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Theology_Matters_Revelation
For many, the book of Revelation is one of the most puzzling sections of the Bible. Confusing symbols, mysterious imagery, and sometimes unpleasant descriptions make it daunting to read and difficult to understand. As a result, many people avoid it altogether and just assume they have no hope of ever getting their heads round it. In this series of seminars, held between the meetings at ChristChurch London, we look at some of the key themes and tricky passages, learning how to interpret and learn from this important book.
Theology_Matters_Revelation: New Creation - Revelation 21-22
| Sun Jul 29 '12
What is God’s final plan for creation? This week we come to the end of our series on Revelation by looking at John’s incredible description of the New Creation, full of rich imagery and incredible hope. We will see what God has in store for this world, and how that gives us a sense of purpose and mission here and now. Download accompanying notes.
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Theology_Matters_Revelation: The Millennium - Revelation 20
| Sun Jul 15 '12
As the story draws towards a close, we read that Christ will reign for 1,000 years. Little in Scripture has caused more debate than these chapters. What is the millennium, when will it happen and how is it relevant for us today? Download accompanying notes.
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Theology_Matters_Revelation: The Woman and the Dragon - Revelation 12-13
| Sun Jul 8 '12
Revelation 12 and 13 are some of the most confusing verses in Scripture. Winged-women, multi-headed beasts and a cryptic number: 666. What do these pictures mean, how on earth are they relevant to us, and what sort of hope should we be able to draw from them? Download accompanying notes.
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Theology_Matters_Revelation: Seals, Trumpets and Bowls - Revelation 6-11; 16
| Sun Jul 1 '12
John describes a series of shocking events: natural disasters, plagues and catastrophes falling upon the Earth. How should we interpret these? Are they literal predictions of a bleak future? How and when might they happen? And what do they tell us about the trajectory of time and the character of God? Download accompanying notes.
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Theology_Matters_Revelation: The Lamb and the Throne - Revelation 4-5
| Sun Jun 24 '12
John’s first glimpse into heaven is a dazzling picture: strange creatures, precious jewels, and a dramatic scene with thousands of worshippers. Here we look at the Lamb on the Throne in Revelation 4 and 5, learn to interpret the symbols and consider how this picture helps us to understand the major theme of Revelation. Download accompanying notes.
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Theology_Matters_Revelation: Apocalypse Now? - Revelation 1
| Sun Jun 17 '12
Confusing symbols, mysterious imagery, and sometimes unpleasant descriptions make Revelation daunting to read and difficult to understand. How much is it a prediction of the future? How is it relevant today? And how should we go about interpreting it? In this session we will look at some principles to help us understand this book, and the picture it paints of Jesus. Download accompanying notes.