Seven Parables for Seven Churches: The Sower

Joe | February 22, 2010

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Seven Parables for Seven Churches

In the introductory post, we talked about how Jesus teaching in parables was a fulfillment of prophecy in Isaiah. We also talked about how the seven parables found in Matthew 13 are directly related to the seven letters found in the book of Revelation.
Today we want to look at the parable of The Sower and [...]

Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Ephesus

Joe | November 13, 2009

This entry is part 2 of 8 in the series Seven Letters to Seven Churches

Last time, we talked about how each of the seven letters in Revelation presents a panoramic view of church history. Today we will study the first of Jesus’ letters: the letter to the church of Ephesus.
Ephesus: “the Light of Asia”
The historian Pliny described Ephesus as “the Light of Asia.” Ephesus was located in modern-day western [...]

Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Introduction

Joe | November 11, 2009

This entry is part 1 of 8 in the series Seven Letters to Seven Churches

The book of Revelation has earned a reputation for being difficult to understand. This is partly due to the symbolic language used and the fierce visions it conjures up.
We’re starting a new series based on the seven letters to the seven churches of Revelation.
The First Vision of Revelation: The Seven Churches
While parts of it may [...]

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Joe

I am a born-again Christian who believes the Bible to be the inspired Word of God, the final authority for faith and life, inerrant in the original writings, infallible and God-breathed. I am a husband, father and stepfather who eagerly waits for the return of Jesus, the Meshiach Nagid.