Revelation 20-22 Revelation ends with a glimpse of what is to come. Satan is finally judged and thrown into the lake of fire, as well as everyone whose name is not written in the book of life. Then John gives a description of the new creation that humanity will dwell in. Unlike the old heaven …
Revelation 18-19 Chapter 18 describes the fall of Babylon the Great, a city of great significance to the world. God punishes the city for its many sins against him, as their time has finally come. The nations’ kings and merchants mourn at the fall of this great city that will never be what it used …
Revelation 4-5 After writing the seven letters, the scene shifts to heaven. John is given a vision of heaven’s throne room where 24 elders and living creatures worship God day and night. In God’s right hand he sees a scroll with seven seals that no one is worthy to open. The lion of the tribe …
Revelation 2-3 Revelation 2-3 contains the letters to the seven churches. The letters are short and right to the point. Through John, Jesus points out an issue in each church or a difficulty they are facing. The admonished churches are called to repent and turn back to the Lord and their former works. The other …
Revelation 1 The apostle John received a revelation from the Lord, which he wrote down. John wrote about things that were to soon take place. He was to distribute it to the churches, seven in particular. Before he writes individually to each church, John describes his encounter with the risen Lord and how awestruck he …
1 John 4-5 As John closes his letter, he warns his readers of the false teachers and prophets who are in the world. But, then he gives very clear signs for how you can know if you and others are in the faith. First, do you confess that Jesus has come in the flesh and …
1 John 1-3 John writes a letter to believers to strengthen them in their faith. He does this because he is an eyewitness to the truth of these things and wants people to have fellowship with God. This comes by believing in Jesus Christ. And we prove this faith by keeping his commands, primarily loving …
2 Peter 2-3 Peter warns his readers of the reality of false teachers in the church. Just like there were false prophets in the days of the prophets, it’s the same way now. They will draw some away from the faith. But, in the same way God keeps and rescues the godly, he will punish …
1 Peter 5; 2 Peter 1 Peter ends his first letter with a word of encouragement for the elders. He instructs them to do their work both willingly & eagerly, while proving to be an example to those they lead. Finally, he calls all his readers to walk in humility, knowing that Jesus will rescue …
1 Peter 3-4 Peter encourages believers to pursue godly behavior. In the same way Christ died for sin, we are to be finished with sin in our own lives. This is the aim of the believer. With this, Peter tells his readers to expect persecution: 1) because we are living set apart from the world, …
1 Peter 1-2 Peter is the author of this letter and writes to believers in Asia Minor who are suffering persecution. The purpose of this letter is to encourage their faith and to fix their eyes on Jesus and his character as they face suffering. The salvation of their souls is their ultimate aim. As …
2 Timothy 3-4 To close his letter, Paul warns Timothy of the difficult days ahead. He lets him know that people will walk away from the faith because of false teachers and their own sinful desires. This is true even for those who are always learning. In response, Paul tells Timothy to keep the faith …