Revelation Chapter 1:12-20
Seven gold lampstands
Seven stars
Revelation Chapter 2:1-7
Christ holds the seven stars;
Seven lampstands;
The Tree of Life.
The Revelation is Meant to be Understood
Although Paul was specifically addressing the use of spiritual gifts in the Church, the eternal principles involved are easy to see.
Was John’s Vision Symbolic or Literal?
The process of mixing symbolic and literal images quickly becomes confusing and ultimately divisive. Few, if any, readers could come to a consensus or unity of faith. This study suggests that all of John’s images are symbolic and not literal, except for Christ’s direct comments and instructions to John.
What Are Some of the Ways the Revelation has been Interpreted?
This study of the Book of Revelation will proceed under these defining premises of Eternalism:
1. John’s revelation was meant to be understood.
2. Eternalism presents a firm foundation for understanding the sweeping significance of the Apostle’s vision in every age of time.
3. There are four important keys can be employed to explain John’s images.
Learning To Interpret Prophetic Images
Why are images and pictures used in prophetic writing? Why not just say what you mean? Is a picture truly worth a thousand words? Sometimes, yes!