Category Archives: Theology

2 Thessalonians 1

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Dec. 19: 2 Thess. 1 One of things that really stands out to me from our readings this year is just how much the NT addresses the issue of suffering and adversity. The NT seems to teach … Continue reading →

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1 Thessalonians 5

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Dec. 18: 1 Thess. 5 So, I’m sure you’re aware of this: the world is supposed to end this week. Just think of all that time you wasted wrapping Christmas presents this year! We’re approaching Dec. 21, … Continue reading →

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1 Thessalonians 4

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Dec. 17: 1 Thess. 4 This chapter can be subdivided into two major sections: v1-12 dealing with living a God-honoring life in the flesh; and v13-18 addressing the hope of life eternal with Christ. “For this is … Continue reading →

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Revelation 22

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Dec 11: Revelation 22 We’ve come to the final chapter of Revelation — and, the final chapter of the canon in the Scriptures. The image is a fitting one: “No longer will there be anything accursed,” (v3). … Continue reading →

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Revelation 21

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Dec 10: Revelation 21 We reach the glorious conclusion of John’s series of visions in chapters 21&22. John sees a new heaven and a new earth — cosmic renewal on display. Notice the emphasis on “new heaven … Continue reading →

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Revelation 20

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Dec 7: Revelation 20 John’s series of visions continues into ch20. We begin with an angel who holds the keys to the great abyss. Satan is bound for a thousand years in this pit and much ink … Continue reading →

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Revelation 19

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Dec 6: Revelation 19 Revelation began with seven letters to “the present” — letters to seven particular churches in Asia Minor. Beginning at 19:11, John closes out this work with seven visions of the future, the “end … Continue reading →

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Revelation 18

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Dec 5: Revelation 18 Revelation 18 is both a lament and a hymn of praise. John borrows much of the language and imagery of the OT lamentations that lament the sins of Israel and the desire for … Continue reading →

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Revelation 17

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Dec 4: Revelation 17 In 16:17-21, John envisions the seventh bowl pouring out wrath on “the great city” which he describes as “Babylon”. We perceive this to be a reference to Rome, an allusion that draws on … Continue reading →

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Revelation 16

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Dec 3: Revelation 16 Chapter 16 continues the vision that began in the previous chapter, describing the bowls of wrath poured out by seven angels. Each of these bowls represent some sort of “plague” (15:1), which, as … Continue reading →

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