The Bible Unbound - Book of Revelation
Unravel with us, the profound and mysterious narratives that lie within the pages of the world's most revered text: The Bible. Our current series: The book of Revelation Statement of Faith The Bible: We believe the Holy Bible, consisting of the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. It is the final authority in all matters of faith, doctrine, and practice (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21). The Trinity: We believe in one eternal God, existing in three distinct persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—equal in essence, power, and glory (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14). God the Father: We believe God the Father is the Creator and Sovereign Ruler of all things, perfect in holiness, justice, love, and mercy (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 103:19; Isaiah 6:3). Jesus Christ: We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross as a substitutionary atonement for sin, rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and will return in power and glory (John 1:1-14; Luke 1:34-35; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Acts 1:11; Revelation 19:11-16). Holy Spirit: We believe the Holy Spirit is fully God, who convicts the world of sin, regenerates believers, indwells, empowers, and guides them into all truth, and seals them for salvation (John 16:7-13; Titus 3:5; Ephesians 1:13; Acts 1:8). Humanity and Sin: We believe humanity was created in the image of God but fell into sin through Adam’s disobedience, resulting in spiritual death and total depravity. All people are born sinners, separated from God, and in need of salvation (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12). Salvation: We believe salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. It is a gift of God, not by works, secured through Jesus’ atoning death and resurrection. Repentance and faith are necessary for salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9; John 3:16; Acts 4:12; Romans 10:9-10). The Church: We believe the Church is the body of Christ, composed of all true believers, called to worship God, edify one another, and proclaim the Gospel to the world. The Church observes two ordinances: believer’s baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Ephesians 4:11-13). Sanctity of Life and Marriage: We believe human life is sacred, beginning at conception, and that marriage is a God-ordained covenant between one man and one woman, reflecting Christ’s relationship with the Church (Psalm 139:13-14; Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:22-33). Resurrection and Judgment: We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the saved and the unsaved—those who are saved to eternal life with God, and those who are unsaved to eternal punishment in hell (John 5:28-29; Revelation 20:11-15). Second Coming: We believe in the personal, imminent return of Jesus Christ to establish His kingdom, judge the world, and consummate God’s redemptive plan (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 22:12-13).
Episodes
Before resuming our exposition of Revelation (we will resume at chapter 17) we will take a couple of weeks to review the methods of interpreting the book, along with discussing the Theme, Purpose and Occasion of this very special book of the Bible.
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"A darkness that can be felt" was how this special form of judgmental darkness is described in Exodus 10. The Exodus darkness was only a three-day long preview of what happens when God plunges the "Throne of the Beast" into the anguish of the darkness of Judgment. Here is that intense account.
Revelation 16:10 The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom was pl...
Having done the necessary background and contextual setting of the Revelation 15-16 "BOWLS OF GOD'S WRATH", we come in today's episode, to begin to consider the bowls themselves (first 4). This section is seen in Revelation 16:1-9:
Revelation 16:1 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple telling the seven angels, “Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath of God.”
2 So the fir...
In this episode, we observe 5 (of 6) principles that undergird the unfolding of the Seven Bowls of God's final wrath. We will resume next week with a close examination of the controversial but crucial narrative of Armageddon. These five undergirding principles will help pave the way for us.
REVELATION 16 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple telling the seven angels, “Go and pour out on the earth the seve...
When considering the subject of God's wrath, we must consider the dual and transcendent expression of that wrath. It is not simply wrath expressed in a moment of time on the rebellious sons of Adam. That is only half of the story. We must look at both major expressions of God's wrath -- one upon the earth, the other in the bosom of His Son.
Revelation 15:5 After this I looked, and the sanctuary of the ...
Today we peer onto the shore of the abyss (sea) and trace out how the abyss became a glassy sea and the place of deliverance -- first from Egypt, and then from sin.
This portion of the book of Revelation previews John's final 7-structured narrative, the seven plagues (bowls) of the final wrath of God.
Revelation 15:1 Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and amazing, seven angels with seven plagues, which are ...
Today we start a brand new vision of the Apostle John -- that of the seven bowls of wrath. Having seen the visions of the 7 churches, 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 thunders, we now come to John's final 7-structured narrative. The taming of the abyss (sea) is the focus of today's episode.
Revelation 15:1 Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and amazing, seven angels with seven plagues, which are the last,...
Today, we discuss the dual harvest of the earth as described in Revelation 14:14-20. Thank you for joining us for this sobering message.
Revelation 14:14 Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and seated on the cloud one like a son of man, with a golden crown on his head, and a sharp sickle in his hand. 15 And another angel came out of the temple, calling with a loud voice to him who sat on the cloud, “Put in you...
Once again, we venture into the heavenly IMAX to witness three mighty angels and their judgment day messages to the earth. This is a sobering harbinger of what we find described in the next section which shows the great day of judment depicted as a harvest of grain and a harvest of vintage grapes.
REVELATION 14:6 Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those ...
Revelation 14:1–5 “Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads. 2 And I heard a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder. The voice I heard was like the sound of harpists playing on their harps, 3 and they were singing a new song before the throne and before the four living cre...
REV 14:1 “Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads.”
DID you know that thete is a true Zion (of God) and a false "Zion" (of man)?
In this episode we seek to identify the true Zion as opposed to its earthy imitation. Some of this may ruffle the feathers of long-standing religious tradition, but we challenge...
666 - THE infamous number that has been subject to all kinds of ridiculous speculation about it's meaning and the manner in which it is to be interpreted. Of special focus is verse 18 of the section where two prerequisites are provided and are necessary to an accurate calculation the mark. After this episode, we believe you will be possessed with a clear and biblically sound idea of how to interpret the myste...
666 - THE infamous number that strikes dread in all who hear of it. It is the mark of the beast and the number of his name.
The mark is symbolic for loyalty -- loyalty to the great system of deception and of control. But WHAT EXACTLY ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF DENYING THE MARK?
We take a journey through history in this episode and trace out the experience of thise who, out of loyaty to Jesus, have refused to take the m...
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666 - THE infamous number that strikes dread in all who hear of it. It is the mark of the beast and the number of his name.
The mark is symbolic for loyalty -- loyalty to the great system of deception and of control. But WHAT EXACTLY ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF DENYIN...
666 - THE infamous number that strikes dread in all who hear of it. It is the mark of the beast and the number of his name.
The mark is symbolic for loyalty -- loyalty to the great system of deception and of control. But the American Evangelical church is marked by distraction, compromise and weakness. Will she be able to resist the powerful deception?
Revelation 13:16 Also it causes all, both small and great, both...
In this episode, we dive yet deeper into the heart of the dark deception of the second beast of Revelation 13:11-15. We take a close look at emerging AI systems and consider the question: "Is it worth it to yield to the AI revolution, or should I opt-out?" "Is it even possible to opt out"?
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Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. ...
In this live classroom episode, we dive yet deeper into the heart of the dark deception of the second beast of Revelation 13:11-15. We take a close look at emerging AI systems and begin to ponder the question: "is AI a platform for the antichrist?"
Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon. 12 It exercises all the authority of the first beast ...
In this live classroom episode, we dive deep into the heart of the dark deception of the second beast of Revelation 13:11-15
Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon. 12 It exercises all the authority of the first beast in its presence, and makes the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose mortal wound was healed. 13 It performs great s...
In this live classroom presentation, we discuss the power of deception, self-deception and the decptive power of the beast system as symbolized by beast #2 as stated in Revelation 13:11-15
Revelation 13:11 Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon. 12 It exercises all the authority of the first beast in its presence, and makes the earth and its inhabitan...
In this live session, we review the all-important idea of the two great beasts of Revelation, chapter 13.
Revelation 13:1-10.
13 And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. 2 And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear’s, and its mouth was like a lion’s mouth. And to it the dragon gave his powe...
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