Category Archives: Textual studies

I know you doubted me when I said the pace would pick up. But this is 10 verses in one post! (Rev. 21:12-21 ESV)  12 It had a great, high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, … Continue reading →

Now, the camera pans up to show the descent of the New Jerusalem down to earth. (Rev. 21:9-11 ESV) 9 Then came one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues and spoke … Continue reading →

For those who aren’t sons of God, (Rev. 21:8 ESV) 8 But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns … Continue reading →

(Rev. 21:7 ESV)  7 The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son.  Now, I’m no expert on the check cashing business or its impact on the poor. I … Continue reading →

The preacher acted as chairman. After a brief prayer, he began with a statement he’d rehearsed all day. Preacher: I appreciate everyone’s willingness to serve on this committee. The city-wide pastor association wants to do something about all the check-cashing … Continue reading →

N. T. Wright’s book Simply Jesus: A New Vision of Who He Was, What He Did, and Why He Matters is essential reading. Very readable and one of his most profound works. It concludes with an extensive reflection on what it … Continue reading →

Again, a voice is heard, but this time we’re told God himself is speaking — (Rev. 21:5 ESV) 5 And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this … Continue reading →

. An unnamed voice next enters the vision: (Rev. 21:3 ESV) 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be … Continue reading →

Wright answers my question I found what I’ve been hoping to find in N. T. Wright’s Revelation for Everyone, although until I found it, I had no idea that Wright would agree with my thinking — And the idea of … Continue reading →

At last we move to the next verse (the pace will pick up as we go) — (Rev. 21:2 ESV)  2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride … Continue reading →