Category Archives: Revelation

Revelation: Armageddon

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“And they gathered together to the place called in Hebrew, Armageddon” (Revelation 16:16). John saw an unholy alliance, an axis of evil gathered for war. This axis of evil consisted of three evil forces: (1) The dragon (16:13), which is … Continue reading →

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Revelation: The 144,000 and a Great Multitude

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

The Jehovah Witnesses have built an entire system of eschatology (end time doctrine) based upon a distinction between the 144,000 and the Great Multitude (Revelation 7; 14). (1) They believe that a literal 144,000 will inherit heaven. These are the … Continue reading →

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Revelation: The Mark of the Beast

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“Here is wisdom. Let him who understands calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666” (Revelation 13:18). This is not the number of man in general. No, this beast is … Continue reading →

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Revelation: The Two Beasts

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

Revelation 12 closed with the dragon (Satan) making war against the woman (faithful Israel) and the rest of her offspring (Christians including the Gentiles). Revelation 13 introduces two agents of the dragon in this war. Two beasts (agents of the … Continue reading →

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Revelation: The Two Witnesses, The Woman and The Child

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

The book of Revelation is a book of symbols. Admittedly, some of these symbols are difficult to discern. However, there are certain points that seem clear. Let’s consider… The Two Witnesses (Revelation 11) The reference to two witnesses, no doubt, … Continue reading →

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Revelation: The Twenty-four Elders and The Four Living Creatures

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

Twenty-four elders and four living creatures are mentioned in Revelation 4 and 5. They are engaged in worshipping. They say, “Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!… You are worthy, O Lord, to … Continue reading →

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Revelation: The Seven Lampstands, Incense and Harps

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

The book of Revelation is a book of symbols. The message was signified (Revelation 1:1). While some of the symbols may be difficult, there are many great lessons which are fairly easy to discern. Let us notice… The Seven Lampstands … Continue reading →

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The Seven Churches of Asia (Liberal, Worldly Churches)

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Bryan Hodge

The letter, to each of the seven churches, begin, “To the angel of the church in __________” (Revelation 2:1; 2:8; 2:12; 2:18; 3:1; 3:7; 3:14). The word “angel” means “messenger”. The word is commonly used of heavenly messengers (Daniel 4:13, etc.). … Continue reading →

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The Seven Churches of Asia (Loveless, Lifeless, Lukewarm Churches)

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Bryan Hodge

Why seven churches? Why these seven churches? Foy Wallace, Jr. argued that there were only seven churches in Asia at this time. True, the New Testament mentions others: Colossae (Colossians 1:2) and Hieropolis (Colossians 4:13). However, Wallace points out: (1) A … Continue reading →

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The Seven Churches of Asia (Faithful Churches)

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Bryan Hodge

The book of Revelation was addressed to seven churches in Asia (Revelation 1:4, 11). “Asia” referred to the Roman province of Asia, located in western Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Seven open letters were included in this book. These letters evaluated, … Continue reading →

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