THE OLIVET DISCOURSE: Part One

Part One: How it all happens (Verses 1-14)

Key Verse: "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; then the end will come" (Verse 14)

It starts with the Jesus departing the temple, as he prophesied  the destruction of the temple. At this time, the Jews still reject Jesus as the Christ, the Messiah. They still believe in the Law that was givsn by God to Moses. As we all know the Temple is the main place where is Jews worship. It would be 40 years after Jesus' death and resurrection that this prophesy was fulfilled, as the Roman Legions destroyed the Second Temple and scattered the Jews all over the Earth.  He came to save the lost sheep of Israel, but like most of us today, we still prefer religion over him. It was also then at this time that his disciples asked him about the end of the world, and his second coming. (Verses 1-3).

Next he gave warnings to them. He told them of a great deception and the coming of false Christs, conflicts against nations, great natural disasters in various places. He says that we should not be troubled as these are just the beginning of sorrows. If we observe the events in the world today, don't you think that bible prophesy is being fulfilled? Typhoons, Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Famines are killing a lot of people today as they happen almost every time. Conflicts in countries like Iraq, Syria and North Korea may show that the World maybe readying for a Third World War. If the Second World War yielded a lot of casualties, imagine what a Third World war would mean. Before it only took two nuclear bombs to end a war, now imagine almost every superpowered country using it to annihilate one another? That is why there came the Rapture or Pre-Millenialist belief that all those worthy will be saved by the Lord. Let us not be blind to this. Open your eyes, and also open your bibles as well. (Verses 4-8)

Because of your belief in Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, you will be persecuted at these times. For when the great deception comes, then people will not care for each other. They will only serve their whims. As we all know, social media like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have been used to create the perfect idol:US. Yes, we want it all. The focus is not anymore in the Lord Jesus Christ, but in our family, activities,etc. It made us man-made Gods, no more needing idols of stone and gold. We don't care for others, only ourselves. This great deception will lead more people to apostasy, and a great falling away. True Christians will be persecuted like in the times of the Apostles. Because they believed in the Savior, people will find them indifferent. They will be tested, and in the end shall suffer and die. But for them, to die for Christ is to live with him as well. As Paul's letter to the Philippians states "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21). Also his letter to the Romans he says "Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him" (Romans 6:8). But why will God's elect be persecuted? Because they will be preaching the gospel of the Lord in all the world. Yes, the believers of Christ will be preaching the gospel. I am very happy that there are people in countries like China, Egypt and Syria wanting to read the bible. It means that little by little, the gospel of salvation is reaching unbelievers. As Christians in the faith, this is good news for us.
(Verses 9-14)

Next time I will deliver Part 2. may Our Lord Jesus Christ bless you!!

BRIAN LUCIANO

AUGUST 31,2017  
                 
   

THE OLIVET DISCOURSE: INTRODUCTION:

INTRODUCTION:

This entry will be divided into three parts. This will also be the last entry of the blog that I will be doing. This will be a blog that will herald what Jesus Christ told his apostles. I know that most of you has already read it, but I hope that I can relate to what the Scriptures and the current events in world mean for us. I pray that this will further inform us on where we actually stand in bible prophecy. May Our Lord Jesus Christ Bless you!!!!!

BRIAN LUCIANO

THE SELFLESS BOY

Read John 6:5-15 

KEY VERSE "There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?" (Verse 9)

When I was in grade school, we had a book in our English class which details the story of the boy that is in the feeding of the five thousand. If my memory serves me right, the boy in the story is the son of a fisherman. His father catches some fish, in which the boy's mother cooks. She also bakes bread for him, thus he grows very strong. One day, the boy hears about Jesus. He then asks his parents if he can listen to him. His parents agreed, and his mother baked bread and cooked some fish for his lunch. He then packs his food then goes on to Jesus.

The story continued as how it is written in the scriptures. The lad, being sensitive to the needs to the people, offered to share his lunch with Jesus. He then experienced the miracle of the loaves and fish, in which all those present were able to eat. The story concludes with him coming home and telling his parents about the miracle, in which gives delight to the boy's parents.

The scriptures shows us the attitude of the child. He did not only think of himself but also of others. As Christians in the body of Christ, we too are to do the same. We have to be selfless in loving our neighbor, such as the Lord Jesus Christ loves us. He offers his own body as a living bread for us. If we could all be like that boy, then this world will be a much better place, as most of us will not just be looking after our own but even the needs of others. It is implied, but we can conclude that the parents of the child also raised him in the scriptures.

This particular story will also be for parents, as it is our responsibility to raise our children in the scriptures and tell them about Jesus Christ. If we raise God fearing and selfless children, then they will reflect not only our character,but the character of their real parent, Our Lord Jesus Christ.

