Excerpt from A Popular Exposition of the Epistles to the Seven Churches of Asia
From time to time beheld the form of the risen and ascended Christ (acts xxii. I7, 18; xxviii. Or of some angel sent by Him (acts xxvii. In this way prophets and apostles had been taught what till then eye had not seen nor ear heard, neither had it entered into the hear of man to conceive. (i Cor. Ii. 9, Each mystery of the faith was imparted by a new revelation. An apocalypse extending to the far future, to the coming of the Lord, to the signs of its approach, is implied as given to St. Paul in 2 Thess. Ii. 1 - 12; in I Tim. Iv. 1 - 3; and to St. Peter in 2 Pet. Ii. 10 - 13. It would hardly be a paradox to say that a state com mouly so abnormal as that of trance or ecstasy was part of the normal life of the Apostles of the Faith. John, when he addressed his Revelation to the Churches of Asia was claim ing no exceptional privilege. They would not be startled bv it as by something altogether extraordinary.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the mysteries and meanings of the Book of Revelation, a complex and often misunderstood text within the Christian canon. The author explores the historical and literary context of the text, situating it within the tumultuous early years of the Christian church, a time of persecution, schism, and intense theological debate. The author carefully analyzes the text's symbolic language, particularly the use of numbers, and explores the historical and cultural influences that shaped its imagery. Through a detailed examination of the text's key themes, such as the nature of God, the role of Christ, and the significance of the seven churches, the author reveals how the Book of Revelation offers valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of faith in the face of adversity. This book offers a fresh perspective on one of the most enigmatic texts in Christian history, revealing its enduring relevance to believers throughout the ages. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330848821_0
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