Monthly Archives: August 2014

New Heaven and New Earth

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Mark Shields

John gives us a description in Revelation 21:1-8 of a new heaven and a new earth. There is no sea or sun. The Holy City of the Lord or Jerusalem comes down out of heaven from God, prepared as a … Continue reading →

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Adding Names to the Book of Life

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the post Rebellion in the Kingdom of Christ, one question I answered was what can we do to add more people to the book of life? Since God has made each of us with certain skills, we can seek … Continue reading →

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Rebellion in the Kingdom of Christ

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Mark Shields

There will be a rebellion at the end of the 1,000 year reign of Christ on Earth as described in Revelation 20:7-15. Satan will be released, followers will be recruited, and the forces will come together to surround the capital … Continue reading →

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Forever He Will Reign

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Mark Shields

The journey through the Bible has taken me to Revelation 20 and in the post Kingdom of Christ, I wrote some thoughts about this vision in which John is given details of the Millennial (1000 years) Kingdom of Christ. As … Continue reading →

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Kingdom of Christ

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Mark Shields

The vision in Revelation 20:1-6 is similar to others John has described; seeing the souls of those who have died because of their testimony for Jesus; a key to the abyss being held by an angel; seeing people sitting on … Continue reading →