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Beatitudes of Revelation: Do His Commandments

“Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city” (Revelation 22:14 NKJV). “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may … Continue reading

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Beatitudes of Revelation: Keep The Words

“Behold, I am coming quickly!  Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book… Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to everyone according to his work.  I am the … Continue reading

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Beatitudes of Revelation: Have Part in First Resurrection

“Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection.  Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years” (Revelation 20:6). … Continue reading

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Beatitudes of Revelation: Accept the Invitation

“‘Alleluia!  For the Lord God omnipotent reigns!  Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready.’  And to her it was granted to be … Continue reading

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Beatitudes of Revelation: Watch/Stay Dressed

“Behold, I am coming as a thief.  Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame” (Revelation 16:15). The book of Revelation contains seven beatitudes (Revelation 1:3; 14:12-13; 16:15; 19:6-9; 20:6; … Continue reading

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Beatitudes of Revelation: Die in the Lord

“Here is the patience of the Saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.  Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, ‘Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the … Continue reading

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Beatitudes of Revelation: Read/Hear/Heed

“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near” (Revelation 1:3). The book of Revelation contains seven beatitudes (Revelation 1:3; 14:12-13; … Continue reading

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The Beatitudes: Those Who Are Persecuted

“Blessed are those who persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.  Rejoice and be exceedingly … Continue reading

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Eight Enabling Traits (Matthew 5:3-12)

Those who will be spiritually blessed possess eight traits in common. 1. They depend upon God: “Blessed are the poor in spirit” (Matthew 5:3). The word translated ‘poor’ indicates dependency. The word was used of beggars who depended on society … Continue reading

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