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Category Archives: Textual studies
1 Thessalonians: Chapter 1:2-3
Verses 2-3 (1 Th 1:2–3 ESV) 2 We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, 3 remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness … Continue reading
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1 Thessalonians: Chapter 1:1
We now begin a verse-by-verse study of the text. (1 Thess. 1:1 ESV) Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. Silvanus is a … Continue reading
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1 Thessalonians: Introduction
So I thought I’d work through 1 & 2 Thessalonians. For a couple of reasons. First, I’ve never studied these books. Ever. And yet they’re not long. They’re even about the right length for a 13-week Bible class. So is … Continue reading
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The Revelation: A Different Kind of Apocalypse, by Ben Witherington
In a recent post, Larry Hurtado, writing for Ben Witherington’s blog, points out how the Revelation differs from other apocalyptic literature. I’ve not seen these points made in the commentaries and other books I read in putting together the recent … Continue reading
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The Revelation: Chapter 22:16-21 (Come, Lord Jesus!)
(Rev. 22:16 ESV) 16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.” The message is urgent. Wright picks up … Continue reading
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The Revelation: Chapter 22:6-15 (I am coming soon)
Conclusion (Rev. 22:6-7 ESV) 6 And he said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true. And the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants what must soon take place.” … Continue reading
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The Revelation: Chapter 22:3-5 (they will reign forever)
The river of the water of life brings about a change in the nature of the world. (Rev 22:3 ESV) No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, … Continue reading
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The Revelation: Chapter 22:1-2 (the river of the water of life)
Reading the Revelation is like watching a 3D movie in Imax sitting on one of the rumbler seats that vibrates with the explosions. It’s fun but overwhelming. It’s sensory overload. And the good news just keeps on coming. God could … Continue reading
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The Revelation: Chapter 21:24-27 (there will be no night there)
Chapter 22 concludes with these words, (Rev. 21:24-27 ESV) 24 By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it, 25 and its gates will never be shut by day– and … Continue reading
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The Revelation: Chapter 21:22-23 (I saw no temple in the city)
The Revelation next describes the New Heavens and New Earth as a temple. (Rev. 21:22-23 ESV) 22 And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. 23 And the … Continue reading
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