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1581 | revelation 1 to end | Rev 1:7 | BradK | 169061 | ||
Hi Moorin, Here are the brief definitions of both: 1. Eschatology- From Gk. eschatos, ‘last‘, the term refers to the ‘doctrine of the last things’. In contrast to cyclical conceptions of history, the biblical writings understand history as a linear movement towards a goal. God is driving history towards the ultimate fulfilment of his purposes for his creation. So biblical eschatology is not limited to the destiny of the individual; it concerns the consummation of the whole history of the world, towards which all God’s redemptive acts in history are directed. [The New Bible Dictionary] 2. Revelation- Term from the Latin revelatio, referring to either (1) the act of revealing for the purpose of making something known or (2) the thing that is revealed. In theology it designates God’s own self-disclosure or manifesting of himself, or things concerning himself and the world; it may also mean the word itself, oral or written, that conveys such revelation. The equivalent NT terms are apokalupsis (apocalypse), which means unveiling, uncovering, or making someone or something known. The Greek word phanerosis is virtually synonymous, though usually with the nuance of clear, readily discernible presentation. REVELATION, BOOK OF Last book of the Bible, containing revelations concerning the events of the last days. [Tyndale Bible Dictionary] I trust this will help, BradK |
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1582 | Keys to death hell and the grave | Rev 1:18 | BradK | 122136 | ||
BCharo, The reference you're looking for is found in Rev. 1:18: "and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1583 | Jesus took keys from Satan for hell | Rev 1:18 | BradK | 167149 | ||
Hi justolneetor, As kalos aptly stated, there is simply no Biblical foundation for this false teaching! Orthodoxy holds no such notion: "As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming;" [Eph. 4:14] The only place this deceitfulfully false teaching gains an audience is in the WOF halls of heresy on TBN! Stay clear of it my brother. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1584 | Jesus going to Hell | Rev 1:18 | BradK | 223930 | ||
Hello droach, There is nothing in scripture that states anything about Jesus going to Hell and taking keys away from Satan! In 1 Pet. 3:19 we're told that "...in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison," but the meaning here is uncertain at best. It says nothing about Hell and is (arguably) one of the most difficult NT passages! However, in Rev. 1:18 we do have, "...and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1585 | Nicolaitans meaning of root word rev2:6 | Rev 2:6 | BradK | 163043 | ||
Hi Tim, Here's some info to help answer your question. Enhanced Strongs Lexicon says of the Greek word: "3531-[Nikolaites /nik·ol·ah·ee·tace/] n. pr m. From 3532; GK 3774; Two occurrences; AV translates as “Nicolaitans” twice. 1. a sect mentioned in Rev. 2:6,15, who were charged with holding the error of Balaam, casting a stumbling block before the church of God by upholding the liberty of eating things sacrificed to idols as well as committing fornication. Additional Information: Nicolaitans - “destruction of people”." Tyndales' Bible Dictionary says in part: "NICOLAITANS -Heretical sect in the early church that is mentioned by name twice in the book of Revelation. The church at Ephesus was commended for hating the works of the Nicolaitans (Rev. 2:6), and the church at Pergamum was criticized for having some members who held their doctrine (v 15). Since the specific sins condemned at Pergamum—the eating of food sacrificed to idols and the practice of immorality—were also present at Thyatira (Rev. 2:20), it is commonly thought that the woman Jezebel was a leader of the Nicolaitans in that church. In the letter to Pergamum, their sins are equated with the teaching of Balaam (Rev. 2:14; cf. Num. 25:1–2; 31:16; 2 Pet. 2:15; Jude 1:11), who advised Balak, the king of the Moabites, to bring about Israel’s downfall by inviting them to worship the Moabite gods and engage in intermarriage and the sexual immoralities connected with Moabite religious practices. Thus, the Jews would have been separated from God and his protection. In Jewish thought, Balaam was the symbol of all that led men to obscene conduct and the forsaking of God. The ungodly practices at Thyatira are called the “deep things of Satan” (Rev. 2:24)." God Bless, BradK |
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1586 | WHITE STONE- REV 2:17 | Rev 2:17 | BradK | 224915 | ||
