Warren W. Wiersbe’s title for his study on the book of Revelation is Be Victorious. What is your definition of a victorious life? Being victorious means overcoming an opponent, an obstacle, or a temptation. Our lives are filled with countless opportunities to either overcome or be overwhelmed. Revelation 21:7 NIV “ 7 Those who are victorious will inheritContinue reading “The End. The Beginning.”
Category Archives: Revelation
Fresh and New
Last week, in chapter 20, we were told of the millennial kingdom where Jesus would come to Earth and reign for 1,000 years. We discussed whether this is to be taken literally or metaphorically. Different people have different opinions. Personally, I believe that we should assume 1,000 years means 1,000 years “unless there is clear reasonContinue reading “Fresh and New”
Sentenced to 1,000 Years
Let’s start with a big word that you may have heard or seen. Eschatology. The word is formed by combining the Greek words eschatos, meaning “last,” and logos, meaning “study of”. Therefore, eschatology is the study of the last or the end of time. It’s a fascinating subject that either draws people in or scares people away. Continue reading “Sentenced to 1,000 Years”
BIG NEWS
For the past seven months, we’ve been diving into the Book of Revelation. There has been a lot of symbolism, a great deal of warnings and horrific images, and an infinite amount of mercy. The grand finale will soon take place. The second coming of Jesus. This is different from the Rapture. In our terminology,Continue reading “BIG NEWS”
Defiant, Not Repentant
Revelation 6 tells of the seven seals that will be broken. These broken seals will release the four horses which are the Antichrist, war and bloodshed, famine, pestilence and death. The remaining broken seals will produce cries for judgment from the martyrs under the altar, and a great earthquake. The last seal will result inContinue reading “Defiant, Not Repentant”
Time to Reap and Weep
Last week we learned more about the Antichrist and the false prophet. We discussed their authority, power, and the threatening way they will obtain followers. After such a dismal chapter of doom and gloom, God, in His mercy, gives us another refreshing and encouraging commercial break in chapter 14. Let me start off by remindingContinue reading “Time to Reap and Weep”
Evil and the Beasts
In Revelation 12, we discussed three of the major characters of the Tribulation period. The woman who represents Israel. The child who is Jesus. The dragon who is the symbol for Satan. Today in Revelation 13, we’re going to discuss two other major players. Revelation 13 is divided into two sections. Verses 1-10 are allContinue reading “Evil and the Beasts”
Hit the Road and Don’t Ya Come Back No More!
Last week in the first part of Revelation 12, we were introduced to the woman who was about to give birth and the fiery red dragon anticipating the birth so that he could devour the child. We identified the woman as Israel, the child as Jesus, and the dragon as Satan. It was also mentionedContinue reading “Hit the Road and Don’t Ya Come Back No More!”
A Woman, A Child, A Dragon and a Most Merciful God
When we last met, God’s two witnesses had been killed and their bodies left in the streets for others to gawk at. A worldwide celebration took place because, as Scripture tells us, these two witnesses tormented people. They tormented them with God’s truth. People were delirious with merriment and cheer to the point of exchangingContinue reading “A Woman, A Child, A Dragon and a Most Merciful God”
Who Are Those Sackclothed Men?
Today we find ourselves in chapter 11 of Revelation, which puts us at the book’s halfway mark. Before we dive in, let me share some quotes about Revelation 11. “Revelation 11 is universally recognized as difficult to interpret” – Robert Mounce “Revelation 11 is the most difficult section in Revelation.” – Gerhard Krodel “Nowhere in the book of RevelationContinue reading “Who Are Those Sackclothed Men?”
Beacons of Light 