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What is the Apocalypse?



    
    

Clarify Share Report Asked July 01 2013 Mini Anonymous (via GotQuestions)

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Shea S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries
The word "apocalypse" comes from the Greek word apocalupsis which means "revealing, disclosure, to take off the cover." The book of Revelation is sometimes referred to as the "Apocalypse of John" b...

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Stringio Vincent Mercado Supporter Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Apocalypse means "unveiling" in Greek. The same word is used in marriage ceremonies, when the groom removes the veil of his bride. The Book of Revelation displays this clearly - In the wedding supper of the Lamb, Christ is the groom, and the Church is "unveiled" as a the bride.

June 23 2014 0 responses Vote Up Share Report


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