Monthly Archives: December 2010

Satan Bound

Posted on December 31, 2010 by pmpersaud

The Apocalypse gives us a stunning vision in chapter 20 of the struggle in which the church was engaged. Already there is an indication at the end of chapter 19 of what is going on. As the liturgical action continues, … Continue reading →

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Songs of Triumph

Posted on December 30, 2010 by pmpersaud

In chapter 19 John presents the inauguration of the victory of Christ and gives an insight into the final judgment over the counter-Christ, and at the same time shows that the false prophet who incited the dissidents in the congregations … Continue reading →

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Song of Lament, Song of Triumph

Posted on December 29, 2010 by pmpersaud

Chapter 18 presents the ligurgical drama from the point of view of judgment over Babylon, Rome, the idolatrous woman. The drama begins with an angel who has authority to pronounce judgment, one whose splendor made the earth bright. It is … Continue reading →

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The Other Woman

Posted on December 28, 2010 by pmpersaud

In chapter 17 the liturgical drama continues with the identification of the other woman. John was carried away “in the Spirit,” to a wilderness. As the devil was revealed in the wilderness in the temptation of Christ, so the other … Continue reading →

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Bowls of Wrath

Posted on December 27, 2010 by pmpersaud

Chapter 16 of the Apocalypse appears to be another liturgical drama acted out in the church. It ends with a theophany, something that may resemble the enthronement of the divine. But this interpretation may be as controversial as the chapter … Continue reading →

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For Grace in Times of Illness

Posted on December 26, 2010 by pmpersaud

FOR GRACE IN TIMES OF ILLNESS Merciful and loving God, in whose presence I bear my illness with faith and with fear: I thank you for the faith you have given me to entrust my healing and my health to … Continue reading →

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Blessed Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2010 by pmpersaud

To all my readers: I pray that you have a Blessed Christmas and a New Year full of joy and peace, health and prosperity. Patrick

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The Revealing of the Wrath of God

Posted on December 24, 2010 by pmpersaud

In Romans 1:18 Paul wrote,” For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and wickedness of men who by their wickedness suppress the truth.” This verse comes after the revelation of righteousness in verse 17. A … Continue reading →

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Communities in Conflict

Posted on December 23, 2010 by pmpersaud

Chapter 14 again issues a call to endurance, vs. 12. This indicates that there is a severe continuing conflict that the faithful must endure. Seven angels appear in this chapter, with a series of messages addressed to one or another … Continue reading →

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The Victory on Earth Begins

Posted on December 22, 2010 by pmpersaud

Chapter 13 of the Apocalypse raises a number of literary questions. Is it a vision, a revelation, or is it deliberately conceived and researched narrative of John to keep his congregations on high alert? John calls for alertness and endurance, … Continue reading →

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