The Seven Angels

by Peter J. Leithart

John introduces the trumpet angels as if we have met them before. Have we? Continue Reading »

16 Sep 2014

Silence in Heaven

by Peter J. Leithart

When the Lamb opens the seventh seal, heaven goes silent for a half hour. Continue Reading »

15 Sep 2014

Born of Breath

by Peter J. Leithart

John’s vision of an innumerable multitude evokes a vision from Ezekiel. Continue Reading »

8 Sep 2014

Palm Sunday Redux

by Peter J. Leithart

The heavenly multitude holds palm branches because it’s Palm Sunday all over again. Continue Reading »

8 Sep 2014

Full Martyrdom

by Peter J. Leithart

Revelation 6-20 tells a coherent story of martyrdom and vindication. Continue Reading »

5 Sep 2014

Leading the Choir

by Peter J. Leithart

Revelation depicts the elevation of humans over angels in the heavenly liturgy. Continue Reading »

5 Sep 2014

Holding the Faith of Christ

by Peter J. Leithart

Revelation throws some light on the debate over the meaning of the phrase “faith of/in Christ.” Continue Reading »

4 Sep 2014

Washed in Blood

by Peter J. Leithart

The saints who are washed in the Lamb’s blood receive a sevenfold privilege. They are made new creatures. Continue Reading »

4 Sep 2014

Souls In White

by Peter J. Leithart

The white-robed multitude in Revelation 7 is same as the souls under the altar in chapter 6, elevated. Continue Reading »

4 Sep 2014

Silence to Song

by Peter J. Leithart

The heptamerous cycles of Revelation end with song, mostly. Continue Reading »

3 Sep 2014