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The Book of Revelation is the last book of the New Testament, a record of the apocalyptic vision given to the Apostle John.
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According to Jehovah's Witnesses, who are the 144,000 mentioned in the book of Revelation?
The book of Revelation refers to 144,000 servants of God who will be sealed in two different places. I have heard that the Jehovah's Witnesses often refer to this number.
Who, exactly, do the ...
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How do Mormons interpret the warning in Revelation about adding to the book?
How do Mormons interpret the following passage and justify the addition of the Book of Mormon to the canon of scripture?
Revelation 22:18-19 (NIV)
18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the ...
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According to Jehovah's Witnesses, does Jesus make the same claim as God, that he is the "first and the last,"?
Isaiah 44:6, "Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel And his Redeemer, the Lord of host; I am the first and I am the last, And there is no God besides Me."
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The Catholic Perspective concerning the Four Horsemen
Few Biblical symbols, allegories, or metaphors have fired the imagination more than the alleged Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse described all too briefly in Revelation 6:1-8.
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What happened to the tribe of Dan in Revelation? [closed]
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
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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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What will New Earth, New Heavens and New Jerusalem really be like according to Catholicism?
Revelation:21 talks about the New Earth and New Heavens. It also talks about the holy city New Jerusalem. Various physical aspects of this city is described by St. John.
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Who wrote the Book of Revelation?
More specifically: What authorities claim that the Book of Revelation was written by the Apostle John? What authorities claim otherwise?
This C.SE answer apparently references Pliny and Tacitus in ...
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Why is the number 666 considered evil?
People always make jokes about the number 666 and how it's evil and such. What is the basis of this?
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From an idealist perspective, what are the "seven spirits of God"?
In Revelation, we see God along with the "Seven Spirits before his throne".
Revelation 1:4 (NIV)
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To the seven churches in the province of Asia:
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Why are the wicked resurrected only to be destroyed and sent to the Lake of Fire?
In Revelation 20 the resurrection of the wicked is detailed. They are then judged and thrown in the lake of fire.
5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. ...
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Do any other denominations agree with the Jehovah Witnesses that Satan was cast to earth in 1914?
In my discussion with some Jehovah Witnesses, they claimed 1914 was the year referred to in revelation and that Satan came to earth. According to their belief, this is why from 1914 the world has ...
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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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What is the Calvinist and Hyper-Calvinist understanding of the "whosoever will" from Rev. 22:17?
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that hears say, Come. And let him that is thirsty come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. (Rev. 22:17 KJV)
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What Is the Original Number of The Beast? [closed]
The actual Number of The Beast is only mentioned in Revelation 13:18; In the Greek manuscripts, the number is rendered as χξϛ or "six hundred and sixty-six".
In 2005 Oxford University's Ashmolean ...
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Does God have a form as seen by John the Apostle?
Revelation 4
2 At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in
heaven with someone sitting on it. 3 And the one who sat there had the
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Did the Catholic Church infallibly define that we can demonstrate with certainty the existence of God with the light of natural reason only?
Question: Did the Catholic Church infallibly define that we can demonstrate with certainty the existence of God with the light of natural reason only?
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The Protestant perspective concerning the Four Horsemen
As a continuation of this question:
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How can one use the Bible to determine if the beast with seven heads and ten horns is the G-7 nations plus three more? [closed]
In Revelation, there are several references to the beast with seven heads and ten horns rising to world power.
Rev. 12:3 And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, ...
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How do Christians who believe in current-day Apostles, Prophets and the 5-fold ministry interpret Revelation 21?
This question is an extension of my previous question How do Christians who believe in current-day Apostles, Prophets and the 5-fold ministry interpret Ephesians 2:20?. I encourage the reader to read ...
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What's the difference between the Judgment Seat of Christ and the Great White Throne Judgment? [closed]
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?
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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 say,...
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How did the four living creatures become associated with the Gospel writers?
The visions of Ezekiel recorded in Ezekiel 1 and that of John in Revelation 4:7 include four living creatures (ζῷα) that stand in the presence of the throne of God. In both visions these heavenly ...
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What is the difference between the first and second resurrection in the book of Revelation? [closed]
I want to understand What is the meaning of first resurrection and
second resurrection.
Revelation 20:5 KJV
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Why is the second beast of Revelation called the Antichrist?
In many denominations of modern Christianity the Antichrist is the evil world leader who forces people to take the mark of the beast. After reading through Revelation and seeing for myself that the ...
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According to Catholicism, is the Body of Christ the same as the Bride of Christ?
Are there any Catholic teaching that differentiates between the “Body of Christ” (Church) and the “Bride of Christ”?
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What is the Lake of Fire? [closed]
Revelation 20:14 is what I'm talking about. It is only confusing because nearly every translation says something like this:
14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second ...
