Coming Soon: Unlocking the Book of Revelation and Applying Its Lessons TodayIs 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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... father's favorite musical groups is a Christian vocal ensemble called “Acappella.” I remember listening to their incredible harmonies as a teenager—fascinated by just how low their voices could go. The bass parts sounded as deep as any ...
... father's favorite musical groups is a Christian vocal ensemble called “Acappella.” I remember listening to their incredible harmonies as a teenager—fascinated by just how low their voices could go. The bass parts sounded as deep as any ...
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... Fathers. For 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.
... Fathers. For 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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... father was “hateful in every walk of life.”17 At the age of twelve, Nero sought the prosecution and ruin of his own brother and aunt. His mother, Agrippina, schemed to advance him into high places of power, and she may have been the one ...
... father was “hateful in every walk of life.”17 At the age of twelve, Nero sought the prosecution and ruin of his own brother and aunt. His mother, Agrippina, schemed to advance him into high places of power, and she may have been the one ...
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... fathers His Family through history. The Catechism of the Catholic Church uses the word the early Church Fathers had for this fathering process: oikonomia (no. 236).4 God is the Author of all history, which He fashions for the salvation ...
... fathers His Family through history. The Catechism of the Catholic Church uses the word the early Church Fathers had for this fathering process: oikonomia (no. 236).4 God is the Author of all history, which He fashions for the salvation ...
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... fathers, we would not have taken part with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.” Thus you witness against yourselves, that you are sons of those who murdered the prophets. Fill up, then, the measure of your fathers. You serpents ...
... fathers, we would not have taken part with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.” Thus you witness against yourselves, that you are sons of those who murdered the prophets. Fill up, then, the measure of your fathers. You serpents ...
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 | |
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