Hope based upon truth

The apostles brought hope to a hopeless people, but, it was hope based upon the truth of Jesus' return.

Though they taught the principles of life throughout those teachings are interwoven golden nuggets about the second coming of the Messiah.

"... so that they are without excuse: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened..." - Romans 1:18-32

They condemned sinful lifestyles because they were preparing those who would be the 'bride'. Follow the links to learn basic concepts they taught.

Light bearers...

lampTrue believers will shine in a dark world. Truth will be the light they carry. They will be committed to all the truth the Lord has revealed, not just to convenient truths or one we agree with. Truth is a two-edged sword that will cut away our fleshly attitudes as well. But, the fear of the Lord will enable us to embrace it. How did the 1st century Christians feel about the governments they lived under? Or about the cultures they lived under? Remember, the Jewish believers of that day lived under a corrupt, legalistic, and anti-Christ system. The first Gentile believers had it no better and were often persecuted for their faith in Jesus.

There is a prophesy in Isaiah that speaks to our time: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising. - Isa 60:1-3

virgins True Christians have been given the light of truth and like the five faithful virgins in Christ's Parable ( Matthew 25:1-10 ), we must light our lamps and go out into the darkness to proclaim His soon coming! Even though the judgment of America is fixed, there is time for any who can hear what "the Spirit and the Bride say, 'Come! Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life." - Revelation 22:17.