Revelation

The Time Is Near

February 6, 2022 • Dan Londeree

As we finish our journey through Revelation, we seek to understand the message of "the time is near" in light of the reality that it's been almost 2,000 years since that message was given. Regardless of how long it will be until Jesus comes again, we find ourselves calling out with John, "Come, Lord Jesus!"

All Things New

January 30, 2022 • Dan Londeree • Revelation 21

John is given a vision of a new heaven, a new earth and new Jerusalem. This city is so much more than just a new place ... it is created as the perfect environment for believers to have a perfect relationship with God the Father, and perfect relationships with others who have followed Him in faith. His work has already begun, however. We who believe are new creations through a relationship with Christ Jesus, and we grow in this as we establish relationships with others.

Standing before the Throne

January 23, 2022 • Dan Londeree • Revelation 20, Ephesians 2:8–10, Daniel 7:9–10

One day every human being will stand before the throne of God as we are judged. Only those who have their names written in the book of life will be granted an eternity with God forever, while those whose names are not in that book will be cast into a place of torment. Faith in Christ and in him alone will determine if your name is in that book.

Lamb of God, Kings of kings

January 16, 2022 • Dan Londeree • Revelation 19

Is Jesus the Lamb of God who humbled himself to become human and took our sin as he submitted to the death of the cross? Or is the he the conquering king who judges the enemies of God and rules with a rod of iron? He is both.

Fallen

January 9, 2022 • Dan Londeree • Revelation 18

The system of this world is corrupt, and we can easily see this through history, current circumstances and John's vision of the future "Babylon." It will collapse, and followers of Jesus must remember this so we don't get drawn into the corruption. For us to carry the light of God to a lost world, we must come out from its system and follow the way of Jesus.

Called, Chosen and Faithful

January 2, 2022 • Dan Londeree • Revelation 17

The system of this world desires to seduce, influence and control people. But we who follow Jesus are called, chosen and faithful, and this means we must flee from evil and pursue Christ.

True and Just

December 26, 2021 • Dan Londeree • Revelation 16

The framework for God's wrath is made up of His attributes of truth and justice. As we consider the wrath of God seen in these chapters of Revelation, we must also look toward the cross, where His wrath was poured out upon His Son so that people could experience His forgiveness.

A New Song

December 19, 2021 • Dan Londeree • Revelation 15:1–5

The song written in Revelation 15:3-4 is referred to as "the song of Moses ... and the song of the Lamb." It is sung by those who have participated in the victory over the enemy, and this gives us a needed reminder of God's power, as well a hope that comes from knowing He will overcome evil.

Blessed Indeed

December 12, 2021 • Dan Londeree • Revelation 14, Joel 3:9–16, John 3:16–17

As John continues to see a vision of the last days, he is given a vivid picture of the contrast between those who follow Jesus and those who reject him. While it's difficult for us to read the judgment of God upon those who reject him, we must also remember that while there is a day coming when Jesus will judge, he came first to save, and he is still saving people today!

Endurance and Faith

December 5, 2021 • Dan Londeree • Revelation 13, Hebrews 12

God loves His children. This foundational truth of our faith is much deeper than our culture's idea of love. In Revelation 13 there is a call for believers to have endurance, faith and wisdom. This comes from looking to Jesus, and from experiencing God's love through His perfect discipline.

Salvation has Come

November 28, 2021 • Dan Londeree • Revelation 12

Satan will continue in his attempts to thwart God's plan of redemption, but he will never succeed. In fact, his attempts have only furthered God's will to save all who repent and turn to Jesus. Salvation has come, and Satan is conquered by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.

He Shall Reign

November 21, 2021 • Dan Londeree • Revelation 11

Measuring the temple, lampstands and olive trees, two witnesses who conquer their enemies and then are killed before they are raised from the dead, an earthquake ... what is John's prophecy in Revelation 11 pointing to? With some Old Testament connections, we can see practical instructions for the church.

Bittersweet

November 14, 2021 • Dan Londeree • Revelation 10

John is instructed to do something that at first seems odd ... he is to eat a little scroll. But once we see the Old Testament background of this action we begin to understand how the fulfillment of God's plan through His judgment causes us to experience a sensation that is bittersweet.

The Destroyer

November 7, 2021 • Dan Londeree • Revelation 9

As we continue to see God’s judgment unfold in Revelation, we come upon one known as “the destroyer.” And yet, because of who God is and who we are as His children, we have nothing to fear.

Silence in Heaven

October 31, 2021 • Dan Londeree • Revelation 8

In Revelation 8, just after Jesus opens the final seal of the scroll, John records that there is silence in heaven as worship ceases. There is a connection between this silence, the prayers of the saints and the judgment of God. We need to respond to this connection in a way that is consistent with what we know about the New Testament church.

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