We are not sinners in the hand of an angry deity, rather we are sinners who stand accused, but our Accuser has been cast out of the court. That is Good News.
The Revelation – The Woman & the Red Dragon – Rev. 12 Read More »
God knows that the church will be tempted to shrink back from its commissioning in face of its persecution. This is why the message is given by an angel in the form and likeness of God and why the commission must be fully consumed and internalized.
The Revelation – The Angel and the Little Scroll – Rev. 10 Read More »
“How you are fallen from heaven, O Day Star (Heb. Lucifer), son of Dawn! How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low! . . . But you are brought down to Sheol, to the depths of the Pit.”
The Revelation – Demonic Locusts – Rev. 9 Read More »
The Lamb is more than something extraordinary and worthy of this world. The Lamb is more than the descendant of Judah or of David. The Lamb is, in some way, God as well.
The Revelation – Worship of the Lamb – Rev. 5 Read More »
As you read through each of these seven oracles to the seven churches – their proscription, praise, and promises – see yourself. Where do you meet the expectations of Christ and where do you fall short? Most importantly, how do Christ’s promises speak to you?
The Revelation – Oracles to the 7 Churches (pt.2) – Rev. 2:12-29 Read More »
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 »
Revelation is an amalgamation of Apocalypse, Prophecy, and Pastoral Letter.
The Revelation – Literary Genres Read More »
Then as one man’s trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one man’s act of righteousness leads to acquittal and life for all men.
Adam & the Fall – An Introduction Read More »
He saved us, not because of deeds done by us in righteousness, but in virtue of his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit, which he poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,
Titus – Week 3(b) – Titus 3 (Grace) Read More »
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for any honest work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all men.
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