How to Use This Commentary Revelation 19:11–21 records the glorious return of Jesus Christ as conquering King. Read this passage in four major movements: (1) the return of the King (vv.11–13), (2) the armies of heaven following Him (v.14), (3) the rule and judgment of the King (vv.15–16), and (4) the defeat of the Beast,... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 19:1–10 shifts the focus from the destruction of Babylon to the celebration of heaven. Read this passage in five major movements: (1) heaven’s hallelujahs over Babylon’s fall (vv.1–3), (2) worship around God’s throne (vv.4–5), (3) the announcement of God’s reign (v.6), (4) the marriage supper of the Lamb (vv.7–9),... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 18 reveals the collapse of Babylon’s commercial and economic empire — the final world system built on pride, greed, luxury, deception, and rebellion against God. Read this chapter in six major movements: (1) the announcement of Babylon’s fall (vv.1–3), (2) the call to come out of her (vv.4–8), (3)... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →