Tag Archives: Revelation

In chapter 21 of the Apocalypse John sees the new heaven and the new earth, for the old has passed away. Along with this comes the new Jerusalem, the bride of Christ. John is presenting the heavenly city as the … Continue reading →

The Apocalypse gives us a stunning vision in chapter 20 of the struggle in which the church was engaged. Already there is an indication at the end of chapter 19 of what is going on. As the liturgical action continues, … Continue reading →

In chapter 19 John presents the inauguration of the victory of Christ and gives an insight into the final judgment over the counter-Christ, and at the same time shows that the false prophet who incited the dissidents in the congregations … Continue reading →

Chapter 18 presents the ligurgical drama from the point of view of judgment over Babylon, Rome, the idolatrous woman. The drama begins with an angel who has authority to pronounce judgment, one whose splendor made the earth bright. It is … Continue reading →

In chapter 17 the liturgical drama continues with the identification of the other woman. John was carried away “in the Spirit,” to a wilderness. As the devil was revealed in the wilderness in the temptation of Christ, so the other … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →