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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: Makarios Ordered by Verse |
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7041 | new testament instrumental music? | Rev 14:2 | Makarios | 68646 | ||
Greetings CMOORE, Could you please be a little more specific? Blessings to you, Makarios |
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7042 | Rev4:1-5. and Rev7:9 | Rev 14:4 | Makarios | 37913 | ||
Greetings Frank Asante! Here's some good quotes that may help to answer your questions a little bit better.. "14:4 ... first fruits. The salvation of the 144,000 will precede the salvation of a larger group of Israelites, who will turn to the Lord at the end of the Tribulation (cf. Isaiah 2:3; Romans 11:15)." (1) Yes, I believe that they will all (both the 144,000 and the great multitude in Rev. 7:9) go to heaven. "... First fruits, Ex. 23:19, James 1:18" (2) "... first fruits. See Lev. 23:9-14. The word is used figuratively in the NT for the first coverts in an area (Rom. 16:5) and the first to rise from the dead (1 Cor. 15:20). In Revelation believers are considered as a choice offering to God and the Lamb." (3) Blessings to you, Makarios (1) Ryrie Expanded Edition Study Bible, 1995, The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Charles Caldwell Ryrie, Th.D., Ph.D. (2) The Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, RSV, 1965, Oxford University Press, Edited by Herbert G. May and Bruce M. Metzger (3) The NIV Study Bible, 10th Anniversary Edition, 1995, The Zondervan Corporation, Kenneth Barker, General Editor |
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7043 | Rev. 15:2-4 Why am I going through this? | Rev 15:3 | Makarios | 217723 | ||
Study on Revelation 15:2-4: Why am I going the problems that I am? I recently did a study in Revelation 15:2-4 that helps to provide an answer when we say "Why me?" or "Why am I going through this" when we have various problems in life. Revelation 15:2-4 "And I saw something like a sea of glass mingled with fire, and those who have the victory over the beast, over his image and over his mark and over the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, having harps of God. They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying: Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the saints! Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, For Your judgments have been manifested." (NKJV) This song brings to light several principles: 1) There is no problem that is too big for God. 2) God is totally just. 3) God is totally and completely Holy. 4) Everything that God has created will someday worship God. So you might ask "Why me?" or "Why am I going through this mess?" God is completely sovereign, completely just and Holy, completely in control. To the believer, this is of profound significance as we go through the problems that we do on a daily basis! Cross references to principles: (1) Deut. 7:21; 10:17,21; 28:58; Nehemiah 1:5; 9:32; Job 37:22; Psalm 65:5; 66:3,5; 68:35; 89:7; Dan. 9:4 (2) Deut. 32:3-4; Psalm 9:8; 96:13; 98:9; Acts 10:42; 17:31; Romans 2:16 (3) Lev. 11:44-45; 1 Peter 1:16; 1 John 1:5; Rev. 4:8 (4) Psalm 86:9; Isaiah 45:23; 66:23; Romans 14:11; Phil. 2:10 Blessings to you, Makarios |
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7044 | i am very disappointed with your answer | Rev 17:1 | Makarios | 12766 | ||
Greetings Bosky Glenn! Have I disappointed you, sir? Please let me know if I have. Your Brother in Christ, Nolan |
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7045 | i am very disappointed with your answer | Rev 17:1 | Makarios | 12767 | ||
Greetings Bosky Glenn! Have I disappointed you, sir? Please let me know if I have. Your Brother in Christ, Nolan |
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7046 | Ten kings identity related to verse 16. | Rev 17:14 | Makarios | 59601 | ||
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7047 | Ten kings identity related to verse 14. | Rev 17:16 | Makarios | 59600 | ||
Greetings Pastor Glenn, Here is some interesting commentary on this verse... "17:12 ten kings. The 10-nation federation that will form in the West and will be headed by Anti-christ. See notes on 13:1 and Daniel 7:24. one hour. I.e., for one purpose (as in Luke 22:53)." (1) Blessings to you, Makarios (1) Ryrie Study Bible, Expanded Edition, 1995, The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, pg. 2,037, Charles Caldwell Ryrie, Th.D., Ph.D. |
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7048 | Does this mean that it is wrong to ask? | Rev 17:16 | Makarios | 59784 | ||
