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08/28/2026

"Jesus Sits At The Right Hand Of God" (Explanation and Interpretation)

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

In Christian theology, the belief that Jesus sits at the right hand of God (often called the "Session of Christ") is a central doctrine signifying His supreme honor, authority, and the completion of His redemptive work.

This position is not typically viewed as a literal physical location, but as an idiomatic expression for being the most favored and powerful person next to a ruler.

1. Key Theological Meanings

Supreme Authority:

In ancient royal courts, the right hand was the place of highest power.

This position signifies that Jesus shares in God's rule over all creation.

Completed Work:

Biblical scholars often contrast Jesus "sitting" with the Old Testament priests who always "stood" because their work was never done.

Jesus sitting down indicates that His sacrifice for sin is finished.

Ongoing Intercession:

Even though His sacrifice is complete, Jesus remains active in heaven, interceding as an advocate for believers.

Fulfillment of Prophecy:

This doctrine primarily fulfills Psalm 110:1, the most quoted Old Testament verse in the New Testament:

"The Lord says to my Lord:

'Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.'"

2. Major Scriptural References

The New Testament frequently mentions this exalted state:

Mark 16:19:

"After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God".

Hebrews 12:2:

Jesus is "seated at the right hand of the throne of God" after enduring the cross.

Acts 7:55–56:

During his martyrdom, Stephen sees a vision of Jesus standing at the right hand of God, which some interpret as Jesus rising to welcome or advocate for the first martyr.

Colossians 3:1:

Believers are encouraged to "seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God".

3. Presence in Christian CreedsThis doctrine is enshrined in major historical statements of faith used by various denominations:

Apostles' Creed: "He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty".

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

"I Will Hasten My Word To Perform It" (Explanation and Interpretation)

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

"I will hasten my word to perform it" is a famous phrase from the Bible in Jeremiah 1:12 (KJV).

It means God is fully alert, watching over His promises, and ready to make His word come true with absolute certainty and purpose.

Context and Meaning

The Almond Tree Sign:

In the verses right before this, the prophet Jeremiah sees an almond tree branch.

In Hebrew, the word for almond sounds like the word for "watcher" or "hurrying," because the almond tree is the first tree to wake up and bloom in the spring.

God Watches:

God tells Jeremiah that just as the almond tree wakes up early to bloom, God stays awake and alert to fulfill what He says.

Active Fulfillment:

Modern translations like the NIV or ESV translate it as "I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled" or "I am watching over my word to perform it".

It means God does not forget what He promises, and He brings it to pass.

The phrase "I will hasten my word to perform it" comes from Jeremiah 1:12 in the King James Version of the Bible.

Meaning and Context

The Scripture:

God asks the prophet Jeremiah what he sees, and Jeremiah answers that he sees an almond tree branch.

The Almond Symbol:

In Hebrew culture, the almond tree is called the "watcher" or "waking" tree because it is the first tree to bloom in spring, waking up early after winter.

God's Promise:

God tells Jeremiah He is awake, alert, and watching over His word to fulfill it, meaning He is actively working to bring His promises and prophecies to pass without delay.

Modern Translation:

Newer Bible versions translate "hasten" as being "ready" (NKJV) or "watching" to see that the message is fulfilled (NIV).

It reminds believers that God is faithful and keeps His word.

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor

08/28/2026

What Is The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ?

The second coming of Jesus Christ is the hope of believers that God is in control of all things, and is faithful to the promises and prophecies in His Word.

In His first coming, Jesus Christ came to earth as a baby in a manger in Bethlehem, just as prophesied.

Jesus fulfilled many of the prophecies of the Messiah during His birth, life, ministry, death, and resurrection.

However, there are some prophecies regarding the Messiah that Jesus has not yet fulfilled.

The second coming of Christ will be the return of Christ to fulfill these remaining prophecies.

In His first coming, Jesus was the suffering Servant.

In His second coming, Jesus will be the conquering King.

In His first coming, Jesus arrived in the most humble of circumstances.

In His second coming, Jesus will arrive with the armies of heaven at His side.

The Old Testament prophets did not make clearly this distinction between the two comings.

This can be seen in Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7 and Zechariah 14:4.

As a result of the prophecies seeming to speak of two individuals, many Jewish scholars believed there would be both a suffering Messiah and a conquering Messiah.

What they failed to understand is that there is only one Messiah and He would fulfill both roles.

Jesus fulfilled the role of the suffering servant (Isaiah chapter 53) in His first coming.

Jesus will fulfill the role of Israel’s deliverer and King in His second coming.

Zechariah 12:10 and Revelation 1:7, describing the second coming, look back to Jesus being pierced.

Israel, and the whole world, will mourn for not having accepted the Messiah the first time He came.

After Jesus ascended into heaven, the angels declared to the apostles, “‘Men of Galilee,’ they said, ‘why do you stand here looking into the sky?

