"Is your name written in the book of life?" Questions such as this have been used as evangelism tools for decades. But what is the book of life? The common assumption is that if we have a place in heaven then our name will be listed in the book of life? We assume that life... Continue Reading →
Let Him Hear: Reading Revelation For Spiritual Growth #16
Here are the names for Jesus used in Revelation 19: Lamb Faithful True Word of God King of Kings Lord of Lords Here are my reflections on these words: Lamb - God's sacrifice on our behalf. Given to death in order to remove the penalty due to us for our sin. Faithful - He is... Continue Reading →
Let Him Hear: Reading Revelation For Spiritual Growth #15
Chapter 18 of Revelation describes the destruction of the great city of Babylon. The chapter includes various types of people lamenting the loss of the great city. They say things like: “‘Woe! Woe to you, great city, you mighty city of Babylon! In one hour your doom has come!’ Revelation 18:10 All things come to... Continue Reading →
Let Him Hear: Reading Revelation For Spiritual Growth #14
My two Bible readings are coming together. I read Matthew for my weekly Sunday School class and I have been reading Revelation for the blog. Yesterday, in Matthew, I read about the Pharisees and the Sadducees asking Jesus for a sign from heaven. Jesus refuses to play their little game and basically tells them that... Continue Reading →
Let Him Hear: Reading Revelation For Spiritual Growth #13
When you think of Revelation, you probably think of dragons, multi-headed creatures, blood, apocalypse, battles, destruction, and earthly disasters. But one thing I have noticed is there is more worship in Revelation than anywhere else in the Bible short of Psalms. Being a sports fan, I recognize this kind of worship. It is the worship... Continue Reading →
Let Him Hear: Reading Revelation For Spiritual Growth #12
Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and hold fast to the faith of Jesus. (Revelation 14:12) I am starting to train for a marathon in December. I believe that I can train my body to handle the rigors of 26.2 miles but what I... Continue Reading →
Let Him Hear: Reading Revelation For Spiritual Growth #11
I believe that I am strong in my faith and that there is nothing that will shake my faith in God and my commitment to Jesus but when I hear about stories of martyrdom or persecution I often wonder if I have what it takes to withstand bodily harm or loss for the sake of... Continue Reading →
Let Him Hear: Reading Revelation For Spiritual Growth #10
A false narrative about God that James Bryan Smith mentions in his book, "The Good and Beautiful God", is that of a "teddy bear" god. This is a god who is soft on sin and not willing to judge and certainly not likely to send anyone to hell. This false narrative is an overreaction to... Continue Reading →
Let Him Hear: Reading Revelation For Spiritual Growth #9
Many think Heaven will be an eternity's worth of standing in one spot singing 18th Century Hymns over the backing of 17th century instruments. The only variation will be a spare harp or two. From what I have read in Revelation so far, this isn't the view of Heaven that I see. In chapter 11,... Continue Reading →
Let Him Hear: Reading Revelation For Spiritual Growth #8
As I have stated before, I am taking a laissez faire approach to reading Revelation. I am less concerned in discovering all the secrets found in the language and prophesy than I am simply reading it and listening what God wants me to hear. In Revelation 10, the writer, John, sees a mighty angel who... Continue Reading →
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