Greetings Pastor Glenn, Any answer on this matter, one way or another, could not possibly be supported conclusively by chapter and verse, without first taking a "leap in logic" and interpreting the Scriptures very liberally.. You will not find the answers to such questions here, and there is no room under this Forum's guidelines for speculation such as this. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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7049 | Who is the great harlot in Rev. 17? | Rev 17:18 | Makarios | 8341 | ||
According to this verse, the great harlot (woman) is a great city that sits on seven mountains (Rev. 17:9) that is filled with the blood of the saints (v. 6) and sits on many waters (v. 1). What city does this signify? Do we know? Could this be the city of Rome, Italy, since Rome sits on seven mountains? | ||||||
7050 | Who is the great harlot in Rev. 17? | Rev 17:18 | Makarios | 8521 | ||
Ezekiel, I am well aware of Endtime Ministries and Irvin Baxter and everything that he teaches. However, I do not agree entirely with him on all of his points. Sometimes he is just a bit too 'wild' in his 'loose interpretations' for me. But I respect what he is doing (getting people back into the Bible), so I will leave it at that. Nolan |
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7051 | Who is the great harlot in Rev. 17? | Rev 17:18 | Makarios | 8522 | ||
Yes, Steve, I agree that Rev. 17:18 is not exactly referencing the Roman Catholic Church here, but it is used as symbolism. Here is an excerpt from an online commentary found at www.blueletterbible.org: "David Guzik Study Guide for Revelation Chapter 17 (Part 1 of 3) Revelation 17 - The Fall of Religious Babylon A. The concept of Babylon 1. Revelation 16:19 and 14:8 have already declared Babylon's fall; in chapters 17 and 18, that fall is carefully detailed 2. Babylon is mentioned 287 times in the Scriptures; more than any other city except Jerusalem a. Babylon was a literal city on the Euphrates river; right after the flood, Babylon "was the seat of the civilization that expressed organized hostility to God." (Tenney) [Genesis 11:1-10] b. Babylon was later the capitol of the empire which cruelly conquered Judah: "Babylon, to them (the Jews), was the essence of all evil, the embodiment of cruelty, the foe of God's people, and the lasting type of sin, carnality, lust and greed." (Tenney) c. To those familiar with the Old Testament, the name Babylon is associated with organized idolatry, blasphemy and the persecution of God's people i. "In John's day Rome epitomized all the antagonism and opposition to the Christian faith" (Mounce); in some ways, the city of Rome was the clearest fulfillment of the "Babylon" attitude. If we had to pick one city today that most exemplifies the world system, perhaps we would say that Los Angeles is the "Babylon" of today! 3. The concept of Babylon is greater than chapters 17 and 18 and the Antichrist's reign; Babylon was present in John's day (typified by Rome), in our day, and throughout history, as the "world system" a. But under the Antichrist, Babylon (in both its religious and commercial aspects) will hold sway over the earth as never before B. The great harlot (religious Babylon) is described 1. (1-2) Described by the angel a. Her judgment is assured at the outset; there is never any doubt regarding the fate - and ultimate failure - of Babylon b. Here, Babylon sits on many waters; that is, she presides over many nations (compare with verse 15); she has a universal, international character i. This is a unification of all false, idolatrous religion; with representatives from apostate Catholicism, Protestantism, as well as a smorgasbord of other religions of the world ii. "The woman pictures false religion that will dominate the world in the tribulation period" (Hocking); false religion is not limited to any one church! c. The inhabitants of the earth were made drunk: religious Babylon intoxicates kings and peoples. Karl Marx was partly right when he said that "religion is the opiate of the masses"; he was partly right because empty religion is the opium of the masses d. They are made drunk on the wine of her fornication; the idea of fornication often has strong associations throughout the Bible with idolatry; but we remember that this will be a "religious" system, and so it will likely appear as attractive and spiritual, though not necessarily moral 2. (3-6) What John saw a. John is carried away into the wilderness; the desolate nature of the wilderness is an appropriate setting for a vision of judgment b. The harlot rides the same beast (seven heads and ten horns) which was previously seen in Revelation 13:1 - the Antichrist and his dictatorship