Book of Revelation, the last book of the Bible
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What happened to the tribe of Dan in Revelation?
Compare the twelve tribes of Israel, according to Genesis 35:23-26 (left column) and Revelation 7:5-8 (right):
Asher : Asher
Benjamin : Benjamin
Dan : Gad
Gad : Issachar
Issachar : Joseph
Joseph : ...
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What is dispensationalism?
Several years ago, I took a class on the book of Revelation and learned about dispensationalism. It made sense to me then, but I can't seem to wrap my head around it now.
Also, I hear the term from ...
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Modern revelation. Is there Biblical evidence against it?
Many people I talk to claim that there cannot be a living prophet. They cite Revelation 22:18-19 claiming that the words there speak for the entire Bible. Certainly it wasn't compiled until after the ...
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The book of revelation as comfort to persecuted early Christians
I have heard* that the book of revelation was written to provide comfort to persecuted Christians in the early days during persecution from Rome. And that the contents are best understood as metaphors ...
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Why is the Trinity a Trinity?
It's well-established and -accepted by most Christians that God is triune, consisting of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
However, while talking with a friend earlier about Wisdom (from Proverbs), ...
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What's the difference between the Judgment Seat of Christ and the Great White Throne Judgment?
The Bible speaks of the "Judgment Seat of Christ" as well as the "Great White Throne" judgment. What is the difference between these two judgments and who will be at each?
For we must all appear ...
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What is the earliest name ascribed to the book of Revelation?
I was teaching Catechism last night, going over 'Revelation'. I asked, "what's revelation?" and one girl answered, "It's the last book in the Bible". and I was like, "um yeah..." Well I wanted to ...
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To what do the seven churches of Revelation refer?
I have heard of the Seven Church Ages interpretation of the seven churches of Revelation, specifically that each church identified there also represents ages of the church since that time. I've also ...
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The seven churches that were condemned; did any of them repent?
In Revelation, there were seven churches that were told of their actions and were told to repent of their sins or there will be consequenes. Are there any written words that told whether the seven ...
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What is the Biblical basis for multiple judgments?
I recently heard a talk on the notion of "multiple judgments"; the idea is one is initially judged simply on the fact of their salvation - did that person put their life in Christ's hands and accept ...
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What does Revelation 6:12 mean?
I've always thought that in Revelation 6:12 where it says:
I watched as he opened the sixth seal. There was a great earthquake. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair...
... that ...
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What does Revelation 21:5 mean by “everything”?
Revelation 21:5 (NIV)::
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
My pastor included this ...
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We're only in heaven for a short time?
Will we really go to heaven but it's only until the new Earth comes as described in Revelation (when we're to return to Earth)?
Revelation 21:1-2 NIV
Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,”[a] ...
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What are the different views regarding the order of events for end-times prophecy?
As an example for this question, Jack Chick has put together some stories on the end times, which are a compilation of prophecies in Daniel, Revelation, the gospels, and some other books. However, his ...
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Does the end times talk about a one world religion?
I was just reading about end times and somebody was stating that this verse suggest that there will be a one world religion, a false religion. Is this backed by any other scripture?
Revelation ...
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The extent of different approaches to Revelation
There are of course a number of different approaches to, and interpretations of the book of Revelation. When I read theological works on end times I stumble upon some of those. But I never really ...
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Does ‘palm branches’ in Palm Sunday draw meaning from Jewish culture, or Greco-Roman culture that the Jews adopted?
Two verses connected two 'palm branches' are:
They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Blessed is the King of ...
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What is a historicist’s view of the seven seals in Revelation?
Historicism is a method of interpretation in Christian eschatology that associates biblical prophecies with actual historical events (which may also be symbolic of repeated occurrences). This means ...
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The four living creatures and twenty-four elders in Revelation?
"The Apocalypse, or Revelation to John, the last book of the Bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual ...
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144,000 in Revelation [closed]
14:2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and
as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers
harping with their harps:
14:3 And they sung as it ...
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How does one assess “something” against what is described in Revelation?
According to Wikipedia the "Mark of the beast" is something that may be translated "to vote" or "to decide". On the other hand, I've come to think of the mark of the beast as something that is ...
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Book recommendation for study of Revelation [closed]
I have no real opinion on the book of Revelation, or "End times theology" as it is a subject I have never studied.
What books can you recommend that would give me a good introduction to this topic? ...
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Who wrote the bible? [closed]
I have read this Mathew 27
The Death of Jesus
45 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land.
46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, ...
