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3041 | Which of the seven vials of the beasts? | Revelation | kalos | 57606 | ||
angelface: Grace to you. Your interest in the Word of God is admirable. Your presence on the Forum is a blessing. Emmaus has given you good counsel. May I add to what he said in his post? Here are *some* of the best websites to help answer your Bible questions: Bible Study Tools (http://bible.crosswalk.com/) Always start with this website. It contains an online concordance as well as many other basic Bible reference books, including 21 different English Bible translations. The NET Bible Online (http://www.bible.org/index.htm) The Blue Letter Bible (www.blueletterbible.org/index.html) Christian Apologoetics and Research Institute (www.carm.org) Christian Research Institute (www.equip.org/search/ ) Answers to Tough Questions (http://www.gospelcom.net/rbc/questions/) Grace to You (http://www.gty.org/IssuesandAnswers/) Merriam-Webster OnLine (www.m-w.com/dictionary) Stand to Reason (www.str.org) This list of Bible study websites is only a beginning. There are many, many others. ------------- Many, if not most, of the questions posted here could be answered by the questioner himself/herself, using the following principles: 1) Use a concordance to look it up in the Bible. 2) Read your Bible. 3) Be willing to obey every teaching you find; it is God speaking to you. 4) Use an English dictionary. 5) Use a Bible dictionary. 6) By all means, look up the center column (cross) references in your Bible. 7) Remember that: We must compare Scripture with Scripture in order to understand its full and proper sense. And SINCE THE BIBLE DOESN'T CONTRADICT ITSELF, ANY INTERPRETATION OF A SPECIFIC PASSAGE THAT CONTRADICTS THE GENERAL TEACHING OF THE BIBLE IS TO BE REJECTED. 8) Respect the silence of the Bible. In other words, avoid speculation regarding any issue/question about which the Bible is silent. 9) A good study Bible, such as the "NIV Zondervan Study Bible", is an invaluable one-volume study tool. If any of these websites are incorrect, please let me know which one(s) and I will correct it (them). Take care! kalos |
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3042 | Bible End Time Places | Revelation | kalos | 107490 | ||
'Time of the End' Teaching Is Scattered Throughout the Bible "Prophetic teaching is scattered throughout the Bible. There are however, certain passages that are "basic" if one is to grasp an understanding of the return of Christ. They are: "1. The Prophecies of Daniel "Of particular importance, is the 70 Weeks of Daniel, recorded in Daniel 9:24-27. This passage gives us the general time frame for the fulfillment of God's plan of the ages from Daniel's time forward. It identifies when the 70 weeks begin, what will happen during the 70th Week and what will happen after the completion of the 70th Week. It also informs us of some critical information that will take place during the 70th Week. When one realizes that 69 of those weeks have already transpired, it is more than interesting to note that the world is rushing toward that day in the future when Christ will return and history as we know it will conclude. "2. The Olivet Discourse "It was the Lord, Jesus Christ, who taught about the sign of His second coming on the Mount of Olives during the final week of His life on earth. What He said ought to parallel what the Scripture teaches in other places, since Christ is the author of the visions of Daniel (cf. Dan. 10:5-6; compare with Rev. 1:13-16), the instruction in the Olivet Discourse (Matt. 24:1:1ff) and the book of Revelation (cf. Rev. 1:1ff). When the sequence in Matthew 24:3-31 is examined, it will be found to parallel what Paul taught in I Thessalonians 4-5 and II Thessalonians, particularly chapters one and two, and what we read in Revelation. "3. The Thessalonian Epistles "It is Paul who gives us some detailed information regarding the moment when Christ returns for His own. Paul tells us that what he teaches is "by the word of the Lord" (I Thess. 4:15). The information he gives us perfectly parallels what Jesus taught in the Olivet Discourse and in the book of Revelation. "4. The Book of Revelation "If Daniel gives us the time frame for the end times and the Olivet Discourse gives us a thumbnail sketch of the sequence of the end times, then Revelation gives us the details. "The above passages are essential to an understanding of the end times. God has given the church all the information she needs in order to understand His unfolding plan. Using the study tools referred to above and saturating the heart and mind in prayer and as God's plan of the ages continues to unfold in history, the clarity of our understanding of Biblical revelation will become sharper and more distinct." To read more go to: (http://www.solagroup.org/) and (http://www.revelationcommentary.org/). I have not found the phrase "end times" in the Bible (KJV). However, the phrase "the time of the end" appears in the following verses from the book of Daniel. Da 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. Da 12:9 And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Da 8:17 So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision. Da 8:19 And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be. Da 11:27 And both these kings' hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: for yet the end shall be at the time appointed. Da 11:35 And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed. Da 11:40 And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over. --kalos |
