Revelation 1:9-11 says, “I, John, your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation, kingdom, and perseverance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. I was in…
The People of God as Priests in the Book of Revelation, part 3: The People of God Are Already His Priests
Revelation 1:5b-6 says, “To the one who loves us and set us free from our sins by his blood, and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”…
Angels Ascending and Descending from Heaven to Earth in John 1:51 and in Jacob’s Dream (Genesis 28)
In John 1:51, Jesus says, “Amen, Amen, I say to you (plural), you (plural) will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” Jesus’ words here are somewhat mysterious. What exactly is…
Enlightening Connections between John’s Gospel, Epistles, and the Book of Revelation, example 1: What Is the First Love that the Ephesian Church Has Left Behind?
In light of the Ephesian church’s significant strengths (Rev. 2:2-3), it is surprising that she has allowed herself to slip into an area of weakness that could be her undoing. Revelation 2:4 says, “But I have this against you, that…