The Bible Unbound - Book of Revelation

Send us Fan Mail " A darkness that can be felt" was how this special form of judgmental darkness is described in Exodus 10.  The Exodus darkness was only a three-day long preview of what happens when God plunges the "Throne of the Beast" into the anguish of the darkness of Judgment.  Here is that intense account. Revelation 16:10 The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the thron...

Send us Fan Mail Having done the necessary background and contextual setting of the Revelation 15-16 "BOWLS OF GOD'S WRATH", we come in today's episode, to begin to consider the bowls themselves (first 4).   This section is seen  in Revelation 16:1-9: Revelation 16:1  Then I heard a loud voice from the temple telling the seven angels, “Go and pour out on the earth the seven bow...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we observe 5 (of 6) principles that undergird the unfolding of the Seven Bowls of God's final wrath.   We will resume next week with a close examination of the controversial but crucial narrative of Armageddon.  These five undergirding principles will help pave the way for us. REVELATION 16 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple telling the seven angels, “...

Send us Fan Mail When considering the subject of God's wrath, we must consider the dual and transcendent expression of that wrath.  It is not simply wrath expressed in a moment of time on the rebellious sons of Adam.  That is only half of the story.  We must look at both major expressions of God's wrath -- one upon the earth, the other in the bosom of His Son.  Revelation 15:5 After this...

Send us Fan Mail Today we peer onto the shore of the abyss (sea) and trace out how the abyss became a glassy sea and the place of deliverance -- first from Egypt, and then from sin. This portion of the book of Revelation previews John's final 7-structured narrative, the seven plagues (bowls) of the final wrath of God. Revelation 15:1 Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and amazing, seven...

Send us Fan Mail Today we start a brand new vision of the Apostle John -- that of the seven bowls of wrath.   Having seen the visions of the 7 churches, 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 thunders, we now come to John's final 7-structured narrative.   The taming of the abyss (sea) is the focus of today's episode.   Revelation 15:1 Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and amazing, seven angels wi...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we discuss the dual harvest of the earth as described in Revelation 14:14-20.  Thank you for joining us for this sobering message. Revelation 14:14 Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and seated on the cloud one like a son of man, with a golden crown on his head, and a sharp sickle in his hand. 15 And another angel came out of the temple, calling with a loud voice to...

Send us Fan Mail Once again, we venture into the heavenly IMAX to witness three mighty angels and their judgment day messages to the earth.   This is a sobering harbinger of what we find described in the next section which shows the great day of judment depicted as a harvest of grain and a harvest of vintage grapes.    REVELATION 14:6 Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eter...

Send us Fan Mail Revelation 14:1–5 “ Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads. 2 And I heard a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder. The voice I heard was like the sound of harpists playing on their harps , 3 and they were singing a new song before the...

Send us Fan Mail REV 14:1 “Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads.” DID you know that thete is a true Zion (of God) and a false "Zion" (of man)? In this episode we seek to identify the true Zion as opposed to its earthy imitation.  Some of this may ruffle the feathers of long-standing...

Send us Fan Mail 666 - THE infamous number that has been subject to all kinds of ridiculous speculation about it's meaning and the manner in which it is to be interpreted.  Of special focus is verse 18 of the section where two prerequisites are provided and are necessary to an accurate calculation the mark.  After this episode, we believe you will be possessed with a clear and biblically soun...

Send us Fan Mail NOTE:  Due to audio quality issues, we have uploaded an upgrade to this episode.  Please go to:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2255541/episodes/18275355 666 - THE infamous number that strikes dread in all who hear of it.  It is the mark of the beast and the number of his name. The mark is symbolic for loyalty -- loyalty to the great system of deception and of control.  But WHAT EXACT...

Send us Fan Mail 666 - THE infamous number that strikes dread in all who hear of it.  It is the mark of the beast and the number of his name. The mark is symbolic for loyalty -- loyalty to the great system of deception and of control.  But WHAT EXACTLY ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF DENYING THE MARK? We take a journey through history in this episode and trace out the experience of thise who, out of loyat...

Send us Fan Mail 666 - THE infamous number that strikes dread in all who hear of it.  It is the mark of the beast and the number of his name. The mark is symbolic for loyalty -- loyalty to the great system of deception and of control.  But the American Evangelical church is marked by distraction, compromise and weakness.  Will she be able to resist the powerful deception? Revelation 13:16 Also it...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive yet deeper into the heart of the dark deception of the second beast of Revelation 13:11-15.  We take a close look at emerging AI systems and consider the question: "Is it worth it to yield to the AI revolution, or should I opt-out?"  "Is it even possible to opt out"? WE ALSO HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU ALSO WATCH THIS VIDEO :  Then I saw...

Send us Fan Mail In this live classroom episode, we dive yet deeper into the heart of the dark deception of the second beast of Revelation 13:11-15.  We take a close look at emerging AI systems and begin to ponder the question: "is AI a platform for the antichrist?" Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon. 12 It exercises...

Send us Fan Mail In this live classroom episode, we dive deep into the heart of the dark deception of the second beast of Revelation 13:11-15 Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon. 12 It exercises all the authority of the first beast in its presence, and makes the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose mortal wou...

Send us Fan Mail In this live classroom presentation, we discuss the power of deception, self-deception and the decptive power of the beast system as symbolized by beast #2 as stated in Revelation 13:11-15 Revelation 13:11 Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon. 12 It exercises all the authority of the first beast in its presence,...

Send us Fan Mail In this live session, we review the all-important idea of the two great beasts of Revelation, chapter 13.    Revelation 13:1-10.  13 And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. 2 And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear’s, and its mouth was like a lion’s mou...

Send us Fan Mail We are back in the classroom for a review episode, asking the question, "How are we to interpret the book of Revelation".   We address the four primary methods of interpretation, the cyclical structure, main theme, etc in this live episode. If you wish to contact me with any comments, questions, suggestions, etc please feel free to write to my email:  jmrgrs9@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we marvel at the scene of the crystal sea that occupies John's great vision here in Revelation 15.  The symbolism is very rich and encouraging. REVELATION 15:2 And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mingled with fire—3 And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the...

Send us Fan Mail IN THIS EPISODE, WE BEGIN TO CONSIDER Revelation chapter 15-16 which is the narrative of the Seven Bowls of Wrath. We notice the striking use of a narrative device that John employs, known as "Interlocking" his narratives.    In this episode, we draw out the amazing significance of this narrative device. REVELATION 15:1 Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and amazin...

Send us Fan Mail IN this episode, we consider the very sobering scene of the last day of earth's history, presented in the dual metaphor of harvest and vintage.   This final moment of history brings us to the end of yet another of John's unfolding cycles of visions while on the isle of Patmos. Revelation 14:14 Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and seated on the cloud one like a s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider more of Revelation chapter 14:6-13 "Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. 7 And he said with a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we consider more of Revelation chapter 14  " Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads" Why is that the Book of Revelation has two accounts of the 144,000 , and how are they different? The comparison between the 144,000 of Revelation 7, and the 144,000 o...