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Dec 30, 202311 min read

"The Lord Always Preserves His People" Revelation 11

The Measuring of the Inner Court of the Temple (vv. 1-2) True Israel Preserved – Parallel to the Sealing God is love and loves his...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202312 min read

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"The End of the Old Covenant Order" Revelation 10

The Mighty Angel from Heaven (vv. 1-4) Possibly Symbolic of Jesus Christ John’s perspective is now changed. He is standing on earth,...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202312 min read

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"Day of Dreadful Reckoning" Revelation 9

A basic principle of Bible interpretation is to understand the difficult passages in light of clearer passages that speak to the same...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202312 min read

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"The Seventh Seal Opened" Revelation 8

The Seventh Seal Opened (v. 1) Spiral of Judgment: Seals, Trumpets, Bowls The seven-sealed scroll is almost unsealed. This scroll is most...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202312 min read

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"The 144,000 Sealed" Revelation 7

The Jewish Believers Sealed before Judgment Falls (vv. 1-8) The Answer to Heaven’s Troubled Question (6:17) I take these lines to be a...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202312 min read

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"The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" Revelation 6

The “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” is the most familiar image associated with the book of Revelation. It has become a standard symbol...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202310 min read

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"The Jewish Martyrs Vindicated by the Lamb" Revelation 6

The Interpretation of the Seven Seals When? Three Options If we are to profit from these words, we must have some idea of what or whom...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202311 min read

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"Worthy Is the Lamb!" Revelation 5

We remain in the heavenly court room, before the throne of the glorious, HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Lord of heaven and earth. Nearest his throne...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202311 min read

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"The Throne Room of the Lord God Almighty" Revelation 4

His Glory, Splendor, and Majesty (vv. 1-3) An Open Door: Invitation and Inspiration After receiving Christ’s letters to the seven...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202311 min read

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"Laodicea: The Church that Nauseated Jesus" Revelation 3:14-22

Laodicea was an important commercial center, famous for its banking and commercial enterprises. The city was so prosperous that when it...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202311 min read

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"Philadelphia: Christ’s Works in a Faithful Church" Revelation 3:7-13

Philadelphia was founded by King Attalus II around 139 B.C. Attalus' second name was Philadelphus, “brotherly love.” The name was given...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202312 min read

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"Sardis: A Warning to the Almost Dead Church" Revelation 3:1-6

The ancient city of Sardis was situated high on Mt. Tmolus, with natural walls that rose 1,500 feet from the surrounding plain. This...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202314 min read

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"Thyatira: We Must Not Tolerate What Jesus Hates" Revelation 2:18-29

Thyatira boasted no administrative or political significance in the Roman Empire, but local manufacturing and trade guilds flourished in...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202311 min read

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"Pergamum: A Church Where Satan Had His Throne" Revelation 2:12-17

Christ Opposes Satan with the Sword of His Mouth (v. 12) The City and Its Emperor Worship Pergamum was the center of Roman governmental...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202312 min read

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"Smyrna: A Church Facing Persecution" Revelation 2:8-11

Jesus Christ Greets His Church in Smyrna (v. 8) The City of Smyrna and the Church There Smyrna is situated 35 miles north of Ephesus on...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202314 min read

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"Ephesus: Lost First Love a Serious Fall from Christ" Revelation 2:1-7

Christ’s Greeting to His Church in Ephesus (v. 1) The City of Ephesus and the Church Paul Planted There The ancient city of Ephesus was...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202310 min read

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"All Our Life and Strength in Jesus Christ the Exalted" Revelation 1:12-20

The Glorious Christ Who Abides with Us (vv. 13-16) Historical Savior – Daniel’s Son of Man When John turned to look at the voice, he saw...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 20237 min read

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"Jesus Christ Present in His Church" Revelation 1:9-12

Christ’s Abiding Presence (vv. 9-11) In Tribulation, Kingdom, and Endurance “Eschatology” does not mean “end times.” It means the “study...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202312 min read

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"Almighty God Sent Us This Letter" Revelation 1:4-8

Shout for Joy! Filled with Praise! (vv. 4-6) Grace and Peace (v. 4) There were more than seven churches in Asia, but these were on the...

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Rev. Chris Strevel

Dec 30, 202314 min read

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The Blessing of Revelation: Chapter 1:1-3

The Pressing Relevance of Revelation I have decided to preach through the Revelation of Jesus Christ on account of my growing conviction...

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