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The Book Of Revelation
Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 9, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. Revelation One
Contributed on Oct 9, 2023
We see Jesus as He really is!
The first chapter of Revelation starts off with a blessing. "Blessed is he who reads and hears the words of this prophecy." We're then reminded that Jesus Christ is coming on the clouds and that every eye will see Him...even those who pierced Him. The tribes and nations of the earth ...read more
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2. Revelation Two
Contributed on Oct 10, 2023
Jesus addresses the 7 churches
The next two chapters consist of letters written to the seven churches in Asia. Each letter is different, yet the same. These churches are no longer standing today, but their characteristics exist in every church in the world. As we go through the letters and understand what Jesus is saying to ...read more
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3. Revelation Three
Contributed on Oct 11, 2023
Don't become lukewarm and dead
The fifth letter is addressed to the church of Sardis. "And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, "These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: 'I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. Be watchful and strengthen ...read more
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4. Revelation Four
Contributed on Oct 12, 2023
The Rapture and the Throne Room where God is.
After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this." Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in ...read more
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5. Judgment Seat Of Christ
Contributed on Oct 12, 2023
The judgment we want to be a part of!
While chaos is going on throughout the earth, another event is occurring in Heaven. The Judgment Seat of Christ (bema). This judgment is for believers only in which every believer is judged by the works they did after receiving Jesus. Think of the Olympic Games. We have all these sport categories ...read more
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6. Revelation Five
Contributed on Oct 13, 2023
Jesus is worthy to take the scroll
In this chapter, John sees in the hand of Him who was seated on the throne with a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. He then sees an angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?" But there is no one in heaven or ...read more
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7. Revelation Six
Contributed on Oct 15, 2023
The seven seals are opened.
In the last chapter, we were introduced to the scroll with the writing within and on the back. What is the writing? Nobody seems to know for sure, but what we do know is that this is the beginning to the judgments that's going to come to the earth after the Rapture occurs. The beginning of the ...read more
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8. Revelation Seven And Eight
Contributed on Oct 17, 2023
The 144,000 are sealed and the seventh seal gives way to the trumpet judgments
In this chapter, John sees four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth to prevent any wind from blowing on the land or on the sea or on any tree. Another angel is seen coming up from the east, having the seal of the living God. He calls out in a ...read more
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9. Revelation Nine
Contributed on Oct 18, 2023
The trumpet judgments bring forth frightening scenes
The fifth trumpet is sounded, and John sees a star that had fallen from the sky to the earth. The star was given the key to the shaft of the Abyss. When the Abyss is opened, the smoke that rose from it was like the smoke from a gigantic furnace. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the ...read more
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10. Revelation Ten
Contributed on Oct 20, 2023
The seven thunders answer the angel
The event in this chapter happens between the sixth and seventh trumpets. John has already seen so much, but God is nowhere close to being finished. John looks to see another mighty angel coming from heaven robed in a cloud with a rainbow above his head; his face was like the sun, and his legs were ...read more
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11. Revelation Eleven
Contributed on Oct 21, 2023
The two witnesses make an appearance
As we go into chapter eleven, we see John is asked to take a rod and measure the temple of God along with the altar and count the worshippers. He is to exclude the outer court and not count it since it has been given to the Gentiles. They will trample on the holy city for 42 months (3 1/2 ...read more
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12. Revelation Twelve
Contributed on Oct 21, 2023
The dragon and the woman are introduced
In this chapter, we will be going back in time. We will see things that have already happened and will also see what will happen in the future. If you're wondering how that's possible, keep in mind that God Himself can go back into the past and go into the future while doing things in the ...read more
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13. Revelation Thirteen
Contributed on Oct 22, 2023
The evil trinity is introduced
John sees a beast coming out of the sea with ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on his horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. The beast resembled a leopard but had feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion. The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great ...read more
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14. Revelation Fourteen
Contributed on Oct 23, 2023
The truth about the mark comes out
John looks to see the Lamb on Mount Zion and with Him are the 144,000 Jewish evangelists. John hears a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of thunder. The voice was like the sound of harpists playing on their harps. They were singing a new song before the throne and ...read more
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15. Revelation Fifteen
Contributed on Oct 26, 2023
Heaven prepares to pour out the bowls of God's wrath
John sees another sign in heaven and its seven angels with seven plagues with which the wrath of God will be complete. We then see something like a sea of glass mingled with fire and those who have the victory over the beast, over his image, and his mark, and his name standing on the sea of glass ...read more
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16. Revelation Sixteen
Contributed on Oct 26, 2023
The bowl judgments are unleashed
A loud voice from the temple says to the angels, "Go and pour out the bowls of the wrath of God on the earth. The first bowl is poured out and those with the mark of the beast are covered with foul and loathsome sores. The second bowl is poured out on the sea, and it becomes blood. Every ...read more
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17. Revelation Seventeen
Contributed on Oct 26, 2023
The harlot of Babylon is introduced
There has been a lot of debate about who the harlot of Babylon is. Some sources say it's Rome. Others say it's the United States. Others say it's the Catholic church. Others say it's a system under the Antichrist's control. As we explore this chapter, we'll be given clues as ...read more
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18. Revelation Eighteen
Contributed on Oct 28, 2023
Babylon is fallen!
