False Prophet
by Peter J. LeithartWhen false prophets start popping up, something's going to crack. Continue Reading »
Passover Firstfruits
by Peter J. LeithartThe harvest of the 144,000 (Revelation 14) is a Passover. Continue Reading »
A Triad of Trinities
by Peter J. LeithartThe church's enemies form a counterfeit Trinity. Continue Reading »
Apocalyptic Mouths
by Peter J. LeithartIn the Apocalypse, mouths have swords, breathe fire, spew water, spout blasphemy. Continue Reading »
Springs and Rivers
by Peter J. LeithartWhen the church is in the wilderness, fresh water is hard to find. Continue Reading »
Only the beginning
by Peter J. LeithartJesus encounters Mary in the garden, but it's not the end: It's only the beginning. Continue Reading »
Symbolizing Reality
by Peter J. LeithartJohn uses extravagant, sometimes puzzling imagery. But he uses it to describe the real world. Continue Reading »
Kept from Women
by Peter J. LeithartKept from women, the 144,000 are purified for worship and for war. Continue Reading »
New Song From Heaven
by Peter J. LeithartThe “new song” of praise to the Lamb starts in heaven, but gets picked up on earth. Continue Reading »
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