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Revalation is probably the vaguest book in the Bible. Surprise, surprise.
I tried to read it again. Tried. I don't think anyone can successfully plod through that book understanding it in its entirety, no matter the notes they jot down or the inspirations they have.
What is God saying in this book? Sometimes I wonder if it's God at all who said anything. In chapter three or so he mentions something about people who "defile their garments".
What does that mean?
Just one instance of completely vague statements that seem to be very important, namely, whether or not someone winds up damned.
Why is Revelation so vague?
There's another thing too. When I read the Bible, or parts of it, over and over, I see things that I missed the time before. I read the entire chapter, or the entire book, I saw everything. Then I go over it again and there's something new. Not a new verse, but just something new. Something I didn't see before. Like an entire verse had been blocked out of memory.
Does this happen to any other readers? It bugs me. Why does it happen? Is it God purposefully blocking me from reading something until a later date?
I don't know. Any thoughts on the matter?
I tried to read it again. Tried. I don't think anyone can successfully plod through that book understanding it in its entirety, no matter the notes they jot down or the inspirations they have.
What is God saying in this book? Sometimes I wonder if it's God at all who said anything. In chapter three or so he mentions something about people who "defile their garments".
What does that mean?
Just one instance of completely vague statements that seem to be very important, namely, whether or not someone winds up damned.
Why is Revelation so vague?
There's another thing too. When I read the Bible, or parts of it, over and over, I see things that I missed the time before. I read the entire chapter, or the entire book, I saw everything. Then I go over it again and there's something new. Not a new verse, but just something new. Something I didn't see before. Like an entire verse had been blocked out of memory.
Does this happen to any other readers? It bugs me. Why does it happen? Is it God purposefully blocking me from reading something until a later date?
I don't know. Any thoughts on the matter?