As the Book of Revelation comes to a close, the reader encounters Jesus Christ in a new fashion. Christ Himself speaks, revealing His final promises, instructions, invitation, and injunctions. Here we find His threefold declaration that He is coming back to Earth quickly. Our heartfelt response ought to be “Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Rev […]
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The final vision that John receives reveals details concerning the New Jerusalem. Readers normally ask two questions: (1) Does this city exists in the Millennial Kingdom of Christ or in the Eternal State? (2) Who are its citizens? Certain elements of the city’s description help answer those questions. The absence of the curse links everything
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Psalm 42:7 declares, “One deep stream calls out to another at the sound of your waterfalls” (NET). On the final full day of this year’s Christian Leaders’ Trip into the Grand Canyon, hundreds of waterfalls graced the canyon walls shortly after a rain that dampened our lunch time on one of the beaches. Everything from delicate white ribbons
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