Revelation 22:15

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ሽን ካናቱ፥ ብትያዋንቱ፥ ዎሹምያዋንቱ፥ ሸምፑዋ ዎያዋንቱ፥ ኤቃዉ ጎይንያዋንቱነ ባረንቱ ሃሳያንነ ባረንቱ ኪታን ዎርዶትያዋንቱ ካረና ደኢኖ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Revelation says that certain types of people are excluded from the holy city. These include those who engage in sinful behaviors like lying, sorcery, or murder. Jesus is conveying a message about who will not enter God's kingdom.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing in your backyard and there are some kids who don't play nicely. They might lie or hurt others. This verse tells us that those kinds of people won't be allowed into the special place where God lives.

Historical Background

Revelation was written by John, one of Jesus' disciples, around 96 AD during a time of persecution for Christians. The audience was primarily early Christian communities facing trials and need encouragement about the ultimate triumph of good over evil.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse reminds us that our actions have consequences. If someone consistently lies or does hurtful things, it's a warning to change those behaviors if they hope to be part of God’s kingdom.

Topics

• sin
• salvation
• judgment
• godliness
• exclusion
• morality

Related Verses

• 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
• Galatians 5:21
• Exodus 20:14-17
• Revelation 21:8
• Matthew 25:31-46

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote Revelation?

Revelation was written by John, one of Jesus' disciples, who received visions from God and recorded them.

What does the term 'dogs' refer to in this verse?

In this context, 'dogs' is a metaphor for those who are unclean or unworthy, often associated with people of immoral behavior.

How can this verse help guide Christian living?

It serves as a reminder to avoid sinful behaviors and encourages believers to strive for moral purity in their daily lives.

What does it mean to 'love and make a lie'?

This phrase refers to those who not only tell lies but also embrace falsehoods, making them central to their beliefs or lifestyle.