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Christian Apocalyptic Theology in the New Testament: part 1

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Don Merritt

The book of Revelation is the consummation of Christian Apocalyptic Theology of the New Testament, which derives from Jewish Apocalyptic Theology as seen in the Old Testament, and Jewish Apocalyptic Theology as it continued in the Intertestamental period, which is … Continue reading →

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Halftime

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Don Merritt

As of this morning, we have finished the vision that extended from Revelation 8:2 through 11:19. What follows in chapters 12-14 is possibly the most pivotal and misunderstood of all the visions in the book, and I am loath to … Continue reading →

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The Seventh Trumpet

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Don Merritt

Revelation 11:15-19 “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will reign for ever and ever.” Revelation 11:15b When the seventh trumpet sounds, the final judgment and the fullness of … Continue reading →

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A Terrified World

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Don Merritt

But after the three and a half days the breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet, and terror struck those who saw them. Then they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here.”And … Continue reading →

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Death of the Two Witnesses

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Don Merritt

Now when they have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up from the Abyss will attack them, and overpower and kill them. (11:7) The two witnesses were protected while they gave their testimony to the world concerning the Gospel of Jesus Christ, … Continue reading →

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Meet Two witnesses

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Don Merritt

And I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.” They are “the two olive trees” and the two lampstands, and “they stand before the Lord of the earth.” If anyone tries to harm them, fire comes … Continue reading →

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More Images

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Don Merritt

In our last Revelation post, we saw that John ate and swallowed a “little scroll” that was as sweet as honey to taste, and that went “sour” in his stomach. After this, John was told “You must prophesy again about many … Continue reading →

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An Interlude

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Don Merritt

Revelation 10 As we saw in the last vision, there is an interlude between the sixth and seventh seals. The scene opens with a great angel, providing us another look at the Lord Himself. Notice how the angel is described: … Continue reading →

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Subordinate Images: The Sounding of Seven Trumpets

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Don Merritt

One last subordinate image remains before we continue into chapter 10; the trumpets themselves. In this vision, John describes the future from his day until the final judgment and consummation of the ages within the context of seven trumpets, imagery … Continue reading →

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Subordinate Images: Demonic Forces

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Don Merritt

As we continue looking at the subordinate images in the first six trumpets, we find a great deal of the demonic at work in the present evil age in which we live. The images John uses to show this are: … Continue reading →

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