The letters to seven churches continue in chapter 3 with messages from the risen Lord for the congregations in Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Each of these final three letters follows a pattern similar to those found in chapter 2. Sardis…
Category: New Testament
Tuesdays in Revelation (Chapter 2)
In Revelation 2, John records messages to four of the seven churches mentioned by Jesus in 1:11: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, and Thyatira. What Jesus says to them is highly relevant to what we need to hear today.
Tuesdays in Revelation (Chapter 1)
Today, we launch into a series of weekly posts on the book of Revelation. Chapter 1 opens with a promised blessing and a stunning vision of the resurrected Lord Jesus.
Revelation: Battleground or Blessing?
It’s easy to see why people associate Revelation with “battle.” The book gives a graphic portrayal of an epic, global clash of kingdoms. But there’s another reason Revelation gets linked to battles. More than any other book in the Bible, Revelation has become a battleground for conflicting interpretations. So how can this book be a blessing for all of us?
Coming in September: Tuesdays in Revelation
Many Christians find the book of Revelation both fascinating and frustrating. Fascinating to read; frustrating to understand. Here's an invitation to dig in deeper to understand and apply the message of this powerful, prophetic book.