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Martyrdom and the Justice of God (Rev 6:9-11)

By Derek DeMars on November 23, 2020 • ( 1 )

So far in the book of Revelation, chapter 6 has been the first place where John’s visions have really started to turn foreboding. Last time we looked at the first four seal judgments (the infamous “four horsemen of the apocalypse”)…. Read More ›

Chosen Exiles: Reflections on 1 Peter 1:1-2

By Derek DeMars on October 11, 2019 • ( 2 )

1 Peter’s opening words teach us that Christian identity is all about our covenant relationship to Jesus Christ and our walk with him. Everything we are and do should flow from that identity. And every trial we suffer can be overcome because of that identity.