John sees a new heaven and earth because the old had passed away and the sea was no more. Peter speaks of this in 2 Peter 3. Peter tells us that the old heavens and earth began with creation and ended with the Flood (2 Peter 3:5-6). Then, he speaks of the “now” heavens and…
White, the color of righteousness and purity, characterizes this great throne. The judgments given from this throne are only fair and right. The judge will offer a just recompense of reward (Heb. 2:2-4), reaping what has been sown (Gal. 6:7-8). There is no respect of persons with him (cf. Rom. 2:11) or anything covered up…
After the earthly threat has ended and the armies destroyed from the heavenly fire, Satan, the one who orchestrated the entire mess through his deception, will be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and false prophet are already located. There they will be tormented night and day forever and ever….
Once the enemy has encompassed the camp of the saints, the siege ends with God sending fire from heaven to devour the enemy. It is possible that this fire obliterates the universe, but it appears that the target is the enemy who encompassed the saints that are obliterated. The fire from heaven can be interpreted…
Josephus tells us that the Magogites are known by the Greeks as the Scythians. The Scythians were a nomadic people who roamed the crescent-shaped steppe that stretches from the confines of China to the banks of the Danube. Today, it is known as Russia or the U.S.S.R. Even the Great Soviet Encyclopedia agrees with this…
In our last blog, we briefly described those who reign with Christ. In chapter twenty, John sees the chronology of events in a big picture. He first sees an angel coming down out of heaven with the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand. This is not the “star” that fell…
This chapter is a summary of the events of the first century concerning the rule of Christ. His kingdom is not of this world (Jn. 18:36) and is spiritual in nature. To seek His kingdom first (Matt. 6:33) is not referring to a commitment to making one’s attendance to the church a priority above all…
The one sitting on this white horse has a sword. He is King of kings and Lord of lords, the Almighty ruler. The Beast, the kings of the earth and their armies make war with Him. It was first the Jews, but now the Gentiles bring their armies against the King of kings (cf. Rom….
John sees an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that fly in mid-heaven, “Come and be gathered unto the great supper of God.” Regarding the destruction of Jerusalem, Jesus said, “Wheresoever the carcass is, there will the vultures be gathered together” (Matt. 24:28; Lk….
That which veils heaven from men was removed and John was able to see a white horse and the one who sat on him was called “Faithful” and “True.” This rider is the most valiant warrior of all time. He does not only have all power, but he uses his power justly. He is Faithful…