This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven’” (Acts 1:11).

Zechariah 14:4 identifies the location of the second coming as the Mount of Olives.

Matthew 24:30 declares, “At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn.

They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory.”

Titus 2:13 describes the second coming as a “glorious appearing.”

The second coming is spoken of in greatest detail in Revelation 19:11-16, “I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True.

With justice he judges and makes war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns.

He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself.

He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.

The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean.

Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations.

‘He will rule them with an iron scepter.’

He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.

On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written:

KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.”

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor

08/28/2026

"The Righteousness Of God" (Explanation and Interpretation)

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

In the Bible, God’s righteousness is His perfect moral character, meaning He always acts with total goodness, justice, and truth.

It also describes His active power to make things right, punish evil, and save people who have faith in Him.

What God’s Righteousness Means

His Holy Nature:

God is completely pure. He does no wrong and always measures up to His own perfect standard.

His Fair Justice:

God judges sin fairly.

He does not ignore wrong actions; instead, He holds the world accountable with equity.

His Faithful Promises:

God keeps His word and stays true to His covenant commitments to His people.

How God Shares His Righteousness

A Gift Through Jesus:

People cannot earn a right standing with God on their own.

Instead, God credits His own righteousness to believers through Jesus Christ.

The righteousness of God in Christian theology refers both to God’s own perfect, holy character and to the gift of right standing that He credits to believers through faith in Jesus Christ.

Divine Attribute

Inherent holiness:

God always acts in total consistency with His own flawless and upright nature.

Rectoral and retributive justice:

God rightly judges sin, upholds moral order, and punishes wickedness to maintain His glory.

Covenant faithfulness:

God remains entirely true to His promises and delivers the afflicted.

Imputed Righteousness (Justification)

The great exchange:

Based on passages like 2 Corinthians 5:21, Christ took upon Himself human sin on the cross so that humans could receive His righteousness

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor

08/28/2026

Summary Of The Book Of Deuteronomy

Author:

Moses wrote the Book of Deuteronomy, which is in fact a collection of his sermons to Israel just before they crossed the Jordan.

“These are the words which Moses spoke” (1:1).

Someone else (Joshua, perhaps) may have written the last chapter.

Date of Writing:

These sermons were given during the 40-day period prior to Israel’s entering the Promised Land.

The first sermon was delivered on the 1st day of the 11th month (1:3), and the Israelites crossed the Jordan 70 days later, on the 10th day of the 1st month (Joshua 4:19).

Subtract 30 days of mourning after Moses’ death (Deuteronomy 34:8), and we’re left with 40 days.

The year was 1406 B.C.

Purpose of Writing:

A new generation of Israelites was about to enter the Promised Land.

This multitude had not experienced the miracle at the Red Sea or heard the law given at Sinai, and they were about to enter a new land with many dangers and temptations.

The book of Deuteronomy was given to remind them of God’s law and God’s power.

Key Verses:

“Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you.”

(Deuteronomy 4:2)

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts.

Impress them on your children.

Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” (Deuteronomy 6:4-7)

“He said to them, ‘Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law.

They are not just idle words for you, they are your life.

By them you will live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.” (Deuteronomy 32:46-47)

Brief Summary:

The Israelites are commanded to remember four things:

God’s faithfulness, God’s holiness, God’s blessings, and God’s warnings.

The first three chapters recap the trip from Egypt to their current location, Moab.

Chapter 4 is a call to obedience, to be faithful to the God who was faithful to them.

Chapters 5 through 26 are a repetition of the Law.

The Ten Commandments, the laws concerning sacrifices and specials days, and the rest of the laws are given to the new generation.

Blessings are promised to those who obey (5:29; 6:17-19; 11:13-15), and famine is promised to those who break the Law (11:16-17).

The theme of blessing and cursing is continued in chapters 27-30.

This portion of the book ends with a clear choice set before Israel:

“I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing.”

God’s desire for His people is found in what He recommends: “choose life” (30:19).

In the final chapters, Moses encourages the people; commissions his replacement, Joshua; records a song; and gives a final blessing to each of the tribes of Israel.

Chapter 34 relates the circumstances of Moses’ death.

He climbed Mt. Pisgah, where the Lord showed him the Promised Land that he could not enter.

At 120 years old, but still with good eyesight and the strength of youth, Moses died in the presence of the Lord.

The book of Deuteronomy ends with a short obituary on this great prophet.

Foreshadowings:

Many New Testament themes are present in the Book of Deuteronomy.

The foremost among them is the necessity of keeping perfectly the Mosaic Law and the impossibility of doing so.

The endless sacrifices necessary to atone for the sins of the people, who continually transgressed the Law, would find their fulfillment in the final “once for all” sacrifice of Christ (Hebrews 10:10).

