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718 illustrations across all 22 chapters
In 12 Years a Slave, Solomon Northup—a free Black man kidnapped into slavery—survives twelve years of horror. The injustice is so vast it seems unstoppable, a river of evil. Amos cried: "Let justice roll down like waters." But for Solomon, injustice was what rolled down.
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At the end of The Lord of the Rings, Frodo cannot stay in the Shire. His wounds are too deep; Middle-earth holds too much pain.
Roman Emperors (27 BC–AD 96) Augustus (Octavian) (27 BC–AD 14) Became the first Roman emperor after defeating Marc Antony at the battle of Actium (31 BC); ruled with wisdom and good administration; given the title “Augustus” (27 BC), initiating emperor worship.
The title "Lamb" applied to Christ appears nowhere else in Scripture save John's Gospel—this is no accident.
This is no arbitrary decree, but a solemn declaration to which all holy spirits give their willing assent—an ordinance whose justice even the excluded themselves shall admit.
Exell identifies three distinct enemies arrayed against the believer's sanctification.
Exell's Victorian homily isolates four charges against this congregation, each applicable to contemporary faith communities.
First, you must contend against yourself—the main battle rages within your own heart, where affections struggle for dominion.
This ancient adversary possesses characteristics we must understand clearly.
Many professing Christians require conversion; many churches require Christianization.
In What Dreams May Come, Chris Nielsen dies and enters a heaven painted from his wife's artwork. But when his wife commits suicide and goes to hell, he descends to rescue her.
In Mad Max: Fury Road, water is controlled by a tyrant. The thirsty masses beg for drops while Immortan Joe hoards abundance. Furiosa steals his wives and his water truck, seeking a mythical Green Place. As the deer pants for...
Revelation 7:9-17 expects God to act now—the Spirit empowers witness with holiness and power—today, not someday.
Revelation 1:4-8 exposes vague spirituality; only Christ saves—today, not someday.
In Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21, God meets us through word and sacrament with steady, sustaining mercy.
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 exposes pious excuses—if faith never costs power, it’s probably not liberation.
In Revelation 21:1-6, God’s mercy is not a moment; it is a life we learn through prayer and love.
Revelation 7:9-17 won’t let you borrow someone else’s faith—following Jesus is personal—today, not someday.
Revelation 1: As Law and Gospel, it exposes our need and comforts us with Christ’s gift.
Revelation 7:9-17 anchors us in God’s character: He speaks, acts, and calls us to faithful response.
Revelation 5:11-14 invites an honest response: God meets you where you are and calls you forward.
Revelation 21:1-6 won’t let you borrow someone else’s faith—following Jesus is personal—today, not someday.
If Revelation 21:1-6 irritates you, it may be because God is touching the idol you protect.
In Revelation 21:1-6, hope becomes resistance—God’s promises create courage for today—today, not someday.