After this is a phrase John the revelator uses to introduce a new unit in the sequence of his vision. It is a textual marker. It is also used in Rev.7:9; 15:5 and 18:1. It does not indicate a temporal shift. It does not mean a significant amount of time has transpired between the unitsContinue reading “Revelation Chapter 4: God’s Throne Room in Heaven”
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Revelation Chapters 2 & 3: Messages To The Seven Churches
The seven Churches addressed in these two chapters of the Scroll of Revelation were in existence in Asia Minor- which is in modern Turkey- in the late 1st century AD. The seven churches addressed here were not the only local assemblies in existence in Asia Minor at that time. They were selected by Christ asContinue reading “Revelation Chapters 2 & 3: Messages To The Seven Churches”
Revelation Chapter 1: Introduction
The Greek word translationted revelation is “apokalupsis” which means “to reveal” or “uncover.” Here Jesus the Christ is being uncovered as the eschatological judge(John 5:27; Acts 10:42; 17:31). This revelation of the Christ is given to Him by the Father. The content of this revelation are things which must shortly come to pass. This revelationContinue reading “Revelation Chapter 1: Introduction”
Overview Of The Scroll Of Revelation.
Chapter 1: The Unveiling Of The Risen And Glorified Jesus Scroll or roll is a translation of the Greek word “biblos” from which we derive the English word Bible and its cognates. It means book. In the Ancient World, and prior to the invention of the printing press by the German goldsmith Johannes Gensfleisch zurContinue reading “Overview Of The Scroll Of Revelation.”
Introduction To The Scroll Of Revelation
The Book of Revelation is unique in the cannon of the Scriptures in that it is the only book authored by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, being a direct communication from God. John the revelator was His amanuensis. Beyond the question of authorship, the book is replete with imagery and symbolism which make it aContinue reading “Introduction To The Scroll Of Revelation”
Reaction To The Debate Between Dr. Tommy Ice And Alan Kurschner Titled: The Church Will Face The AntiChrist Before The Rapture(2)
In my earlier response to the debate as to whether the Church will face the Antichrist(AC), I reacted to only two positions of the Pretribs(PT) as championed by Dr. Tomas Ice. Link: https://mtzionheritage.com/reaction-to-the-debate-between-dr-tommy-Ice-and-alan-kurschner-titled-the-church-will-face-the-antichrist-before-the-rapture/. Our brother Dr. Avraham Shallom has on many occasions discussed many PT assertions on this blogsite. I will give a number ofContinue reading “Reaction To The Debate Between Dr. Tommy Ice And Alan Kurschner Titled: The Church Will Face The AntiChrist Before The Rapture(2)”
Reaction To The Debate Between Dr. Tommy Ice And Alan Kurschner Titled: The Church Will Face The AntiChrist Before The Rapture
For decades, I have asked fellow believers who hold the Pretribulational Rapture view to direct me to unequivocal Scripture verses that buttress their Pretrib belief. They all fail to give give any direct and pointed verses. They defend their view quoting unconnected Scriptures like imputing that the twenty and four elders before the Throne OfContinue reading “Reaction To The Debate Between Dr. Tommy Ice And Alan Kurschner Titled: The Church Will Face The AntiChrist Before The Rapture”
The One Forty-Four Thousand
In Rev.6, one finds a description of the events of the 70th week of Daniel, from its inception at the signing of the covenant of apostasy(Dan.9:27), till The Day Of The Lord is about to commence after the breaking of the sixth seal( Rev.6:15-17). It chronicles the events of the first three and one-half years,Continue reading “The One Forty-Four Thousand”
The Prefigure Of The antiChrist
The rebellion of man against God which began in the Garden Of Eden will have its final hurrah at the rebuilt third Jewish Temple on Mount Moriah in Jerusalem. It will be the final attempt by man to enthrone man in the place of God. The catalyst for this ultimate sin is the abomination ofContinue reading “The Prefigure Of The antiChrist”
Matthew 24: Debunking Pretribulation Rapture View.
Usually ones run in with pretribulationists is when a believer’s attention is drawn to biochipping and numbering of men to continue participation in world commerce. They , the pretribers retort, ” why worry? You would have been ruptured!” I have asked them to produce scriptures that teach us we would be raptured before the revealing/Continue reading “Matthew 24: Debunking Pretribulation Rapture View.”