SJR
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SJR
wrote a note on Hebrews 13:14 KJV
Hebrews 11:8-16 describe how the old testament saints were seeking the city. The previous few verses describe how the new testament saints were also seeking the city. We're seeking it even now. Revelation 21:10-27 describes how the city will finally arrive. … Expand
Mar 10
SJR
wrote a note on Hebrews 11:16 KJV
The previous few verses describe how people have been looking forward to this city from time immemorial, like going home.
Mar 10
SJR
wrote a note on Revelation 21:12 KJV
This verse mentions twelve gates to the city having the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel, from the old testament. Verse 14 below mentions twelve foundations to the city having the names of the twelve apostles, from the new testament. So, the people of the city consists of ALL of the elect regardless of when they lived, up to and including present day. … Expand
Mar 10
SJR
wrote a note on Isaiah 14:12 KJV
Interesting that this is the only verse in the Bible that says Lucifer and yet we all know it.
Mar 8
SJR
wrote a note on Revelation 22:10 KJV
To study Bible prophesy, put Revelation first because it's not sealed. Secondly, study the epistles. Then, study the four gospels. Next, go to the old testament prophets. Finally, look at typology, or symbolism. … Expand
Mar 8
SJR
wrote a note on Acts 10:26 KJV
Catholics consider Peter to be their first pope and here he's refusing to accept worship.
Mar 8
SJR
wrote a note on Revelation 22:8 KJV
"Angel" in this verse means "messenger." The next verse shows that this angel is a human being that's now in heaven acting as a messenger to John.
Mar 8
SJR
wrote a note on Revelation 22:9 KJV
"For I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets" indicates that he's a human being that has gone on to heaven.
Mar 8
SJR
wrote a note on Exodus 33:20 KJV
Cross reference to Revelation 22:4, "And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads."
Mar 8
SJR
wrote a note on Revelation 22:4 KJV
Cross reference to Exodus 33:20, "And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live." So, we're finally allowed to see the face of God the Father.
Mar 8
SJR
wrote a note on 2 Thessalonians 2:8 KJV
Two reasons why the MORTAL "man of sin" needs to be "taken out of the way" in the previous verse. 1) The Antichrist will reign over the entire world for 42 months. He needs a place to stay. 2) The whole world needs to marvel at his 'resurrection' and worship him before they'll give him absolute power. At that point, even atheists will believe him. … Expand
Mar 8
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Two people are called the "son of perdition," Judas and the Antichrist. Satan entered Judas. Perhaps he enters the Antichrist as well. See 2 Thessalonians 2:7.
Mar 7
SJR
wrote a note on 2 Thessalonians 2:6 KJV
The antecedent to the pronoun "he" is the man of sin who's mentioned in previous verses.
Mar 7
SJR
wrote a note on Revelation 13:1 KJV
This beast is basically a world governmental system, a ruling authority. Revelation 17:9-10, "The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth. And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space." Revelation 17:12, "And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast." … Expand
Mar 7
SJR
wrote a note on 2 Thessalonians 2:3 KJV
Adds details of what must happen before the day of the Lord: the faithful falling away and revealing the man of sin. This is contrary to the pre-tribulation rapture and/or imminent rapture. Doesn't make much sense to tell the faithful what to look for when they're not even going to be here to see it. … Expand
Mar 7