The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. All the prophecies that daniel gave started thenin daniels timeand end up at the endtime. Most intriguing because it is mysterious, and mystery creates its own interest. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god.
The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible. Lets come to another key to understanding the events in revelation for the endtime. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ and the book of revelation see other chapter downloads.
Revelation is one of the most popular books to discuss among christians. Revelation 11 nkjv the two witnesses then i was given. Revelation is a book written to reveal the future, and jesus christ is the one who does the revealing. Thomas piketty turns marx on his head the new york times. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. I am the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end. What the bible says about tithing in the new testament. Even in todays age we can see whats going on from the book of revelation in the bible. We may draw near to him, who is drawing near to us. I hope this short video if nothing more will encourage you to study this book and see the awesome plan god has the future and most. For this reason we will conduct a micro study of babylon from the book of revelation.
The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. He also wrote that he was on patmos, an island in the aegean sea, when he saw his first vision. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Dec 28, 2018 blessed are those who read and study from the book of revelation. He gave a large amount of information specifically for the purpose of discovering the book s hidden meaning. For this reason, i jump right to the book s section on the book of revelation, i am a little disappointed that the authors immediately speak of the reference to babylon therein to mean rome. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. The book of revelation was strongly graphic which could bother some people. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of.
You can buy treasure maps at bookstores very useful. The 12 gemstones of revelation goodreads share book. End time notes of reference as to where we are now in the book of revelation. Jul 17, 2012 paramhansa yogananda stated that it is a book of yogic wisdom, and he wrote a yet unpublished commentary of several hundred manuscript pages to expound that fact.
In fact, there is actually a lot of repetition in the book that operates like different chapters of a book or scenes of a movie. Edgar cayce on the book of revelation the afterlife. I, however, thought it was very well acted and the premise was unique and interesting. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Testing to see if current scientific fact will match up with the end of the world, of course, is a bit different than digging in the holy land to. Since it is the lamb who unleashes the events about to transpire, we are not surprised by the close correlation between the sequence of events here and those which jesus, the lamb of god. I had the privilege of interviewing mary trask, on our radio show kingdom highlights, for her new book, the 12 gemstones of revelation, published destiny image. When you get to the book of revelation, chapter 21 john tells us that he is with an angel and he is being shown the city of god. And i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts the one that had the face of a lion saying, come and see. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. The book of revelation is possibly the most interesting of all the books of the bible. Book of revelation simple english wikipedia, the free.
It would be a shocking revelation to find out that jesus, opposite of what. The timing of the prophecies is the key to understanding revelation. One of the symbolic pictures given in revelation is that of a throne in heaven around which twentyfour venerable persons known as presbyters are seated. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. The book of revelation, as you see, talks about the world turned upside down. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Additionally, since this page is nearly the length of a kindle book, i decided to. Was the book of revelation based primarily on a vision that someone had.
Everyone has an opinion on when the famous events of the book of revelation will take place. Adela yarbro collins, pbs frontline according to the dictionary of the bible revelation. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. It held ones attention throughout, leaving the viewer wondering what heshe would have done if something similar had occurred to him or her personally, thus, thought provoking. The book of revelation asv american standard version. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
Mar 07, 2012 close overlay buy featured book title revelations subtitle visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation author elaine h. The book of revelation the book of revelation, a free online course this free online course reveals how you can discover the true meaning of the revelation or apoclaypse of st. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. With most books, the more we understand, the more unveiled the mystery, the less interesting the study. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. Mar 07, 2012 the book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. The book of revelation is a series of visions, but not every vision represents the same thing, nor are they in any strict chronological order. Piketty, however, sees inequality as a social phenomenon, driven by human institutions. Historicist interpretations see revelation as containing a broad view of history, whilst preterist interpretations treat revelation as mostly. He is the arbiter of the destinies of the church and of the world. Irvin baxter explains revelation in a 16 lesson commentary available on dvd in our endtime store. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place behold, he is coming with clouds, and every eye will see him, even they who pierced him. Revelations word for victory is the greek verb nikan, the same word used in the roman imperial theology of nike a word that can be translated in english as.
Luther set out to reform the church, to bring it back to what he saw as its. Revelation 1 gnv the revelation of saint john the bible. See the article date of revelation by timothy king. Most of these revelationfocused prophesiers dont see coronavirus as. The following can aid you as you go forward with your study of revelation.
Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There is some disagreement over whether the john who wrote the letters of john, the john who wrote the gospel of john, and the john who wrote the book of revelation are the same person.
The book of revelation a revealing of the futureis history written in advance. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Where is carlos ghosn says new book revelations about nissan. There are a total of 66 books in our bible, but there is only one book that promises some kind of a special blessing for those who will attempt to try and read it and keep the words, revelation, and knowledge that is contained in it and that one book is the very last book of the bible, the book of revelation. I want to first tackle this question of apocalyptic violence and politics in revelation by tracing the theme of victory or conquering that runs through the book.
