There is probably no book of the Bible that is more often misunderstood, misapplied, or abused than the book of Revelation. It has been the “jumping-off” point for cults and wild religious speculation for centuries. Simply understanding the purpose of the book and its nature would end confusion. It begins, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John” (Revelation 1:1).… Continue Reading
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THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF ASIA
The seven churches of Asia were blessed by being the first recipients of the revelation given to John on the Lord’s Day on Patmos. The first of the seven beatitudes of the Revelation promised, “Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand” (Revelation 1:3).… Continue Reading