Revelation is a gripping book. There are heights and there are depths. It shows you the glory of God and the the depths of human sin. It's a book of blessing and of judgment, and a word that frequently occurs is 'wrath' or more specifically the wrath of God, unveiled in the seven seals, seven … Continue reading The Wrath of God & Rebellion of Humanity
Category: Faith
WHAT IS 666 AND THE MARK OF THE BEAST?
Revelation 13. This post is a long one - it's a big subject, and even this is a basic overview! If anyone knows anything about Revelation, it’s the mark of the beast – 666. In the world it’s used by pop groups and Satanists etc. and in the church it’s generally thought of as some … Continue reading WHAT IS 666 AND THE MARK OF THE BEAST?
The Wrath of the Lamb
Some will remember when children were taught to pray, “Gentle Jesus meek and mild....” and many have sung, “no crying he makes...” But, what kind of image does this conjure up of Jesus - a very nice, ‘docile’ Jesus - compliant, non-offensive, someone who just gets on with everybody, and is everyone’s friend? My ‘personal’ … Continue reading The Wrath of the Lamb
Heavens Perspective
Perspective Perspective is everything, if we don't have it we are in trouble. In Revelation we encounter a persecuted and suffering church, and things are not going to get better. From their perspective it doesn't look or feel good - later on we will hear the cry, "how long, O Lord?" Following the messages to … Continue reading Heavens Perspective
Jesus loves and speaks to the church
JESUS LOVES THE CHURCH Jesus loves the church for which he gave himself. John said "To him who loves us..." (1:5). It is out of that context that Revelation chapters 2 and 3 flow. It is out of that context that he speaks to the church sometimes hard and difficult words as well as words … Continue reading Jesus loves and speaks to the church
The Word 4 Life 