It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for fortytwo. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio.
All biblical dreams, such as those of joseph, gideon, daniel, paul, and peter, are very symbolic and therefore had a hidden spiritual meaning rather than a literal interpretation of the symbols. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. At the very beginning of the book of revelation we are told explicitly when the prophesies contained in the book were to be fulfilled. The book is primarily about the coming of the kingdom, explaining how this relates to the judgments of god, the collapse of human government and the calling of the jews. The kingdom yet to come bible study program unpack the mysteries of revelation perhaps no book in the bible fascinates people more than revelation. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. Ezekiel, hebrews, revelation and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. But for the bookbuying public, the big revelation of capital was simply. In revelations there are bookstores sprinkled around the map. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Interpreting the symbolism in the book of revelation. Sacramental theology in the book of revelation charles a.
During several of cayces journeys into the spirit realms, he was able to unlock the secrets to the symbolism in the book of revelation. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. A 144000 israel jewish evangelists during the tribulation as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 14. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Gieschen the book of revelation is often interpreted as a document that is full of eschatology, namely, it is understood as depicting the gloom of the last days and the glory of eternity. Essene book of revelation the essene book of revelations translated by e b szekely behold, the angel of the air shall bring him, and every eye shall see him, and the brotherhood, all the vast brotherhood of the earth shall raise their voice as one and sing, because of him. In support of this, alford remarks that there is no example of the use by st. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader.
Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series richards, larry on. The revelation of jesus christ the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his bondservants, the things which must soon take place. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. Then when we get to the seventh trumpet in chapter 11, the trumpet blows and heaven opens and you see the revelation of the dragon and the woman. John of in the sense of come and see, come hither, without, or some qualifying particle. Tithing in the new testament what does the bible say. You see, the book of revelation is the sixtysixth book of the bible, and it comes last. And the angel stood, saying, rise and measure the temple of god, the altar, and those who worship there2 but leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has been given to the gentiles. Clayton williams, whose bid for texas governor was derailed by. The book of revelation had considerable trouble finding acceptance in the. May 10, 2016 the book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Whatever we find in these monday nights in the book of the revelation, we better find christ, because this is the revelation about jesus christ. A general resurrection, a general judgment and a new age. This is seen by the frequently found phrase, it was given which attends both good and bad events recorded here see commentary on revelation rev.
Most scholars also think that this book was written in the 90s, and they question whether the apostle john is likely to have lived to so advanced an age if, indeed, he escaped the martyrdom that jesus predicts will befall him in mark 10. Economists already knew about rising income inequality. John, which is a crytic and mystical scripture at the very end of the christian bible. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Suddenly the crucified, tortured, dead jesus will come back and be king of the world. The common view is that the book of revelation is a description of the events leading up to the second coming. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. When the holy spirit becomes our confirming guide, we can come to better understand the revelation john received. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Complete bible commentary on the book of revelation chapter 6 with king james bible text. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. And i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. Moses and the torah come and see catholic bible study, which i said is a nice book to use for scripture study. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.
John was familiar with the events portrayed in the first seal and his heart must have been greatly cheered. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. But for the book buying public, the big revelation of capital was simply. Page 19 discussion on the book of revelation chapter 1 from the king james bible. Read on to see how the bible uses and defines this special phrase. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Seiss, jesus of the apocalypse by barbara thiering. Revelation 1 1599 geneva bible gnv the revelation of saint john the apostle. When luther began, he was uncomfortable with the book of revelation. Say you gain a larger income thats cxonsistant and do recieve a vehicle and. Revelation 11 new king james version nkjv the two witnesses. Revelation chapter 1 discussion page 19 king james bible. We can see this from the beginning of vision 1, where john sees the seven lampstands, and then is told to write letters to the seven churches of asia, for which.
Though there is much reason in this contention, yet, on the whole, the weight of evidence, as stated. God created the devil for how could we see how good god is if nothing bad. The book of revelation, also known as the book of the apocalypse, is an unveiling of jesus christ. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The first four seals describe four tasks assigned to the holy spirit. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. In fact, the book of revelation contains the same symbolism found in the symbols in the prophet daniels dream. For many will come in my name, claiming, i am the messiah, and will deceive many. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built.
The church, as the institutional church, saw him instead as a great threat to their income. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, i will come. I hope you can see that its all about jesus christ. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. With this information, we can see how the book is structured and where the primary emphasis lies. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Use latterday revelation to expand our understanding of the book. If you hear my voice and open the door, i will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. We are about to take a look at the second seal, and as the lamb opens this seal there is an air of great expectancy.