Posts Tagged ‘symbols’
What is the morning star in Revelation 2:28?
Question: I am studying the book of Revelation. In Revelation 2:28, Jesus is talking to the church at Thyatira and he tells them that he will give them the morning star. What is the morning star? Also, there is a reference verse of II Peter 1:19 which talks about the day star. I am assuming…
Read MoreWhat does “seven times” mean in Daniel 4?
Question: I have a question that someone may be able to help with. Daniel 4:23 mentions that Nebuchadnezzar would graze with the beast of the field until seven times pass over him. We are studying Daniel on Wednesday evening and some seem to think that the 7 times are seasons, some think months, and a…
Read MoreIs having a symbol of Christianity idolatry?
Question: Is having the name of Jesus displayed anywhere tantamount to idolatry, or is it a “denominational symbol”? [To clarify, I might ask, “Is the written name of Jesus equal to an idol, if displayed openly?”] Years ago, I bought a car from a young lady. On the trunk lid of that car was the…
Read MoreWhat are the seven spirits of God in Revelation?
Question: What are the seven spirits of God in the book of Revelation? Answer: The book of Revelation is written in symbolic or figurative terms according to its author. “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants–things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His…
Read MoreWhy does Revelation 5:1-6 contain changing symbols?
Question: Can you please help me with this question? Can you please explain the reversal of images and transformation of symbols, such as a slain Lamb appearing right after the proclamation that a Lion is worthy to open the scroll (Revelation 5:1-6)? Answer: “And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on…
Read MoreTypes Seen in the Tabernacle and Temple
by Michael Hatcher Taken from “John 9:31″ in Defender, November 2004 The physical structures of the Tabernacle and the Temple were typifying the spiritual aspects of the New Testament system (Hebrews 8-10). God gave specific instructions as to the making of these structures, and the Israelites were to follow the pattern God gave them (Exodus 25:40).…
Read MoreThe Scheme of Redemption in Type
by Bryan Vinson via The Preceptor, Vol. 1, No. 7, May 1952. In recent articles, consideration has been given with respect to the purpose and province of prophecy in the plan of salvation. In this, we wish to proceed to the study of the character and design of type in this great and glorious system of…
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