Hello Elm, In context, John is addressing the church in Pergamum were overcomers are promised hidden manna and a white stone with a new name written on it. As the Bible Knowledge Commentary notes, "Scholars differ as to the meaning of the “white stone.” Alford is probably right in saying that the important point is the stone’s inscription which gives the believer “a new name,” indicating acceptance by God and his title to glory (The Greek Testament, 4:572). This may be an allusion to the Old Testament practice of the high priest wearing 12 stones on his breastplate with the names of the 12 tribes of Israel inscribed on it. Though believers at Pergamum may not have had precious stones or gems of this world, they had what is far more important, acceptance by Christ Himself and assurance of infinite blessings to come. Taken as a whole, the message to the church in Pergamum is a warning against compromise in morals or teaching and against deviating from the purity of doctrine required of Christians." According to the Commentary Critical, "white stone … new name … no man knoweth saving he—TRENCH’S explanation seems best. White is the color and livery of heaven. “New” implies something altogether renewed and heavenly. The white stone is a glistening diamond, the Urim borne by the high priest within the choschen or breastplate of judgment, with the twelve tribes’ names on the twelve precious stones, next the heart. The word Urim means “light,” answering to the color white. None but the high priest knew the name written upon it, probably the incommunicable name of God, “Jehovah.” The high priest consulted it in some divinely appointed way to get direction from God when needful. The “new name” is Christ’s (compare Rev 3:12, “I will write upon him My new name”): some new revelation of Himself which shall hereafter be imparted to His people, and which they alone are capable of receiving. The connection with the “hidden manna” will thus be clear, as none save the high priest had access to the “manna hidden” in the sanctuary. Believers, as spiritual priests unto God, shall enjoy the heavenly antitypes to the hidden manna and the Urim stone. What they had peculiarly to contend against at Pergamos was the temptation to idol-meats, and fornication, put in their way by Balaamites. As Phinehas was rewarded with “an everlasting priesthood” for his zeal against these very sins to which the Old Testament Balaam seduced Israel; so the heavenly high priesthood is the reward promised here to those zealous against the New Testament Balaamites tempting Christ’s people to the same sins." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1587 | Rev. 3 v20 and Song of Solomon 5 | Rev 3:20 | BradK | 219984 | ||
Hello preacha07, Welcome to the Forum. In answer to your question, yes. In consulting the Commentary Critical they support the reference of SS 5:2-6 in Rev. 3:20- "20. stand--waiting in wonderful condescension and long-suffering. knock--( Solomon 5:2 ). This is a further manifestation of His loving desire for the sinner's salvation. He who is Himself "the Door," and who bids us "knock" that it may be "opened unto" us, is first Himself to knock at the door of our hearts. If He did not knock first, we should never come to knock at His door. Compare Solomon 5:4-6 , which is plainly alluded to here; the Spirit thus in Revelation sealing the canonicity of that mystical book. The spiritual state of the bride there, between waking and sleeping, slow to open the door to her divine lover, answers to that of the lukewarm Laodicea here. "Love in regard to men emptied (humbled) God; for He does not remain in His place and call to Himself the servant whom He loved, but He comes down Himself to seek him, and He who is all-rich arrives at the lodging of the pauper, and with His own voice intimates His yearning love, and seeks a similar return, and withdraws not when disowned, and is not impatient at insult, and when persecuted still waits at the doors" [NICOLAUS CABASILAS in TRENCH]." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1588 | Amplified Bible; Rev. 4:5 | Rev 4:5 | BradK | 176888 | ||
Hi MsBerry, The Bible Knowledge Commentary says this: "4:5. The impressive scene of heaven was enhanced by flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Thunder is mentioned eight times in Revelation (4:5; 6:1; 8:5; 11:19; 14:2; 16:18; 19:6). John also saw seven lamps which were blazing. These seven lamps were said to be the seven spirits of God. These should be understood to represent the Holy Spirit rather than seven individual spirits or angels, with the concept of the sevenfold character of the Spirit (Isa. 11:2-3; cf. Rev. 1:4; 5:6). With God the Father seated on the throne and the Holy Spirit represented by the seven lamps, the stage was then set for the revelation (chap. 5) of Christ Himself as the slain Lamb." The Commentary Critical: "seven lamps … seven Spirits—The Holy Spirit in His sevenfold operation, as the light-and-life Giver (compare Rev 5:6, seven eyes … the seven Spirits of God; Rev 1:4; 21:23; Ps 119:105) and fiery purifier of the godly, and consumer of the ungodly (Mt 3:11)." I Hope this helps, BradK |
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1589 | Why call Christ "Lamb" in Rev 6:16 | Rev 6:16 | BradK | 214054 | ||
