Biblical Interpretation Interpreting the Epistles to the Seven Churches in Revelation 2-3 14 Dec 201714 Dec 2017 As we move through Revelation 2-3, it is absolutely necessary to understand how to interpret this part of the book of Revelation. As I mentioned in the Introduction to the…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions and The Apocalypse of John (Revelation) 1:20 8 Dec 20178 Dec 2017 I had mentioned in an earlier post that we would come back to John's idea of "seven churches" and seven "spirits." In Revelation 1:20, these "sevens" are unavoidable and cause…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions and The Apocalypse of John (Revelation) 1:17-19. 17 Nov 2017 As we have continued to look at Old Testament allusions in the book of Revelation, we have also been introduced to John's use of Apocalyptic literature and how it functions.…
Biblical Interpretation The Seven Beatitudes in Revelation 14 Nov 201714 Nov 2017 Throughout the journey of Revelation 1 so far, we have begun to see John's purposeful use of allusions to the Old Testament that shape the way we hear and see…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions and The Apocalypse of John (Revelation) 1:13-16 31 Oct 201731 Oct 2017 As we move away from John's intro on the person and work of Christ, we now enter in to a glorious vision of the glorified and exalted Lord of lords.…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions and The Apocalypse of John (Revelation) 1:8 13 Oct 201713 Oct 2017 Last time we looked at the two OT allusions packed into Revelation 1:7 and how they are pictures of Christ's love for his bride from the cross to his Second…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions and The Apocalypse of John (Revelation) 1:7 7 Oct 20177 Oct 2017 After the resounding "Amen" of 1:6 proclaiming the priesthood of believers shaped by Jesus' exodus of his people from slavery into freedom, Revelation 1:7 stands as another "Amen" statement. The…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions and the Apocalypse of John (Revelation) 1:6 29 Sep 201729 Sep 2017 As we stuck our feet in the seemingly shallow waters of John's doxology (1:5b-6) last time, we found that the waters were not so shallow. No, they were deep with…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions and The Apocalypse of John (Revelation) 1:4-5 23 Sep 2017 Hey everyone, I am back from Sabbatical. I feel a greater love and trust for God, am healed from some past hurts, enjoyed the time with my family, and am…
Uncategorized Sabbatical 1 Jul 20171 Jul 2017 Last day on social media: The kind leaders and people of Kaleo Church have given me a much needed Sabbatical. I will be away from the church from July 2-September…