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3043 | Literal or Symbolic? | Revelation | kalos | 133990 | ||
'Is the Jehovah's Witness religion Christian?' If anyone reading this is a Jehovah's Witness, please understand that I am not against you as an individual. 'The answer to the question is, "No. It is not Christian." Like all non-Christian cults, the Jehovah's Witness organization distorts the essential doctrines of Christianity. It denies the deity of Christ, His physical resurrection, and salvation by grace. This alone makes it non-Christian. To support its erring doctrines, the Watchtower organization (which is the author and teacher of all official Jehovah's Witness theology), has even altered the Bible to make it agree with its changing and non-Christian teachings. 'Typical with cults that use the Bible to support its position is a host of interpretive errors: 'Taking verses out of their immediate context. 'Refusing to read verses in the entire biblical context. 'Inserting their theological presuppositions into the text. 'Altering the Biblical text to suit their needs. 'Latching onto one verse to interpret a host of others. 'Changing the meanings of words. 'Proclaiming some passages to be figurative when they contradict their doctrines. 'Adding to the Word of God. 'Additionally, the Jehovah's Witness organization requires of its members regular weekly attendance at their "Bible Study" meetings where they are repeatedly indoctrinated with anti-Christian teachings. This is done by reading the Watchtower magazine, following along with what it says, reading the questions it asks, and reciting the answers it gives. In other words, the Watchtower Organization carefully trains its members to let the Organization do their thinking for them. For confirmation of this, please read Does the Watchtower organization control the JW's thinking? (www.carm.org/jw/watchtower.htm). (...) 'Primarily, the Jehovah's Witness organization is a mind control organization that uses its people to pass out literature and send in "donations" to the headquarters in Brooklyn, New York. '"Thus the Bible is an organizational book and belongs to the Christian congregation as an organization, not to individuals, regardless of how sincerely they may believe that they can interpret the Bible." The Watchtower, Oct. 1, 1967. p. 587. 'The Watchtower organization of the Jehovah's Witnesses is a non-Christian organization that uses its people to promulgate false doctrines, sell a multitudinous amount of literature, and expand its grip into the lives of its members and their families. 'It is a non-Christian cult.' ____________________ (www.carm.org/jw/cult.htm) john11 |
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3044 | Anti-christ from Europe? | Revelation | kalos | 135005 | ||
For answers to your question I recommend these websites: http://solagroup.org/ http://www.revelationcommentary.org/ |
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3045 | Departure of God from Temple | Revelation | kalos | 135570 | ||
Steve Gregg is the author of the book "Revelation: Four Views : A Parallel Commentary". (For more information go to: www.equip.org) |
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3046 | what are the seven seal judgements? | Revelation | kalos | 154575 | ||
Question: "How can I understand the Book of Revelation?" (www.gotquestions.org/Book-Revelation.html) 'Answer: The key to consistent Bible interpretation, including the Book of Revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. In other words, it is the way you interpret Scripture. A normal hermeneutic or normal interpretation of Scripture means that Unless the verse or passage CLEARLY indicates that the author was using figurative language, you are to understand it in its normal sense. Don't look for other meanings if the natural meaning of the sentence makes sense. Don't spiritualize Scripture by assigning meanings to words or phrases when it is very possible that the author under the guidance of the Holy Spirit means for it to be understood as it is written. 'One example from the Book of Revelation that I can give you is Revelation 20. Many will assign various meanings to where it refers to a 1,000 year period. Yet, the language does not imply in anyway that the references to 1,000 years should be taken to mean anything other than a literal 1,000 year period. 