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An important coming reality:

--- Upon the start of the Great Tribulation, believers can lose their salvation. For details, see the document "End Times Speculations", which is located at the top of the 'Doctrines' web-page.
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? Did you know that:
- - God has assigned all true believers to be functioning as "priests", doing ministry work in a church or ministry.
(For more information, see the document "1 Peter 2:5 - Assigned To Be Ministering In A Priestly Fraternity" in the ' 1 Peter' Sermon or Lesson Outlines web-page.)

Doctrines

Doctrinal or theological essays that can be used as ministry training materials, or to correct errant teaching, or for personal development - for free download, biblical, editable (in .rtf, .doc), printable, can be easily customized or projected, available in 4 file formats (.htm, .rtf, .doc, .pdf), NIV-based

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Essays On Soon-coming End-times Events:

End Times Speculations (written August, 2020) Carefully-formulated speculations about select aspects of the Great Tribulation, including mass abductions, people floating into the sky, the Temple in Jerusalem Dome Of The Rock Temple	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Speculation Of When The Great Tribulation Will Start (written April, 2022) *The determining of a specific date that applies to the end of the Church Age, the occurring of the Rapture, and the start of the Great Tribulation*	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
"Peace And Security" Prophecy (a compilation of 2 essays) *Essay #1: Recent Start Of The Fulfilling Of An End-Times Prophecy?* (written September, 2021) Essay #2: A Prophecy That Remains To Be Fulfilled (written April, 2022)	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf

Essays On Problem Or Erroneous Doctrine:

Laying Crowns Before The Throne - Revelation 4:9-10 Addresses the erroneous interpretation of Revelation 4:9-10 that asserts that believers will relinquish their rewards when they lay their crowns at the feet of Jesus	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
The Only Required Condition For Acquiring Salvation Examines, analyzes, and addresses the popular teachings that incorrectly add another required condition to the only condition that God requires for humans to acquire salvation	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
The Ordinance of Baptism - Theological Essay by David M. Coddington An examination, analysis, and explanation of the theology of baptism, featuring consideration of popular views	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Quest For The Historical Jesus - Apologetics Paper by David M. Coddington Presents, analyzes, and refutes the quest approach used by critical scholars to ascertain from the gospel books the historical Jesus	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf

Expository Essays:

Christian Living An overview of categories of principles for Christian living that are in 5 epistles	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Election An overview of the main aspects of the doctrine of election that pertain to the Book of Romans	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Ephesians 1:11-14 - Exegetical Paper by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) An examination, analysis, and explanation of Ephesians 1:11-14, including consideration of the historical and literary contexts	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Forgiving A Difficult Person by Tina A. Coddington An analysis and formulation of steps for extending forgiveness	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Fruitful Growth in the Faith by Tina A. Coddington An examination of the doctrine of faith and seven elements of fruitful growth, based on 2 Peter 1:5-11	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
God Created All Things by Tina A. Coddington An interpretation and explanation of the account of creation in Genesis 1:1-2:4	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
1 John 2:1-6 - Exegetical Paper by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) An examination, identification, analysis, and synthesis of the various principles contained in 1 John 2:1-6	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Last Things by Tina A. Coddington An overview of the intermediate state, the resurrection, the final judgment, the eternal state, and the millennium	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Luke 4:16-30 - Exegetical Paper by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) An examination and analysis of the narrative in Luke 4:16-30, including considerations of the broader context	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Luke 19:10 - Theological Essay by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) An examination, analysis, and explanation of Luke 19:10, including expanded consideration of key terms	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Mission And The Spirit In The Book Of Acts - Theological Essay by David M. Coddington An examination, analysis, and explanation of the mission and activities of the Holy Spirit to spread the Gospel and Christianity	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Moral Norms From The Writings Of The Apostle Paul A summarizing of the moral norms that are written by Paul pertaining to each of the Ten Commandments	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
The Nature Of True Religion by Tina A. Coddington An examination of the aspects of the nature of true religion, based on James 1:26-27	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Portrayal Of Jesus, The Disciples, And The Religious Leaders by Tina A. Coddington A synopsis of three topics from the Books of Matthew and Luke, as compared to the Book of Mark	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Proofs Of The Deity Of Christ by Tina A. Coddington A presentation of proofs derived from the Book of John that indicate Jesus is deity	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Redemption, Propitiation, and Reconciliation An overview of these 3 doctrines in relation to salvation and fellowship with God	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Romans 6:15-18 - Exegetical Paper by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) A verse-by-verse examination, analysis, and explanation of Romans 6:15-18, with additional consideration of context and unclear meanings	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Sanctification A close examination of the doctrine of sanctification	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Security Of The Believer A close examination of the doctrine of security or assurance of salvation	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Signs And Wonders - in the Book of Acts by David M. Coddington An overview of their characteristics, usage, purpose, and progression	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Spiritual Gifts (full version) An overview of the characteristics of the spiritual gifts that are listed in the New Testament	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Strongholds of Sin, in this E-book, "Children Of Fire", see: - - Chapter 5: Objectives and Influences of Strongholds, - - Chapter 6: Origins and Treatment of Strongholds Extensive teaching on 'Strongholds of Sin'	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Theology of Suffering - Theological Essay by David M. Coddington An analysis and construction of the theology of suffering, based on the Book of 1 Peter, including applications and ramifications for believers	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 - Exegetical Paper by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) An examination and analysis of 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, including consideration of a relating account in Acts 17:1-10	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf

