Category Archives: Understanding the Times

9/11 – A Biblical Perspective for These Days of Terror

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Here are a few verses that I thought would be helpful as we think about 9/11. Lawlessness and Wickedness Is Prophesied For These Days Matt 24:12-14 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Studies, Understanding the Times | Tagged 1 Peter 4:7-11, fear, Hebrews 10:31, hell, last days, lawlessness, Matthew 24:12-14, Psalm 91, terrorism, wickedness | Leave a comment

Anders Breivik Of Norway: What Went Wrong In His Life?

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

I just read today’s (July 31, 2011) article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune entitled ‘IT WAS REALLY HARD TO FIGURE OUT WHO HE WAS.’ Overall, Anders seems like an ordinary guy—even a nice guy, a peace loving guy. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Understanding the Times | Tagged Adam Geller, Anders Breivik, christian, Knights Templar, Mark 15:10, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Norway, Oslo, prayer | Leave a comment

Tornadoes: Is not God in Control of the Weather? Part 2

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

In an earlier writing of this topic (part 1), I did a brief review of the May 29th front page tornado article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune entitled “Tornado Assault Baffles Science.” It was of course an article covering … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Studies, Understanding the Times | Tagged Curious things are going on in the atmosphere, Eye to Eye, Luke 13:1-5, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Paul Douglas, Romans 8:19-22, signs of Jesus' Coming, Tornado Assault Baffles Science, weather | 3 Comments

Harold Camping and False Prophets: The Great Apostasy Is Here!

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

2 Timothy 3:1-8 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Studies, Understanding the Times | Tagged apostasy, deceiving spirits, doctrines of demons, Harold Camping, lovers of money, the last days | 3 Comments

Tornadoes: Is Not God In Control of the Weather?

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Minneapolis Tornado, May 22, 2011 Minneapolis tornado, May 22, 2011 Also, check out the devistation in this young blogger’s blog caused by the Joplin tornado In my last post, just a few days ago, just after a barrage of deadly tornadoes hit … Continue reading →

Posted in Understanding the Times | Tagged Curious things are going on in the atmosphere, deadly tornadoes, God, Jesus' return, Joplin tornado, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Minneapolis tornado, Paul Douglas, signes of Jesus' Coming, Tornado Assault Baffles Science, tornadoes | 12 Comments

Are Tornadoes a Sign of Jesus’ Coming? Biblical References to Tornadoes

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

A tornado near Anadarko, Oklahoma (from Wikepedia). A tornado near Seymour, Texas (from Wikepedia). A wedge tornado, nearly a mile wide. This tornado hit Binger, Oklahoma. I’ve never seen a tornado up close. But we have all seen their … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Studies, Understanding the Times | Tagged God's Power, Jesus, Jesus is coming soon, Jesus' return, Matthew 24:8, tornadoes, tornadoes in Oklahoma, tornadoes in Texas, whirlwind | 7 Comments

The Truth About The Rapture

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

In an ealier post I gave you this same information, but I talk more about Harold Camping’s false teachings on the rapture, https://studyingprayer.com/2011/05/21/harold-camping-and-the-rapture/ Here Is The Truth From The Bible About The Rapture 1. The rapture is an event when … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Studies, Understanding the Times | Tagged 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, false prophet, Harold Camping, John 14:1-3, judgment day, Matthew 24, resurrection, the last days, the rapture of the church, trumpet of God | Leave a comment

Harold Camping and The Rapture

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

At first I was quite angry with Harold Camping for his false prophecies, for misrepresenting true Christianity, and for all the potential harm his ministry may be causing. But now, seeing the stir of people and the interest it has … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Studies, Understanding the Times | Tagged 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, false prophets, John 14:1-3, judgment day, Matthew 24, resurrection, the last days, the rapture, the rapture of the church, trumpet of God | 2 Comments

Osama bin Laden–A Biblical Perspective

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

No one can honestly say that Bin Laden was not evil and that he will not be judged for his evil deeds. The whole drive and passion of his life was to do evil, to terrorize innocent people. And the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Studies, Understanding the Times | Tagged 1 Peter 2:24, consequences of sin, evil, Galatians 6:7-8, hell, Osama bin Laden, Psalms 34:16, Revelation 20:15, Revelation 21:8, Romans 3:10-18, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23 | 1 Comment

Jews Gentiles and the Church

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

I just started reading Jews Gentiles & The Church, by David Larson. It’s facinating! Just to ponder the history of the Jews you can’t help but reflect on the grace of God. Of course this is true also for the church. … Continue reading →

Posted in Notes on Books I'm Reading, Understanding the Times | Tagged Gentiles, Israel, Jews, prophecy, the church | Leave a comment