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Gems from John 1: Witnesses
The Pharisees were doing their job when they investigated this man who was in unusual garb and preaching an unusual message. They were expecting a Prophet like Moses (Deut. 18:15, Acts 3:20-23), Elijah the prophet (Malachi 4:5), and the Chosen … Continue reading
Gems from John 1: Witness
After 400 years of prophetic silence after the close of the Old Testament, God raised up a prophet called John and gave him unusual clarity about the coming one. The God of ages past had entered history and visited His … Continue reading
Gems from John 1: Word Made Flesh
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). John opened this first chapter with the Word, the one who is God and also Creator. He was with God in the beginning, showing that He, being divine, was … Continue reading
Gems from John 1: Beginnings
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1 WEB). With the use of “Word,” John seems to be addressing Greek and Jewish readers. For the Greek reader, the Word … Continue reading
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Names of Christ in Revelation: Philadelphia
The Church of Philadelphia, Rev. 3:7-13 Rev. 3:7 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and … Continue reading
Names of Christ in Revelation: Laodicea
The Church of Laodicea, Rev. 3:14-22 Rev. 3:14 “The Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God” Jesus used “amen” often in His sayings, though they are usually translated as “verily, verily” or “truly” in … Continue reading
Names of Christ in Revelation: Sardis
The Church of Sardis, Rev. 3:1-6 Rev. 3:1 “He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars” What an intriguing picture of Christ. He’s pointing us to what He has, something no one else has. Commentators say … Continue reading
Names of Christ in Revelation: Thyatira
The Church of Thyatira, Rev. 2:18-29 Rev. 2:18 “Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass” Looking up bronze and brass in the OT and NT (KJV and NKJV), many uses … Continue reading
Names of Christ in Revelation: Pergamos
The Church of Pergamos, Rev. 2:12-17 Rev. 2:12 “He who has the sharp, two-edged sword” This church was compromising their faith. On the one hand, they believed in the sacrifice of Christ on their behalf; on the other hand, they … Continue reading
Names of Christ in Revelation: Smyrna
The Church of Smyrna, Rev. 2:8-11 Rev. 2:8 “The First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life” The names[1] given in place of Christ fit the situation facing the church in which it is used. Smyrna is … Continue reading
