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As we begin reading Revelation today in Bible in One Year, here are six things to keep in mind. 1. Read it as a vision, not a video. Revelation is not a strict chronological sequence. Instead, it presents the same time period, from Christ’s first coming to his return, through multiple cycles of visions. The seals, trumpets, and bowls are not successive events but overlapping perspectives on the same reality. John is shown the same story again and again from different angles: the evil in the world, the persecution of the church, and the final victory of Christ. 2. Revelation is not meant to confuse but to reveal. The word “revelation” (apocalypse) means an unveiling. Something hidden is now made known. This is not a book meant to obscure Christ but to reveal him, to show what is really going on behind the scenes of history. 3. Revelation is apocalyptic and therefore symbolic. It belongs to a unique genre that communicates through signs and vivid imagery. God “signified” this revelation, making it known through symbols, visions, and angelic messengers. Like learning a sport, you must learn how this genre works. Read Daniel, Ezekiel, and Isaiah, as well as other apocalyptic writings, to become familiar with its language. 4. Know your Old Testament. Revelation is saturated with the Old Testament. Scholars estimate that 278 of the 404 verses echo or allude to the Old Testament. Without that background, much of the book will feel like you are visiting a foreign country without knowing the language or culture. 5. Do not turn it into a timeline of terror. Revelation is often reduced to charts of end-time events or used to frighten people. That misses its purpose. It was given to comfort a church under persecution, to strengthen believers who were tempted to compromise, and to call them to repentance and faith. 6. Focus on Jesus and his victory. This is “the revelation of Jesus Christ.” If our reading drifts away from him, we have missed the point. The message can be summed up simply: Jesus wins. He is victorious over sin, death, and the devil, and his word secures that victory. The book ends not in chaos, but in resurrection, new creation, and life with him. _____ We begin reading Revelation today in Bible in One Year: 1517.org/oneyear

@smokeymcburnn Destiny 2!

One of my favorite videos on the internet of all time.

@thurstonCMoreno @SteveDeaceShow This is all wisdom of man. We’re pretty good at it lol

@jzone954 @SteveDeaceShow Apathetic Christianity = Paganism Cowardly Christianity = Paganism A lot of people worship a DIFFERENT Jesus from the Bible. The wide road that leads to destruction. Loving your country is the duty of a Christian. That's why why It's a honor to die for USA. JESUS

The irony of those who rode Trump’s coat-tails to post-Fox exile riches, or came out of nowhere by riding his jock like Candace, now turning on him is we are so early in his presidency they likely flipped way too early. He’s in the world’s most powerful office, barring Father Time, another two and a half years. And regardless of the outcome of the midterms, the base will be more unified behind him than ever before a year from now. If the midterms go poorly, nothing unites folks like an impeachment cause “they’re coming for my guy.” And if they defy the history and the polls and actually go well, folks are gonna rally around the MAGA flag even harder because Trump saved the GOP from itself again.

@thurstonCMoreno @SteveDeaceShow Agreed here. To seek peace where you are temporally and to dwell happy there

@jzone954 @SteveDeaceShow The Lord of Hosts (The God of Israel) "..... & seek the peace in the city I have caused you to be carried away captives, & pray unto the Lord for it; For in the peace thereof shall ye have peace...." Jeremiah 29:7

@thurstonCMoreno @SteveDeaceShow Nothing is wrong with being happy where you live.

@thurstonCMoreno @SteveDeaceShow The new Jerusalem, new heaven and new earth. This is what's permanent. Everything else is and will pass away ...everything else. hope we have an understanding of that. All other idols must be let go. And to many this country is thier idol.

@thurstonCMoreno @SteveDeaceShow He’s meek and humble What a humble God we serve and he is. Most things we think he is he’s literally the complete opposite. Hes not the american patriot standard. Hes everything that’s is pure and right. He’s the source of every right impulse. Dwells in unapproachable light

@jzone954 @SteveDeaceShow I swear; some people think Jesus will bow down to evil, or give evil everything it wants. (which imo is Weak) & NOT who Jesus is. Sacrificial Servant King of Kings, Yes. but NOT weak.

@thurstonCMoreno @SteveDeaceShow Weak?

@jzone954 @SteveDeaceShow Pray for your enemies. That they may be saved from wickedness. But Jesus isn't stupid or Weak. "Be as shrewd as serpents....."

@thurstonCMoreno @SteveDeaceShow Anyways. I how you and your family have a blessed day.

@jzone954 @SteveDeaceShow It's not dissatisfaction with Trump. That's a terrible analysis of reality. You can pin point the exact moment these people turn-coated against America. President Trump is fighting evil on the biggest stage available.

@thurstonCMoreno @SteveDeaceShow And Jesus was pretty clear on how we need to treat “our enemies” correct?

@jzone954 @SteveDeaceShow Ok, So..... God doesn't care about mutilating kids? Big Food making unhealthy, additive food? Big Pharma, biggest drug dealers ever.... drugging the American population? What about sex slavery from open border policies? What about our enemies? Jesus is Lord of all of my life.

@thurstonCMoreno @SteveDeaceShow No 1 John is speaking about those who are trying to usurp that of the apostles leaving them thus becoming anti Christs (in place of). It has nothing to do with republicans being critical of its party and the president. Literally nothing. Not even the same universe

@jzone954 @SteveDeaceShow Scripture is God's Word for life. It's layers on top of layers of wisdom. The application is NEVER limited to what you think it means, for any particular situation. In other words: the application of Scripture, or living It out, is the most important thing.

@thurstonCMoreno @SteveDeaceShow That’s the point I was making. 1 John has nothing to do with our political union with whatever party we are affiliated with.

@jzone954 @SteveDeaceShow My point: I'm on God's side. God's Word is clear. Psalm 97:10 "Ye that love the Lord, HATE evil:....."

@thurstonCMoreno @SteveDeaceShow Jesus and his kingdom is not this world. He’s not On our side when it comes to the political landscape of things. He’s neither republican or democrat. If we want to fight evil, we must surrender fully to him and examin ourselves. Its starts and ends there

@jzone954 @SteveDeaceShow I simplify life to Good vs. Evil.... There's the middle, but everybody with any moral compass knows, if you DON'T fight against evil (the middle) or neutral party, you bow to it. Meaning, there is NO middle ground.

@thurstonCMoreno @SteveDeaceShow This is speaking about believers of Jesus vs those who chose to leave . LITERALLY NOTHING to do with your political party lol.

@SteveDeaceShow Great analysis... it's a good thing to know. 1 John 2:19 "They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would of no doubt continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us."

@Dbullen70 @AlexDonno I’m sure who ever is offering more plays a part as well.

@AlexDonno What’s the chances he commits to us?

U know the move

Me to my wife when she asks me to take out the garbage and I do it immediately instead of sitting for another 5 minutes

She’s onto something.

@EveryManPrepper @Breaking911 @TMZ It’s against the law to just take out your gun and open fire. Outside of a shooting range or a life and death self defense situation you can’t just take your gun out and shoot it. If I went outside and pointed a gun into the air or the ground and fire I’d be arrested

@Breaking911 @TMZ Just out of curiosity for people in Florida why can't you mag dump into an alligator? Are they protected?

Kick streamer “Clavicular”, was arrested after mag dumping a gator in Florida. 📸: @TMZ