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The Mystery of the Lampstand

When the voice spoke to John, he turned to see who was speaking and immediately collapsed to the ground as if dead. Yet his split-second vision of the glorified Son of Man was… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/the-mystery-of-the-lampstand/

The New Covenant Christ

At the end of Revelation 1:14, John says of the Speaker that “His eyes were like a flame of fire.” This is repeated in Revelation 19:12, where it is clear that it is the glorified… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/the-new-covenant-christ/

The Son of Man Speaks

The voice that John heard on the Lord’s day told him to write a book to the seven churches, telling them what he saw. However, before John began to record this message, he… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/12-2015/the-son-of-man-speaks/

The Lord's Day

Revelation 1:8 says, 8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” If we consider this to be a Greek way of… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/11-2015/the-lords-day/

Repentance at Christ's Coming

In connection with Christ’s coming in the clouds, Revelation 1:7 continues, 7 Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/11-2015/repentance-at-christs-coming/

The Glory and Dominion of His Kingdom

Revelation 1:6 continues to speak of Jesus, saying, 6 and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father; to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/11-2015/the-glory-and-dominion-of-his-kingdom/

John to the Seven Churches

While the first three verses are John’s introduction to the book of Revelation, verse 4 begins John’s message with a salutatory introduction. Revelation 1:4, 5 says, 4 John to… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/11-2015/john-to-the-seven-churches/

The Blessed Ones

When John presents us with the Hebrew concept of a bond-servant, the importance of this idea is undergirded by numbers. The Greek word doulos (bond-servant) is used 14 times in… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/11-2015/the-blessed-ones/

Unveiling Christ in History

The first five chapters of the book of Revelation are not historical, but introductory. Neither are the two final chapters historical, but form the conclusion. This does not mean… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/11-2015/unveiling-christ-in-history/

The Proper Approach to Revelation

Jesus Christ is revealed, or manifested, by His righteous acts. This occurs on two levels: personal and universal. Both are the result of God’s plan, whether our view focuses on… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/11-2015/the-proper-approach-to-revelation/

The Revelation of Jesus Christ

The title of John’s book comes from the first three words recorded: Apokalupsis Iesou Christou, Revelation of Jesus Christ. The term apokalupsis is “revelation, manifestation,… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/11-2015/the-revelation-of-jesus-christ/

The Structure of Revelation

The book of Revelation is a Hebrew book expressed by the Greek language. This alone binds this book tightly to the book of Daniel. The imagery and symbolism is derived from the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/11-2015/the-structure-of-revelation/

Introduction to Revelation

In some ways the book of Revelation could be considered to be the conclusion of the book of Daniel. Daniel’s prophecy focuses upon the nations who were given the Dominion… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/11-2015/introduction-to-revelation/

The virgin birth and Jesus' soul

The virgin birth of Jesus is established in Matthew 1:20, 22, 23. How is this important? What are the implications of this? We have already shown in previous studies the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/10-2015/the-virgin-birth-and-jesus-soul/

Christ the Mediator healing all creation

The Apostle Paul tells us in 1 Timothy 2:5, 5 For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. Paul compares Christ to Moses, each of… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/10-2015/christ-the-mediator-healing-all-creation/

The Mask of God

The goal of the salvation process is to re-establish mankind in the image and likeness of God. It is to regain that which was lost through Adam’s sin. The method that God has been… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/10-2015/the-mask-of-god/

Marriage and the Trinity

In the church doctrinal debates about the Trinity, the point was made that any single expression of the trinity was all God, but not all of God. In other words, to say that God… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/10-2015/marriage-and-the-trinity/

Begotten Not Made, Final

As I studied the difference between a creature and a begotten one, an important truth began to emerge. This truth highlights the purpose of resurrection itself. We are all born… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/10-2015/begotten-not-made-final/

Begotten Not Made, Part 2

As far as I know, the Bible is unique in teaching that we may be begotten of God and thereby become sons of God. Most religious goals are to achieve the highest potential for man… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/10-2015/begotten-not-made-part-2/

Begotten Not Made

There have been many classic controversies in the history of the Church, most of which were “settled” by Church Councils. These Councils, however, were made up of bishops who were… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2015/10-2015/begotten-not-made/