i. Her association with blasphemy and the dragon's beast are clearly seen from God's perspective; but to the people of the earth she will look quite religious, having the "faith" everybody wants c. She is clothed with emblems of luxury (purple . . . gold and precious stones) and government (scarlet); yet she offers idolatry (abominations) and impurity (filthiness of her fornication) in this sumptuous setting i. Purple and scarlet were colors of splendor and magnificence; the dyes to make them were rare and costly ii. "We find in the course of church history that one of the deadliest marks of ecclesiastical corruption is the lust for temporal power" (Barnhouse); purple and scarlet were the colors of rulers, whether economic or political d. The name on her forehead identifies her in more ways than one; Roman prostitutes frequently wore a head-band with their name engraved upon it i. None the less, "In spite of all her glamour she is nothing but a prostitute" (Johnson) e. There is a stark contrast between the woman of chapter 12 (representing Israel, God's people), and this woman (representing idolatrous, false religion) f. This title is not for literal Babylon; but its spiritual (mystery) representation, which is the source (mother) of all idolatry (abominations) and spiritual adultery (harlots) (Part 1 of 3) |
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7052 | Who is the great harlot in Rev. 17? | Rev 17:18 | Makarios | 8523 | ||
From www.blueletterbible.org: "David Guzik Study Guide for Revelation Chapter 17 (Part 2 of 3) Revelation 17 - The Fall of Religious Babylon i. This harlot must be larger than any one branch of a religious institution; she is the embodiment of Satan's own ecumenical movement - the religion of the world system ii. Our world, with its "it doesn't matter what you believe as long as you believe" philosophy is ripe for the harlot's seductions; we see the casual disregard for the truth crippling the church today g. She not only persecutes; she revels in her persecution of the godly as a drunk revels in wine h. Why is John amazed? Because this isn't pagan persecution (such as he knew in his day), but religious error and persecution; this is a psuedo-church after the blood of the saints i. We should never forget that some of the most vicious persecution conducted against true Christians has been done in the name of the church; in the days when the Roman Catholic Queen Mary ruled England (known as "Bloody Mary" for good reason), some 288 Christians were burnt at the stake for their stand for Christian truth between 1555 and 1558. The first of these martyrs was a man named John Rogers, who, as he stood chained to a stake, and the fire rose around him, up to his legs and shoulders, he rubbed his hands in the flames as if he were washing his hands in cold water; then he lifted his hands to the heavens and held them high until he was completely consumed by fire. This barbarity was committed in the name of religion, in the name of the church. But Rogers went to the stake with such calm and dignity that the French Ambassador wrote that he went to his death "as if he was walking to his wedding." His courage was so evident that the huge crowd burst into applause when they saw him walking to the stake." C. The great harlot is interpreted 1. (7) The angel tells John that the harlot will be explained to him a. The focus of the explanation is on the beast; it appeared that the harlot ruled (rode) the Antichrist's system, but he is the dynamic factor, using her as tyrants have always used religion - as a mere tool to accomplish their purposes 2. (8) The beast is plainly connected with the beast of chapter 13 3. (9) Seven mountains a. Many associate the seven mountains with Rome and the Papacy, because Rome is well known as the city on seven hills; yet, literally, the Greek word means mountains, not hills b. But, mountains are sometimes a figure of governments (such as in Daniel 2:35) and the city of Rome is built on hills, not mountains c. It is probably better to see the seven mountains as the seven kings/kingdoms described in verse 10; many people find the connection between religious Babylon and Roman Catholicism as irresistible; yet it is flawed in the sense that there is no doubt that religious Babylon will incorporate a strong Roman Catholic element, but it will be bigger than Roman Catholicism i. Indications about Roman Catholicism's ultimate partnership with a one-world religion are evident in Pope John Paul II's bizarre involvement with and approval of other anti-Christian religions ii. In addressing a prayer gathering of Christians, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists and others, Pope