SJR
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SJR
wrote a note on Revelation 1:19 KJV
Chapter 1 is "the things which thou hast seen." Chapters 2 and 3 are "the things which are." "The things which shall be hereafter" begin in Revelation 4:1.
almost 4 years ago
SJR
wrote a note on Matthew 13:21 KJV
This is the first time tribulation is used in the New Testament and it's referring to a believer suffering persecution because of the word of God. Tribulation usually refers to the elect suffering ...
almost 4 years ago
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wrote a note on Revelation 1:9 KJV
The first time that the word tribulation is used in Revelation is to talk about a saved child of God, who's serving God, going through tribulation. See also Matthew 13:21.
almost 4 years ago
SJR
wrote a note on Revelation 6:12 KJV
This is the ONLY time in Revelation that references the sun and moon darkened. THAT MAKES THIS THE SAME EVENT as Matthew 24:29 and Mark 13:24-25. Therefore, the opening of the sixth seal is after t...
almost 4 years ago
SJR
wrote a note on Matthew 24:36 KJV
"That day and hour" means the day when the sun and moon are darkened, the rapture happens, and God begins to pour out His wrath. Matthew 24:29 places this after the Great Tribulation.
almost 4 years ago
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wrote a note on Matthew 24:34 KJV
The generation that sees the beginning will also see the ending. The fulfillment of these things won't be centuries after the start, for example.
almost 4 years ago
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wrote a note on 1 Thessalonians 5:4 KJV
The elect will be there to be raptured on that day, but it shouldn't overtake them as a thief.
almost 4 years ago
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wrote a note on 1 Thessalonians 5:2 KJV
The timing for "the day of the Lord" is the same as the timing for the rapture. They come one on top of the other, simultaneously. They both come as a thief in the night. Also, the day of the Lord ...
almost 4 years ago
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wrote a note on 1 Thessalonians 4:17 KJV
Note the clouds, which are also referenced with this event in Revelation 1:7.
almost 4 years ago
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wrote a note on 1 Thessalonians 4:15 KJV
"The coming of the Lord" is the same event as Revelation 1:7. This takes place AFTER the Great Tribulation.
almost 4 years ago
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wrote a note on Matthew 24:31 KJV
His elect is referring to those that are saved. This is true throughout the New Testament.
almost 4 years ago
SJR
wrote a note on Revelation 1:7 KJV
This is the key verse to understanding the entire book. The major themes of the book are the second coming of Jesus, with clouds, and God's judgement on the wicked. Cross ref. Acts 1:9-11. Jesus...
almost 4 years ago
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wrote a note on Revelation 1:6 KJV
God and his Father. The word 'and' here is referring to the same thing restated differently.
almost 4 years ago
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wrote a note on Revelation 1:4 KJV
Cross ref. Revelation 3:1 where Jesus is saying that he has the seven spirits of God. Cross ref. Isiah 11:1 where the seven spirits are listed in reference to a branch out of the stem of Jesse, whe...
almost 4 years ago
SJR
finished reading 2 John 1, 3 John 1, Jude 1 in New Testament in 90 Days:
The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth,...
almost 4 years ago
SJR
highlighted 1 John 3:6 ESV
No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him.
almost 4 years ago
SJR
finished reading 2 Peter 1, 2 Peter 2, 2 Peter 3 in New Testament in 90 Days:
Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:...
almost 4 years ago