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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... say . . .”2 In this passage Papias seems to identify two separate Johns who were active in the leadership of the Church.3 Eusebius (c. 206–c. 339) accepts the existence of another John, but he bases his conclusions primarily on the ...
... say . . .”2 In this passage Papias seems to identify two separate Johns who were active in the leadership of the Church.3 Eusebius (c. 206–c. 339) accepts the existence of another John, but he bases his conclusions primarily on the ...
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... say that this second John was the author of Revelation is problematic, however, for even many of those who knew of John the Elder still held that the Apostle John wrote the Apocalypse. Concluding that this second John wrote the Book of ...
... say that this second John was the author of Revelation is problematic, however, for even many of those who knew of John the Elder still held that the Apostle John wrote the Apocalypse. Concluding that this second John wrote the Book of ...
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... example, Clement of Alexandria says that John wrote the Apocalypse while on the island of Patmos, where he had been banished by a “tyrant.”12 Although the political situation for Christians was difficult in the Coming Soon.
... example, Clement of Alexandria says that John wrote the Apocalypse while on the island of Patmos, where he had been banished by a “tyrant.”12 Although the political situation for Christians was difficult in the Coming Soon.
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... says, “Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all these things take place” (Mt. 24:34). Gene, the Greek word that means “generation,” refers to a period of forty years.1 Since Jesus died around the year 30, He ...
... says, “Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all these things take place” (Mt. 24:34). Gene, the Greek word that means “generation,” refers to a period of forty years.1 Since Jesus died around the year 30, He ...
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... say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another, that will not be thrown down'” (Mt. 24:1–2). Jesus' words about the last days, therefore, must be interpreted in this larger context. But what does the destruction of the ...
... say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another, that will not be thrown down'” (Mt. 24:1–2). Jesus' words about the last days, therefore, must be interpreted in this larger context. But what does the destruction of the ...
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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