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. …
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RR 005: Symbolic Numbers
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…
RR 004: The Time is Near
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…
RR 003: Blessings
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…
Discover God’s Orderly Design: Dynamic and Astonishing Yet Reliable
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…
RR 001: Revelation: Begin the journey of learning today
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…