It is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. This is the pastor bringing the message entitled daniel and revelation. Additionally, and in accordance with irrefutable scriptures under christ, the 12 tribes of israelthe children of god are from all nations. Kovacs he revelation to john does not suffer from overpopularity among mainline protestants. On the radio you are sharing the services of the first baptist church in dallas. John was told to write down what he saw in a book and to send it to seven churches in the province of asia western asia minor. What a delightful and splendid book that is appropriate for every believer to hold, keep at heart, meditate on, and constantly repeat day and night. The book of revelation the bible breakdown study series. Hell be backed up with a religious ruler, whos called the false prophet. For this web site we are obeying the words of christ, as written in revelation 1. Cecil hodges bible baptist church savannah, georgia authors note. The next diagram shows that the seven last plagues, the last of the sequential series in the book of revelation, cannot logically be included along with the previous three series of sevens. Then, the crowning glory of the entire pyramid of truth, the wonderful book of revelation, the consummation of all prophecy shedding forth its glorious light upon the rest of the pyramid. The tribulation will be a time of judgment, a time when those left on the earth after the rapture will suffer deeply for their nonbelief.
The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. As each seal is broken, a new revelation about the identity of jesus emerges. The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world. 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. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Durkan, john contrary to what many people may think, the book of revelations is not a book of doom and gloom. The book of revelation contains passages of great beauty and comfort, as well as passages that strike the casual reader as bizarre. It is not just a book about the revelation of jesus, but it is a book about events that take place in his endtime plan to purify the church. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. Before they were left behind was released on march 1, 2005. In the book of revelation, one of the premier subjects is the context in which the church will be purified to bring in the harvest.
A general resurrection, a general judgment and a new age. 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. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. Revelation 6 tpt breaking open the sealed scroll then. Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek. Angelology in the book of revelation christopher l. Revelation, book of dreams the most powerful dream vision in the bible appears in the last book, revelation, which presents itself as the prophetic account of jesus return to earth. Revelation 5 niv bible then i saw in the right hand of.
Lessons from the history of the books reception judith l. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. And i saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous revelation. After all, where better to begin a scripture study than at the. Immediately i heard one of the four living creatures call out with a powerful voice of revelation sounding like thunder, saying, come forth. The book of daniel was a sealed book until the time of the end daniel 12. The first chapter introduces the book and how it was received. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 1. The characters and events portrayed in this book are fictitious. In fact, a whole book has been written about cayces interpretation of revelation.
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 timeline begins with the cross, when the lord jesus christ was crucified and died for our sins according to scripture, was buried, and rose from the dead according to scripture, 1corinthians 15. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Revelation, book of article about revelation, book of by. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Obviously, the first church, seal and trumpet cannot be parallel to the first plague. The question of religious violence generates great debate in popular culture christianity and political commentary today, most recently as the thirteenth novel in the alltime bestselling christian thriller series left behind entitled the rising. Revelation 1 nrsv introduction and salutation the bible. Satan is then thrown into the lake of fire forever revelation 20. The first verse of revelation states that this book is a revelation from jesus christ which originated from god. It is a book which offers hope and encouragement and i. This will be the tenth sermon that has been prepared and delivered introducing us to this old testament apocalyptic book. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ, song of moses, song of.
Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. Breaking down the book of revelation first things first the golden rule of biblical interpretation. When the plain sense of scripture makes common sense. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. See the meaning of the seven seals, seven trumpets and bowls of wrath. Cayces symbolic interpretation about the book of revelation can be contained in a book all by itself.
Understanding the book of revelation with study guide metzger, bruce manning on. 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. With that, jesus christ sent an angel to present this revelation to john 1. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Breaking of seven seals and what they represent wake up. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. Desilvas book, breaking the code, takes a look at the rich symbolism in the book of revelation, presenting its great beauty and. The book of revelation is strikingly different from the rest of the new testament. Suddenly the crucified, tortured, dead jesus will come back and be king of the world. The book of revelation, as you see, talks about the world turned upside down. He answered me then, and said, measure thou the time diligently in itself. Aug 15, 2016 the first verse of revelation states that this book is a revelation from jesus christ which originated from god. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author.
The book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, or the apocalypse of john, is a book of the new testament that occupies a central place in christian eschatology. From mel gibsons the passion of the christ to the left behind novels, the cultures. A lot of commentators have attempted to create a study of the book of revelation that would take into account all of scripture. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Parker in their new book, the book of revelation made clear published by thomas nelson publishers brings us a down toearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible. The book of revelationa revealing of the futureis history written in advance.
