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conversations.value: Understand the purpose, key themes, and symbolism of the mostfascinating book in the Bible
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conversations.value: The Book of Revelation For Dummies
  John's closing is a grace benediction: "The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen" (Rev. 22:21; see also see Romans 16:20; 1 Corinthians 16:23; 2 Corinthians 13:13; Galatians 6:18; Ephesians 6:23; Philippians 4:23; 1 Thessalonians 5:28; and 2 Thessalonians 3:18).
  The seals, trumpets, and bowls symbolize the three stages of a series of events foretold in Revelation. As Jesus opens the seven seals of a heavenly scroll, an initial series of earth-rattling events begins to unfold (Rev. 6:1–8:1). A second series of more-severe events occurs when seven angels play trumpets (Rev. 8:7–11:15). Finally, seven bowls are poured out to symbolize the final, unrestrained set of disastrous events (Rev. 16:2–17).
  Some commentators believe that the seals, trumpets, and bowls are successive and progressive events, with one set kicking off the next. Others believe that these symbols refer to a set of events that occur at the same time.
  Many within the universal Christian church (including Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and some Protestant churches) don't accept the idea of a literal rapture. This is true even among some who adhere to a literal interpretation of Revelation. These rapture dissenters say that the concept isn't based on explicit teaching of Scripture or historical teaching of the early church.
  The four horsemen of the Apocalypse are one of the most familiar images of Revelation and the end of the world. The horsemen are the ultimate bearers of bad news and are implementers of nasty events; they're released when the Lamb, Jesus, opens the first four seals in Revelation 6. Here's the lineup:
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conversations.value: Most modern writing is pretty straightforward. For example, you don't have to consult outside references and read commentaries to make sense of a John Grisham novel. Or when you read the news online, you usually don't contact a friend so you can debate the true meaning of the reporter's sentences. The goal of most everyday writing is to communicate thoughts, ideas, stories, and information as clearly as possible.
  However, as is true with many ancient texts, the meaning of the Bible isn't so easy to understand — even though it's now in your native language, just like your morning paper. You encounter a variety of obstacles:
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conversations.value: A plain reading of Old Testament prophecy usually makes it possible to determine whether the prophet is talking about things happening in the past, the present, or the future.
  Many people read prophetic messages and believe that their fulfillment will occur in one big swoop. Although that's true in many cases, some prophecies have multiple stages of fulfillment. Joel 2:28–32, is an example of a "swoop" prophecy that most commentators believe was fulfilled in Acts 2:17–21. In contrast, many see that Malachi 4:4–5, is fulfilled through the ministry of John the Baptist as well as through another prophet in the future (as discussed in Rev. 11:6).
  As you read prophecy in the Bible, keep in mind two types of prophetic messages. Some prophecy is conditional, dependent upon how humans respond to God's calls for repentance and obedience; other prophecy is unconditional and inevitable. Context can usually help reveal what type of prophecy you're reading.
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conversations.value: A plain reading of Old Testament prophecy usually makes it possible to determine whether the prophet is talking about things happening in the past, the present, or the future.
  Many people read prophetic messages and believe that their fulfillment will occur in one big swoop. Although that's true in many cases, some prophecies have multiple stages of fulfillment. Joel 2:28–32, is an example of a "swoop" prophecy that most commentators believe was fulfilled in Acts 2:17–21. In contrast, many see that Malachi 4:4–5, is fulfilled through the ministry of John the Baptist as well as through another prophet in the future (as discussed in Rev. 11:6).
  As you read prophecy in the Bible, keep in mind two types of prophetic messages. Some prophecy is conditional, dependent upon how humans respond to God's calls for repentance and obedience; other prophecy is unconditional and inevitable.