John Paul II told participants that their efforts were "unleashing profound spiritual energies in the world and bringing about a new climate of peace"; the Pope pledged that "the Catholic Church intends to 'share in and promote' such ecumenical and inter-religious cooperation." iii. The Catholic Review commented on this and said, "The unity of religion promoted by the Holy Father Pope John Paul II and approved by His Holiness the Dalai Lama is not a goal to be achieved immediately, but a day may come when the love and compassion which both Buddha and Christ preached so eloquently will unite the world in a common effort to save humanity from senseless destruction, and leading to toward the light in which we all believe. 4. (10) Seven kings/kingdoms a. Some have looked to explain these seven kings, five past, one present, and one to come in the succession of Roman Emperors in John's era; but there are many difficulties with this approach b. More likely, it is a reference to the five world empires preceding John's day (Egypt, Assyria, Babylonia, Medo-Persia, and Greece), the one of his day (Rome), and the one world empire to come (a revival of the Roman Empire)" (Part 2 of 3) |
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7053 | Who is the great harlot in Rev. 17? | Rev 17:18 | Makarios | 8524 | ||
From www.blueletterbible.org: "David Guzik Study Guide for Revelation Chapter 17 (Part 3 of 3) Revelation 17 - The Fall of Religious Babylon i. This seventh will quickly be taken over by an eighth - and will become the state of the Antichrist (verse 11) c. There are problems with this viewpoint as well (so some have taken the seven as symbolic); this plainly is a difficult verse! 5. (11) The beast (Antichrist) is clearly identified as the eighth king a. He is of the seven in the sense that he shares characteristics with all previous world empires; but his fate is clear (perdition means destruction) 6. (12-15) Ten kings to come, allies of the Antichrist a. This probably alludes to a ten-nation confederation (as in the toes of the Daniel 2:24-45 image), or some take ten as a symbolic number i. "They are ten kingdoms which shall arise out of the fourth great kingdom there: ten European powers, which in the last time, in concert with and subjugation to the antichristian power, shall make war against Christ. In the precise number and form here indicated, they have not yet arisen. . . . What changes in Europe may bring them into the required tale and form, it is not for us to say." (Alford, 1866) b. Many have seen the European Economic Community as the potential fulfillment of this; perhaps, but now there are more than ten nations in this revived European power, and more on the way i. There is little doubt of the credentials of the EEC to claim itself a successor to the ancient Roman Empire; the EEC started in 1957, when six European nations met to talk about combining their nuclear, coal, and economic resources. The met together in Rome, and signed the treaty of Rome - the beginnings of the present EEC. In many places in Europe, the EEC flag is just as prominent as any national flag ii. We could still say what Alford said in 1866: "In the precise number and form here indicated, they have not yet arisen. . . . What changes in Europe may bring them into the required tale and form, it is not for us to say." But it will happen c. Whoever they are, their actions are clear: they ally with the Antichrist in the war against Christ, in the battle alluded to in the sixth and seventh bowls (16:12-21) d. The harlot presides over peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues; this tells us that the harlot's influence is world-wide, through her connection to the beast. This will be a truly one-world religion 7. The interpretation of the harlot focuses on her relation to the beast: she is utterly connected to the beast and his government a. Sound unthinkable? Throughout history, religion (not true Christianity) has often been the willing servant and supporter of tyrants D. The great harlot is judged 1. (16) Antichrist's allies turn on the great harlot a. This violence probably takes place at the mid-point of the tribulation period; here, apostate religion discovers the true nature of the beast i. Ultimately, the Antichrist will not tolerate any worship except of himself: The son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshipped, so that he sits in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. (2 Thessalonians 2:3-4) b. Once his power has been consolidated, the Antichrist no longer needs the help of religious Babylon - and works to dismantle and destroy her and her one-world religion c. This has always been