City Grace Church
JESUS WINS. Revelation 7:1-17
We are super excited to begin our journey through the Book of Revelation. This book ISN'T a letter where only the theological astute can understand. This book IS a letter from Jesus to encourage Christians to keep going because He wins! This book ISN'T a letter written to freak Christians out about dates/times/leaders and Nations. This book IS a letter written to bring hope to those who are in Christ because of the assurance of an eternal and perfect home. Just a heads up... we will not be using the Left Behind series as a commentary. ;)
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City Grace Church
26026 Southfield Rd, Lathrup Village, MI 48076, USA
Sunday 10:15 AM
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HAPPY FEBRARY BIRTHDAYS TO:
- 2/1 - Shawn Szot
- 2/5 - Cora Quelnan
- 2/11 - Nelson Lusiner
- 2/12 - Amy Bingham
- 2/17 - Vernel Suarez
- 2/25 - Connor Johnston
* if we miss yours, it's because we don't have it on record. Shoot us a message at. hello@citygracechurch.com, so we can make sure to keep it noted.
- 2/1 - Shawn Szot
- 2/5 - Cora Quelnan
- 2/11 - Nelson Lusiner
- 2/12 - Amy Bingham
- 2/17 - Vernel Suarez
- 2/25 - Connor Johnston
* if we miss yours, it's because we don't have it on record. Shoot us a message at. hello@citygracechurch.com, so we can make sure to keep it noted.
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Revelation 7:1-17
1- THE SHEPHERD KNOWS ALL OF HIS SHEEP
1- THE SHEPHERD KNOWS ALL OF HIS SHEEP
1 - His sheep are SEALED
1 - His sheep are SEALED
Purpose of being sealed? Protection of Judgement
1- THE SHEPHERD KNOWS ALL OF HIS SHEEP
1- His sheep are SEALED
2- His sheep are NUMBERED
1- His sheep are SEALED
2- His sheep are NUMBERED
Rupertus Meldenius – “In essentials UNITY, In non-essentials Liberty, In All Things… Charity!”
Galatians 3:29 – “If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.”
“To suggest that God has in mind a separate future for Israel, in distinction from the future he has planned for Gentiles, actually goes contrary to God's purpose. It is like putting the scaffolding back up after the building has been finished. It is like turning the clock of history back to Old Testament times. It is imposing Old Testament separate-ness upon the New Testament, and ignoring the progress of revelation. God's present purpose with Israel is that Israel should believe in Christ as its Messiah, and thus become part of the one fellowship of God's redeemed people which is the church. Is there then no future for Israel? Of course there is, but the future of believing Israelites is not to be separated from the future of believing Gentiles. Israel's hope for the future is exactly the same as that of believing Gentiles: salvation and ultimate glorification through faith in Christ. The future of Israel is not to be seen in terms of a political kingdom in Palestine lasting a thousand years, but in terms of everlasting blessedness shared with all the people of God on a glorified new earth”. - Anthony Hoekema
144,000 is symbolic not literal
- 12 represent God's people. (12 O.T. / 12 N.T.)
- 1000 represents a very large number or entities (12x12x1000=144,000)
Galatians 3:29 – “If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.”
“To suggest that God has in mind a separate future for Israel, in distinction from the future he has planned for Gentiles, actually goes contrary to God's purpose. It is like putting the scaffolding back up after the building has been finished. It is like turning the clock of history back to Old Testament times. It is imposing Old Testament separate-ness upon the New Testament, and ignoring the progress of revelation. God's present purpose with Israel is that Israel should believe in Christ as its Messiah, and thus become part of the one fellowship of God's redeemed people which is the church. Is there then no future for Israel? Of course there is, but the future of believing Israelites is not to be separated from the future of believing Gentiles. Israel's hope for the future is exactly the same as that of believing Gentiles: salvation and ultimate glorification through faith in Christ. The future of Israel is not to be seen in terms of a political kingdom in Palestine lasting a thousand years, but in terms of everlasting blessedness shared with all the people of God on a glorified new earth”. - Anthony Hoekema
144,000 is symbolic not literal
- 12 represent God's people. (12 O.T. / 12 N.T.)
- 1000 represents a very large number or entities (12x12x1000=144,000)
2- THE SHEPHERD SAVES ALL OF HIS SHEEP
2- THE SHEPHERD SAVES ALL OF HIS SHEEP
1- Jesus' people are STANDING
1- Jesus' people are STANDING
2- THE SHEPHERD SAVES ALL OF HIS SHEEP
1- Jesus' people are STANDING
2- Jesus' people are SERVING
1- Jesus' people are STANDING
2- Jesus' people are SERVING
2- THE SHEPHERD SAVES ALL OF HIS SHEEP
1- Jesus' people are STANDING
2- Jesus' people are SERVING
3- Jesus' people are SAFE
1- Jesus' people are STANDING
2- Jesus' people are SERVING
3- Jesus' people are SAFE
2- THE SHEPHERD SAVES ALL OF HIS SHEEP
1- Jesus' people are STANDING
2- Jesus' people are SERVING
3- Jesus' people are SAFE
4- Jesus' people are SATISFIED
1- Jesus' people are STANDING
2- Jesus' people are SERVING
3- Jesus' people are SAFE
4- Jesus' people are SATISFIED
There's two questions asked (Rev. 7:13) and an answer given (Rev. 7:14)
Jesus is the ONLY way to be saved!
- We are cleansed through HIS BLOOD alone!
We will all face many tribulations in this life (John 16:13), but take heart... Jesus is our victor!
- We are cleansed through HIS BLOOD alone!
We will all face many tribulations in this life (John 16:13), but take heart... Jesus is our victor!