Mark Finley

The book of Revelation portrays a great conflict between truth and error. It graphically describes two systems of worship in collision. Truth, opposed by error, triumphs. A pure, chaste woman represents the true church, while a harlot represents the fallen church. The bride of Christ, the true church, radiates the glory of God, revealing His…

Years ago, a pastor was approached by a young man who nervously asked, “May I talk with you privately?” The pastor learned that this young man feared he had committed the unpardonable sin. He wondered whether forgiveness was possible. Could he have gone beyond God’s mercy?  This young man is not an isolated case. Many people…

One of the most fascinating of all Bible subjects is “1000-Year World Blackout Predicted,” or the millennium. The word “millennium” is simply Latin for 1000 years. There are many different ideas taught concerning the future of our world. Some Christians believe that the second coming of Christ will initiate the “Golden Age” of mankind on earth—a…

We have learned that the redeemed reign in heaven with Christ during the Millennium. At the close of the 1000 years the righteous, with Christ and the Holy City, come down from heaven. This takes place just before the earth is purified and becomes the eternal home of the redeemed. We learned also that God…

Can an individual really be sure of truth? Does God have a true church on earth today? Is it possible to know which church is His true church? The book of Revelation is designed to give certainty. It provides definite, concrete answers to these questions. 1. Can an individual really know what is truth? John…

Many years ago William Ripley of “Believe It Or Not” fame stood amid the ruins of Hiroshima, Japan. And from that city devastated by the atom bomb, Ripley announced to his radio audience, “I am standing on the spot where the end of the world began.” Numerous wars within this century have gripped world leaders…

Some 913 members of the People’s Temple followed their leader, Jim Jones. They followed him to death in the jungles of Guyana. Multiplied thousands more are following cult leaders to certain spiritual, if not physical, death. Cults are sprouting up all around us and thousands are being deceived. How can you and I identify a cult…