More About Jesus - Bob Shelton

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 believers do today, and those who persist in rebellion will face penal judgment, resulting in death not from natural causes but as a consequence of their defiance. The text highlights Isaiah 65:20 and Revelation 20 to illustrate that even after a thousand years of divine rule, some will reject Christ, culminating in a final revolt led by Satan against the heavenly city, which is swiftly destroyed by divine fire. This underscores the enduring reality that eternal life is not inherited through environment or lineage but requires a personal, faith-based response to Christ. The sermon concludes with a sobering call to repentance, reminding listeners that no amount of earthly perfection can substitute for a genuine, heart-felt surrender to Jesus.

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 tribulation martyrs at Christ's return to Earth. Those who partake in this resurrection—believers from all ages, including saved individuals who survive the Tribulation in mortal bodies—will be granted eternal life, immunity from the second death, and priestly roles in Christ's kingdom. The tone is hopeful and instructive, underscoring the biblical hope of bodily resurrection and divine justice, while preparing listeners for future eschatological questions about the fate of future generations and unbelievers at the millennium's end.

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 before the resurrection of damnation and the final judgment at the great white throne. The sermon underscores the eternal nature of punishment, affirming that the lake of fire is a place of conscious, unending torment, where even Satan will join the Antichrist and False Prophet after the millennium, having endured a full thousand years of torment. It draws a clear distinction between hell, the bottomless pit, and the lake of fire, affirming their unique roles in God's final judgment. Ultimately, the message is a sobering call to repentance, urging listeners to accept Christ before it is too late, as the lake of fire was not prepared for humanity but for the devil and his angels.

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 Scripture. The preacher calls for a return to a Christ-centered celebration that acknowledges the cross as the ultimate purpose of the manger, urging believers to view Christmas not as a cultural tradition but as a sacred remembrance of salvation through sacrifice. The tone is both pastoral and urgent, seeking to reorient the audience's focus from festive distractions to the profound reality of God's redemptive plan. Ultimately, the sermon challenges listeners to personally embrace Jesus as Lord and Savior, making the true meaning of Christmas a transformative, life-changing encounter.

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 different dimensions of worship, recognition, and anticipation of the Messiah. The message underscores that Christ's coming was necessary for atonement, as He alone could shed blood and die for the sins of humanity, fulfilling the divine requirement that 'without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.' The sermon calls listeners to recognize Jesus not as a cultural symbol but as the eternal Son of God who became flesh to bear the world's sin, inviting personal faith and surrender during this sacred season.

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.

Jesus' feeding of the 5,000 illustrates His compassion, divine knowledge, and power. Human limitations cannot hinder God's work. While disciples doubted, God provided abundantly. The miracle teaches reliance on God, His generous provision, and the freely offered gift of salvation to all who come to Him in faith.

Jesus, moved by compassion, fed the five thousand, showing His care for both physical and spiritual needs. Despite seeking rest, He identified with the crowd's hunger and provided abundantly. This miracle illustrates that Christ knows our needs today and invites everyone to turn to Him for help and salvation.

The healing at Bethesda shows our inability, the weight of sin, and Christ's restoring power. Some suffer for God's purposes, others through sin, yet only God can save. When a person admits their need and turns to Christ in faith, He brings the spiritual wholeness no one else can give.

John's third miracle highlights human inability and Christ's compassion. The man at Bethesda, helpless for 38 years and hindered by others, pictures our spiritual need. Jesus alone brings healing and new life, calling us from selfish striving to trust His grace shown supremely at the cross.

Christ's miracles draw people to believe in Him. The healing of the nobleman's son shows that God enters both joy and sorrow, calling us to trust Him not for signs but for who He is. True salvation comes when faith rests, not in ourselves, but in the sure Word of God.

In this sermon, Dr. Bob Shelton expounds Psalm 34, emphasizing that God alone saves, keeps, and satisfies His people. He reminds believers that salvation comes through Christ alone, that angels protect the faithful, and that no matter the troubles or dangers, God's promises remain sure and steadfast.

Dr. Bob Shelton's message on Psalm 1 highlights the believer's call to be separated from the world, saturated with the Word, and situated by the water of the Spirit. He underscores the importance of rest, reflection, and the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit in the Christian's daily walk.

Dr. Bob Shelton explores Psalm 1, urging believers to live separated from the world's ungodliness and saturated with God's Word. He highlights the importance of avoiding sin's path, delighting in Scripture, and staying spiritually rooted. This traditional call to holiness remains vital for Christians seeking to honor the Lord in daily life.

Dr. Bob Shelton explains biblical prophecies about Babylon's destruction, linking Isaiah and Jeremiah's accounts to modern Iraq, involving the Kurds. The Antichrist will lead this devastation after the church's rapture, fulfilling God's purposes. Additionally, Rome's religious system (Mystery Babylon) will be destroyed by the Antichrist, underscoring the need for personal faith.

Babylon was conquered, but not destroyed by the Medes & Persians. Who are the Medes? The modern day Kurds. This battle will occur during the Day of the Lord.

Who is the target of this fearful destruction? Where is Babylon? In modern Iraq is where the Garden of Eden was located, and to the north of modern Iraq are the mountains of Ararat. In 1921, the name was changed from Mesopotamia to Iraq.

The best thing to do with the Bible is know it in the head, stow it in the heart, sow it in the world, and show it with the life. Thy word - The Best Book, have I hid in my heart - The Best Place, that I might not sin against thee - The Best Purpose

Dr. Shelton talks about his friend Lehman Strauss, and his book Bedtime Blessings. There are many things we cannot be certain, but there are many things we can be certain of! A promise for the Christian - we can know! 2 Timothy 1:12, Psalm 59:9 All things. Not some things, or most things. Romans 8:26 - Be comforted - the Holy Spirit is praying for you!

1) Not all that looks good, is good 2) Don't play with Satan 3) You need the proper weapon in Satan's territory

Compared with Psalm 126:6, "Bearing Precious Seed" - we go with the Word of God. Shelton shares about his ministry in the Pescadores Islands, who had never heard the name of Jesus.

Psalm 126:6 says "and weepeth." Big men do weep. Jesus Wept. We revere Him, but we don't look to Him as a model. We ought to weep!

Jesse's instructions to David parallel Psalm 126 and the Great Commission. Bob Shelton also tells about his friend, the daughter of Jonathan Goforth, who was a missionary in Vietnam.

Why did He do it? Why did He die?

What did Jesus do?

Who was He?

The Feast of Trumpets is prophetic of the gathering of the children of Israel, followed by Yom Kippur / The Day of Atonement. God will bring together His people and establish them in the land at last. The Feast of Tabernacles - God tabernacles with His chosen people - the 1,000 year reign of Christ!

Dr. Bob Shelton continues his series on the Feasts of Israel and their fulfillment in Bible prophecy.

Once the lamb was selected, then the lamb was scrutinized, and finally the lamb was slain. And it had to be slain at a very special time. And so it was with God's lamb, the Lord Jesus. He came, He was scrutinized, and then as He stood in the shadow of the cross He said, "Which of you convinces me of sin?" In other words, have I passed the test? Is there any sin in me? And did you know He was the perfect Lamb? Nobody else could ever ask a question like that, but Jesus could because He was the God-man, perfect.

For a thousand years, Satan won't even be here because following the battle of Armageddon, Satan will be cast into the bottomless pit and he'll be chained there for a thousand years