I pray that this entry be an inpiration to both parents and children alike.

MAY JESUS BLESS YOU,

BRIAN LUCIANO

AUGUST 21,2017
                         

A BRIEF INTERLUDE

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ,

It seemed that his blog has not a lot of views. I really don't kow why that is th case, but I pray that readership in this blog is increased. I made this blog as a means to spread the Word of God to the people. This is my way of telling people about the scriptures, that they may find fulfillment and happiness with it. In this busy world, I know that the Word of God still shines through.

Brothers and sisters in the faith, this blog is made for you. Here you will find how God works in our lives, how God guided us in building his church, and how he will come again in the future. To those already in the faith, this will serve as a guide in having that fellowship with other Christian brothers and sisters. This will also encourage you to read the bible.

Again, I am not a minister nor a pastor. I am just an average guy who wants to share God's love to all of you.

I will always pray to our Lord Jesus Christ for all of you.

Your brother in Christ,

BRIAN LUCIANO

AUGUST 21,2017

THE LITTLE ONES

Read    MATTHEW 18:1-6

KEY VERSE "But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea." (VERSE 6)

Children are a real delight to us. The world is very simple to them. For them, such as long as they can eat, play, sleep and be loved by their parents, they are happy. These are times that we just long to be like them.

It is because of this reason that they are the greatest in the kingdom of God, and beloved by Our Lord Jesus Christ. In the Gospel of Matthew, he tells his disciples that a child is the greatest among them. He tells them that unless he humbled himself as a child and accepts one of them accepts him. The child's characteristic of being dependent on the parents' love and support is reflective of how we as Christians also look for the same love and support in Our Lord Jesus Christ. That is why they are the first in God's kingdom, being of course the least in man's eye.

The key verse however gives us a warning. Those little innocent children, that is Jesus Christ's children also, that is harmed he gave a stern warning. Better for them to perish than to offend these children. Right now, the world run rampant of pedophilia, of children being molested at a young age, their innocence being taken away. Some being abandoned upon birth, some not being even able to live because of abortion. There are some, being "passed through the fire", or in olden times being sacrificed to pagan Gods. What is this world going to?

I am saddened of how the world treats these young ones. Worse than that, their innocence is being taken away from them. Gone are their happy days playing, having loving parents and enjoying the simple things in life. We as parents should raise them by the Scriptures, as we are just caretakers of them here on earth, but Jesus Christ is their heavenly father. I support a Pre-Tribulation Rapture because of this reason, that these little ones will be with Our Lord Jesus Christ so that they will not endure the coming end.

I pray for all the children in the world, that Our Lord Jesus Christ protects you by sending his Holy Angels to guide your ways.

MAY JESUS BLESS YOU

BRIAN LUCIANO

AUGUST 10,2017

       
     

THE IMPORTANCE OF BAPTISM

Read Acts 8:26-39

KEY VERSE  "Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." (Romans 6:4)
         
Why do we need to be baptized? What is the importance of it? Are we baptized when we were a a baby? Do we really know the reason for our baptism before? Did we follow how Jesus Christ was baptized? What does the bible say?

All these questions can be answered through the bible. We all know that Jesus Christ was baptized when he was about thirty years old, at the time when he is about to start his ministry. At that time, Jesus already knows what his mission in the world is. As he begins his ministry, he opened the book of the prophet Isaiah and began to say to them" The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,  To preach the acceptable year of the Lord" (Luke 4:18-19).

In the Acts of the Aposotle, Philip was commanded by the angel of the Lord to go down south in the desert. He found there an Ethiopian eunuch was reading from the book of Isaiah. Then he was led by the Holy Spirit to join him, and he answered and he preached unto him Jesus Christ. As they were passing by, they saw water and the eunuch told what will hinder him to be baptized? Philip told him that he must believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, which he did. Then they alighted in the chariot, and Philip baptized him.

See, this is what baptism is all about. We have to know who Jesus Christ is, and confess our sins to him. How will a baby know who Jesus Christ is? The Apostle Paul tells us in the letter to the Romans that we are being buried in Christ in his death, so that we are going to be raised with with him with his resurrection. Yes. we are submerged in water, to be buried for our sins, and raise up as new men, cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ and his resurrection. That is what baptism is about. We need to know Jesus Christ first. He will also baptize us with the Holy Spirit, so that we can preach his gospel to the world.

Me and my wife were already baptized in the Lord Jesus Christ's name last March 18, 2017. Just like the Ethiopian eunuch, we also accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and savior.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as you lord and savior? Then repent of your sins, and be baptized in water, and he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.

MAY JESUS BLESS YOU,

BRIAN LUCIANO

AUGUST 1,2017