IntroductionThough the author of Ephesians is not widely debated, its recipients are. Most English Bibles read “to the saints in Ephesus” in Ephesians 1:1, but some of the earliest Greek manuscripts do not include “in Ephesus,” naming no one specifically. There are several points of interest surrounding this. First, Paul was a prisoner at the time […]
Chapter twenty-two reveals the final details given to us about the future and end of all things. The tree of life that was in Genesis 2 reappears in the eternal state (Revelation 22:2). What is meant by its leaves being “for the healing of the nations” is highly debated and unclear. Unlike twice before, where
Chapter twenty-one introduces the culmination of all things. After all of the saints have been resurrected and all unbelievers have been banished in punishment, Heaven and Earth will be destroyed and re-created (Revelation 21:1-2). It is in this eternal state that the promise of no tears, sickness, death, etc. will finally be realized (Revelation 21:4).
