Expositional Excerpts

Revelation 21:9-21 covers the topic of the "The City of Heaven." Perhaps you have moved once or twice in your life. Or, you have dreamed of moving. Regardless, we are given a glimpse into the final home that we will ever have. And to that end We ought to be in awe of the beauty of the New Jerusalem! In v. 9 we considered 1) The announcement of the city. Now, in v. 10 we look at 2) The vi...

Revelation 21:9-21 covers the topic of the "The City of Heaven." Perhaps you have moved once or twice in your life. Or, you have dreamed of moving. Regardless, we are given a glimpse into the final home that we will ever have. And to that end We ought to be in awe of the beauty of the New Jerusalem! In v. 9 we consider 1) The announcement of the city.

Revelation 21:5-8 is a great passage that summarizes "The Message of Revelation." In this section we learn that God summarized the entire book of Revelation through His work as Creator in this passage! In v. 5a we learned of 1) The summary statement of the Creator. Then, in vv. 5b-6a we saw 2) The character of the Creator. In vv. 6b-7 we noted 3) The reward of the Creator. Now, in v. 8 w...

Revelation 21:5-8 is a great passage that summarizes "The Message of Revelation." In this section we learn that God summarized the entire book of Revelation through His work as Creator in this passage! In v. 5a we learned of 1) The summary statement of the Creator. Then, in vv. 5b-6a we saw 2) The character of the Creator. Now, in vv. 6b-7 we see 3) The reward of the Creator.

Revelation 21:5-8 is a great passage that summarizes "The Message of Revelation." In this section we learn that God summarized the entire book of Revelation through His work as Creator in this passage! In v. 5a we learn of 1) The summary statement of the Creator. Then, in vv. 5b-6a we see 2) The character of the Creator.

Revelation 21:1-4 paints a picture of "All Things New." As we contemplate eternity future with regard to heaven (and the only other option is the lake of fire, as described in 20:11-15) we are going to work with the idea that As believers, we should earnestly desire to be in the new heaven and earth! In v. 1, we noted 1) The Description of the New Heaven and Earth. Then, in v. 2 we saw 2...

Revelation 21:1-4 paints a picture of "All Things New." As we contemplate eternity future with regard to heaven (and the only other option is the lake of fire, as described in 20:11-15) we are going to work with the idea that As believers, we should earnestly desire to be in the new heaven and earth! In v. 1, we noted 1) The Description of the New Heaven and Earth. Now, in v. 2 we see 2) The Cente...

Revelation 21:1-4 paints a picture of "All Things New." As we contemplate eternity future with regard to heaven (and the only other option is the lake of fire, as described in 20:11-15) we are going to work with the idea that As believers, we should earnestly desire to be in the new heaven and earth! In v. 1, we note 1) The Description of the New Heaven and Earth.

Revelation 20:11-15 cover the topic of "The Great White Throne." In this section we learn that No one should want to be present for this judgment! Why? Because of the characteristics of it. In v. 11 we noted 1) The Throne and the One who sits on it. Then, in vv. 12a and 13a we considered 2) The Second Resurrection. Now, in vv. 12b and 13b we note 3) The Nature of the Judgment. And finally, in vv....

Revelation 20:11-15 cover the topic of "The Great White Throne." In this section we learn that No one should want to be present for this judgment! Why? Because of the characteristics of it. In v. 11 we noted 1) The Throne and the One who sits on it. Now, in vv. 12a and 13a we consider 2) The Second Resurrection.

Revelation 20:11-15 cover the topic of "The Great White Throne." In this section we learn that No one should want to be present for this judgment! Why? Because of the characteristics of it. In v. 11 we note 1) The Throne and the One who sits on it.

Revelation 20:7-10 detail for us "The Final Battle." In these verses we must seek to understand the key elements of the final battle . In v. 7a we considered 1) The Time of the Battle. Then, in vv. 7b-8a we looked at 2) the Participants in the Battle. Now, in vv. 8b-9a we learn of 3) The preparation for the battle. And finally, in vv. 9b-10 we see 4) The "Battle" and its Outcome.