'A simple outline for the Book of Revelation is found in Revelation 1:19. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted Christ is speaking to John. Christ tells John to "Write therefore the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall take place after these things." The things John had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. The "things which are" (that were present in John's day) are recorded in chapters 2-3 (the letters to the Churches). The "things which shall take place" (future things) are recorded in chapters 4-22. 'Generally speaking, chapters 4 through 18 of the Book of Revelation deal with God's judgments on the people on the earth...This is a time of Jacob's trouble; trouble for Israel (Jeremiah 30:7; Daniel 9:12; 12:1). It is also a time when God is judging the world for their rebellion against Him. 'Chapter 19 describes Christ's return...He defeats the Beast, the False Prophet and casts them into the Lake of Fire. In Chapter 20, Christ has Satan bound and cast in the Abyss. Then Christ sets up His kingdom on earth that will last 1,000 years. At the end of the 1,000 years, Satan is released and he leads a rebellion against God. He is quickly put down and also cast into the Lake of Fire. Then the final judgment, the judgment for all Unbelievers, where they too are cast into the Lake of Fire. 'Chapters 21 and 22 describe what is referred to as the eternal state. This is where God tells us [what] eternity with Him will be like. The Book of Revelation is understandable! God would not have given it to us if its meaning was entirely a mystery. The key to understanding the Book of Revelation is to interpret it as literally as possible. The Book of Revelation says what it means.' -------------------- Related Topics at the same website (www.gotquestions.org): What are the seven seals and seven trumpets in the Book of Revelation? What is the whore of Babylon / mystery Babylon? What does Revelation chapter 12 mean? Who are the two witnesses in the book of Revelation? What do the seven churches in Revelation stand for? ____________________ (www.gotquestions.org/Book-Revelation.html) |
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3047 | are revelation's prophesies literal? | Revelation | kalos | 161884 | ||
'When spiritualization is introduced into one's interpretation, Pandora's box is opened and various meanings can be understood. The only way the integrity of the Author/author's wording and meaning can be preserved is by taking Scripture at face value. Taking Scripture at face value means that the student of Scripture recognizes the difference between what can be called the "simple sense" of a passage and what is understood as a literal understanding. A literal understanding includes the examination of the historical/cultural and lexical/syntactical considerations. It also recognizes symbols and figures of speech and realizes there is a referent for them. For further information on hermeneutical principles, see the "links" section of this website for an explanation.' Did Jesus Already Return in AD 70? By Rev. Bill Lee-Warner ____________________ www.solagroup.org/articles/ endtimes/et_0003.html |
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3048 | Is Revelation 17 literal or metaphorical | Revelation | kalos | 161885 | ||
'The decision to classify Revelation as belonging to the apocalyptic genre has a tremendous impact upon how one interprets the book. Numerous hermeneutical doors seem to open to the extent that the primary character of Revelation's genre is viewed as apocalyptic. 'For example, it becomes difficult to approach the text with a straightforward literalism. Gregg contends that many interpreters fail to take into account Revelation's apocalyptic character. According to Steve Gregg: 'A failure to take into account this feature has led some to the most outlandish teachings on this book by some whose rule of interpretation is 'literal unless absurd.' Though this is a good rule when dealing with literature written in a literal genre, it is the exact opposite in the case of apocalyptic literature, where symbolism is the rule and literalism is the exception.[1] 'Kenneth Gentry echoes similar sentiments when he notes: 'Before beginning my survey, I must note what most Christians suspect and what virtually all evangelical scholars (excluding classic dispensationalists) recognize regarding the book: Revelation is a highly figurative book that we cannot approach with a simple straightforward literalism.[2] 'The reason that apocalyptic literature cannot be approached literally is because of the nature of such literature. At times, the apocalyptists disguised through symbolic language the entity that was oppressing God's people. The apocalyptic writer sought to give hope to the oppressed people of God by predicting the cataclysmic destruction of the enemy that was persecuting them. However, the apocalyptist was not at liberty to literally identify the oppressor. Such a message of hope would have never gotten past the censors of Antiochus or Rome. Had it been written unambiguously that the insane Antiochus would be cast down, such a message would have been proscribed just as the books of the law had been. Thus, the message had to be veiled in symbolic language.