RR 014: Overview of Chapters 15-16

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Matthew 7:7-8 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and…

Main Question Scripture repeatedly refers to “The Nations” as adversaries of God’s people. Who are they? Can this toxic relationship be saved?  Main Verse: Revelation 22:1-5 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle…

This episode is and overview of chapter 17. It discusses the Babylon the Great Prostitute (symbolizing lust, greed, godlessness, and pleasure) and its alliance with and later destruction by The Beast (symbolizing governmental and military power).  We discuss that many things in our society match up with what we read. However, we always must remember…

Key Points 1) God loves us and wants us to live in His presence eternally in a new holy city, the new Jerusalem. It will be within a New Heaven and New Earth.  2) God cannot and will not be around sin. This means that the city, the the New Heaven, the New Earth, and…

Key Point God the Father’s will is to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ (Ephesians 1:3-10). Jesus, The Alpha and the Omega, will unify all things in heaven and on earth under himself so he can restore them back to the Father.   Key VerseRevelation 1:7-8 “Look, he is coming…

Main Question: Why does the Bible use symbols, including symbolic numbers, and how can it help us know more about God? Takeaway 1- Symbolic Numbers Are Not a Treasure Map We shouldn’t take symbols beyond their intended descriptive purpose and use them to tell fortunes or interpret omens. God tells us that His thoughts are…