diff --git a/rev/15/intro.md b/rev/15/intro.md index 09d01d6e0..9c668118d 100644 --- a/rev/15/intro.md +++ b/rev/15/intro.md @@ -2,18 +2,22 @@ #### Structure and formatting #### -The events and pictures described in this chapter occur in heaven. +In this chapter, John describes events and pictures that occur in heaven. -Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULB does this with the poetry in 15:3-4. +Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULB does this with verses 3-4. #### Special concepts in this chapter #### -##### "The most holy place, in which was the tent of witness, was open in heaven" ##### -This statement has led some scholars to believe that the Jewish temple reflected a scene in heaven. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]]) +##### "Victorious over the beast" ##### + +These people are spiritually victorious. While most spiritual battles cannot be seen, the Book of Revelation pictures spiritual battles as openly occurring. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]]) + +##### "The temple having the tent of witness, was open in heaven" ##### +Scripture elsewhere indicates the earthly temple copied God's perfect dwelling place in heaven. Here John seems to refer to God's heavenly dwelling place or temple. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]]) ##### Songs ##### -Heaven is often described as a place where people sing. These are songs of worship to God. This illustrates that heaven is a place where God is continually worshiped. +The Book of Revelation often describes heaven as a place where people sing. They worship God with songs. This illustrates that heaven is a place where God is always worshiped. ## Links: ##