Author: Dana Baldwin

The Tree. The Bible ends where it began — with the tree of life.  Adam and Eve were cast out of the garden because of their sin.  The Bible in […]

God’s Wrath. Throughout this section, we are told that eventually God’s wrath is exerted.  There are times for evil to win, but then God steps in and punishes.  His punishment […]

Judgment. Seven seals leads to seven trumpets.  Two out of three woes occur.  Angels are released and they act.  Two witnesses die and are resurrected.  Lots of activity and events.  […]

Jesus the Lamb. From the beginning, we are told that Revelation is from Jesus about events that are soon to take place.  We are told that it is intended to […]

Encouragement. In the latter part of the 1st century, preachers and teachers depended on the generosity of fellow Christians to survive financially and physically.  Believers provided food, lodging, and money for […]

Confidence. John wants us to be confident about our relationship with God.  He wants us to know that we have continual forgiveness because of Jesus.  We have confidence because our […]

Scoffers. There will always be those who do not believe in Jesus.  Those who believe in Jesus, his life, and his saving actions will always be open to ridicule from […]

Finishing well. This is Paul’s last letter.  Paul encourages Timothy to complete his tasks with confidence and boldness.  While there are several encouraging texts in this letter, the one that […]

Faith. Faith is confident about our hope.  Faith trusts in what cannot be seen.  Faith perseveres.  Faith understands that challenges will come.  Faith acts when others ridicule.  Faith believes God […]

Worship. As believers we long for the time that we will see God face to face.  Until that day, worship becomes the means by which we enter into God’s presence.  […]