Teachings on select people, themes, books, and Scripture passages in the New Testament.
Text: Revelation 6–7
Whereas chapter five of Revelation gives us a picture of the heavenly throne room of God and of the vesting of authority to the Son to be the executor of judgment, chapter six reveals that judgment taking place as the Lamb breaks the seven seals. This point of Revelation marks the beginning of what has been called the tribulation period,
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In Revelation 4, the LORD calls John up to heaven with a “voice like a trumpet” (Rev. 4:1), and we’re given a dazzling portrait of heaven that we ourselves look forward to with eager anticipation.
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This teaching is based on Ken Boa’s Handbook to Scripture.
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Philippians 3
Ken Boa’s summary of Philippians 3
Jesus’ messages to the seven churches in chapter two of Revelation contain a mixture of praise and rebuke. We can learn from the shortfalls and strengths of these early churches.
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In this famous section of Scripture, Paul describes the “emptying” of the Son of God who became a man—known as the doctrine of kenosis. While it is interesting to investigate the theological concepts regarding the nature of Christ’s “emptying,” to be fixated on that phrase from this passage is to miss Paul’s overall point: Be like Christ.
Being Like Christ
At the end of Philippians 1,
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We can have joy even in adverse circumstances because of who Christ is and who we are in Him.
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Note: Ken Boa spends the first part of this lesson finishing up his teaching on Ephesians 5. The section on the armor of God begins at 34:39.
Paul concludes his letter to the Ephesians by exhorting his readers to “be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might” (Ephesians 6:10). As believers our struggle is not against “flesh and blood” (i.e.,
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In Ephesians 4 Paul exhorted his readers to walk in a manner worthy of their calling. We are to become in our practice who we already are in our position. In Ephesians 5, He further expounds on what it means to have a worthy walk—to walk in love, in light, and in wisdom.
Walk in Love
As children of God, we are to imitate Him (Ephesians 5:1).
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