Appleton Gospel Church

When Jesus was invited to dinner at a prominent religious leader's house, he encountered pride, selfishness, and a lack of concern for those in need. Instead, making room for people requires humility, generosity, and welcoming hospitality. Read More...

How do we make room for more of God in our lives? By remaining connected to Jesus, our true vine. He is our Source. As we stay connected to him, we (the branches) are pruned by God to be more like Christ. This is what the Christian life and spiritual growth are all about! Read more...

How can the church make it to the end? After the description of the city of God and the perfected glory of the age to come, Revelation ends with the sure promise of Christ's return. Because Christ’s return is certain, God’s people can trust his word, endure faithfully, and live with hope as we wait for him. Read More...

Finally!! After an age of darkness and tribulation, after the return of Christ, and after judgment, a new age will dawn. John's Revelation ends with a gloriously hopeful vision of the eternity to come for those saved by the Lamb. Heaven and earth are remade as the dwelling place for both God and his people. Read More...

The images of Christ, called Faithful and True, on the white horse and white throne, are images of judgment. The beast, false prophet, and the devil himself will all be defeated, judged, and condemned along with the people who followed their evil ways. There are different views as to when and in what order this will happen, but when Christ returns, evil will finally be defeated, and justice will be done. Read More...

The return of Christ—envisioned by John as the wedding supper of the Lamb—will mark the start of the perfect, loving union of Christ and his bride, the church, going on forever. Idolatry is the battle for your heart. And the steady pull on our hearts toward misdirected worship is a real temptation in our current age. But the Wedding Supper of the Lamb will finally bring an end to the battle for your heart. Hallelujah! Read More...

What looks good to you is not necessarily good for you. This is the trap of Babylon. When John envisioned the fall of Babylon, the great 'city of man' (personified as a prostitute), he saw the eventual end of earthly kingdoms built on the seductive promise of political power and economic prosperity apart from God. Read More...

John's vision of the seven bowls represents the Great Tribulation at the end of our age. This time of distress comes to a head with the battle of Armageddon. The warning is severe, but God's judgments are both true and just. Blessed is the one who stays awake, beginning with the end in mind, for they will see the new Promised Land. Read More...

When you anticipate something in the future, it can have a huge impact on your present. John's vision of the eternal future, including both salvation and judgment, has very real implications for today. Live your life today in the truth that eternity is real. Read More...

The Great Red Dragon leverages his destructive power during our current age through the twin beasts of earthly power and false worship. This part of John's vision reveals the truth that the world is not neutral—spiritual forces compete for our worship and our allegiance. Read More...

What’s the source of the conflict in the world today? John's vision of the woman and the great red dragon reveals a spiritual adversary (Satan) who is like an angry, cornered snake. The devil is defeated but still dangerous—at least for a time. However, in the dark wilderness of our current age, we're completely safe in Christ. Read More...

While we wait for Christ's return, what should the church be doing in the meantime? Hiding? Fighting? Building a bunker?? John's vision of the seven trumpets reveals the need for the church to be a faithful witness to a world that is lost without Christ. The church must carry on her prophetic work of sharing the gospel and making disciples of all nations. Read more...

Why is the world how it is today? If Jesus is the Lord of heaven and earth, then why is his world still such a mess? It can't be that he is uncaring or unaware. So why does God delay his judgment? To save a great multitude of people from every nation, tribe, people, and language. Read more...

What happens when you fail to see or believe the truth? Your life will always, to some degree, be out of alignment with reality. And this leads to all sorts of problems! When the Apostle John had a vision of heaven's throne room, he realized that the fundamental truth of reality is this: God deserves all our worship as both Creator and Savior. Read more...

What if Jesus wrote our church a letter? Revelation 3 records the last three messages from Jesus to seven churches in the Roman province of Asia. Jesus provided encouragement and warnings, but assured them that if they opened the door to him, it would be the defining moment of their lives. Read more...

What if Jesus wrote our church a letter? Revelation 2 records the first four messages from Jesus to seven churches in the Roman province of Asia. Jesus provided encouragement, especially regarding persecution, but also warned against the dangers of complacency and compromise. Read more...

Why is the world the way that it is? And where is all this headed? While in exile, the Apostle John received a prophetic vision revealing both a cosmic spiritual battle and the truth about how the story ends. The book of Revelation can be difficult to understand, but it's worth it! Watch for an introduction to the whole book. Read more...

Jonah's story ends with the wayward prophet hurling angry accusations against God. God responds with a patient explanation and appeal, revealing the stunning heart of God and the beautiful truth that our God is sovereign to save. Read more...

When he finally arrived in Nineveh, the people (led by the king) responded unexpectedly with humble repentance to Jonah's message. In fact, the pagan Assyrian king is one of the best examples of repentance in the Bible! But this was God's plan all along. Why? The Lord doesn’t want anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. Read more...

After being thrown overboard, Jonah was at his rock bottom. Lost in the deep, he cried out to God for help. God provided a huge fish to give Jonah a second chance. Salvation still comes from the Lord, and his name is Jesus. Read more...