Hello MrWhy, In part the answer can found in the fact that Jesus both was and is the "Lamb of God". John the Baptist exclaimed in John 1:29, "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" (NASB) In Rev. 6:16, though the world (unbelievers) rejects Him, they still recognize Him! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1590 | Dan doesnot show up in Revelation 7? | Rev 7:1 | BradK | 224951 | ||
Hello Joshua561, That's an ineteresting question. Keith Krell from his study on Rev. 7:1-17 says, "It has often been noted that John’s list of the 12 tribes varies somewhat from the usual listing in the Old Testament. Specifically, Dan and Ephraim are omitted and Joseph has been added. Since John does not give us reasons for this arrangement, we cannot know for certain why the above arrangement is given. One interesting note is that a “normative” list of the tribes of Israel is not to be found in the Old Testament. In fact, there are over 20 different orders and lists of Israel’s tribes. Only once is the same list repeated (Num 2:7; 10:14-29). Practically speaking, no one knows the identity of these tribes today, not even the nation of Israel. All of the genealogical records were destroyed by the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. God however, knows His people and their whereabouts. The most important element in these verses is the stress on the number twelve, which reflects the interest in the identification of this group with Old Testament Israel." [Bible.org] I hope this helps, BradK |
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1591 | will people be saved during tribulation? | Rev 7:14 | BradK | 229380 | ||
Hello BobW, To answer your question, yes there will be people saved during the tribulation. Actually, as I understand this book of prophecy, a great number will be saved- even more in the 7 years than during the church age! Rev 7:14 tells us, "I said to him, "My lord, you know." And he said to me, "These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." (NASB) If we take careful note, in Rev. 9, the purpose of the plagues is to bring man to the end of himself so that he will turn to God. For instance, back in Rev. 8:7 God is using His creation to bring man to an end of himself by reducing oxygen, moisture ans water. In 8:12 God is reducing the amount of sunlight. These are all (designed if you will) to bring man to repentance. Revelation is about a Person, the Lord Jesus Christ. In Rev. 19:10 we see that, "...the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1592 | What will we "do" in Heaven? | Rev 10:6 | BradK | 148415 | ||
Hi Sandy, I went to gotquestions.org, and they had this to say: "Answer: In Luke 23:43, Jesus declared, "Truly I say to you, Today you shall be with Me in Paradise" (Luke 23:43). The word Jesus used for paradise is paradeisos which means "a park, that is, (specifically) an Eden (place of future happiness, paradise)". Paradeisos is the a Greek word taken from the Hebrew word pardes which means "a park: - forest, orchard" (Strong's). Jesus said "Today you shall be with Me "en paradeisos" not "en nephele" which is Greek for in clouds. The point being that Jesus picked and used the word for a park. Not just any park but "the paradise of God" or park of God (Revelations 2:7) which for us will be a place of future happiness. Does this sound like a boring place? When you think of a park do you think of boredom? Jesus said, "You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve" (Matthew 4:10). It's interesting to note that Jesus did not say praise and serve. Even the briefest examination of the word praise in the Bible quickly shows it's a verbal thing and that for the most part singing. Worship however is from the heart. Worship manifests itself in praise. Serving God is worship and Scripture is clear we will serve God in Heaven. "His servants will serve Him" (Revelations 22:3). We are unable to fully serve God in this life due to sin but in Heaven "every curse will no longer be" (Revelations 22:3). We will not be under the curse of sin any longer so everything we do will be worship in Heaven. We will never be motivated by anything other than our love for God. Everything we do will be out of our love for God, untainted by our sin nature. So what will we do? My favorite thing is learn. "For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who became His counselor?" (Romans 11:34) "in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" (Colossians 2:3). God is the "the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity" (Isaiah 57:15). God is bigger than forever and it will take eternity "to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth and length and depth and height, and to know the love of Christ" (Ephesians 3:18-19). We will never stop learning. God's Word says we won't have to be in His paradise alone. "I shall fully know even as I also am fully known" (1st Corinthians 13:12). We will not only know our friends and family we will "fully know" them. In other words, there is no need for secrets in Heaven. There is nothing to be ashamed of. There is nothing to hide. We will have eternity to interact with "a great multitude, which no man could number, out of all nations and kindreds and people and tongues" (Revelations 7:9). No wonder Heaven will be a place of infinite learning. Just getting to know everyone will take eternity! Any further speculations about what we shall do in God's eternal park, a.k.a. Heaven, will be far surpassed when "the King shall say to those on His right hand, Come, blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world" (Matthew 25:34)." