{"product_id":"preparation-for-the-end-time-bible-book-shelf-2q-2018-softcover","title":"Preparation for the End Time","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe cosmic controversy on planet Earth takes place in the human mind. Just as it did in heaven  the fact that perfect angels and perfect Adam and Eve were victims of this battle proves that Satan?s deceptions had a powerful influence on perfect minds. How much more powerful these deceptions must be on imperfect  fallen minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul pointed to the ultimate focus of the mind in 1 Corinthians when he stated that by beholding Christ  we are continually changed into His image. Since preparation for heaven takes place in our minds  it is imperative that we fortify our minds with the study of God?s Word  as Paul admonished the church at Colossae  ?Let the word of Christ dwell in you? Colossians 3:16. Any idea that questions the authenticity and authority of God?s Word is a tool in the arsenal of the enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Christ condescended to become human  two natures were joined together. Never before and never again will there be another Person like Jesus. As He spent time with His Father  He gained victory over His human mind. Lavish love flowed through Him as He was nailed to the Cross. Just as He exercised His free will in choosing to lay down His life for our salvation  we must exercise our free will to receive the gift of that salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the controversy is ended and earth as we know it is no more  the Cross will be an ever unfolding revelation of the depths of God?s unchanging love. Our only hope of being among the redeemed is to fix our gaze on Jesus. As the song so beautifully says \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"BasicParagraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTurn your eyes upon Jesus \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"BasicParagraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLook full in His wonderful face;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"BasicParagraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd the things of earth will grow strangely dim\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"BasicParagraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the light of His glory and grace.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41329196335155,"sku":"9780816361069","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8902\/8915\/files\/preparation_for_the_end_time_2q_2018_gulley_i_cover.jpg?v=1774919450","url":"https:\/\/clovisabc.com\/products\/preparation-for-the-end-time-bible-book-shelf-2q-2018-softcover","provider":"ClovisABC.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}