God’s Name
(Copyright 02-02-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) In the Bible are found many names and titles for God. The faithful who abide in God’s word are called by his name (Jeremiah 15:16). The true Church bears the name of God. It is said of the Philadelphia era of the Church in part “you…Have not denied […]
The Kingdom of God in the Old Testament
(Copyright 01-26-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) When Jesus Christ began his ministry of three and a half years nearly 2000 years ago, he went about preaching the Kingdom of God. “Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, ‘The time is […]
Mysteries of the Bible
(Copyright 01-21-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) The Gospel, sometimes called a mystery, contains the mysteries of the Kingdom of God. In this article we will survey some of the mysteries of the Bible. Each of these could take a full article of itself, or perhaps even a book, to thoroughly explain. But for the […]
The Bible Hell
(Copyright 01-21-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) In The Bible Hell by John Wesley Hanson, published in 1888, the author goes through a word study of the four words translated “hell” in various English Bible versions. The author contrasts the manner in which these words in both the Old and New Testaments are used and understood by […]
How to Study and Understand the Bible
How to Study and Understand the Bible (Part 1)(Copyright 01-12-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) The word disciple is often used of the followers of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. “Disciple” in English versions of the New Testament is translated from the Greek mathētḗs, which means a learner, student. “A ‘disciple’ was not only a […]
Mysteries of the Bible
(Copyright 01-05-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Though the most widely distributed book in history according to guinnessworldrecords.com, the teachings of the Bible are properly understood by, relatively speaking, only a handful of people. Many specific truths are revealed in the Bible, that are themselves mysteries, even though they are explained clearly in the Bible. […]
Who Are the Nicolaitans?
(Copyright 12-25-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Some writers from the second century onward attempted to link the Nicolaitans (Revelation 2:6, 15) with the deacon Nicolas (or Nicolaus) mentioned in Acts 6:5. However, as the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia states, “The historical value of these attempts is debatable, and the paucity of information about either Nicolaus or the Nicolaitans […]
Do Faithful Christians Suffer?
(Copyright 12-29-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Some have been persuaded by false teachings or simply their own misunderstanding that by having “enough faith” and “claiming God’s promises” he or she will be blessed with good health, prosperity, and a life free of serious trials. But does God’s word in fact support the idea that […]
Worship of the Dead?
(Copyright 12-23-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Heathen cultures and religions in many parts of the world involve some form of worship directed toward dead heroes or ancestors. Religious observances such as Hallowmas, which begins on the evening of October 31, or Halloween (All Hallows’ Eve), preserve to one extent or another, depending on the region, […]
The United States and Britain in Prophecy
(Copyright 12-13-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Although perhaps most professing Christians are aware that the people of Israel are featured in the “Old Testament” of the Bible, many are not familiar enough with the Scriptures to understand that the terms “Israel” or “Israelite” are not necessarily synonymous with the “Jews.” The patriarch Jacob, whose […]
Christian Love
Part 1(Copyright 12-15-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) We are instructed in Scripture to examine ourselves, to see if we are in the faith (2 Corinthians 13:5). How can one know if “Jesus Christ is in” himself, or herself? Is there a measuring stick we can use for this purpose? Is it how often we […]
Is Heaven the Reward of the Saved?
(Copyright 12-08-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) A common idea among professing Christians who believe in an afterlife is that when a believer dies, he “goes to heaven,” that is, his “immortal soul” goes to heaven. Where did that idea come from? And does it stand up to what the Bible actually teaches? Does the Bible […]
Who is a Messenger of God?
(Copyright 11-24-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) In the Bible we read of patriarchs, prophets, prophetesses, priests, even kings like David, apostles, evangelists, and others, people who were righteous, who obeyed God, who’s deeds and exploits are recorded in Scripture, and who were in many cases used to write down and preserve messages given them […]
Worship of the Dead
(Copyright 11-10-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Heathen cultures and religions in many parts of the world involve some form of worship directed toward dead heroes or ancestors. Religious observances such as Hallowmas, which begins on the evening of October 31, or Halloween (All Hallows’ Eve), preserve to one extent or another, depending on the region, […]
Smoke Ascends Forever?
(Copyright 11-03-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Will the wicked really be tormented forever in hell? In this sermon, pastor Rod Reynolds examines in detail passages in the book of Revelation that have traditionally been used to establish the common belief in a never-ending hellfire reserved for punishment of the wicked. To understand what the […]
Why Does God Hate Sin?
(Copyright 2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) The Feast of Unleavened Bread is one of the festivals of God, that he commanded to be kept by his chosen people, which includes not only ancient Israel, but the Church of God established under the New Covenant (Exodus 12:15-16; Leviticus 23:6-8; 1 Corinthians 5:7-8). One of the key lessons […]
What Will it be like to be in the First Resurrection
(Copyright 10-24-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) How often have you thought about the rewards God promises to those faithful to Him? When you think about it the magnitude of God’s promises to us are staggering, if we repent of our sins and prove faithful. We are told that those who are Christ’s will be […]
The Hope of the Resurrection
(Copyright 10-25-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) This final of the seven annual festivals commanded by God to be kept by his people, an annual Sabbath, an eighth day, associated with but following the Feast of Tabernacles, is called the last day, the “great [Greek, megas, great or high] day of the Feast” (Leviticus 23:39; John 7:31). […]
What Kind of King Would You Be?
(Copyright 10-21-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) The Fall Festival season pictures the Kingdom of God being established on earth. That means a new government will be established to rule all the nations of the earth! (Revelation 11:15; Daniel 7:14). Why is a new government necessary? Because government in the hands of man has failed miserably. The […]
Marriage Supper Parables
(Copyright 10-23-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) In order to shed light on the message of the Kingdom of God Jesus used many parables. Among the parables used was that of a marriage supper — or wedding feast. In the book of Revelation, we’re told “Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper […]
The Book of Life
(Copyright 10-22-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) In Revelation 20:15 we’re told that anyone who is not found written in the book of life will be cast into the lake of fire. What is this book of life? When and how can one’s name be written in it? What can you do to make sure your name […]
Every Eye Will See Him
(Copyright 10-19-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Scripture states that when Jesus Christ returns to this earth at his second coming, every eye will see him (Revelation 1:7). What does this mean exactly? Is it to be taken literally? Also, are there to be multiple “second comings”? Will Christ fight the armies of nations? How […]
Why Booths?
(Copyright 10-20-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Why did God command the Israelites to dwell in booths? What spiritual lessons can we learn from their example? Actually, there are deep lessons we can learn from this example about the transitoriness of our physical lives, and how that should influence how we view life in the flesh […]
Ten Days of Repentance and Judgment
(Copyright 10-12-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) The time from the Feast of Trumpets through the Feast of Atonement is ten days, which pictures a period of God’s judgment and also repentance toward God for mankind to occur in conjunction with the end of this age and the beginning of a new age under the […]
Who Are the Nicolaitans?
(Copyright 10-06-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Jesus said he hates the “the deeds of the Nicolaitans” (Revelation 2:6). He also said to the church in Pergamos, “you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate” (Revelation 2:15). Who are the Nicolaitans? What are their deeds that Jesus Christ hates? […]