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1593 | who are the 2 witnesses in Revelation 11 | Rev 11:3 | BradK | 220776 | ||
Hello Ron R, Welcome to the Forum. Rev 11;3 reads, "And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth." (NASB) The use of "my two witnesses" may seem to support that John knew who they were. However, scripture does not specifically name them. This leads to some theological speculation. Many have thought that it might be Moses and Elijah. IMO, it may be Enoch and Elijah as these 2 are the only one who were "translated", not seeing death! The Commentary Critical notes, "But those of Moses when witnessing for God against Pharaoh (the type of Antichrist, the last and greatest foe of Israel), turning the waters into blood, and smiting with plagues; and of Elijah (the witness for God in an almost universal apostasy of Israel, a remnant of seven thousand, however, being left, as the 144,000 sealed, Revelation 7:1-8 ) causing fire by his word to devour the enemy, and shutting heaven, so that it rained not for three years and six months, the very time (1260 days) during which the two witnesses prophesy. Moreover, the words "witness" and "prophesy" are usually applied to individuals, not to abstractions (compare Psalms 52:8 ). DE BURGH thinks Elijah and Moses will again appear, as Malachi 4:5 Malachi 4:6 seems to imply (compare Matthew 17:11 , Acts 3:21 ). Moses and Elijah appeared with Christ at the Transfiguration, which foreshadowed His coming millennial kingdom. As to Moses, compare Deuteronomy 34:5 Deuteronomy 34:6 , Jude 1:9 . Elias' genius and mode of procedure bears the same relation to the "second" coming of Christ, that John the Baptist's did to the first coming [BENGEL]. Many of the early Church thought the two witnesses to be Enoch and Elijah. This would avoid the difficulty of the dying a second time, for these have never yet died; but, perhaps, shall be the witnesses slain." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1594 | the world see's 3 raised from the dead | Rev 11:11 | BradK | 226629 | ||
Heelo Legs, I believe you may be referring to the 2 witnesses in Rev. 11? Clearly it's not the anti christ who raises them here, but God. Rev 11:8 And their dead bodies will lie in the street of the great city which mystically is called Sodom and Egypt, where also their Lord was crucified. Rev 11:9 Those from the peoples and tribes and tongues and nations will look at their dead bodies for three and a half days, and will not permit their dead bodies to be laid in a tomb. Rev 11:10 And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them and celebrate; and they will send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth. Rev 11:11 But after the three and a half days, the breath of life from God came into them, and they stood on their feet; and great fear fell upon those who were watching them. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1595 | End Days | Rev 12:9 | BradK | 161252 | ||
Hi Jason, You may have been referring to Rev. 12:9?: "And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him." Satan" (Tyndale Bible Dictionary), in part: "The NT has a developed portrayal of Satan, and he comes with a whole list of names: Satan (Hebrew for “accuser”), devil (the Greek translation of Satan), Belial, Beelzebul, the Adversary, the Dragon, the Enemy, the Serpent, the Tester, and the Wicked One. Satan is pictured as the ruler of a host of angels (Mt 25:41) and the controller of the world (Lk 4:6; Acts 26:18; 2 Cor 4:4), who especially governs all who are not Christians (Mk 4:15; Jn 8:44; Acts 13:10; Col 1:13). He is opposed to God and seeks to alienate all people from God; therefore, he is an especially dangerous foe of Christians (Lk 8:33; 1 Cor 7:5; 1 Pt 5:8), who must steadfastly resist him and see through his cunning (2 Cor 2:11; Eph 6:11; Jas 4:7). Satan works his evil will by tempting persons (Jn 13:2; Acts 5:3), by hindering God’s workers (1 Thes 2:18), by accusing Christians before God (Rv 12:10), and by controlling the evil persons who resist the gospel (2 Thes 2:9; Rv 2:9, 13; 13:2). Most importantly, however, the NT teaches us that this being, who has been evil from the beginning (1 Jn 3:8), has now been bound and cast out of heaven through the ministry of Jesus (Lk 10:18; Rv 12). While Satan is still a dangerous enemy, Jesus himself prays for us and has given us the powerful weapons of prayer, faith, and the efficacy of his blood. Satan can still cause physical illness when allowed by God (2 Cor 12:7), and persons can be delivered over to him for punishment (1 Cor 5:5; 1 Tm 1:20). Satan will always be under God’s control, who will eventually destroy him (Rom 16:20; Rv 20:10)." I hope this helps, BradK |