[3] Thus, a literal interpretation without properly understanding the genre of the book leads to an inaccurate conclusion. 'Thus, categorizing Revelation as apocalyptic significantly influences how one identifies Babylon of Revelation 17-18. If John was following in the pattern of the apocalyptists, he does not mean Babylon when he says Babylon. Instead, he is using the word Babylon as a symbolic disguise to identify an oppressor that was persecuting Gods' people when John wrote. Thus, when John mentioned Babylon, he might have had in mind Jerusalem or Rome.' ____________________ To read more go to: www.pre-trib.org/article-view.php?id[equals sign]46 |
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3049 | please explain chapter 2 of revelations | Revelation | kalos | 166415 | ||
Rev. Two - The Seven Churches, Part 1 'Introduction 'With the conclusion of the introductory matters of chapter one, John begins his presentation. The seven churches identified in Revelation 1:11 are specifically addressed. Each receives a description of its present condition with a necessary warning and a call to the overcomers to persevere. Of the seven churches, four demonstrate a spirit of compromise—Ephesus, Pergamum, Thyatira, and Laodicea. The church at Sardis is dead and the churches at Smyrna and Philadelphia are presented as the faithful churches. Smyrna is the physically persecuted church and Philadelphia is the physically protected church. 'With two thousand years separating the seven churches of Asia and the modern churches of the world, the question of relevance is critical. What is the relationship between the seven churches mentioned in Revelation and modern churches? Some commentators have tried to make the case that the seven churches of Revelation depict seven periods of church history. This view is woefully inadequate. First, there is no explicit scriptural support for this view. Second, the seven periods of church history must be subjectively determined, which undermines credibility and fosters date setting. Third, such an approach deprives the first century churches of any application for their time. 'However, the messages, themselves, yield the necessary clues to answer the question of relevancy. For believers of all ages the issue is the same in connection with the Son of Man: forgiveness or judgment. The Lord instructs six of the seven churches that there are both immediate and long-term consequences to their deeds. The threat of immediate discipline for a lack of repentance is given to the churches of Ephesus, Pergamum, Thyatira, and Laodicea. Equally, each church is also warned about the possible rewards and punishments to be experienced at the Lord’s coming (parousia). This indicates that the messages to the seven churches have both a "near" application and a "far" application--both a temporal and an eternal application. The fact that each message ends with the same trademark: "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches," is compelling. That the term church is plural extends the message and application to the church universal. Believers in two thousand AD can claim the same promises and fear the same warnings. 'Henry M. Morris, in his commentary, The Revelation Record, indicates that each church receives a message composed of seven parts: (1) salutation; (2) identification of Christ as sender; (3) assertion of knowledge; (4) comment and exhortation; (5) promise (or threatened) coming; (6) admonition to heed; and (7) promised blessing.' ____________________ To read verse by verse commentary on Rev. 2 go to: www.revelationcommentary.org/ 02_chapter.html |
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3050 | Why is Jesus named Seven Spirits, Lamps | Revelation | kalos | 168052 | ||
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3051 | Why is Jesus named Seven Spirits, Lamps | Revelation | kalos | 168058 | ||
He HAD seven horns, Spirits -- not He IS Question (short): "Why is Jesus named Seven Spirits, Lamps? Question (full): Rev. 3-5 Jesus is referred to as the Seven Spirits of God, or Seven Lamp stands. Why?" Answer: Not one of the verses you asked about refers to Jesus "as the Seven Spirits of God, or Seven Lamp stands." NASB Revelation 3:1 'To the angel of the church in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, says this: 'I know your deeds, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead."' This verse says "He who HAS the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars." HAS them. It doesn't name or refer to Jesus as "the seven Spirits and stars." It doesn't say Jesus IS "the seven Spirits and stars." It merely says He HAS them. NASB Revelation 4:5 'Out from the throne come flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder. And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.' In this verse it doesn't name Jesus as the seven lamps or Spirits. It doesn't name anybody. It merely says "THERE WERE" seven lamps of fire, which are the seven Spirits of God. Revelation 5:6 New International Version 'Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.' In this verse it doesn't say Jesus IS seven horns and seven eyes. It merely says: 'He HAD seven horns and seven eyes.' Welcome to the forum. Hope this Answer helps. Grace and peace to you, Kalos |
