Many Christians are unaware of just how important the study of Chronology is in relationship to prophecy, especially in the study of the book of Revelation, and as such have no idea of where precisely they are on the stream of time or of impending events. Bible Chronology not only confirms that we are living in “the time of the end”, when knowledge would increase and the wise would understand, but that likewise we have reached the “end of the…
Words and Phrases The Twenty Four Elders The following is presented in support of our fifth and final view that the 24 elders represent the 24 divisions of the Old Testament Scriptures. “The identity of these elders is considered by some brethren to be a reference to the office of the Church’s priesthood, and by others as a reference to the books of the Hebrew Scriptures. A quick glance at the title page of Lesser or like English translations of…
Words and Phrases The Twenty Four Elders We would now like to present scriptural support for the 3rd view in our study in which it is believed that the 24 elders represent the Church in its glorified condition. As was stated in our previous post, the identity of these “elders” is considered by some brethren to be a reference to the office of the church’s priesthood and by others a reference to the books of the Hebrew Scriptures. A quick…
Words and Phrases The Twenty Four Elders “Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders …” (Rev 4:4) A quick search of the internet will reveal that there are various opinions held as to who precisely these elders are; in fact on this very forum we have likewise found several. While the predominant view appears to be that they are the raptured (?) or glorified saints, i.e. the church, others suggest they are the…
Introduction to the Seven Seals “Chapter 4 of Revelation is considered by most bible students to represent a view of the heavenly Father on a throne, with the scene in heaven consisting of various heavenly beings and articles. It’s interesting that the first view of God starts at the throne, which is in the most holy. In other words we are getting a description of this scene from God’s perspective or viewpoint. As the vision progresses, we will see the…
Words and Phrases The Alpha and Omega The following excerpt (Appendix B, Item # 741) was taken from the “New Albany Notes on Revelation”. “For an explanation of this phrase, please see the comments on Revelation Chapter 1 Verse 8. This appendix was added because a challenge to the thoughts presented necessitates a detailed explanation. The following explanation is a compilation of material gleaned from Hebrew references and discussions with two different rabbis. “And I will pour on the house…
Revelation, the Major Players The book of Revelation has many actors on its stage, all of whom must be properly identified in order to arrive at a correct interpretation. That in it self will require a very careful study. The following is but a brief description of a few of these players to aid in beginning your study. MICHAEL (Rev 12:7) Remember that this is a book of SYMBOLS and therefore is NOT to be read as a literal interpretation….
Words and Phrases There seems to be some question as to the duration of the earth, i.e. specifically as to how long it will last. Various scriptures have been applied some suggesting the earth is to be destroyed others that it will remain. As all true bible students know the Bible is the Living Word of God and therefore cannot contradict itself, therefore if something appears to be contrary to something else which is written it is usually found that…
Words and Phrases Heaven continued. THE SYMBOLIC HEAVENS Having we believe established the fact that there are three LITERAL heavens, we now turn our attention to the SYMBOLIC heavens, in the attempt to understand what they imply, let us examine a few Scriptural references which might assist us in this respect. “See that ye refuse not him that speaks. For if they escaped not who refused him that spoke on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn…
Words and Phrases Heaven continued. We include the following excerpt as taken from the “New Albany Notes on Revelation” (Appendix B, Item#74c) for further reference. “Throughout the Bible “heaven” can mean one of various things. In Revelation, however, the meaning seems to fall into only a few categories. The following study is not conclusive, but it may be a help in determining what is meant when the word “heaven” is used. First a summary: Most uses of heaven in Revelation…