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The Letter to Ephesus

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Don Merritt

Ephesus was a great city; a transportation and commercial hub, and the home of the great temple of Diana. We discussed its ancient significance in our study of Ephesians, and as the recipient of one of Paul’s epistles the church … Continue reading →

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The Seven Letters: An Introduction

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Don Merritt

As is the case with most aspects of Revelation, there are plenty of views about how we should understand this section (Revelation 2-3 ). In order for us to figure this all out, we need to remind ourselves of the … Continue reading →

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Jesus and John

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Don Merritt

John’s vision of Jesus in the midst of His church is a striking one, for such power, majesty and glory is almost beyond human comprehension, and John reacted to it in a way that is probably much like any one … Continue reading →

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Jesus in the Midst of His Church

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Don Merritt

Revelation 1:9-16 John begins his story by setting his location on the island of Patmos where he had been exiled for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It was the Lord’s Day, the first day of the week. He was … Continue reading →

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Revelation: The Prelude

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Don Merritt

John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the … Continue reading →

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The Structure of Revelation

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Don Merritt

As we look over the book of Revelation, one thing is quite clear; it is divided into two major sections: Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. Revelation 1:19 We know that there … Continue reading →

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A Day for Reflection

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Don Merritt

Here we are, another Lord’s Day; what better time to pause and reflect on the amazing things that He does in our lives. For me, all I need to do is look back over the last 2 weeks to … Continue reading →

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A Note About Descriptive Language

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

If Revelation isn’t to be understood literally, then how is it to be understood? As I said in the last post, it is “Apocalyptic” literature; it reveals something in word pictures. This kind of descriptive language shouldn’t be all that … Continue reading →

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Our Approach to Revelation

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

To begin a study of a book like Revelation, we must address some fundamental questions. In this case, the most fundamental of questions is whether or not it is intended to be understood literally. If we decide it should be … Continue reading →

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Revelation: Getting Started

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Don Merritt

“OK class, can I see a show of hands please how many of you think that the book of Revelation is just about the end of the world? “Wow, almost everyone; hands down. OK, now, how many of you really … Continue reading →