The words s e em to be drawn, at least in part, from revelation 21 22. There is a lot of confusion about what is happening in our world today and the events described in the book of revelation. Some of these were the sadducees, pharisees, essenes, various groups within the christian movement, followers of john the baptist, etc. New heaven and earth after writing of the final judgment of satan and the world, john witnesse s a breathtaking and glorious scene. The lords day john is referring to is the public holiday of emperor domitian where he demanded to be called lord and. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The audience for whom it has special value is the church which will be greatly emphasized in chapters 23. David gooding argues that the book of the revelation is made up of six major sections, and that in each of those major sections there is one or. There are those such as thiessen who understand the genitive to be objective referring to a revelation about christ, 2 but it is more probably a subjective genitive referring to a revelation by. Book of revelation the christ in prophecy journal part 2.
John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. It is possible, therefore, that he was a disciple of john the apostle, who is traditionally associated with that part of the world. The answers, direct from god, are contained in the collection of modern revelations called the doctrine and covenants. Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5 minutes. 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. The date of the book in its present form is probably near the end of the reign of domitian a. This post, originally published on november 28, 2011, is the first in a series on the book of revelation. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. This word is usually used today to refer to divinelydestructive events, because the book of revelation has practically become synonymous. It ends up with revealing who wins the fight between god and satan and the final outcome for the earth and its people. You encounter these fantastic figures who play some role in the drama of the end, whether it be. Oklahoma city, ok an introduction to the book of revelation part i. The book of revelation is divided into three parts. And as christians, we need to respond appropriately to it. The first thing that we should do is to follow the directions of our government and medical experts. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. There is not just one place in the book of revelation to accurately pinpoint exactly where we are. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
Join amir for a teaching on the book of revelation. Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. After the seven seals, we read about the angels with seven trumpets 8. The greek word translated revelation is apokalupsis, for which reason men refer to it as the apocalypse. As difficult as the book of revelation is to understand, it evokes fear and awe among those who study it, for it prophesies of the horrible tribulations that will precede the second coming of the lord jesus christ. Westendorf its been 1900 years since john recorded the words of jesus in. These transcripts of kay arthurs lectures on revelation parts 24 are provided as a service to the body of christ with the written permission of precept ministries international. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. The synod of hippo in 393, followed by the council of carthage 397. The preterist school, the presentist school, and the prophetic school. Chapter 15 brings john and his readers to a familiar place.
Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Christological concepts in the book of revelation part 3. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both.
This list mentions it as a part of the new testament canon. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Perhaps it should come as no surprise, then, that its reception by the early church was equally complicated and controversial. However, below are a few things that have occurred. At the time that john was exiled by rome to patmos and received the revelations recorded here, apostasy was already creeping into christs true church. To the futurist, someday in the future, god will set up his dominion on the earth, but we are simply waiting for that future event. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. The rapture the blessed hope of the child of god series in mp 4 the rapture part 01 mp4. It serves as an inset, not following a linear time sequence of the book of revelation. I think that the key to the book of revelation is that it has an incredibly ornate and lush imagery. 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. The book of revelation, part 2 as difficult as the book of revelation is to understand, it evokes fear and awe among those who study it, for it prophesies of the horrible tribulations that will precede the second coming of the lord jesus christ.
Although revelation is often described as the revelation of john meaning that it is a revelation to john, 1 it is actually a revelation of christ 1. To the historicist, the book of revelation has been unfolding and releasing the dominion of god over the last 2000 years. All we need now is the billionaire globalists to hide themselves in. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled devotional. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. In the doctrine and covenants, a collection of modern revelations to prophets of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints often inadvertently called the. In depth interview the new heaven and the new earth david pawson 2000 duration.
Mar 24, 2020 while covid19 is likely not one of the seven last plagues of revelation, nor a sign of the end times, it is still very real. Traditionally, the book of revelation has been dated near the end of the first century, around a. Explore the relationship of the book of revelation to the gospels realize the prophecies and teachings they contain about the last days 11 lessons. 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. We will never be prepared for the day of adversity unless we are a man or woman of the book. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In revelation 7 jesus described 7 historical churches to john. Mar 19, 2019 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 lamb that rides the white horse and offers the invitation to the marriage supper of the lamb. Leo checkai was ordained a priest in may 2014 and now teaches at providence college. Many christian evangelists and conspiracy theorists believe these events are already. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Dragons and beasts, wrath and grace what does it mean.
Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. Mueller, ekkehardt 2011 christological concepts in the book of revelation part 3. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Often in revelation the seventh in a series serves as a springboard into a new series. Mar 01, 2020 the book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. The hebraic book of revelation part 6e torah to the tribes. According to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6.
The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Mar 24, 2020 according to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. The lords day john is referring to is the public holiday of emperor domitian where he demanded to be called lord and god and one day a year he was to be worshiped. The book of revelation starts by telling us the full title of the book itself. Revelation part 4 interpreting revelation in the light of biblical prophecy precept workbook nasb passages concerning biblical prophecy, especially from the old testament, are included in this final study of revelation to complete your study of eschatology.
Those who accept his offer come under the shadow of his wings during the great tribulation. The lamb christology, journal of the adventist theological society. Some writers, however, have advanced the preterist from a latin word meaning that which is past view, contending that the apocalypse was penned around a. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Revelation 10 contains the seven thunders and the little book.
Feb 24, 2014 book of revelation 2002 part 8 duration. In addition, the majority of the endtime puzzle pieces are appearing and its just a matter of. Revelation by larkin is an interesting book like many of his other ones. All we need now is the billionaire globalists to hide themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains. So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The book of revelation part 1 revelation 6 gods kingdom. Social inequity and anxiety heightens in a time of manufactured scarcity. Few today would contest the claim that the book of revelation stands as one of the most controversial, complicated, and esoteric books in the new testament canon. They represent 7 periods of church history which will last approximately 2000 years, more or less. Revelation part two is the eighth and last of 8 sections or modules of the new testament. The principal divisions of the book of revelation are the following. Today i want to examine 6 very important things in light of yahusha being the one symbolized in the first seal vision as the rider on the white horse matt 24 and the signs of his coming. The hebraic book of revelation part 6c torah to the tribes.
Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. A few suggest a date during the reign of vespasian. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Subscribing to the latter, strauss holds that the largest part of the book of revelation is prophetic, and thus it applies to a period still future. While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of those plagues, i believe there are a couple of reasons not to. Here are some others in case these leads are useful. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words. Reveling through revelation, part 1 paperback january 1, 1974 by j. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. The author identifies three distinct systems of interpretation of revelation. The revelation about to be given is not from john but from the triune god. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Many christians expect the most bitter of the tribulations to last 7 years, and some evangelical.
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