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Because this is a discussion board and not a live chat, studying together is a little different than sitting around a room having an in-person conversation. That said, I suggest you share some observations as you go, and people will respond. Just be aware that there are some very strong opinions on the matter, and the holders of them are willing to share... "generously".
Because this is a discussion board and not a live chat, studying together is a little different than sitting around a room having an in-person conversation. That said, I suggest you share some observations as you go, and people will respond. Just be aware that there are some very strong opinions on the matter, and the holders of them are willing to share... "generously".
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yes, go and share, hoping for all responses in care from the people here, love it
For me, Revelations is a Prophetic book. in and out of Heaven. Here on earth being the context and then in Heaven being the context is what I see and still do not understand it all. I do not expect to, since in the day of Jesus they did not know and denied Jesus as sent from God. they did not understand what killing him would do. He is risen where new life for me at least is given to not worry or stress out over anything anymore
We, the people want to know, who can really know Father's mysterious ways?
So, read Revelations yourself and seek to know Father and Son there in Revelations and let it flow through you and we all learn things we have not known.understanding everything in truth is conjecture
the Doctrine for me is Christ died once for us all then is risen to stand in believe to see it, growing in grace given and be new in love and mercy to all thanks, for me at least
For me, Revelations is a Prophetic book. in and out of Heaven. Here on earth being the context and then in Heaven being the context is what I see and still do not understand it all. I do not expect to, since in the day of Jesus they did not know and denied Jesus as sent from God. they did not understand what killing him would do. He is risen where new life for me at least is given to not worry or stress out over anything anymore
We, the people want to know, who can really know Father's mysterious ways?
So, read Revelations yourself and seek to know Father and Son there in Revelations and let it flow through you and we all learn things we have not known.understanding everything in truth is conjecture
the Doctrine for me is Christ died once for us all then is risen to stand in believe to see it, growing in grace given and be new in love and mercy to all thanks, for me at least
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Precious friend, @DougBSr, yes, a very worthwile task; if I may suggest, start here:
Studies In The Book Of Revelation
Please be Very Richly Encouraged And Edified In
The Lord Jesus Christ, And In His Word Of Truth, Rightly
Divided.
Amen.
Studies In The Book Of Revelation
Please be Very Richly Encouraged And Edified In
The Lord Jesus Christ, And In His Word Of Truth, Rightly
Divided.
Amen.
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To start with, the word Revelation means to uncover or reveal. John was taken in the spirit to the Lord's day and he wrote the things he witnessed in heaven and in earth. There is a lot to learn from the book and there is some symbology that often is explained. Hope you find your study interesting.
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Whoa !!
Mr. DougB is interested in understanding Revelation, for the reasons of being "Blesses" I'm assuming. Not wanting to be deceived, I hope and pray.
Rev 1:3 "Blessed is he that reads, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand
Col. 2:8 "Beware lest anyone rob you through philosophy and vain deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the elements of the world, and not according to Christ."
I went and read the first couple pages of this paper ~ "Studies In The Book Of Revelation" -> A little Truth mixed in with a lot of "deception" ... This is the way of the world, having the spirit of anti-Christ. ~~ Satan doesn't want people understanding the Revelation of Jesus, who is central in this book, ~ It ALL about Jesus ... The Book of Revelation is the 5th Gospel, IMHO
OH !! How do I KNOW that the explanation of the Book of Rev in "Studies In The Book Of Revelation" is deception ? Because, the second sentence in, says, "The purpose of this study is to dispel the notion that the Church, the Body of Christ is the subject of the first four chapters of the Book of Revelation." ~~ The "notion" that Rev 1-3 are NOT about the His Church, body of Christ, is a lie, from the Spirit of Satan, meant to deceive, mislead and misdirect, unto perdition. ~ ~ And it only get worse, from there on, completely destroying God's Prophetic Word.
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How do I know ? Because, I believe Jesus saying that "John to the seven churches which are in Asia:"
the seven churches are a symbolic representation of Christ’s body (the Christian church) across all periods of history, from the first century until the second coming.
upon reading what Jesus has to say to the Seven Churches, and looking a the history from the 1st century till NOW, we can understand that ~~ “The messages given to the churches in Asia, portray the state of things existing in the churches of the religious world today. The names of the churches are symbolic of the Christian church in different periods of the Christian era; the number of the churches—seven—indicates completeness and is symbolic of the fact that the messages extend to the end of time.”