Revelation 20:7-10 detail for us "The Final Battle." In these verses we must seek to understand the key elements of the final battle . In v. 7a we considered 1) The Time of the Battle. Now, in vv. 7b-8a we look at 2) the Participants in the Battle.

Revelation 20:7-10 detail for us "The Final Battle." In these verses we must seek to understand the key elements of the final battle . In v. 7a we consider 1) The Time of the Battle.

Revelation 20:1-6 covers the topic of "The Kingdom of God." In this section We must understand the nature of the Millennial Kingdom ! In vv. 1-3 we discussed 1) Satan's place during the kingdom. Now, we finish up discussing vv. 4-6 where we learn of 2) The reign of Christ in His kingdom. In v. 4a we learn of a)The co-regents with Christ. In v. 4b we learn of b) Reign with Christ And finally, in vv...

Revelation 20:1-6 covers the topic of "The Kingdom of God." In this section We must understand the nature of the Millennial Kingdom ! In vv. 1-3 we discussed 1) Satan's place during the kingdom. Now, starting in v. 4 we begin to discuss 2) The reign of Christ in His kingdom.

Revelation 20:1-6 covers the topic of "The Kingdom of God." In this section We must understand the nature of the Millennial Kingdom ! In vv. 1-3 we discuss 1) Satan's place during the kingdom.

As we prepare to dive into the text of Revelation 20 we are pausing to define some terms and see how they are used in the Scriptures. Specifically, have been exploring the nuances of the term "Kingdom" and have been looking at how it is used in both the OT and NT. In this episode, we finish out our discussion by looking at the position of Amillennialism against the premillennialist position.

As we prepare to dive into the text of Revelation 20 we are pausing to define some terms and see how they are used in the Scriptures. Specifically, we are going to explore the nuances of the term "Kingdom" and see how it is used in both the OT and NT. In this episode, we finish discussing the idea of a mediated kingdom and then begin to work through the other main views that are contrary to what w...

As we prepare to dive into the text of Revelation 20 we want to pause and define some terms and see how they are used in the Scriptures. Specifically, we are going to explore the nuances of the term "Kingdom" and see how it is used in both the OT and NT. In this episode, we also begin discussing the difference between a universal kingdom and a mediated kingdom.

Revelation 19:17-21 covers the second installment of "The Return of the King" and here we are looking at "The Battle Before the Kingdom." We are working with the idea that We must seek to understand the final battle of the Lord ! In v. 17 We considered 1) The invitation to the supper of God. In v. 18 we learned of 2) The purpose of the supper of God. Then, in v. 19 we saw 3) The intent of God's en...

Revelation 19:17-21 covers the second installment of "The Return of the King" and here we are looking at "The Battle Before the Kingdom." We are working with the idea that We must seek to understand the final battle of the Lord ! In v. 17 We considered 1) The invitation to the supper of God. Now, in v. 18 we learn of 2) The purpose of the supper of God. And, in v. 19 we see 3) The intent of God's...

Revelation 19:17-21 covers the second installment of "The Return of the King" and here we are looking at "The Battle Before the Kingdom." We are working with the idea that We must seek to understand the final battle of the Lord ! In v. 17 We consider first 1) The invitation to the supper of God.

Revelation 19:11-16 comprises the first part of "The Return of the King." Here we are working with the idea that We must worship Christ in His triumphant return! To this proposition, we might pose the question: How is Christ described in His triumphant return? In v. 11a we note 1) The Origin of the returning King. Then, the rest of v. 11 describes 2) The Purity of the returning King. Vv. 12-13 det...

Revelation 19:11-16 comprises the first part of "The Return of the King." Here we are working with the idea that We must worship Christ in His triumphant return! To this proposition, we might pose the question: How is Christ described in His triumphant return? In v. 11a we note 1) The Origin of the returning King. Then, the rest of v. 11 describes 2) The Purity of the returning King. Vv. 12-13 det...