The views taken in these blogs represent the earlier dating of John’s Revelation of Jesus Christ that centers around the destruction of Jerusalem. We have chosen to accept the testimony of the historical writing of Josephus over that of Ireneaus, who along with other “church fathers,” was largely responsible for the establishment of Christianity.
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…
The marriage supper invitation was first extended to the Jews (Matthew 10:5-6). In His parable of the marriage feast, the king and Father is preparing a marriage feast for His son and sent servants to call them who had been invited to the feast but they did not come. He sent forth other servants to…
The marriage has come and the bride of Christ has made herself ready to be joined to her husband. Marriage is an occasion of great rejoicing and this union is no different. Paul writes about this relationship in Ephesians 5. Verses twenty-five through thirty-three read, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the called-out…
After the judgment of the Harlot, John hears a great sound coming from a great multitude in heaven, saying, “HALLELUJAH; SALVATION, AND GLORY, AND POWER, BELONG TO OUR GOD.” As was true with the Old Testament prophets, it is true in this text that we find salvation for a remnant along with the punishment of…
The only material for trade that Judea provided was stone. The only other products could be gained from cattle, sheep, and the olive tree. Water had to be carefully monitored and brought into their cisterns by aqueducts, especially during seasons of drought. Jerusalem had one spring of any significance, the Shiloah in the south. Despite…
Another angel, powerful and glorious, cried, “FALLEN, FALLEN IS BABYLON THE GREAT, AND IS BECOME A HABITATION OF DEMONS, A HOLD OF EVERY UNCLEAN SPIRIT, AND A HOLD OF EVERY UNCLEAN AND HATEFUL BIRD.” This is an accurate account of Jerusalem during the Roman siege. Verse three reveals the cause of God’s wrath. The fault…