The people who knew the Scriptures best still missed what God was doing right in front of them. They had the promises, the prophecies, and even Jesus’ own predictions—but they misunderstood the purpose of His coming. They expected a conquering king, not a suffering Savior. Because of their expectations, they almost missed the greatest moment in history: the resurrection.

Sometimes the greatest danger isn’t disbelief—it’s thinking we understand God while missing what He’s actually doing.

Revelation can be a very misunderstood book. When you properly study it and learn to understand how to read it, it can be very eye-opening and unlock some of the mysteries in the Bible. Join us for a verse-by-verse walk through this exciting book.

The Greek phrase for “stand firm” implies stability, firmness, and strong devotion to something. The Corinthians of old and modern Christians are encouraged to remain committed to Christ and devoted to Him. Several metaphors come into play here. One can think of a tree standing firm against a strong wind, soldiers holding down a fort, or a spouse supporting an ailing partner. To stand fast is to be loyal, faithful, devoted, and unmoving.
When the fight and the enemy is spiritual - how do you stand firm?