The command to John in Revelation 1, verse nineteen gives the key to the book of Revelation. Understanding revelation is dependent upon using the key.
Understanding Revelation 1
Matthew 24:1-15 is key to understanding revelation. Matthew 24:1 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to show him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another that shall not be thrown down. 3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? What shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? The end of the world What is this “end of the world” that the disciples want to know about? Matthew 24:4-15 takes
In the Twinkling of an Eye
1 Cor 15:50-52 Now this I say, brethren that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption. Behold, I show you a mystery. We shall not all sleep. But we shall all be changed. In a moment, in the
Easter or First Fruits?
The name “Easter” likely comes from the Old English month Ēosturmōnaþ, named after a dawn-related goddess or the direction east, and was later applied to the Christian celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. The traditional celebration of Easter or Ressurection Day is also a major Jewish feast. The feast of First Fruits. A celebration that occurs during Passover week. God’s provision is acknowledged by presenting the earliest portion of the harvest to Him. First Fruits. This feast
Revelation Chapter 3
Sardis the dead church Watch this video by Amir Tsarfati And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that
Revelation Chapter 2
1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; Revelation 1:20 says that the seven stars are the angels of the
Revelation Chapter 1
1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: 2 Who bare record of the word of God,
A Law of Physics
A law of physics is a fundamental principle that governs the behavior of matter and energy in the universe. It describes a consistent and validated relationship observed in physical phenomena, such as gravity and electromagnetism. Laws apply universally regardless of location or time. These laws
New Evolutionary biology confirms the Genesis account
There is a new way to think about evolution. We’ve all seen the diagram of beast turning into man. Archeology does not show a chain of progress as in the diagram though. New evidence paints a different picture. Paleontologists keep digging up new human ancestors.
UFO or UAP?
There is no mystery when it comes to a UAP or UFO. Are UFOs real? Many people consider them a combination of real and/or paranormal activity. Even world governments are being pressed into admitting that this stuff is real. Well, are UFOs real? I would
Church Activity
There is nothing wrong with participating in church activity. But why do you participate? What is the motive? Do you participate because if you don’t participate then you will not be accepted in the church and thereby not saved nor enabled to enjoy a full
Faith and Dark Faith
The word believe occurs hundreds of times in the bible. In the Gospel of John it occurs about 94 times. I’m particularly fond of John 6:29. Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that you believe on him whom he
The Day Of The Lord and Rapture
1 Thess. 5;1-3 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,”
Five Foolish Virgins
Who are the five foolish virgins? Unger states that they are the children of Israel. They are removed from the earth and will suffer death with the godless gentiles during the great tribulation period. The five wise virgins will remain and enter into the promised
One Will Be Taken
Matt. 24:40 says one will be taken and one will be left. What exactly does that mean? There are different interpretations as to the meaning of this text. J. Vernon McGee says these verses do not speak of the rapture of the church. They speak
Tyre is Laid Waste
Isaiah 23:1 Tyre is laid waste, so that there is no house, no harbor. Isaiah 23:6 Pass over to Tarshish [to seek safety as exiles]! Wail, you inhabitants of the Tyre coast! Tyre is an ancient city on the Mediterranean coast. It is in modern-day
A Three Way Blessing
Isaiah 19:24, 25 In that day Israel will be one of three with Egypt and Assyria. A blessing in the midst of the land, whom the Lord of hosts shall bless, saying, “Blessed is Egypt My people, and Assyria the work of My hands, and
Israel’s Time of Trouble
Isaiah chapter 17 points to the day of Jacob or Israel’s time of great trouble. Israel had joined with Damascus against Judah which refused to align with Damascus to help protect against Assyria. Ancient Assyria included parts of Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Iran. The core
The Millennial Kingdom
Isaiah chapter 12 looks forward to the millennial kingdom on earth. The Jewish Feast of Tabernacles also depicts this time. God’s anger and wrath is visited upon all the earth Jew and Gentile alike during the tribulation period. Thereafter the restored people will be thankful
Garment rolled in blood
Isaiah 9:5 says “Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning. It will be fuel for the fire.” This is a reference to the great battle of Armageddon Rev. 16:14-16. All the rulers of the world
The People Who Sat in Darkness
Matt. 4:16. Isaiah 9:1-2. “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned.” The Savior first appeared in this territory. This was the land of Zebulun and Naphtali.
A Remnant Shall Return
Shear-jashub was Isaiah’s first son. The name means a remnant shall return. Isaiah 7:3. He was given as a sign of deliverance to Judah. Maher-shalal-hash-baz was his second son. The name means [Judah’s foes will be destroyed]. Isaiah 8:1. Both sons were given as signs
Your men shall fall by the sword
Isaiah 3:25, 26 is describing the Day of the Lord. Your men shall fall by the sword and your mighty men in battle. This is a terrible 7 year period of God’s wrath that will be visited upon the earth. Matt. 24:21 says For then
Hide in the rocks
Isaiah 2:10-12 Describes the Day of the Lord or 7 year tribulation period. Go into the rocks. Hide in the ground. Hide from the fearful presence of the LORD and the splendor of his majesty! 11 The eyes of the arrogant will be humbled and human pride
The Remnant
Isaiah 1:24-31 speaks of remnant restoration of Israel and the destruction of rebels and sinners during the tribulation period or the “Day of the Lord”. Therefore the Lord says, The Lord of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel. “Ah, I will rid Myself of My
The Beast
In Esther chapter 3 we have a picture or a foreshadowing of the beast of Revelation. King Ahasuerus had promoted Haman and set his seat above all the princes who were with him. All were required to bow down and worship Haman as God. Mordecai,
The Day of the Lord
The day of the Lord is coming and many bible verses point to it. 2 Peter 3:10 says But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night. The heavens shall pass away with a great noise and the elements shall melt with fervent heat. The earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. Jesus speaks of the day of the Lord. Matt 24:21 For then shall
World Peace
World peace is a wonderful and noble idea. We are being promised world peace by a president who just might be able to deliver. But it will be short lived according to the bible. Peace in the middle east has been long sought after. On May
God’s Punishment
In Nehemiah chapter 4 the Jewish leader and the people want to rebuild the wall and the gates of Jerusalem. Sanballat heard of the rebuilding and was enraged and angry. He ridiculed the Jews. God’s punishment is not far off. Communicating with mankind Jerusalem and
We walk by faith
Romans 4:18 Abraham hoped in faith that he should become the father of many nations. Why did he hope in faith? Because all evidence of him becoming a father of anybody was gone. He was about a hundred years old and his own body was
Darkness and Light
In 2 Chronicles chapter 21 we see darkness represented by Jehoram’s evil reign over Judah. He killed his six brothers in order to eliminate any competition for the throne. He married the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel and followed their wicked lifestyle. His reign was