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Everyone, we have been having a respectful and encouraging discussion on the book of Revelation. Please do not turn this into another shouting match where specific end times scenarios are insisted while making judgments on the salvation of those who disagree. If any of you would like to add...

Circumcision was practiced in Genesis and predates the Law. Paul seemed to have no issue with getting rid of that enduring decree. Why don't you stop attacking people's freedom in Christ and accusing me of distorting Scripture. If you have a Scriptural response, then share it. P.S. If your...

Again, let's discuss this privately if you'd like to discuss this further so as not to divert this topic.

"The Lord is a man of war; the Lord is his name." and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” I don't want to derail this topic by debating against Sabellianism. I just want to mention that dozens of times YHWH is declared to be the "name" of God...not merely an attribute...

My reflections on the issue of Sabbath keeping are as follows: Much of the OT, including many of the laws (circumcision, dietary laws, sacrifices, etc.) were used as a tool to point Israel and the world to Jesus Christ. At least, this seems to be the very clear indicate from the NT writers...

101G, Yes, in verse 8, the "Alpha and Omega" is a description the "Lord God" (God the Father) uses of himself as well as the phrase "the one who was, and is and is to come" (see vs. 4). Jesus uses these same phrases in self-descriptions elsewhere in this same revelation. Jesus declares...

Here are some very brief personal reflections on each verse... 1 - This book contains a fuller revealing of Jesus. It is not focused on predicting future events, but helping believers see the reality of Christ superimposed on their current (often difficult) situation. The word "signified" here...

First, you know nothing about me, my devotion to God or my heart. Let us deal with the issues of this topic and not attack one another's devotion, character or service. I assure you my faith is not mere lip-service. Yet our motivation is grace, not merit. I encourage you to use some Bible...

Sorry, I have to get to bed. I don't have time to respond currently. I will try to catch up as time permits.

The foolishness of God is wiser than men. The reason many Israelites died in their sin was because they would not submit themselves to the righteousness of God. Those who want to earn their way with God have fallen from grace. Either we accept God's gift or we seek to earn his favor. You...

Hey Brent, I appreciate the hard work. Its good to see new people and posts. I will try to stay engaged as my schedule permits. Let me know if you need anything from me!

dattaswami, I must disagree with your post. I do not think Jesus would agree with what you are teaching. Jesus told a parable in Matthew 20 about different workers. Some of the workers worked all day while others only worked an hour. At the end of the day, the Master paid them all the same...

I understand what you are saying that you see John as looking back historically in this vision. However, it seems odd to me to describe the city where these witnesses were killed as the location where "their Lord was killed." Jesus doesn't have a Lord...so how can this place be described as...

101G, Thank you for your response. I think I understand what you are saying, but we will have to examine things more in depth in regards to where our views are different. I appreciate your understanding and love for the Word of God. Here are some of my reflections on where I differ from your...

I appreciate your humility in this discussion. I wish more people had such an attitude when discussing prophetic books. I guess I am a little confused about your desire to establish a chronology. As I mentioned in the OP, I do not believe the book has a chronology. The book is a series of...

Sorry I missed this. Are you proposing some sort of study? Not sure what you are asking.

I agree. It was a revelation given to John of Jesus Christ.

Again, God is one. The name for God (YHWH) which is translated with upper case LORD in the Scriptures refers to the Triune God. So yes, God is one and he is our savior. In the OT, the Israelites were not given additional revelation of God regarding the Father, Son and Spirit. Thus, every...

I would also add, trying to parse out Jesus as merely a human being containing a Spirit of God is nonsense. Jesus was God made flesh. He is the second person of the Trinity made in the image and likeness of man. He had the Holy Spirit, just as Christians do. He was not merely a man with a...