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Examination of Metaphorical, Prophetic, and Mystical symbolism. However, figures-of-speech, or euphemisms, or word-study should be used separately.

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In Revelation 6:6 what is meant by "Do not damage the oil and the wine”?

The “damage” was to dilute the wine or oil (in order to create more wine and oil), however to do so would diminish their value and utility. Because the immediate context is economic chaos, the temptat …
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What is the meaning of "water and blood" in 1 John 5:6?

According to 2 John 7, there was the widespread belief that Jesus had only "appeared" and therefore did not come in the flesh -- so-called incipient Gnosticism. 2 John 1:7 (NASB) For many deceiv …
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What significance does John perceive in the piercing of Christ's side and the flow of blood ...

The Apostle John indicates that "eternal life" was made manifest in the flesh (1 Jn 1:2). This manifestation in the flesh was made possible because of the Holy Spirit (Lk 1:35). Thus eternal life was …
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What does it mean to be "born of water"?

Water is eternal life, which is bestowed upon us by the Holy Spirit (Jn 6:63). This water "washes" spiritual death away, and so we are cleansed from our spiritual death. The result is new life, becaus …
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