What Is the Key to Understanding the Book of Revelation?

Spiritual Disciplines

What Is the Key to Understanding the Book of Revelation?

Spiritual Disciplines

What Is the Key to Understanding the Book of Revelation?

Episode 20 Show Notes

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Does 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 teach that there different levels of reward in heaven based upon our works?

There is no backwater in heaven. There is no nosebleed seats where some Christians sit. We’re all seated around the throne, praising and blessing God from every tribe, kindred, tongue, people and nation.—Michael Horton

Questions in this Episode

1. In John 10:30 was Jesus claiming to God?

2. James teaches that true religion is caring for orphans and widows. How do we balance caring about doing good works for others and spending time alone with God?

3. In Ephesians 2:14–16, it sounds like Paul is saying that the Jewish laws were what separated Jew from Gentile. Is this right? What does this mean for our use of the Old Testament laws today?

4. Does 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 teach that there different levels of reward in heaven based upon our works?

5. How should I read the book of Revelation? Are there any commentaries or study aids that you think are helpful?

6. What does Paul mean when he says to not let sin reign in your mortal body? Is sin in our bodies or because of our bodies? How do we remove sin?

Resources

6 Tips for Reading the Book of Revelation

Here’s Why Jesus Never Said “I Am God” in the Bible

5 Ways to Kill Sin

Should Christians Pray for God to Judge Their Enemies?

God’s Promise for Generous Living

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Michael Horton (Ph.D., Wycliffe Hall, Oxford and Coventry University) is the J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California and Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Sola Media.

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