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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... that day, a day of distress and anguish, a day of ruin and devastation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and thick darkness” (Zeph. 1:14–15). Yet John's reference to the Lord's day has another meaning Coming Soon.
... that day, a day of distress and anguish, a day of ruin and devastation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and thick darkness” (Zeph. 1:14–15). Yet John's reference to the Lord's day has another meaning Coming Soon.
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... reference to the Lord's day has another meaning as well. In the early Church, the “Lord's Day” was the word used for Sunday, the day the Lord rose from the dead. It was on this day that the Eucharist was celebrated (Acts 20:7) ...
... reference to the Lord's day has another meaning as well. In the early Church, the “Lord's Day” was the word used for Sunday, the day the Lord rose from the dead. It was on this day that the Eucharist was celebrated (Acts 20:7) ...
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... 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, and the Holy ...
... 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, and the Holy ...
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... reference to those who “will wail” upon seeing Him whom they “pierced,” comes from Zechariah 12:10: “And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of compassion and supplication, so that, when they ...
... reference to those who “will wail” upon seeing Him whom they “pierced,” comes from Zechariah 12:10: “And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of compassion and supplication, so that, when they ...
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... reference to Christ's role as high priest.16 The long robe was worn by the high priest (Ex. 28:4; 29:5; Wis. 18:24; Sir. 45:8) as well as the girdle (Ex. 28:4; 39:29; Lev. 16:4). This concurs with the testimony of the ancient historian ...
... reference to Christ's role as high priest.16 The long robe was worn by the high priest (Ex. 28:4; 29:5; Wis. 18:24; Sir. 45:8) as well as the girdle (Ex. 28:4; 39:29; Lev. 16:4). This concurs with the testimony of the ancient historian ...
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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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