A frequent assertion by those who are not in favor of the book of Revelation describing future events is that if the book were to describe events yet...
Lion [N] [S]Although most Hebrew and Greek words for lion are used in a figurative sense, nevertheless we can draw a number of inferences regarding th...
In keeping with his title of ?Antichrist,? he will be an imitator of Christ (e.g., the object of worship, worldwide dominion, a throne). This tendenc...
I fell at his feet to worship him . . . see that you do not do that! Later, after seeing the revelation of the New Jerusalem and the eternal state, J...
All who dwell on the earth The ones who not only physically dwell on the earth, but whose affections and complete allegiance are entirely upon the ea...
Guide to Book AbbreviationThe following table lists (in alphabetical order) the names of each of the books of the Bible and it's corresponding shortes...
I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book The message of the book of Revelation is not just for the Seven Churches of As...
Seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us (w hmin th qeia dunamew autou dedwrhmenh). Genitive absolute with the causal particle w and the per...
There is an endless amount of material written about and urged as essential to understanding the book of Revelation. Most authors recognize the OT co...
overcomes See Who is the Overcomer? sit with Me They will sit with Him and share His rule in the same way He sits at the right hand of the Father and ...
Crown [N] [E] [S]The concept of the crown originates from a cap, turban, or more formal metallic crown that was decorated with jewels. Its placement o...
and from Jesus Christ Within this simple greeting can be found a neglected doctrine of paramount importance: the Trinity. The greeting is from each me...
4.16.5.5.1 - What about the Physical Temple? When the Lamb of God (Isa. Isa. 53:7; John John 1:29; 1Pe. 1Pe. 1:19; Rev. Rev. 5:6+) was offered on the ...
He who overcomes shall inherit all things He who overcomes is ? ????? [ho nik?n] , by now familiar: the overcomer. The promises to the Seven Churches...
I counsel you to buy from Me The language is meant to speak to the merchants of the city, some of whom would have been members of the church:He who mi...
Age, Ages The Greek aion [aijwvn] in the Septuagint and New Testament corresponds to the Hebrew olam ['l/[] of the Old Testament. Both words usually d...
I am He who lives John calls Him ? ??? [ho z?n] , ?the living one? (present, active participle). ?Life? is an essential attribute of God Who is consi...
I am coming quickly I am coming quickly is ??????? ???? [erchomai tachy] , present tense: I am presenting coming quickly. His arrival is imminent?He ...
seventh angel sounded The seventh angel sounds the seventh trumpet (Rev. Rev. 8:2+). This last of the seven trumpets is not to be confused with the ?l...
the angel See the discussion concerning the identity of the angel at Revelation 1:20. church in Philadelphia See commentary on Seven Churches of Asia....