Ray Burns

I love Christ, my wife and four kids, the Oxford comma, and board games. Although saved at 18, it took 10 years for me to stop chasing idols and find true satisfaction in Christ. God's given me a passion for teaching and writing, and with that a deep burden to be my creator's instrument in giving His people a profound, unshakable relationship with their savior.

Judgment of the Nations (Moment #19 from “40 Moments From Christ’s Final Days”)

Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutesThis is an excerpt from my book “40 Moments From Christ’s Final Days.” Click here to get it from Amazon using my affiliate link. Find this moment in: Mt. 25:31-46 As Jesus concludes teaching about His second coming, He gives them one final glimpse into what awaits faithful Israel and the rest of the world. […]

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Parables of Talents and Ten Virgins (Moment #18 from “40 Moments From Christ’s Final Days”)

Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesThis is an excerpt from my book “40 Moments From Christ’s Final Days.” Click here to get it from Amazon using my affiliate link. Find this moment in: Mt. 25:1–30 After revealing how terrible the Tribulation will be, Jesus calls for faithfulness, alertness, and even excitement for the Messiah’s return. Therefore stay awake, for you

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Sabotage and the Unknown Enemy (Satan and Spiritual Warfare | Chapter 0)

Approximate Reading Time: 9 minutes[I will post chapters of my next book as I write them. If you have any suggestions or comments, reach out through my contact form. To read everything released so far, visit the Satan and Spiritual Warfare page.] In 1943, the Australian military formed the “Z Special Unit.” One of the unit’s first tasks was a

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Do Christians REALLY Need Theology? [Complete Series]

Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteA short series helping Christians understand what theology is, how we do it every day, and why it’s critical to do it well. 5 Reasons Christians Don’t Like Theology: Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube Everyone Is a Theologian: Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube God Wants You to Study Theology: Apple, Google, Spotify, YouTube How to Study Theology

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Like the Days of Noah (Moment #17 from “40 Moments From Christ’s Final Days”)

Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesThis is an excerpt from my book “40 Moments From Christ’s Final Days.” Click here to get it from Amazon using my affiliate link. Find this moment in: Mt. 24:37–41 Not only does Jesus promise that He will return, but He knows it will be a day of great surprise and sorrow for His enemies.

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The Abomination of Desolation (Moment #16 from “40 Moments From Christ’s Final Days”)

Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesThis is an excerpt from my book “40 Moments From Christ’s Final Days.” Click here to get it from Amazon using my affiliate link. Find this moment in: Mt. 24:15–26, Mk. 13:14–22, Lk. 21:20–24 After giving a broad overview of what the end times will look like for Israel and the world, Jesus focuses on

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Signs of the Second Coming (Moment #15 from “40 Moments From Christ’s Final Days”)

Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutesThis is an excerpt from my book “40 Moments From Christ’s Final Days.” Click here to get it from Amazon using my affiliate link. Find this moment in: Mt 24:3-14, Mk.13:3-13, Lk. 21:7-28 In Matthew 24:5-14, Jesus tells His disciples that there will be obvious signs that Israel’s King is returning. We see a more

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The Olivet Discourse (Moment #14 from “40 Moments From Christ’s Final Days”)

Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesThis is an excerpt from my book “40 Moments From Christ’s Final Days.” Click here to get it from Amazon using my affiliate link. Find this moment in: Mt. 24:3-25:46, Mk. 13:3-37, Lk. 21:7-36 Two days after His arrival, Jesus and His disciples return to the Mount of Olives after a day of teaching, debates,

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The Shepherds and Their Fascinating Historical Context

Approximate Reading Time: 6 minutes(This article also includes a podcast discussion. Click the play button below, or subscribe and listen on your Apple or Android podcast app.) The night our Savior was fully born into the world will never lack fascinating things to discuss. Of all of them, the familiar picture (or song lyrics) of an angel appearing to

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