Main Question: Can we remain faithful to the gospel in the midst of persecution and not deny the name of Christ? Key Takeaway Jesus commended the church in Philadelphia for their faithfulness in the midst of persecution and he encouraged them to keep going. He promised to reward them with eternal life with him in…
Main Question: Do we need a wake up call so that we will strengthen weak areas in our Christinan walk that we have negligently and incorrectly assumed are no big deal? Key Takeaway We can appear pious and holy on the outside to others but God knows our hearts. He wants our best and he…
Main Question: Can we remain faithful when things go badly for us and courageous in the midst of persecution? Key Takeaway Jesus didn’t promise that following Him would be easy. In fact He tells us we must take up our cross and follow Him. Our struggles will come in lots of different forms but we…
Ephesus vs. Thyatira- Faithful or Loving? Main Question: Does Jesus want his church to be doctrinally strong or loving? He tells us in Revelation chapter 2. Key Takeaway Christ wants his church to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” We are also…
About The GreetingsIn Revelation 1:4-8 John gives a greeting to seven churches in Asia from God the Father, the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ. The greeting lists attributes of all three members of the Trinity. It also tells us rewards for those who follow Jesus but also gives a warning to those who do not. …
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…
In Daniel chapters 2, 7, and 12 we are told that Daniel was given a vision of things that would happen in the distant future but that he was told to seal up the vision. However, in Revelation 1:1-3 and again in 22:10 John tells us the time is now near and that he has…
Summary Read the word and obey it. Try reading it out loud and see how that changes things. Endure any and all hardships even to the point of death Stay vigilant at all times to your walk with Christ There is an incredible eternal reward for those who patiently endure suffering for the name of…
Summary of Roots of Revelation Podcast Episode 2: The Importance of Order Humans Need Order In the second episode of “Roots of Revelation,” Jon Nettles explores the theme of order in scripture, especially in Revelation. He kicks off with real-life examples to show why we like things to be in order: God Provides Order Jon…
1. Discover the Roots of Revelation 2. Join Me on This Learning Adventure 3) If you understand all the mysteries of Revelation at the end of this study it won’t be because you learned it from me. I don’t have that breadth of knowledge, so I can’t dispense it. However, it is also possible that…