Revelation
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In his final vision, John saw a new heaven and the earth emerge as the old ones had hidden themselves from the presence of God (Revelation 20:11). Along with the former heavens and the earth, the sea too had no purpose as evil can no longer be found after God’s Final Judgement. The sea is […]
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In his penultimate series of visions, John saw the heavens open up, and from it, there emerged a white horse carrying the Rider. While the name of this Rider is not known to anyone, He is described by His qualities, such as being faithful and true. The vision of the Rider on a white warhorse […]
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Located on the banks of the River Euphrates, the great city of Babylon was a powerful and influential city in ancient Mesopotamia. During its prime, the city not only served as a capital for several empires but also as the focal point for all commerce and trade in that region. In the Bible, Babylon is […]
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In only two prior instances was the wrath of God revealed to us by the biblical authors, albeit on a limited scale. The first occurrence took place during the days of Noah when God unleashed a catastrophic flood, and the second unfolded with the destruction of the twin cities of Sodom and Gomorrah through a deluge of sulfur. As John’s visions were getting closer to the final Day of the Lord, he witnessed the seven last plagues that would complete the cycle of God’s wrath for all creation.
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Mount Zion, which the author of the Book of Hebrews terms as the city of the Living God, is the setting for John’s vision of the Lamb and His 144,000 followers. Zion was the Mount on which the Jebusites built their city. The desire for the strategic upper hand that this city on a hill […]
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In his attempts to wage war against the offspring of the woman, the dragon stood at the shore of the sea and unleashed two beasts upon them. The first one emerged from the sea, while the second one arose from the earth. The Creator of the heavens, the earth, and the sea had seemingly granted temporary authority to the dragon to wage war on His people. The dragon took full advantage of his authority and tormented the children of God for a short period of time, forcing everyone to leave God and follow the trinity of evil which tried to…
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John witnesses a great struggle between a woman and a red dragon, which, on paper, would be a mismatch by any standards. However, this struggle originates from the very first pages of the Bible when another encounter between a woman and a dragon resulted in the fall of mankind. Though once in alliance, the woman […]
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When was the last time you used your yellow tape measure? Probably when you were planning to remodel a part of your house or build an annexe like a tool shed or garage. In his final vision before the sounding of the seventh trumpet, John was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told to measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers. God is building His temple on the rock that is made up of His people, and is asking John to measure the length and breadth of this new establishment. John was asked…
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In a spy movie, when the protagonist is given a new mission, they are told to memorize the instructions and destroy the note by eating it. When the angel gave John the little scroll, he was told to not only swallow its contents but prophecy it to the masses. Ezekiel had a similar experience when he was asked to eat the scroll given to him by God (Ezekiel 3:3). By eating the scroll, John accepted his mission and would prophesy about many peoples, nations, languages and kings.
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The destruction that followed after the first four trumpets were sounded, seems to be a partial reversal of the creation. The trees and grass are burned up and a fiery mountain is doused in a sea bringing together land and sea. The rivers of the earth that were to sustain and nurture life now harboured bitter death. And when a third of the earth lost its source of light, the very first day of creation is undone. In many ways, the events revealed to John are taking us back to the Garden and eventually will lead to God granting Adam…
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After the six seals were opened by the Lamb, John saw another vision which perhaps was a precursor to the events that occurred at the opening of the seals. He saw four angels standing at the corners of the earth, preventing any of the four winds from harming the land. The four winds of the earth, coming from each direction, have been symbolic of God’s judgment (Jeremiah 49:36) and thus may be alluding to the wave of destruction that was about to be unleashed by the four horsemen. The four angels were holding back the four winds of destruction until…
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John eagerly observed as the Lamb took the scroll from God’s hands, and proceeded to open the seals, one by one. With each seal that was opened, a series of extraordinary events would follow, bringing with it dire consequences upon the people of the earth. The lion symbolizes strength, majesty, and dominion – characteristics befitting the King of kings. On the other hand, the lamb denotes meekness, humility, and a position much lower within the natural order. Yet, it is through this apparent paradox that the true depth of Jesus’ redemptive mission is revealed. His conquest was not achieved by…
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The slain Lamb approached the One seated on the throne and took the scroll from His right hand. Jesus is initially introduced by one of the elders as the Lion of the tribe of Judah. However, as John turned to look at Him, he instead saw a wounded Lamb. Is Jesus an all-conquering lion, or is He a slain lamb? The lion symbolizes strength, majesty, and dominion – characteristics befitting the King of kings. On the other hand, the lamb denotes meekness, humility, and a position much lower within the natural order. Yet, it is through this apparent paradox that…
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Filled with anticipation, as he eavesdropped on the captivating conversation between Jesus and the seven angels, John suddenly noticed a door standing wide open before him. At that moment, a voice, akin to the melodious sound of a trumpet, gently beckoned him, saying, come up and witness the marvellous events that are yet to unfold. John entered into a wondrous spiritual realm, where his eyes beheld a majestic throne, adorned by the presence of an indescribable being.
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The key to the house of David was entrusted to the steward, serving as a means to access and unlock every door and gate within the palace. It was most likely made of bronze and possessed a significant size, requiring it to be worn around the steward’s neck. The key symbolizes the authority of the steward to make authoritative decisions in the best interest of the king, signifying the steward’s elevated status. The palace of David held such immense significance that the Israelites would have regarded it with even greater reverence than heaven itself.
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To the church in Pergamum, Jesus introduces himself as the wielder of the double-edged sword, the one true word of God. He commends the church for staying true to the word of God even when believers were being put to death for their faith. Nonetheless, there were some among them who had adopted the practices of the pagan world around them.
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The better part of the new testament is filled with epistles written by the apostles to the early churches. These letters provide instructions on various topics that the churches were grappling with. However, John documents Christ’s interactions with the angels, relaying the specific messages to the seven churches He had entrusted to them. It is […]
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The book of Revelation is actually John’s letter to the Seven Churches of Asia Minor and derives its title from the first words of his epistle. The authorship is likely attributed to John, the disciple, although there is a prevailing consensus that it may have been penned by another prophet named John, taking into account the relatively late period in the century when it was written, around 95 AD. It is worth mentioning that several denominations do not include the Book of Revelations within their accepted biblical canon.
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