Within this vision, John introduces himself to his audience and introduces three reoccurring themes in Revelation of security, hope, and discipleship.
The Revelation – Preparatory Vision – Rev. 1:9-20 Read More »
It is in the opening words of the book in vv. 1-9 that tell us what the book is about and how we are to interpret the visions. Never skip over the beginning.
The Revelation – Salutation – Rev. 1:1-1:8 Read More »
For John, there can only be one God Worshipful King – a man who was crucified in Jerusalem rather than the man who sits on the throne in Rome. Revelation is his teaching.
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Regardless of the interpretive strategy employed or the themes recognized, Revelation, like all of the New Testament, must necessarily be read within the context of Jesus’ Passion and Resurrection. The Church’s proclamation since the day of Pentecost is Christ crucified.
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Revelation is an amalgamation of Apocalypse, Prophecy, and Pastoral Letter.
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Jesus did not demand converts but disciples. Discipleship, however, takes time and is a life-long process.
Living His Story – Week 7(b) – Reaching Others Read More »
I hope that you will be able to join us on our journey into St. John the Divine’s vision and partake of the most extraordinary book in all of the Scriptures.
The Revelation – An Introduction Read More »
Conversion stories on the Road to Damascus and the Road to Emmaus.
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“You mean,” asked Lewis, “that the story of Christ is simply a true myth, a myth that works on us in the same way as the others, but a myth that really happened? In that case, I begin to understand.”
Living His Story – Week 6(b) – Our Stories Today Read More »
For as I passed along, and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription, ‘To an unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. Acts 17:23
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