the goal of tyrants (and most politicians!): to use religion for their purposes, then discard it 2. (17) John is reminded that God's hand is the One ultimately directing all this a. God has put it into their hearts: God has directed the judgment against religious Babylon; and God will sometimes use a wicked group (here, the ten kings) to be an instrument of His judgment against another wicked group (here, religious Babylon) b. God has ordained the political support of these ten kings for the Antichrist; in doing so, God is giving the world exactly what it wants: godless religion and rulers 3. (18) The great harlot is identified with Rome a. In John's day, there was no doubt which city reigns over the kings of the earth - Rome was the political, economic, and religious center of the world in John's day b. Again, the association of this harlot - of religious Babylon - with Rome doesn't mean that the Roman Catholic Church is identical to religious Babylon, though apostate Roman Catholics will definitely be a part of this great harlot c. Rather, Rome was the ready personification of Babylon (the world in rebellion against God) in John's day. Today, idolatry is just as strong, but more dispersed; today, which city in the world is most readily identified with the world system? Hollywood? Wall Street? Washington?" (Part 3 of 3) |
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7054 | one world government (Revel.)? | Rev 17:18 | Makarios | 99375 | ||
Greetings Ezekiel, I've also heard of some who believe that the Statute of Liberty is being referred to in Rev. 17. :-) Blessings to you, Makarios |
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7055 | Is tribulation-era slavery prophesied? | Rev 18:13 | Makarios | 9117 | ||
Yes, kdnits! This reference to "slaves and human lives" could very well be a reference to future slave trading during the tribulation. The MacArthur Study Bible makes a comment on this verse, "'bodies and souls of men.' The slave trade, long banned by the civilized nations of the world, will reappear in Antichrist's debauched commercial system." Good observation! Nolan |
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7056 | profound sadness | Rev 18:19 | Makarios | 16109 | ||
Yes, outfora, we must all continue in prayer for those who have died or who are trapped in the heaps of rubble in downtown New York, and pray for their families. I am just getting away from work (at an insurance company) where we are "braced" to experience a major onslaught of calls and reports of damage, loss of life and injuries.. We must also pray for those people who are trying to get back into or fly out of the United States by flight but are stranded where they are at.. May the Lord be with our leaders as they contemplate going to war.. May the Lord be with us all! In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen. Regardless of what happens, we know the outcome my friend... Revelation 21:4 "and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away." --Nolan |
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7057 | Marriage Supper of the Lamb | Rev 19:9 | Makarios | 221599 | ||
Greetings Callia46, Revelation 19:5-9 speaks of the saints, or those who truly believe and are found to be faithful to Christ, being joined to Christ in marriage (see also 2 Cor. 11:2 and Ephesians 5:26-27). Blessings to you, Makarios |
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7058 | Armies of Heaven Fight With Jesus? | Rev 19:14 | Makarios | 206742 | ||
Greetings Bowler! "Armies in heaven" spoken of in Revelation 19:14 could be referring to angelic beings (Deut. 33:2; Psalm 68:17) as well as believers (see Rev. 17:14) - depending on how you interpret eschatology. Other passages of the Second Coming (Matthew 24:31; Mark 13:27) mention angels more in action than believers, and 2 Thessalonians chapter 2 is also worth a perusal regarding the Second Advent. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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7059 | Number of the deceived | Rev 20:1 | Makarios | 103053 | ||
"..Many-Post Blunders -- Hank for instance :-)" - I beg to differ! :-) Makarios |
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7060 | Inhabitants of kingdom on earth | Rev 20:4 | Makarios | 30159 | ||
Hey Kalos, That is some interesting reading! Of course, I had to go to the actual website and check it out firsthand.. :-) This would help to explain how there are some people left on earth during this time of the Millennial Kingdom, which I believe takes place shortly after the rapture and Second Coming of Christ. Blessings to you, Nolan |
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