Rev 13:14 and by the signs that it is allowed to work in the presence of the beast it deceives those who dwell on earth, telling them to make an image for the beast that was wounded by the sword...
Continue ReadingThe Real Source of the RASN’s Demand for our WorshipAuthor: Jeff Crippen
I am the pastor of Christ Reformation Church in Tillamook, Oregon, arriving here in 1993. I have been a pastor since 1983 and was a police officer for 12 years before that. My wife and I have been married since 1971. Verla is a medical assistant at a local clinic and in our spare time we like to hunt, fish, and ride our motorcycle.
When the Wicked One’s Actions do not Square with His Presented Persona
2Co 11:13-15 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. (14) And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. (15) So it is no surprise if his servants, also,...
Continue ReadingWhen the Wicked One’s Actions do not Square with His Presented PersonaThe Spirit of Antichrist is at work in the world now
Act 19:21-34 Now after these events Paul resolved in the Spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and go to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome.” (22) And having sent into Macedonia two of...
Continue ReadingThe Spirit of Antichrist is at work in the world nowFaith is our Victory
Rev 12:11 And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. It is one thing to say that we believe the gospel, that...
Continue ReadingFaith is our VictoryWhy are we taught that we must remain in relationship with everyone?
Most of you already know that great pressure is put upon us to never break off from anyone - especially if the "anyone" claims to be a Christian or family/relative. This means no matter how they are living, no matter...
Continue ReadingWhy are we taught that we must remain in relationship with everyone?Man’s Depravity as Seen in the Tower of Babel
Gen 11:1-9 Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. (2) And as people migrated from the east, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. (3) And they said to one another,...
Continue ReadingMan’s Depravity as Seen in the Tower of BabelThe Haughty Will be Laid Low
Isa 14:3-19 When the LORD has given you rest from your pain and turmoil and the hard service with which you were made to serve, (4) you will take up this taunt against the king of Babylon: “How the oppressor...
Continue ReadingThe Haughty Will be Laid LowWhy Diotrephes Hates Newcomers
3Jn 1:5-10 Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, (6) who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey...
Continue ReadingWhy Diotrephes Hates NewcomersThe Wicked Accuse and Assume the Worst
1Co 13:4-5 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant (5) or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; Are there or have there been...
Continue ReadingThe Wicked Accuse and Assume the WorstIn Defense of Fellowship by Distance
Col 2:1-5 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, (2) that their hearts may be encouraged, being...
Continue ReadingIn Defense of Fellowship by Distance