Coming Soon: Unlocking the Book of Revelation and Applying Its Lessons TodayEmmaus Road Publishing, 2005 - 326 pages Is there a book of the Bible more often discussed and yet less understood than the Book of Revelation? The "seven seals." The "dragon." The "beast." The "sea of glass." The fantastic imagery found in the Book of Revelation has long captivated Christians but remains mysterious to many. In the midst of so much discussion about the end times, what does Revelation teach us about living in the present moment, with our eyes focused on the heavenly Jerusalem? Michael Barber's Coming Soon explores these questions by taking a detailed look at Revelation and its rich tapestry of prophecy, history, and biblical allusion. Barber explores the profound link between the Mass celebrated here on earth and the eternal reality of heaven, demonstrating that the Apocalypse reveals truth that has practical implications for today and points to a firm hope in tomorrow. Coming Soon is a verse-by-verse commentary on the Book of Revelation using the Revised Standard Version: Catholic Edition of the Bible. Barber provides a Catholic interpretation, which sees the liturgical background of this book of Scripture-a perspective missing in many Protestant commentaries. |
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... seen it? The end of the world is coming because Kirk Cameron has discovered that he is among those “left behind” after the rapture. The world will end unless Arnold Schwarzenegger is able to prevent a woman from being impregnated with ...
... seen it? The end of the world is coming because Kirk Cameron has discovered that he is among those “left behind” after the rapture. The world will end unless Arnold Schwarzenegger is able to prevent a woman from being impregnated with ...
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... , because it was commonly seen as having apostolic authority. Other apocalyptic works, which were deemed not to have been written by an apostle, were discarded. It is hard to believe, then, that the writer of Coming Soon.
... , because it was commonly seen as having apostolic authority. Other apocalyptic works, which were deemed not to have been written by an apostle, were discarded. It is hard to believe, then, that the writer of Coming Soon.
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... seen in the fact that some ancient manuscripts of Revelation have the variant numeral 616 instead of 666. This number also points to Nero because when the Latin form of the name “Nero Caesar” is transliterated into Hebrew and converted ...
... seen in the fact that some ancient manuscripts of Revelation have the variant numeral 616 instead of 666. This number also points to Nero because when the Latin form of the name “Nero Caesar” is transliterated into Hebrew and converted ...
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... seen, it is reasonable to believe that the book was written sometime in the late 60s, during the reign of Nero, before the cataclysmic events of 70. So when John says that Jesus is “coming soon,” he could well be prophesying the ...
... seen, it is reasonable to believe that the book was written sometime in the late 60s, during the reign of Nero, before the cataclysmic events of 70. So when John says that Jesus is “coming soon,” he could well be prophesying the ...
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... seen, the Book of Revelation was written during a time of persecution and suffering. Because of this, John sets out from the very beginning to explain suffering. Thus, in the first verse, he speaks of himself as a “servant.” The word ...
... seen, the Book of Revelation was written during a time of persecution and suffering. Because of this, John sets out from the very beginning to explain suffering. Thus, in the first verse, he speaks of himself as a “servant.” The word ...
Contents
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Ransom Captive Israel | |
Archetypical Woman | |
Beauty and the Beasts | |
When He Reigns He Pours | |
The Whoreable City | |
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Hindsight Is TwentyTwenty | |
Bibliography | |
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