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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... appear to speak of another John. For example, Eusebius of Caesarea, the great historian of the early Church, quotes Papias (AD 60 or 70–c. 125): “And again, if anyone came who had been a follower of the Elders—what was said by Andrew ...
... appear to speak of another John. For example, Eusebius of Caesarea, the great historian of the early Church, quotes Papias (AD 60 or 70–c. 125): “And again, if anyone came who had been a follower of the Elders—what was said by Andrew ...
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... appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory” (Mt. 24:29–30). Jesus then says, “Truly, I say to ...
... appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory” (Mt. 24:29–30). Jesus then says, “Truly, I say to ...
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... appears to be a reference to the Holy Spirit. Seven, which is a number of wholeness and holiness, is used here to designate the most perfect Spirit of all.1 This verse contains an implicit reference to the Trinity—God the Father, Jesus ...
... appears to be a reference to the Holy Spirit. Seven, which is a number of wholeness and holiness, is used here to designate the most perfect Spirit of all.1 This verse contains an implicit reference to the Trinity—God the Father, Jesus ...
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... appears to John explains the meaning of the symbols in the vision. It is apparent from this verse that Revelation must not be interpreted too literally. John tells us in Revelation 1:17 that Jesus touches him with His right hand ...
... appears to John explains the meaning of the symbols in the vision. It is apparent from this verse that Revelation must not be interpreted too literally. John tells us in Revelation 1:17 that Jesus touches him with His right hand ...
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Contents
1617 | |
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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