This post is based on Appendix 5 of the Revised English Version Bible. The REV Bible corrects many problems with how certain important words are translated. E.g. In Genesis it uses soul for creatures when translating Nephesh. Introduction Revelation 19:20 Then the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who worked signs in … Continue reading What happens in the Lake of Fire?
There are various beliefs about the two biblical resurrections mentioned in the bible based on what other doctrines the Christian believes. E.g. Pre-Tribulation or Post-Tribulation. About when they happen, who is involved in each one and why they happen. Even in Paul’s day the Greeks mocked him for his speech in Acts 17 in which … Continue reading What and When are the First and Second resurrections in the Bible?
Copyright © Tim Warner Revised September 11, 2007 In Revelation 20, John described the resurrected saints seated on thrones and reigning with Christ after having been resurrected. Revelation 20:4-6 And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded … Continue reading The First Resurrection in Revelation
It is because people are dead and not alive in any form that we eagerly await the coming of Jesus, who will raise the dead. Also, it is because people are dead and will be raised at either the first or second resurrection that the Bible speaks of “the Day of Judgment” (cp. Matthew 10:15; … Continue reading After Resurrection Comes the Judgment
The post will address Revelation 1:17; 2:8; 3:14; 21:6; 22:13 Preface By Raymond This teaching is challenging as it has to address a difficult concepts addressing the complication of Trinitarianism. It creates contradictions and confusion. Furthermore God uses figurative language to convey ideas and concepts for us. One new concept is that there are two … Continue reading Who is the Alpha and Omega in Revelation?
Copyright © Tim Warner - 10/2003 The date of the writing of Revelation has been hotly disputed by preterists. Until the last century, Christian tradition has placed John's exile to Patmos during the reign of the emperor Domitian (AD 81-96). The dispute over the date of the composition of Revelation is a crucial one. If … Continue reading Preterism & the Date of the Book of Revelation
Copyright © Tim Warner “Paul himself also — after that the Lord spoke to him out of heaven, and showed him that, in persecuting His disciples, he persecuted his own Lord, and sent Ananias to him that he might recover his sight, and be baptized — ‘preached,’ it is said, ‘Jesus in the synagogues at … Continue reading Paul & the Mystery
Introduction Ezekiel 1:5-11 Also from within it came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: they had the likeness of a man. (6) Each one had four faces, and each one had four wings. (7) Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the soles of calves' … Continue reading 4 Winged Creatures – Comparing Revelation 4:6-8 with Ezekiel 1:5-11
Revelation 10:1 – 11:11 is an interlude between the 6th and 7th Trumpets and parallels the interlude between the 6th and 7th Seals, & goes back to the beginning of the tribulation & recaps. Revelation 10:1-11 The Messenger, the “Little Scroll,” & the 7 Thunders Vss. 1-2 The Messenger is ChristClothed with a cloud – … Continue reading Lesson 24 – Revelation 10:1-11 Little Scroll and 7 Thunders
It is really rather baffling to watch pretribulationists claim that literalism leads to pretribulationism, and then in the next breath rely exclusively on symbolism to find the rapture in Scripture! Without any rapture in the early chapters of Revelation, pretribulationists point to the twenty-four elders as proof that the entire Church is in heaven prior … Continue reading The Twenty-Four Elders – Do They Represent the Raptured Church in Heaven?
Living as a Christian in this World 