In this chapter, we see the destruction of Babylon. An angel from heaven having great authority and whose glory illuminates the earth cries mightily in a loud voice, "Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen and has become a habitation of demons, a prison for every foul spirit, and a cage for ...read more
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19. Revelation Nineteen
Contributed on Oct 29, 2023
Jesus comes back!
This chapter opens with a great multitude in heaven giving praise. "Alleluia! Salvation and glory and honor and power to the Lord our God! For true and righteous are His judgments, because He has judged the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication; and He has avenged on her ...read more
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20. Revelation Twenty
Contributed on Oct 30, 2023
The devil finally gets what he deserves! Hallelujah!
John then sees an angel coming down from heaven having a key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. It is believed this angel will be the archangel, Michael. He laid hold of Satan and bound him for 1,000 years. He's cast into the bottomless pit and shut up. A seal is set on him so he should ...read more
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21. Revelation Twenty-One (Part 1)
Contributed on Oct 30, 2023
The New Jerusalem and New Earth are shown
"And I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also, there was no more sea." Remember the first heaven and earth have been destroyed by fire so God must create a new heaven and earth. This time, there will be no pollution, no sin, no ...read more
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22. Revelation Twenty-One (Part 2)
Contributed on Oct 30, 2023
A continuation of what will land people in the lake of fire
The abominable are those who commit acts so terrible that God Himself calls it an abomination. An abomination is a thing that causes disgust or hatred. There are 79 Bible verses about what God calls an abomination and it is best to study the Bible to know what God calls an abomination, so you ...read more
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23. Revelation Twenty-One (Part 3)
Contributed on Oct 30, 2023
It's not just sex
So many people these days view sex as a casual thing to do with anybody at any time. If you take a good look at the TV shows, movies, magazines, books, and websites on the Internet, you can see that our society is literally saturated with sex. We hear sex therapists talking about how to improve our ...read more
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24. Revelation Twenty-One (Part 4)
Contributed on Oct 30, 2023
No such thing as good magic
Sorcery is the practice of using occultic practices to control situations and people. A second definition is when we turn to evil sources to get the answers only God can give. As we look at TV, movies, games, and books, the occult is everywhere. At an early age, we are introduced to witches, ...read more
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25. Revelation Twenty-One (Part 5)
Contributed on Oct 30, 2023
Idolatry and lying will land you in the lake of fire
Idolatry has two definitions. A lot of people think being an idol worshiper is somebody who worships gods of silver, gold, wood, and stone. But it's so much more than that. An idol is anything and anybody a person places ahead of God. Society is full of idolatry. People worship celebrities, ...read more
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26. Revelation Twenty-One (Part 6)
Contributed on Oct 30, 2023
New Jerusalem is shown!
Now that you know what categories will land you in the lake of fire, let's talk about what you will experience when you accept Jesus as Lord and Savior and live a righteous life before Him in heart and deed. Revelation 21:9-21 describes the New Jerusalem in detail. Prepare to have your minds ...read more
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27. Revelation Twenty-Two
Contributed on Oct 31, 2023
New Jerusalem is beyond beautiful! Come Lord Jesus!
Here we see the River of Life, clear as crystal flowing from the Throne of God and the Lamb. On each side is the tree of life which yields twelve fruits every month and has leaves for the healing of the nations. There will be no more curse, but the Throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it and ...read more