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John’s KEY Unlocks Revelation!
Revelation 1:7 is widely regarded as John’s “theme verse,” conveying the essence of the graphic prophecy contained in the rest of his book. Interestingly, this verse actually originated in Jesus’ Olivet Discourse at Matthew 24:30. And just as Jesus’ Olivet Discourse prophesied the imminent destruction of Jerusalem, John’s book of Revelation does likewise. This article examines the Old Testament scriptures cited by both Jesus and John to discover their first century fulfillment in the New Covenant Kingdom inaugurated by Jesus, as well as in the destruction of the Old Covenant kingdom of Israel, which had belligerently declared itself the enemy of God, and the enemy of God’s people.
Shall “All Israel” be Saved?
Romans 11:25–27 (“And so all Israel shall be saved”) is the most popular Biblical passage used today to support the notion that near the end of time, God is going to miraculously convert the entire nation of Israel. But a close look at this passage does not support that presupposition. In fact, today’s popular notion is not only out of step with this passage, it is out of step with several other clear statements by Paul to the contrary. And when understood more accurately, and within its context, this passage is really saying quite the opposite of what is being claimed for it. Be prepared for some exciting discovery!
John’s Messages to the Seven Churches of Revelation
In the first three chapters of Revelation, the Apostle John writes letters to seven actual churches in what is today Western Turkey. These were mixed messages. On one hand, John acknowledges and affirms the good work of the Spirit in their midst. But on the other hand he also acknowledges and warns of a corrupting Jewish influence also at work. And so in his letters John attributes to these churches characteristics of the Bride of Christ, but also characteristics of the Whore of Babylon (Jerusalem) which was destined to soon destruction (70 AD). The charts in this article illustrate these mixed attributes, Bride v. Whore.