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3052 | besst bible commentary? | Revelation | kalos | 189862 | ||
http://revelationcommentary.org/ Which free online Revelation commentary is best is not for me to say. However, the one I use and recommend is: http://revelationcommentary.org/ 'OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION 'The book of Revelation primarily concerns the Second Coming of Christ. His Second Coming will be as judge of the world, unlike the first time when He came to die for mankind's sin. Several hundred years before the Lord came to earth to die on the cross, He communicated through an angelic messenger to Daniel, the prophet, essential information about the end times. The Lord, Himself, as recorded in the Olivet Discourse in the New Testament, taught His disciples more truth about the sequence of events that would lead to the end times and His return. Fifty plus years after the teaching of the Olivet Discourse, Christ, through an angelic messenger, revealed yet more end-time truth to John, information vital for the understanding of the last days. Ultimately, the prophetic truths contained in the book of Daniel, the Olivet Discourse, and the Revelation can be traced to our Lord. It is the Revelation about Jesus Christ as ultimate Judge, which gives us a synthetic view of both Daniel and the Olivet Discourse.' source: http://revelationcommentary.org/ |
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3053 | besst bible commentary? | Revelation | kalos | 190062 | ||
Interpreting Revelation 'Revelation is one of the most mysterious books of the Bible. For centuries people have debated various aspects of the book--for example, the timing of the rapture of the church, the nature of the millennial reign of Christ, and the timing of Christ's return (before, in the middle of, or after the Great Tribulation). And debates have raged over the identity of the Beast, the number 666, and the Great Prostitute. Unfortunately, the debates have fueled such great controversy that Christians have been divided, and churches have even split over these issues. 'Every Christian who approaches this book must realize that if these questions have been debated over centuries, then God probably made them not clear on purpose. Churches and seminaries have made their interpretations of these debated issues part of their doctrinal statements. But they must understand that other Christians who disagree with their positions are doing only that--disagreeing. The positions regarding postmillennialism versus premillennialism do not make a difference as to whether one is a believer or not. The cardinal doctrine is whether a person believes that Christ, the Savior and King, will indeed one day return for his people and whether one has trusted in him as personal Savior. From there, the timing of Christ's return or when the church will be raptured are merely issues for discussion--not fundamental doctrines that affect a person's salvation.' Source: pp. 1200-1201, Life Application New Testament Commentary, 2001, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois Grace to you, Kalos |
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3054 | When was Revelation written and why ? | Revelation | kalos | 190573 | ||
Why no mention of Temple's destruction? I wonder: Since the most important thing in the life of the Jews was the temple, then why is there no mention of the destruction of the temple, if, indeed, Revelation was written in 90-something A.D. (after the destruction of the temple)? You have made many good points in various posts regarding the interpretation of Revelation. I appreciate your approach to the study of this book. Grace to you, Kalos |
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3055 | Salvation a mystery in OT | Rev 1:1 | kalos | 117101 | ||
Question: 'God kept the truth of Salvation (called a "mystery revealed" in the New Testament) from the Old Testament Prophets, why?????' Answer: Jerusalem Road The path to salvation 1) Isaiah 59:2a (ESV) but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, 2) Psalm 14:3b (ESV) there is none who does good, not even one. 3) Isaiah 64:6b (ESV) and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment ("filthy rags" KJV). 4) Proverbs 14:12 (ESV) There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. 5) Leviticus 17:11c (KJV) for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul. 6) Isaiah 53:6 (ESV) All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him (Messiah) the iniquity (sin) of us all. 7) Joel 2:32a (ESV) ...everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. ______________________ (www.beitbresheet.com) |
