John’s Revelation is to a large extent structured by sevens. In his commentary on Revelation, Simon J. Kistemaker points… READ MORE
We sometimes speak of “reaping the consequences” of our decisions, especially of our bad decisions. The phrase itself is an… READ MORE
What is the gospel? The Greek word that we translate as gospel is euaggelion. The Old English word from… READ MORE
Christianity is not a negative religion. Or rather, it is not merely a negative religion. There are, of course, some… READ MORE
Readers of Revelation 13.11–18 feel their attention immediately drawn to the last words of the passage: “let the one who… READ MORE
The defeat of the devil is a future but certain event. In the mean time, John’s Revelation teaches us,… READ MORE
Revelation 12.7–17 narrates a war that begins in heaven and continues on earth. In heaven, the archangel Michael and… READ MORE
“A gulf has opened up in our culture between the visibility of evil and the intellectual resources available for coping… READ MORE
The political language of the gospel never ceases to amaze me. Consider the terminology of Revelation 11.15–19: “kingdom,” “Lord,”… READ MORE
The measuring of the temple signifies God’s protection and ownership of it, and yet he allows it to be trampled… READ MORE
“All we have to do is decide what to do with the time given us.”
~Gandalf
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