Mary Jane Humes

The exact phrase “the Book of Life” occurs eight times in the Bible. The description of the Book of Life shows that this is an important book. By definition, the contents of this book are life, not death. But what exactly this mysterious and spiritual book is, is unknown. Article Summary The phrase “the Book

Article Summary The Bible never uses the word “Antichrist” in Revelation — this figure is instead called “the Beast,” “the man of sin,” and “son of perdition.” His identity isn’t explicitly revealed, though he’s linked to the number 666 and won’t be revealed until after the rapture of the Church. The actual character of the

Article Summary There are many angels in the Book of Revelation. The most common characters in this last book of the Bible are, in fact, angels. There is more concentrated mention of angels in Revelation than in virtually any other book of the Bible. Here is a summary of the Book of Revelation with an

Article Summary The fear of the Lord is one of the most misunderstood concepts in the Christian life. Many believers are more comfortable talking about God’s love than His fear — and yet the Bible commands both. Fearing God does not mean cowering in terror before an angry deity. Rather, it means loving Him so

 Numbers in the Bible are not random, and the number 14 is no exception. There is a purpose and meaning behind every word of the Bible, including numbers. The study of numbers in the Bible is called “Biblical numerology.” The numbers in the Bible, and their associated meanings, are not mystical, magical, lucky angel numbers,

Chapter Summary Revelation 22 opens with a five-verse vision of the New Jerusalem — a river of life, the tree of life, and unbroken fellowship with God under a light that never fades. From there, the chapter shifts into a series of closing statements: confirmations that the vision is true, warnings against tampering with the

Chapter Summary Revelation 21 unveils the New Jerusalem — the holy city where God will dwell face-to-face with His people forever. This chapter walks through its breathtaking design, from jasper walls and pearl gates to streets of transparent gold, and closes with the promise that lies at the heart of it all: no more death,

The Meaning of Numbers in the Bible Article Summary Every number in Scripture carries meaning beyond its count — from 1 (unity) and 3 (the Trinity) to 7 (God’s perfection) and 12 (governmental order). This article walks through the biblical meaning of numbers 1 through 15, with links to a full article on each one,

Chapter Summary Revelation 20 covers the final defeat of evil — Satan bound for a thousand years, released for one last rebellion, and then cast into the lake of fire forever. The chapter closes with the Great White Throne judgment, where the dead are judged and Death itself is finally destroyed. Revelation Chapter 20-Introduction In