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3056 | The Red Writing | Rev 1:1 | kalos | 141890 | ||
All Scripture is equally inspired. If you have a red-letter Bible (in which the words of Jesus are printed in red ink), you need to know that the words in black letters are as much the inspired Word of God as the words in red letters. | ||||||
3057 | when is revelation going to happend? | Rev 1:1 | kalos | 147497 | ||
Revelation: Four Basic Views 'There are four basic approaches to interpreting Revelation: 'Preterist - Those who subscribe to this view believe that the events in Revelation took place in the first-century Roman empire. 'Idealist - This view holds that Revelation is full of a cosmic struggle between good and evil. It is a book that contains stories of spiritual truth, but no literal events or prophecy. There is no connection to historical events. 'Historicist - Events are seen generally from history rather than as specific events. There are no time limitations placed on the book. 'Futuristic - This view insists that Revelation chapter 6 to 22 refer to future events. Regarding this view, John MacArthur says, "Only this view does justice to Revelation's claim to be prophecy and interprets the entire book by the consistent grammatical-historical method used for the rest of Scripture."' ____________________ (http://www.allaboutpopularissues.org/meaning-of-the-book-of-revelation-faq.htm) |
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3058 | when is revelation going to happend? | Rev 1:1 | kalos | 147500 | ||
'The Rapture of the Church' 'During the time of the Great Tribulation, spoken of in Matthew 24, Jesus tells of a period of persecution of believers. But Jesus says that these days of tribulation will not run their entire course, but will be "cut short" for the elect's sake. When comparing Jesus' words with Paul's and with the account from Revelation, the big picture of God's plans for the End Times begins to come into sharp focus. More... 'Plus: What is the Day of the Lord?' ____________________ http://solagroup.org/ See also: http://www.revelationcommentary.org/ |
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3059 | End Times | Rev 1:1 | kalos | 164914 | ||
To read about what's going to happen to the people who will be left here, see Revelation 1:1-22:21. Grace to you, Kalos |
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3060 | Shortly come to pass ? | Rev 1:1 | kalos | 183067 | ||
"things which must shortly take place" The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His bond-servants, the things which must (1) shortly take place; and He sent and communicated [it] by His angel to His bond-servant John, Revelation 1:1(The NET Bible) '(1) Things which must shortly take place is a Greek clause, literally, what (it) is necessary to happen in short (soon). 'This Greek clause is often used by pretribulationists to support their argument of imminency, but is this really the case? "En tachei" is the debated phrase. The phrase can have two possible meanings: (1) that the events depicted will happen in rapid-fire fashion. That is, once the events begin to happen, they will occur very quickly; or (2) that the events depicted can happen soon. That is, the time of fulfillment will not extend beyond the normal, natural, customary sense of soon. 'The basic question is this: Is John describing how the events will happen or when the events will happen? 'Those arguing that John intends when the events will happen must overcome a logical and theological problem. Given that 1900 years have passed since John penned these words, soon would lose any historical impact or meaning. There is only one biblical sense in which soon could be used to represent 1900 years, and that’s viewing "time" from God’s so-called vantage point. However, nothing in the text indicates that this is the case. Logically then, this conclusion is weak at best. 'Theologically, for John to state that the events depicted in the Revelation will happen soon, with reference to time, contradicts Matthew 24:36. Matthew 24:36 states, "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone." Therefore, John could not say how soon the Lord might return or how soon the events connected with His return might transpire unless God gave him direct revelation. 'The only logical and theologically correct conclusion is to understand "en tachei" as indicating how the events will occur. The events connected with the Lord’s return will happen quickly. Matthew 24 indicates that they will happen in less than a three and a half-year period.' ____________________ www.revelationcommentary.org/01_chapter.html |
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