How to Use This Commentary Revelation 2:1–7 is Jesus’ letter to the church in Ephesus. It reveals how Christ evaluates His church and what matters most to Him. Read it in four movements: (1) Christ’s authority (v.1), (2) the church’s strengths (vv.2–3, 6), (3) the critical problem (v.4), and (4) the call to return (vv.5–7).... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 1:9–20 records John’s first vision of the glorified Christ. This passage answers three key questions: (1) Where is Jesus right now?, (2) What is He doing?, and (3) Why does that matter for the church? Read it in three movements: (1) the setting of the vision (vv.9–11), (2) the... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 1:1–8 serves as the introduction to the entire book. It answers three foundational questions: (1) What is Revelation?, (2) Who is it about?, and (3) Why does it matter? Read it in three movements: (1) the revelation explained (vv.1–3), (2) the greeting and identity of Christ (vv.4–6), and (3)... Continue Reading →
Introduction to Revelation The book of Revelation is one of the most misunderstood books in the Bible. Many Christians approach it with fear, confusion, or curiosity about the end times. Yet Revelation was not written to confuse God’s people. It was written to reveal Jesus Christ, strengthen the church, warn the world, and assure believers... Continue Reading →
Will Dinosaurs Be on the New Earth? How to Read This Page This article is divided into three levels so you can read at the pace that fits you best: A Quick Answer A short, hope-filled summary of whether dinosaurs might be on the New Earth. A Simple Explanation A clear walk-through of what Scripture... Continue Reading →
🔍 Quick Answer No.There is no historical, linguistic, or manuscript evidence that the number 666 encodes the phrase “Hail Zeus.” No ancient reader understood it that way, and no early Christian or pagan source makes that connection. The claim depends on reading modern ideas back into ancient texts. Before We Test the Claim, Let’s Clarify... Continue Reading →
🔍 Quick Answer No.In ancient Greek, χξϛ is how the number 666 was written, not a word meant to be pronounced. It does not spell or encode the name Jesus, and no ancient manuscript or Christian source understood it that way. You do not need to know Greek to understand this—only how Greek numbers and... Continue Reading →
What Scripture Says About 666 Before testing modern claims, we need to understand how Scripture itself frames the number 666. Revelation does not introduce this number as a hidden code meant to unsettle believers, but as part of a larger message calling for wisdom, discernment, and faithfulness. This article focuses on Revelation 13:18, reading it... Continue Reading →
When Online Claims About 666 Raise Questions If you’ve come across videos, reels, or posts online claiming that 666 secretly refers to Jesus, hides pagan worship, or exposes something the church has supposedly missed, you’re not alone. Many sincere Christians encounter this kind of content unexpectedly, often presented with urgency and confidence. This reflection is... Continue Reading →
A Georgia bank almost accepted a counterfeit $100 bill. Similarly, flawed claims about Greek letters in a controversial video collapse under scrutiny, revealing misleading interpretations.