuller empowerment.

Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, demonstrating His power over death and offering hope to believers. The miracle reveals God's glory, assures salvation for those in Christ, and comforts the sorrowful. Lazarus' restored life illustrates new life in Christ, freedom from sin, and God's compassion for human grief.

Jesus heals a man born blind, revealing God's power and purpose. The man progresses from seeing Jesus as a man, then a prophet, and ultimately as the Son of God. Despite opposition, his faith grows, illustrating the transformation from physical blindness to spiritual sight and recognition of Christ's divinity.

Jesus, seeing a man blind from birth, demonstrates His care and purpose. The disciples questioned sin as the cause, but Jesus explained the blindness was to manifest God's works. This miracle illustrates how physical blindness symbolizes spiritual need and highlights the transformative power of God in human lives.