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Are there any differences between Jesus's commandments and God's commandments? [closed]
I always read about Jesus's commandments as something new in the bible; those commandments changed the way Christians see the Moshe writings.
The bible commentaries in this page of Rev 14:12 don't ...
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Who are the two witnesses in the book of Revelation? [closed]
I have read tidbits about the two witnesses in the book of revelation. What I don't know is whether or not these are Angels, or Humans and what their purpose is.
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Magnitude of the earthquakes of the Book of Revelation
I live in Chile, which is a country where 2 of the biggest 5 earthquakes occurred since humans measure earthquakes. The biggest occurred in 1960 and it was 9.6 in Richter scale(the soil cracked and ...
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According to full preterism, who is 'the dragon' and what are the differences between 'the dragon' and 'the beast'?
In some passages from the Bible there exists sentences such as: Revelation 12:9
The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He ...
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Where are the LDS revelations published?
I understood from a previous question (How does LDS handle doctrine changes?) that in the LDS church changes (including doctrine changes) are based on revelations from the prophets. Those are shared ...
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How do JWs reconcile the belief that Satan was cast to earth in 1914 with Job 1:7 and Job 2:2?
Based on this other question, Jehovah's Witnesses believe that the events depicted in Revelation 12:9, 12 happened in 1914.
The text in these two verses says (from KJV here):
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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 verse ...
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How do Trinitarians respond to passages in the Bible that seem to clearly distinguish between God and Jesus after his ascension?
Dr. Steven Nemes writes in the article The revelation which God gave Jesus, after quoting the opening line of Revelation
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his
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What is the current Reformed and Protestant view of the 'image of the beast' (Revelation 13: 14 &15)?
The traditional view of previous centuries after the Reformation focused on the religious authority of the time and its political affiliations (corresponding to the first, sea, beast and the second, ...
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Was the Tabernacle and its furnishings a copy of things in Heaven?
Revelation tells us that there is a Temple of God in Heaven, and that in that Temple is the Ark of his testament.
Revelation 11:19 KJV
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The Jehovah's Witness perspective concerning the Four Horsemen
As a continuation of this question and this question:
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How is the Catholic interpretation of the Woman of the Apocalypse as being Mary reconciled with the dogma of perpetual virginity?
In the Book of Revelation, 11:19—12:1-18, where the Woman of the Apocalypse is introduced, the passage describes "she wailed aloud in pain as she labored to give birth." Catholic tradition identifies ...
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What answer do continuationists have to the seven mentions of 'miracles/signs/wonders' in Revelation?
The Greek word semeion is the word most commonly translated 'sign' or 'miracle' in the English bible. It is the word which is very prominent in John's gospel account, in which it occurs a significant ...
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Why do some people speak in 'tongues' , which have to be interpreted, when angels do not?
Prior to the birth of Jesus Christ, angels spoke to Zechariah, to Joseph and to Mary. After his birth, angels spoke to shepherds, then to Joseph and Mary together, and then to Joseph again (four times)...
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How do Mormons understand Revelation 22:3?
Revelation 22:3 in the King James Version:
3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:
To me this appears to ...
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Is "Rapture" mentioned in the Book of Revelation?
In 1st Thessalonians Paul describes the Rapture:
1Th 4:13 through 17 KJV
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What does it mean for Christ to have been slain before the creation of the world? [closed]
The book of Revelation describes Jesus as "slain before the foundations of the earth":
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When was Satan cast out of heaven according to Catholics?
Revelation 12:9 speaks of Satan being cast out of heaven to the earth.
The book of Job indicates that Satan was able to enter in among the other angels at that time.
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What are Babylon The Great and the scarlet coloured beast according to Mormons?
Revelation 17:3-5 describes a "scarlet coloured beast" and a woman riding it.
The passage, according to King James Version, is as follows (from here):
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Does The Revelation chapter 20 tell us that the Rapture will take place after the millennial reign of Christ? [closed]
1st Thessalonians 4:16 says that those Christians who have already died when Christ returns, will rise first
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How do those who believe that salvation cannot be lost interpret Revelation 3:14-22?
Revelation 3:14-22 (ESV):
14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's creation.
15 “‘I know your works: you are ...
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According to Trinitarians, who is seated on the Throne and who takes His scroll from His right hand, in Rev 4 and 5?
In Revelation 4 we see the Lord God Almighty sitting on the throne of heaven, who is described as the Creator of all things:
Revelation 4:8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; ...
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How can God (Jesus) have a secret identity? (Protestant view, including Messianic Jewish, if possible)
I love this passage, but especially the part that I have emphasized:
The Heavenly Warrior Defeats the Beast 11 I saw heaven standing open
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