Opinion Essay:

The Temptation of Christ
An analysis on whether or not Christ actually had the ability to give into temptations

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Doctrinal Statements Of Faith:

Doctrinal Statement Of Faith - (General) Contains two samples that are based on sound interpretation of Scriptures; can be used or adapted by ministries	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Bibliology by David M. Coddington A concise exposition of doctrinal principles that pertain to the Holy Bible	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Eschatology by David M. Coddington A concise exposition of doctrinal principles that pertain to the Last Things	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Theology Proper by David M. Coddington A concise exposition of doctrinal principles that pertain to the major categories of the study of God	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf

Sección de recursos en español.
(Resources section in Spanish.)
Seção do recursos em português.
(Resources section in Portuguese.)

Topics of Interest:

- - The " Elder Training Series " is located near the top of the "Home Page - Ministry" web-page and contains important and useful training for anyone who leads a ministry.

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- - The 'Ministry Tips' documents are located near the bottom of the "Home Page - Ministry" web-page.

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- - The ' Pursue Wisdom' sermon or lesson series is located near the middle of the "Topical" web-page.

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- - The ' counseling for ministry mistreatment' document, entitled "Recovering From Ministerial Abuse, Assault, Murder", is located near the top of the "Counseling" web-page.

End Times Events To
Currently Watch For:
Timing Events That Pertain To The Future Construction Of The Temple:

NEWLY UPDATED (in July, 2025):
- - If the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem indeed will start presumably in the middle of the year 2034, therefore it seems logical and necessary that Jehovah God would need to utterly flatten in an earthquake the Dome Of The Rock mosque years before 2034, which of course could occur any day now until then.
- - Although, it seems plausible that Jehovah God may time this flattening destruction of that Islamic mosque to occur on the day of April 3, 2027, as a demarcation point of exactly 7 years before the start of the 7- year Great Tribulation. This timed flattening of the mosque would also serve as a sign to coincide with the exact day of the crucifixion of Jesus (April 3) and to forewarn of the impending mass destruction that will occur during the following Great Tribulation, that has a duration of 7 years.
- - Furthermore, this 7 years of time after the destruction of that mosque will undoubtedly involve relentless bitter disagreement and intense objection by adherents and countries of the Islam religion, in strong opposition to Judaism and Israel building its Temple on that site where that mosque had previously been standing.
- - Thereby, this 7 years of irreconcilable stalemate about Israel's insistence on starting construction of the Temple will produce fertile conditions for the subsequent advent of the Antichrist as a miraculous peacemaker in this regard, during the first few months of the presumed April 3, 2034 start of the Great Tribulation.

- - Logically, considering if Jehovah God intentionally highlights the date of Jesus' crucifixion on the cross by rapturing His true Church and starting the Great Tribulation on presumably the 2,001st anniversary and Passover day of that exact crucifixion Passover day of April 3, 33 A.D., then an additional reasonable assertion is that Jehovah God would probably likewise coordinate the rapture on this upcoming anniversary date with the exact time of day of Jesus' death on the cross, which would be approximately 3 o'clock in the afternoon Jerusalem time, on April 3, 2034. (Matthew 27:46-50 - "about the ninth hour")

Running out of time:
- - We (servants of God) are running out of time to get everything done - all of our ministry work, because April 3, 2034 is coming quickly. As " spoken of through the prophet Isaiah [40:4] : " A voice of one calling in the desert, `Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.' "" (Matthew 3:3)

For more information on these End-times events , see the ' Essays On Soon-coming End-times Events ' section located at the top of the 'Doctrines' web-page.

Copyrights Permission:

- - Details about 'Permission To Translate These Documents Into Your Language' can be found in the 'Copyrights' section on the "Abbreviations, Copyrights, Resources" web- page.

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