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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Revelation

Posts falling under this category are studies in Revelation, the revelation of Jesus Christ to John the apostle. Revelation is an apocalyptic writing, written to the first century church of Asia Minor to encourage them in the midst of the suffering for the cause of Christ.

An Offering of Incense and Prayer

An Offering of Incense and Prayer – Revelation 8:3-4

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Revelation pictures the prayer of the saints as incense, a sweet-smelling offering rising to the throne of God. He delights in our prayer.

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A Response to Prayer – Revelation 8:5

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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

They Did Not Repent – Revelation 9:20-21

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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

Consuming the Word – Revelation 10:10

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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

The Last Trumpet – Revelation 11:15

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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

Triumphing by the Blood – Revelation 12:11

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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

Battling a Great Dragon – Revelation 12:17

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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

The Persecuted Church – Revelation 13:7, 10

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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

Harvesting the Earth – Revelation 14:14-16

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There are two harvests of the earth coming; one to eternal life and the other to destruction. Are you ready?

victorious over the beast

Victorious Over the Beast – Revelation 15:2

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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

Bowls of Wrath – Revelation 16:1

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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.

Blessed Is the One Who Stays Awake

Blessed Is the One Who Stays Awake – Revelation 16:15

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Blessed is the one who stays awake and alert, recognizing the attacks of the enemy, and always ready to stand your ground against him.