Because of His atoning work on the cross, we would need no further sacrifices for sin.

God’s choosing of the Israelites as His special people foreshadows His choosing of those who would believe in Christ (1 Peter 2:9).

In Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Moses prophesies of another prophet, the ultimate Prophet to come who is the Messiah. Like Moses, He would receive and preach divine revelation and He would lead His people (John 6:14; 7:40).

Practical Application:

The book of Deuteronomy underscores the importance of God’s Word.

It is a vital part of our lives.

Although we are no longer under the Old Testament law, we are still responsible to submit to the will of God in our lives.

Simple obedience brings blessing, and sin has its own consequences.

None of us is “above the law.” Even Moses, the leader and prophet chosen by God, was required to obey.

The reason that he was not allowed to enter the Promised Land was that he disobeyed the Lord’s clear command (Numbers 20:13).

During the time of His testing in the wilderness, Jesus quoted from the book of Deuteronomy three times (Matthew 4).

In so doing, Jesus illustrated for us the necessity of hiding God’s Word in our hearts that we might not sin against Him (Psalm 119:11).

As Israel remembered God’s faithfulness, so should we.

The crossing of the Red Sea, the holy presence at Sinai, and the blessing of manna in the desert should be an encouragement to us as well.

A great way to keep going forward is to take some time to look back and see what God has done.

We also have a beautiful picture in Deuteronomy of a loving God Who desires a relationship with His children.

The Lord names love as the reason that He brought Israel out of Egypt “with a mighty hand” and redeemed them (Deuteronomy 7:7-9).

What a wonderful thing to be free from the bo***ge of sin and loved by an all-powerful God!

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor

08/28/2026

What Does It Mean That Jesus’ Hair Was Like Wool (Revelation 1:14)?

In Revelation 1:12–16, Jesus is described using multiple similes such as “the hair on His head was white like wool, as white as snow” (Revelation 1:14).

Apostle John the apostle, the author of Revelation, is in the presence of Jesus Christ in chapter 1.

Throughout this chapter, Apostle John provides an introduction and an account of his vision of Jesus Christ.

Jesus will then give John the imperative to record “what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later” (Revelation 1:19).

In his description of Jesus, Apostle John utilizes the images of wool and snow to symbolize the color of Jesus’ hair in the vision.

As Apostle John sees Jesus for the first time in Revelation, he simply describes Jesus’ appearance.

Throughout the Bible, authors utilize various figures of speech to emphasize a fact or observation.

The meanings of these figures of speech are not left to the reader to determine in some obscure way; rather, the meanings are intended to be discovered utilizing context and other passages.

In examining Revelation 1:14, we should remember at least three things.

One, Apostle John is seeing a vision, and what he sees is symbolic, not literal.

Second, John is using an obvious simile:

Jesus’ hair is like wool; it is not actually wool.

And, third, Apostle John is describing the color of Jesus’ hair in the vision, not the texture.

The hair is only like wool in that it is white, Apostle John also compares the color to that of snow.

Why might John have described the hair of Jesus, and what was his intended meaning in saying that it was “white like wool”?

There are many aspects of Jesus’ appearance Apostle John could have described, but he focused on just a few, including the color of Jesus’ hair.

As Apostle Paul shows in Galatians 3:16, every detail of Scripture has significance, Apostle John described what he did for a reason.

Jesus’ hair being white like wool creates an interesting connection with Daniel 7:9.

Daniel 7 records an eschatological vision giving details about the millennial kingdom (cf. Revelation 20:1–6) and the One who will reign in an everlasting kingdom.

In Daniel 7:9, Daniel sees the “Ancient of Days,” the covenant-keeping God of the Bible, Yahweh.

In this description of God, Daniel describes His clothing as “white as snow” and His hair as “white like wool.”

The whiteness of the clothing and hair, in both Daniel 7 and Revelation 1, speak of purity and holiness.

God is holy and completely unstained by sin.

In the next verses, “one like a son of man” (later revealed as Jesus Christ) approaches the Ancient of Days and receives from Him a never-ending kingdom (Daniel 7:13–14).

The description of Jesus’ hair in Revelation 1:14 is the same as Daniel used for God, showing that Jesus has a oneness and shared identity with God Himself.

It is likely that Apostle John’s original audience would have quickly made this connection.

Jesus claimed in His earthly ministry, “Before Abraham was even born, I Am!” (John 8:58, KJV), pointing to the self-proclaimed name of God in Exodus.

Apostle Paul claims the deity of Jesus as well in Colossians 1:15–20.

The deity of Christ is proclaimed throughout the Bible, including the symbol of Revelation 1:14.

Jesus’ hair is “white like wool” in Revelation 1:14 to emphasize the holiness, purity, and perfection of the sinless Lord.

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Bishop William B. Caractor