Christ has a personal connection to His Churches ~~ Referring to Revelation 2:1, ~~ Christ’s presence among the candlesticks (the churches) confirms they are His living body on earth, carrying out His work.
This "chain of truth" ties the seven churches directly to the final mission of the church — to prepare for Christ’s return.
The seven churches symbolize the Christian church throughout all ages.
They represent the body of Christ on earth, watched and cared for personally by Jesus.
Their messages are for our time — especially the Laodicean message (Revelation 3:14–22).
Ephesus → Smyrna → Pergamos → Thyatira → Sardis → Philadelphia → Laodicea
(31 AD) (100 AD) (313 AD) (538 AD) (1517 AD) (1798 AD) (1844 AD - Present)
Christ is in the midst of all — walking among the candlesticks!
Read Rev 3:14-19 ~~~ Laodicean perfectly describes the condition of Christ's Church TODAY... Very much in need of rebuke and correction, and few realize their true condition. We are called to repent, be zealous, and open the door to Christ (Revelation 3:19-20)!
Blessed Sabbath Folks, ~~~ Get Ready, Get Ready, I pray ~~~ The King is coming to Stay!
Mr. DougB is interested in understanding Revelation, for the reasons of being "Blesses" I'm assuming. Not wanting to be deceived, I hope and pray.
Rev 1:3 "Blessed is he that reads, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand
Col. 2:8 "Beware lest anyone rob you through philosophy and vain deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the elements of the world, and not according to Christ."
I went and read the first couple pages of this paper ~ "Studies In The Book Of Revelation" -> A little Truth mixed in with a lot of "deception" ... This is the way of the world, having the spirit of anti-Christ. ~~ Satan doesn't want people understanding the Revelation of Jesus, who is central in this book, ~ It ALL about Jesus ... The Book of Revelation is the 5th Gospel, IMHO
OH !! How do I KNOW that the explanation of the Book of Rev in "Studies In The Book Of Revelation" is deception ? Because, the second sentence in, says, "The purpose of this study is to dispel the notion that the Church, the Body of Christ is the subject of the first four chapters of the Book of Revelation." ~~ The "notion" that Rev 1-3 are NOT about the His Church, body of Christ, is a lie, from the Spirit of Satan, meant to deceive, mislead and misdirect, unto perdition. ~ ~ And it only get worse, from there on, completely destroying God's Prophetic Word.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
How do I know ? Because, I believe Jesus saying that "John to the seven churches which are in Asia:"
the seven churches are a symbolic representation of Christ’s body (the Christian church) across all periods of history, from the first century until the second coming.
upon reading what Jesus has to say to the Seven Churches, and looking a the history from the 1st century till NOW, we can understand that ~~ “The messages given to the churches in Asia, portray the state of things existing in the churches of the religious world today. The names of the churches are symbolic of the Christian church in different periods of the Christian era; the number of the churches—seven—indicates completeness and is symbolic of the fact that the messages extend to the end of time.”
Christ has a personal connection to His Churches ~~ Referring to Revelation 2:1, ~~ Christ’s presence among the candlesticks (the churches) confirms they are His living body on earth, carrying out His work.
This "chain of truth" ties the seven churches directly to the final mission of the church — to prepare for Christ’s return.
- Revelation 1:11 – "What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches..."
- Revelation 1:20 – The seven candlesticks are the seven churches.
- Revelation 2–3 – Christ speaks to each church personally.
The seven churches symbolize the Christian church throughout all ages.
They represent the body of Christ on earth, watched and cared for personally by Jesus.
Their messages are for our time — especially the Laodicean message (Revelation 3:14–22).
Ephesus → Smyrna → Pergamos → Thyatira → Sardis → Philadelphia → Laodicea
(31 AD) (100 AD) (313 AD) (538 AD) (1517 AD) (1798 AD) (1844 AD - Present)
Christ is in the midst of all — walking among the candlesticks!
Read Rev 3:14-19 ~~~ Laodicean perfectly describes the condition of Christ's Church TODAY... Very much in need of rebuke and correction, and few realize their true condition. We are called to repent, be zealous, and open the door to Christ (Revelation 3:19-20)!
Blessed Sabbath Folks, ~~~ Get Ready, Get Ready, I pray ~~~ The King is coming to Stay!
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