Studies in Revelation
The posts listed here are studies in the book of Revelation
- Reading and Keeping the Words of this Prophecy – Rev 1:3 (10/9/2017) - While we may not understand Revelation and all of it symbolism, we will be blessed as we read and keep its words in our hearts and minds.
- Ephesus: Losing Their First Love – Revelation 2:1-7 (6/7/2021) - Ephesus had so much to be commended for. They worked hard and were doctrinally sound. But they had lost their first love. And it was serious.
- You Have Abandoned Your First Love – Revelation 2:4 (10/10/2017) - The church at Ephesus was an example for service and obedience, with one hugh problem; they had abandoned their first love for Christ.
- To Eat from the Tree of Life – Revelation 2:7 (3/11/2023) - To those who are victorious, who endure faithful t our Lord until the end, we are given the right to eat from the tree of life.
- Smyrna: The Faithful Church – Revelation 2:8-11 (6/14/2021) - Smyrna was not a church most people would look at twice. But it had one very significant thing going for it. They were a faithful church.
- Pergamum: The Compromising Church – Revelation 2:12-17 (6/21/2021) - Pergamum had some good qualities. But they were also starting to become a compromising church, looking to fit into the culture around them.
- Thyatira: The Tolerant Church – Revelation 2:18-29 (6/28/2021) - Being a church that tolerates immorality within the body is a recipe for disaster. Do not give the culture a foothold within the body.
- Sardis: A Dead Church With A Reputation – Revelation 3:1-6 (7/5/2021) - Sardis was a church that had a reputation for being alive and active. But Jesus said that they were actually a dead church in need of revival
- Wake Up! The Tragedy of Unfinished Deeds – Rev. 3:2 (1/6/2020) - Are you depending on your reputation as a Christian? If you are, Jesus warns you about your unfinished deeds, telling you to wake up.
- Philadelphia: The Enduring Church – Revelation 3:7-13 (7/12/2021) - Philadelphia was a weak church that seemed to have little going for them. Except that they were an enduring church that was faithful to God.
- An Open Door No One Can Shut – Revelation 3:8 (3/12/2023) - The church of Philadelphia had been faithful through many trials. And now an open door was placed before them that no one could shut.
- Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church – Revelation 3:14-22 (7/18/2021) - Laodicea was a lukewarm church. They thought they were in good shape. But spiritually they were far from it. Jesus warned them to wake up.
- The Lukewarm Church at Laodicea – Revelation 3:17 (10/11/2017) - Christ desires his church to be either hot or cold. But how many are lukewarm churches, in danger of being spewed out of his mouth?
- Heavenly Worship – Revelation 4:8-11 (10/12/2017) - Heaven is a place of continuous worship and praise for our creator. We will join that heavenly chorus someday, so why not start now?
- The Lion and the Lamb – Revelation 5:5-6 (3/14/2023) - Jesus is described as both a lion and a lamb. He is the promised conquering king. But he became king through his sacrificial death.
- The Prayers of the Saints – Revelation 5:8 (10/13/2017) - Revelation pictures the prayers of the saints as incense being offered up to God. They are a sweet smelling sacrifice God is pleased with.
- The Blessed of Martyrdom – Revelation 6:9 (10/14/2017) - Most of us likely would not look forward to losing our lives for Christ. But experiencing martyrdom is a blessing to those who do.
- Sheltered by His Presence – Revelation 7:13-17 (10/15/2017) - Revelation was written to encourage us to remain faithful. We have been sheltered by his presence and need not fear for our future.
- An Offering of Incense and Prayer – Revelation 8:3-4 (3/17/2023) - Revelation pictures the prayer of the saints as incense, a sweet-smelling offering rising to the throne of God. He delights in our prayer.
- A Response to Prayer – Revelation 8:5 (10/16/2017) - Does God answer prayer? This scene from Revelation shows the response of God to the prayers of the martyred saints beneath the altar.
- They Did Not Repent – Revelation 9:20-21 (10/17/2017) - What was the purpose of the trumpet judgements? Was it just an execution of God's wrath? Or a last chance for people to repent?
- Consuming the Word – Revelation 10:10 (10/18/2017) - Follow John's example in consuming God's word. It will be sweet at times and bitter at other times. But always it is good.
- The Last Trumpet – Revelation 11:15 (10/19/2017) - The last trumpet announces a divine takeover of the earth where Christ will reign eternally. And the trumpet that announces the resurrection?
- Triumphing by the Blood – Revelation 12:11 (10/20/2017) - In the heavenly courtroom drama, we triumph over Satan, our accuser, by the blood of the Lamb, and the testimony of our lives.
- Battling a Great Dragon – Revelation 12:17 (3/21/2023) - As followers of Jesus, we are among those the dragon, pictured in Revelation 12, is seeking to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith.
- The Persecuted Church – Revelation 13:7, 10 (10/21/2017) - The spirit of antichrist is active in the world today waging war on the saints, and conquering them. Pray for the persecuted church.
- Harvesting the Earth – Revelation 14:14-16 (10/22/2017) - There are two harvests of the earth coming; one to eternal life and the other to destruction. Are you ready?
- Victorious Over the Beast – Revelation 15:2 (10/23/2017) - How do you come out on top in the end? By trusting your life to Christ and being faithful to him. Then you will be victorious over the beast.
- Bowls of Wrath – Revelation 16:1 (10/25/2017) - God's judgement and wrath are coming to this world. The only way to escape this is to listen to the words of Christ and believe in him.
- Carrying Out God’s Purpose – Revelation 17:17 (10/26/2017) - God is in control. He even directs the affairs of nations in the accomplishment of his purpose for creation. He will not be thwarted.
- Come Out of Babylon – Revelation 18:4 (10/27/2017) - As believers we need to come out of Babylon. Don't be a part of this world and its way of doing things. But seek after holiness instead.
- The Marriage of the Lamb – Revelation 19:7 (10/28/2017) - The marriage of the Lamb is coming and his Bride the Church) is making herself ready. Hold onto that hope during the trials of this life.
- The Rider on a White Horse – Revelation 19:11-14 (10/5/2022) - Jesus is pictured here as a rider on a white horse, leading his army to defeat those who have oppressed his people. So be faithful to him.
- The Millennium Kingdom – Revelation 20:4 (10/29/2017) - How should we understand this passage that describes the millennium kingdom? Is this a critical doctrine, or less important?
- Those Who Are Victorious – Revelation 21:7 (10/6/2022) - There is a great reward for those who are victorious. For those who remain faithful to the Lord up until the end.
- Unveiling of the Bride – Revelation 21:9-10 (10/31/2017) - The Holy City, the New Jerusalem, the Bride of Christ, a redeemed and glorious church prepared for her wedding to the Lamb. How great to be a part of that.
- The Tree of Life Restored – Revelation 22:1-2 (11/1/2017) - The tree of life was lost in Eden, but it is restored in the Holy City, the new paradise. Blessed are those who can eat from the tree of life.
- Come to the Water of Life – Revelation 22:17 (10/10/2022) - God's gift of salvation is freely offered to all. If you are thirsty, come and drink from the water of life. Experience life anew with God.
