A Revelation Invitation

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  • Apocalypse

    Apocalypse is the first word of the book of Revelation in the original Greek. … Although the word and the book that bears its name are thought to be shrouded… Read more

  • The Seven Churches – An Introduction

    (Featured image above by Tiffany Medrano.) My church has begun a series on the messages to the seven churches of the Province of Asia (Revelation 2-3). In the video below… Read more

  • Who Was, and Is, and Is to Come

    The Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come. Of the myriad of ways that John could have identified the Lord in Revelation, this is the one… Read more

  • Revelation: A Commentary

    His insights are not theoretical; he skillfully makes application to our modern circumstances even as he contextualizes Revelation’s message in its own historical setting. Read more

  • Loving Discipline

    Because the church was so self-satisfied and complacent, Jesus’ rebuke was needed or else they might never awaken to their condition. “Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline.” Read more

  • Twelve

    However, beyond the solving of a clue, we realize the significance given to God’s people throughout Revelation. From its beginning to its conclusion this number shows up repeatedly reminding God’s… Read more

  • No More Delay

    John sees God’s angel standing on the sea and and on the land, exercising God’s authority over all creation, ruling over the turmoil of the nations. Though we are disturbed… Read more

  • Revelation for Everyone

    He frames Revelation within the wider narrative of the Bible as a whole. Then, within that context he always writes with John’s overall aim in mind: Read more

  • Worthy Is the Lamb … to Receive Blessing

    The man most deserving of blessing willingly bore the curse so that the least deserving might nevertheless be blessed. Read more

  • Worthy Is the Lamb … to Receive Glory

    By taking human form, Jesus left behind the glory that he enjoyed in the presence of his Father and the Spirit. He chose instead to be born a helpless baby,… Read more

Welcome to a Revelation Invitation!

I’m Stan Obenhaus. I live in Providence, Rhode Island with my wife of over 40 years. My interest in the book of Revelation has gone from “This is confusing” to “I get it, but what do I do with it” to “This is life changing!” I hope you enjoy what I share of that journey.

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