Revelation
The Great White Throne Judgment
Satan will be released at the end of the Millennium. He will find plenty of followers (v. 8) and produce a worldwide rebellion against Christ. Those who enter the Millennium in their natural bodies will be saved, but they will have children who themselves will grow up to live unusually …
The destruction of Babylon
A detailed description of the judgment on Babylon is given in chapters 17-18. No student of the Bible doubts that in historic times there existed a literal city called Babylon. In fact, the Bible is full of information about this city that has a long history dating back to as early as 3,000 years …
The Angel and the Little Scroll
The “mighty angel†(v. 1) has brought great discussion among theologians for many years. Some say this is Jesus Christ while others say the use of the word and adjective “another†is evidence that this is not speaking of Jesus. However, the purpose of this mystery is clear and that is to announce …
The Church at Ephesus Lost Its First Love
Keep in mind that the seven churches addressed in these letters by John were actual churches which existed in the cities mentioned. These churches were representatives of all churches at that time as well as in subsequent generations. Each letter contains commendation, condemnation, exhortation, …
The New Heaven and the New Earth
This chapter opens with a brief description of the new heaven and the new earth (v. 1). The Bible does not deal at length with the eternal state. Only a few references to it are made in Psalms, Isaiah, I Corinthians, Ephesians, II Peter and here in Revelation. This passage suggests a renovation of …
Jesus is Coming Again
This book is the revelation concerning Jesus Christ. God gave the revelation of His plan to Jesus who in turn revealed it to John (v. 1). John opens the book by describing what he saw as “the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ” (v. 2). A blessing is promised to those who read this …
The Beast from the Sea
Chapter 13 gives much insight into what will take place during the last three and one half hears of the Tribulation. A study of Daniel 7; 9 and 11 will be very helpful to the understanding of this vital chapter. It will be a time of one world government and one world religion with one economic system…
Judgment upon a Christ rejecting world
This part of Chapter 14 is a preview leading up to the 2nd coming of Christ. This actual event we will study in chapter 19. We see the coming judgment on a Christ rejecting world (v. 14). “And in His hand a sharp sickle.†This is a harvesting tool used by ancient farmers to cut grain. It represents …
The day of judgment is coming
Chapter 15 is preparatory to the seven “Bowl†judgments. John gave us the seven “Seal†judgements in chapter 6, the seven “Trumpet†judgments in chapters 8 and 9, and now he leads us to the seven “Bowl†judgments in chapter 16. Why does there need to be these three series of …
Words of Comfort
One of the prominent themes of Revelation is stated "Behold, I come quickly” (v. 7). Also, a special blessing is promised to those who keep the sayings of this book. John is overwhelmed by all he has witnessed and heard and so he bows down to worship the angel who revealed all of this …