Author Archives: pmpersaud

Bowls of Wrath

Posted on December 27, 2010 by pmpersaud

Chapter 16 of the Apocalypse appears to be another liturgical drama acted out in the church. It ends with a theophany, something that may resemble the enthronement of the divine. But this interpretation may be as controversial as the chapter … Continue reading →

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For Grace in Times of Illness

Posted on December 26, 2010 by pmpersaud

FOR GRACE IN TIMES OF ILLNESS Merciful and loving God, in whose presence I bear my illness with faith and with fear: I thank you for the faith you have given me to entrust my healing and my health to … Continue reading →

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Blessed Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2010 by pmpersaud

To all my readers: I pray that you have a Blessed Christmas and a New Year full of joy and peace, health and prosperity. Patrick

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The Revealing of the Wrath of God

Posted on December 24, 2010 by pmpersaud

In Romans 1:18 Paul wrote,” For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and wickedness of men who by their wickedness suppress the truth.” This verse comes after the revelation of righteousness in verse 17. A … Continue reading →

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Communities in Conflict

Posted on December 23, 2010 by pmpersaud

Chapter 14 again issues a call to endurance, vs. 12. This indicates that there is a severe continuing conflict that the faithful must endure. Seven angels appear in this chapter, with a series of messages addressed to one or another … Continue reading →

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The Victory on Earth Begins

Posted on December 22, 2010 by pmpersaud

Chapter 13 of the Apocalypse raises a number of literary questions. Is it a vision, a revelation, or is it deliberately conceived and researched narrative of John to keep his congregations on high alert? John calls for alertness and endurance, … Continue reading →

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The Dragon and The Woman

Posted on December 21, 2010 by pmpersaud

John,having proclaimed the Lordship of Christ, now turns his attention to the continuing struggle within the church, and between the church and the world. If, for example, we were to see the war in heaven, verses 7-12, as a heavily … Continue reading →

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Warfare in Heaven and on Earth

Posted on December 20, 2010 by pmpersaud

In chapter 12:7-12 there is a new scene. The action now moves back to heaven, and John describes a battle that is going on. Michael and his angels are fighting against the dragon and his angels. Up until this battle … Continue reading →

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The Cosmic Mother as the Holy Church

Posted on December 19, 2010 by pmpersaud

The Apocalypse takes an astonishing turn in chapter 12. A new revelation is presented. One might even conjecture that as the first series of visions was centered on the divine male, so this second series is centered on the divine … Continue reading →

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Going Forward, Looking Back

Posted on December 18, 2010 by pmpersaud

We have arrived at the end of chapter 11 of the Apocalypse. I have presented an interpretation from the perspective that the Passion of the Church is the Passion of Christ. The theophany at the end of chapter 11 discloses … Continue reading →

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