REVELATION Chapter SEVEN

Dr. Sean Cole teaches Revelation Chapter 7. Who exactly are the 144,000? How do we interpret this Chapter? Chapter 7 is an interlude between the 6th and 7th seals of God’s judgment. It is here to show us, from two vantage points (earth and heaven), that we on EARTH are eternally secure, sealed by the Holy Spirit, righteous in Christ, and victorious through Him, even as we struggle in tribulation on this earth. In HEAVEN, we await unending worship and fellowship with Jesus, our Great Shepherd, in His heavenly temple. We are also reminded that the number of God’s people is a huge, countless, multi-ethnic assembly of both Jews and Gentiles who have been washed in the blood of the Lamb. How did Chapter 6 end? With a penetrating question: WHO can stand before the wrath of the Lamb? The answer: The 144,000, also known as a multitude no one could count, from all tribes, nations, and peoples   Sean’s newest book from Eyes on Christ Press has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title   Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk   You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1 30 Days of Praying the Scriptures:  https://bit.ly/49XaYQN   40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:  https://tinyurl.com/2s6dn8vr     Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223     VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole  

The midterm election was a discouraging night in our nation for us as Bible-believing Christians who love our nation. Especially here in Colorado, where our fellow citizens elected the most radically progressive governing authorities in our history. Candidates I thought would never get elected due to their radical ideology and progressive stances got elected in places like Texas, Kansas, Iowa, and North Carolina. For many, this week has been a gut-punch as we think about the future of our nation.  We may be tempted to fret and get anxious and fearful and majorly discouraged. As believers in Jesus Christ, how do we process what is happening before our very eyes in real time? What do we do? How do we respond? What is our path forward as a nation? Dr. Sean Cole provides encouragement through this sermon on Psalm 2. First, REST in the absolute sovereignty of God.  Second, RECOGNIZE that God uses suffering and trials to refine and purify His church.   Third, RELY on God to bring revival and spiritual awakening as the only hope for lasting transformation. Fourth, REMAIN faithful as salt and light where God has placed you, knowing that small acts of obedience can have a significant impact.   Sean’s newest book from Eyes on Christ Press has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title   Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk   You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1 30 Days of Praying the Scriptures:  https://bit.ly/49XaYQN   40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:  https://tinyurl.com/2s6dn8vr     Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223     VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole      

Dr. Sean Cole preaches on Matthew 8:28-34 when Jesus heals two demon-possessed men. Their greatest need was mercy. How does this event apply to us today? Listen and find out the answer.   Sean’s newest book has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title   Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk   You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1 30 Days of Praying the Scriptures:  https://bit.ly/49XaYQN   40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:  https://tinyurl.com/2s6dn8vr     Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223     VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole

The seals described in Chapter 6 symbolize times of trouble and persecution that must not only happen in the future but also play out as commonplace occurrences in a fallen world opposed to Jesus. In other words, these are not only part of some “great tribulation” that will come upon the world, but something the original audience in Asia Minor experienced because they named the name of Christ. What is the overall theme of Chapter 6? As followers of Jesus, we will suffer both persecution and possible martyrdom. It may seem that God is not vindicating those who have suffered now, but He will execute His justice on that final day. Today, we often cry out for justice when we have been victims of injustice. Here’s the hard reality: In this life, those who sin may not receive justice through an imperfect government or authority structure. But that does not mean they will never receive justice. It is delayed until that Final day. In the meantime, we should endure with patience, knowing that God is sovereignly in control of all things and will bring history to a close on His appointed timetable.   Sean’s newest book has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title         Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk   You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1 30 Days of Praying the Scriptures:  https://bit.ly/49XaYQN   40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:  https://tinyurl.com/2s6dn8vr     Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223     VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole  

Dr. Sean Cole continues teaching the book of Revelation. In Chapter 5, we see the glorious Lamb on the throne in heaven who deserves all worship.  Sean’s newest book has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk   You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1 30 Days of Praying the Scriptures:  https://bit.ly/49XaYQN   40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:  https://tinyurl.com/2s6dn8vr     Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223     VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole  

In Matthew 8:24-27, Jesus calms the storm on the Sea of Galilee. What does this reveal about Jesus as our Sovereign Christ? Listen as Dr. Sean Cole preaches on how to have a proper fear of Christ.   Sean’s newest book has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk   You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1 30 Days of Praying the Scriptures:  https://bit.ly/49XaYQN   40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:  https://tinyurl.com/2s6dn8vr     Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223     VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole

What is the civil government’s role? What is the church's role? How do these two spheres relate? The current debates and discussions in evangelicalism about Christian Nationalism, Two Kingdom theology, and theonomy can be extremely confusing. Dr. Sean Cole presents Seven Propositions that reflect a Reformed Baptist sphere sovereignty (historic Protestant two-kingdoms) under Christ’s universal Lordship view. You can read his Substack article here: https://seancole780.substack.com/p/my-response-to-christian-nationalism   Sean’s newest book has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk   You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1 30 Days of Praying the Scriptures:  https://bit.ly/49XaYQN   40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:  https://tinyurl.com/2s6dn8vr     Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223     VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole  

Sean’s newest book has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title   Dr. Sean Cole teaches Revelation 4, which shows us the glories of heaven's throne room. How does John's vision influence how we worship? Why is the Second Commandment important? Listen and find out.   Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk   You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1 30 Days of Praying the Scriptures:  https://bit.ly/49XaYQN   40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:  https://tinyurl.com/2s6dn8vr     Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223     VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole  

Sean’s newest book has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Dr. Sean Cole explores THREE issues and questions that emerge from this text. First, what does the Bible say about demon possession? Second, what does the Bible say about healings? Third, how do these two afflictions point to what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross? He addresses physical healing in the atonement.  Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk   You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1 30 Days of Praying the Scriptures:  https://bit.ly/49XaYQN   40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:  https://tinyurl.com/2s6dn8vr     Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223     VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole  

Sean’s newest book has just been released: Understanding Christianity: Biblical Answers to Life’s Most Important Questions You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC7WTLQZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title   In this teaching on Revelation, Dr. Sean Cole addresses the two churches of Philadelphia and Laodicea. Philadelphia—the beloved church that held fast and served as a godly example and witness. Laodicea—the blind, arrogant, self-sufficient, nauseating church.   Sean has published four other books: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1   30 Days of Praying the Scriptures:  https://bit.ly/49XaYQN   40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:  https://tinyurl.com/2s6dn8vr     Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223     VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net   FOLLOW on:   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X: https://x.com/sdcole