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1596 | The scriptures and U.S. Mid East Policy | Rev 12:12 | BradK | 137831 | ||
Pastor Glenn, I welcome your thoughts and comments on this topic. I agree with you. Incidentally, C.H. Spurgeon preached series of sermons over his years dealing with topics from the newspaper. I'm amazed at how scripture speaks to current events- especially in the Mid-East. We can be certain that there will be no true peace until the Prince of Peace either returns or is acknowledged by Israel as its' Messiah! The answer to "why" Israel cannot find peace is that they have not repented. The major call of the OT prophets was for repentance. As Dr. Jerry Benjamin writes, "..prophecy is often interpreted by the newspaper headlines rather than Scriptural revelation. And, unfortunately, many Christians today have become "prophecy-junkies!" "Because all of prophecy centers on a Person, not events, programs, places, or predictions. God never gave us prophecy to enlighten our minds with information or satisfy our curiosity about the future. God designed prophecy to focus on His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, so that we may know Him!" "The Word of God clearly declares that Jesus Christ is the spirit of prophecy (Rev. 19:10).We must never separate the purpose of prophecy from the Person of prophecy. For all prophecy not only centers on Christ, but is also fufilled in Christ." I hope this adds something of value to your comments. God Bless, BradK |
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1597 | As saints can we be exempt? | Rev 13:7 | BradK | 189133 | ||
M. Royal, 2 points of observation: 1. Your question as it is posted makes little or no sense; 2. Can we please move on to another more edifying topic? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1598 | Is 777 a bad number? | Rev 13:18 | BradK | 130142 | ||
flordeliz, Are you sure you're not confusing 777 with the reference in Rev. 13:18 to the number 666? "Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man; and his number is six hundred and sixty-six." Numbers in and of themselves are not bad. Incidentally, the number "7" occurs frequently in scripture and is generally understood to be the number of perfection. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1599 | Is 777 a bad number? | Rev 13:18 | BradK | 130144 | ||
flordeliz, Are you sure you're not confusing 777 with the reference in Rev. 13:18 to the number 666? "Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man; and his number is six hundred and sixty-six." Numbers in and of themselves are not bad. Incidentally, the number "7" occurs frequently in scripture and is generally understood to be the number of perfection. I hope this helps, BradK |
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1600 | angel or people | Rev 14:8 | BradK | 182279 | ||
Hello ARSN, Welcome to the Forum! In Rev. 14:8, angel is singular, so from a grammatical standpoint it would most likely not refer to a group. The Bible Knowledge Commentary offers this perspective: "14:6-8. John was then given a vision of an angel carrying a message called the eternal gospel. The angel was commissioned to bring his message to every group of people on the earth. Because of the word “gospel,” some have felt that this was a message of salvation or the good news of the coming kingdom. The context, however, seems to indicate otherwise, for the message is one of judgment and condemnation. The angel announced, Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. So the “eternal” message seems to be a message of God’s righteousness and judgment rather than a message of salvation. The first angel was followed by a second angel who announced that Babylon the Great, which intoxicated others with her adulteries, has fallen. This apparently is in anticipation of the description of that city." Additionally, the Prophecy Knowledge Handbook adds this: "Fall of Babylon Predicted Revelation 14:8. The second angel makes another pronouncement, “A second angel followed and said, ‘Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great, which made all the nations drink the maddening wine of her adulteries’ ” (v. 8). The announcement of Babylon’s fall does not indicate that the end of the Great Tribulation has come but is rather an announcement of the future destruction of Babylon described in Revelation 18. The various pronouncements of this chapter are not necessarily a record that the event has taken place but that the event is impending." I hope this helps, BradK |
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