Behold, o lord, now hast thou shewed me the multitude of the wonders, which thou wilt begin to do in the last times. Cecil hodges, my former pastor, was also pastor to my sister, to whom this book is dedicated, at the time of her death. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. It is the first fulllength book within the revelation series, which is meant to be read in release order.
An interlude in which the mystery of god is revealed and a special little book held by a strong angel as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 10. This is the singular event that divides the two testaments, the old and the new. The book of hope whoever reads the book of revelation discovers what the christian worship actually is. Beloved, there is going to be a harvest of over a billion souls, i believe. Although not at first in chapter form, the book of revelation is now divided into 22 chapters and can be broken up into four separate parts for an easier understanding of how it flows. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The problems of recapitulation in the book of revelation. The book of revelation resources covenant theological. Join special guest perry stone as he unlocks the symbolism and prophetic messages of this most misunderstood book of the bible, the book of revelation. Unlocking the secrets of revelation tomorrows world. 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. A fire comes down from god out of heaven and devours them. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks.
The wicked dead and all of those who died during the thousandyear reign of christ are resurrected and judged revelation 20. Scott outlines the four principal ways of interpreting this book by referring to. The book of revelation has come to be read as prophesying the events of the end of history. The usa is in the bible, in revelations, see that this is clearly so. Cayce revealed that the book of revelation is the symbolic story of how humanity in general and a human in particular attains this manifestation of the divine. In my own episcopal church, for example, i am often asked to teach adult education, and lectures on the psalms, gospels, or letters of paul are always welcome. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
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. The next graphic provides a simplistic breakdown of the book of revelation. From chapter 17 onwards the book of revelation sees the judgment of the great city sitting upon seven hills, a new heaven and a new earth coming down and a new kingdom of god being established. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to. The seventh seal has been opened the book of revelation is broken down into seven distinct series, and revelation 8.
The title of the book, revelation, comes from the greek word for apocalypse. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. The beast the rise and fall of the antichrist books. Soon after the thousand years of christs millennial rule on earth are completed, the new jerusalem will come to a renewed heaven and earth isaiah 65. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Obviously, the first church, seal and trumpet cannot be parallel to the first plague because it, like the rest of the plagues, are all future. Breaking down the book of revelation myblessedhope. 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 rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible timothy e. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. God sealed up the book with seven seals at the time he wrote it.
The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. What john seems to be suggesting is that when the triumph of god comes over the vatican and her daughters mother of harlots, a new heaven and earth. Chapters 2 and 3 are letters to churches in seven cities that were in existence in johns day. The book of revelation provides the clearest biblical portrait of the events of the tribulation, dealing with the specifics of that terrible time chapters 418. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Why the book of revelations is must reading by gary leupp then i saw a new heaven and a new earth. I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil. Parker in their new book, the book of revelation made clear published by thomas nelson publishers brings us a downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible. Does the book of revelation give us additional details about events leading up to christs return.
So when the author of the book of revelation sat down to write, there was a very. Later in the book of revelation a voice comes from heaven telling john to write about the persecution of gods holy people 14. Dec 03, 2018 welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to prepare you for the times that are written. To him who sits on the throne and to the lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever. When the plain sense of scripture makes common sense, seek no other sense. Revelation 1 new revised standard version nrsv introduction and salutation. Jul 17, 2004 why the book of revelations is must reading by gary leupp then i saw a new heaven and a new earth. A fun and fascinating way to learn about the book of revelation. Breaking the code book and study on the book of revelation. Resting upon the book of acts we see the precious epistles. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. This is the singular event that divides the two testaments, the old. The author of the book purports to be john, son of zebedee and salome, the latter one of the women who went to the tomb on resurrection morning. The book of revelation reveals that we can look forward to the coming kingdom of god.
According to the first words of the book, god gave this revelation to jesus, who entrusted it to an angel to pass on to john. Perry stone and the book of revelation breaking the apocalypse. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show. Adela yarbro collins, pbs frontline according to the dictionary of the bible revelation accurately foretells what will happen in the last days of history before the end of the world. Those visions didnt start with the book of revelation, but for almost 2,000 years, the trippy images and fiery rhetoric that blaze away at the back of the new testament have dominated how we. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. God holds a scroll sealed with seven seals, and nobody is worthy of breaking the.
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