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The 144,000 – Revelation 14:1-5


Can I admit that this subject has brought me much irritation. At the last church I attended the pastor taught on Revelation but he made everything in the book symbolic of something, That might not have been a problem, however … Continue reading

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Men speaking twisted things – a commentary on false teaching.


When Paul was saying his final goodbyes to the elders from Ephesus, he warned them to pay careful attention to themselves. Why? Well he answers that question: I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, … Continue reading

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It had two horns like a lamb. Revelation 13:11-18


Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb, and it spoke like a dragon. This aspect is another that gives people grief. Some information that might help you understand. The Apostle … Continue reading

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Those who keep the commandments of God. Revelation 14:9-12


I believe strongly that I serve a God of mercy. How do I know that God is a God of mercy, especially when verses like Revelation 14:10 prove that God will send many to a burning, eternal hell? I know … Continue reading

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Flying directly overhead. Revelation 14: 6,7


I had a discussion with a friend and I spoke to him about how there was nothing to prevent the Lord from coming back to remove his church from the earth. He vehemently argued that the gospel had not been … Continue reading

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It is for us to know. Luke 10:8


One of the popular phrases in “churchianity”, especially in these last days, is, “no man knows the day or the hour.” This of course gets applied to our ability to comprehend when Jesus is coming back for the church. “no … Continue reading

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This calls for wisdom. Revelation 13:16-18


The phrase, “This calls for wisdom” falls in the middle of verses 16 – 18. I think understanding most of the Revelation calls for wisdom, but this section happens to be one the hardest to comprehend. If you have followed … Continue reading

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As if the first beast was not bad enough. Revelation 13:11


This aspect of Revelation intrigues me more than some of the others, because of the similarities in terms of the signs that the two witnesses perform, and how this second beast parallels our Messiah in description. The potential for deception … Continue reading

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The beast was allowed to speak. Revelation 13:5-6


I gave a teaching on Victory in our Recovery meeting last night. An aspect of that teaching talks about giving yourself over to Jesus and allowing Him to change your life. I pointed out that real changes only happen when you … Continue reading

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And the dragon did give to “it” his power – Revelation 13:2


Over the course of three weeks I was asked to do a personal bible study on Revelation with one fellow, while a second began asking questions about the “beasts” in Revelation 13, which made me think I need to have … Continue reading

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