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The Revelation: Chapter 21:3-4 (“The Dwelling of God is with People”)

. 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

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From the Comments: More Holy Spirit Questions (“Gift of the Holy Spirit”)

A four-part answer to a four-part question from the comments: Many passages of Scripture state that we have given the gift of the Holy Spirit, sealed with the Holy Spirit, we are temples of the Holy Spirit, God dwells in … Continue reading

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The Revelation: Chapter 21:2 (The Bride of Christ, Part 2)

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

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From the Comments: How Do We Know the Holy Spirit Personally Indwells? Part 3

Eighth, how do we know that the Spirit is indwelling us? Well, lots of ways. * We know it by the Spirit’s testimony in our hearts (Rom 8:26). * We see the fruit of the Spirit in our lives (Gal … Continue reading

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The Revelation: Chapter 21:2 (The Bride of Christ, Part 1)

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

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From the Comments: How Do We Know the Holy Spirit Personally Indwells? Part 2

Thomas Dohling responded to my comment with this question: Thank you for the “abbreviated introduction.” However, how does God change/transform our hearts? Isn’t it through the sharp written word? There are Scripture passages to this effect which we know of. … Continue reading

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The Revelation: Chapter 21:1 (the sea was no more, Part 2)

After 1600 words on “the sea was no more,” it’s probably appropriate to ask whether this is an important question. I mean, many commentaries deal with the question by not addressing it at all! Well, this is how I see … Continue reading

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From the Comments: How Do We Know the Holy Spirit Personally Indwells? Part 1

I’ve posted a few extensive comments answering readers questions that I probably should have written as posts. That is, I was really long winded in the little bitty comment boxes. Thomas Dohling asked, I am inclined to agree with @Sonny Childs … Continue reading

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The Revelation: Chapter 21:1 (the sea was no more, Part 1)

The last part of Rev 1:1 declares that in John’s vision of the end of time, “the sea was no more.” And I have to say that, while I’m looking forward to a new body, I would hate for there … Continue reading

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The Revelation: What About 2 Peter 3:10-13?

2 Peter 3:10-13 is one of the most common — and understandable — objections to belief in a general bodily resurrection, as opposed to a disembodied eternal fate for the saved. This familiar passage is usually taken to mean that … Continue reading

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