The gospel of john is much more than his recollection of personal experiences with jesus. 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. In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The seven seals, the seven trumpets, and the seven vials. The book of revelation is one of the most complicated books of the bible, even for christians who have spent a lot of time reading the bible. The word comes from the greek word apokalupsis, which is used in the first verse. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. It is one of the devices of satan to get people to neglect a book that foretells his casting as prince of the powers of the air, and the god of this age, out of the heavenlies. T he book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. Salvation from the destruction to come upon this world is to be revealed in the last time through the unsealing of the scroll. Revelation of jesus christ is the last canonical book of the new testament in the christian bible. The last book in the bible is probably one of the most misunderstood. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times.
Nov 21, 2018 john wrote the book of revelation about a. The book of revelation revelation about jesus christ revelation of jesus christ chapter 1 we have in revelation an unveiling for us of the exalted and glorified jesus christ. Have you paused yet today to check in with jesus christ. Could there be more to this final message than we realize. The prophecies of the book of revelation are revealed at last. He will confirm a covenant with many for one seven, but in the middle of that seven he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. The book of revelation unveiled it promises that god will institute universal peace, prosperity and cooperation over all the earth immediately after the return of jesus christ. John explains that the book of revelation is not called the book of prophecy or the book of. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. John the divinean alternative name for the book of revelation was written by a prophet, it makes perfect sense that its interpretation is best given by another prophetespecially by the prophet who fulfills the prophecies in the book of revelation. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. 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. All verses in chapters 620 are used the reorganization begins with the revelation of jesus christ. Love, minister, tsn, sbc written 912001 updated 812003 chapter one.
Revelation was written in the last decade of the first century ca. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. Yet most people believe that this final book of the bible cannot be understood at allthat its. The book of revelation dramatically reveals the final victory of christ. The two witnesses of revelations last days prophecy. Here is a startling, eye opening booklet vividly picturing the catastrophic events soon to. The last book of the bible gives us warningand hope. He demonstrate over and over that if you will accept its plain sense meaning, you will understand it. Later, after johns exile on patmos, he wrote three epistles and a gospel that bears his name. The last book of the bible, revelation, is also sometimes called the apocalypse. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. In the book of revelation revealed chapter 1, we learn that the book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ. The hebraic book of revelation part 6a torah to the tribes.
In the chronology of revelation, it commonly is believed and i concur that the following passage in the book of daniel prophesies a time near the very end of this age. But the content it consists of is too important to miss out on. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. David reagan presents an overview of the entire book of revelation, covering the book chapter by chapter. But if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place. All the events of this book center around visions and symbols of the. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Revelation, the last book of the bible, revealed at last paperback october 20, 2007 by r. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The last three trumpets are called woes, because of the terrible woe that shall befall the forces of evil on earth. Mar 11, 2019 joel rosenberg, author of end times fiction dead heat, the copper scroll, ezekiel option, the last days, the last jihad and nonfiction epicenter and inside the revolution books about bible prophecy, bases his conclusions on extensive scripture study including daniels prophecy, ezekiel 3839, and the book of revelation.
And on this weeks episode of everlasting love, he digs into the book of revelation with patricia king to take us deep into one of the most dynamic but often. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. See why this compelling book of the bible is so worthwhile. It is the first time i have heard or read a work by a minister who allowed the scripture. The heart of this book is the 53 prophecies fulfilled between 1948 and 2008. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants.
The apostle of jesus and the author of the gospel of john and the three letters of nt. Herein is the person and work of christ so needfu l ly revealed that, without it, the new testament as we know it would be radically different. The book of revelation was written to seven churches in asia minor in the first century. He emphasizes that the book of revelation is not difficult to understand. Book of revelation prophecies unlike all other new testament books, revelation is a prophetic book concerning the events of the last days. Names of god complete list from hebrew and the bible. One of the most distinguishing end time revelations that has been revealed to us through the book of revelation is that many different events will be occurring over a relatively short period of time. The book of revelation is so difficult to understand, but this study does a lot to cut through the outer layers of mystery to explain the history and prophecy leading up to johns exile, and his interaction with jesus and the angels, who foretold the end times, the antichrist, the beast, his angels, and babylon, and even more wonderful the new. Read unveiled as all of the actual scripture itself is rearranged into a more chronological order.
The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. When christ is revealed, the kingdom of god will be at hand. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Since the book of revelation offers a prophetic look into the future, its fulfillment is also prophetic. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. First, again understand that, beginning with chapter 6, unsealing the seven seals spans the next 15 chapters of the book. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. These include preflood times though the first coming of jesus and into the middle ages.
Its time to discover the inspiring, down to earth, and meaningful message of a misunderstood book of the bible. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. At the end of vision ii, when the seventh angel finally sounds his trumpet 11. It consists of the unaltered and direct words of god, which were revealed through the angel gabriel to muhammad p, the final prophet of islam, more than 1400 years ago. Help you understand the symbols and prophecies in the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. His human birth, his bodily ascension and his future rule over all the nations. Sixty years passed before he revealed more of the specifics about the end time to the apostle john. For it describes this very hour in which we live it draws back the curtain on the future.
It is full of caution and encouragement and is the last book of the bible. 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 book of revelation discover the book ministries. The indepth revelation study brings this vitally important book to life. For instance, speaking about jerusalem being in control of the gentiles for 42 months, it appears that god is also telling us that the gentiles will do something in an area of the temple mount which god was aware of beforehand so he marked it off. The book of revelation provides closure to the past, a revelation of jesus christ at present, and a perfect fulfillment of all prophecy in the future.
It will explain the end times for amazing clarity and understanding. The book of revelation revealed chapter 1 royal girlz. The first four of these trumpetplagues are described in chapter 8 as winds that blow on the earth, trees, rivers, and seas. As mentioned before, the books very name means to reveal to unveil, to open to. It is the unveiling of divine mysteries that are soon to come. The book of revelation unveiled at last church of the. There are some internal indications that it sees itself as closing the word of god. The book of revelation unveiled at last by herbert w. At the end of history, anyone who has not pledged allegiance to christ by repentance and faith will face the wrath of god. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. The book of the revelation open to the only book exclusively devoted to introducing us to what our master and savior jesus is doing right now. Revelation summary the last book of the new testament is also called the prophecy book and the revelation of jesus christ.
Jul 11, 2008 by the time scholars give revelation its earliest writing, around 68 ad, paul was either dead or in prison in rome for preaching the diety of jesus. Were being kept by the lamb unto the salvation ready to be revealed in the last. The name comes from the greek term apokalypsis, meaning unveiling or revelation. Van impe illuminates johns portrait of the end times, just as the apostle described itand just as the spirit of god dictated it so long ago. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god revealed to mankind in this great book. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. This web site explains the book of revelation, each individual scripture. This word means disclosure or revelation and conveys the idea of laying bare or uncovering.
The mainstream teaching on the two witnesses of revelation teaches that they will be literal people sent down from heaven to preach to the world for a literal 1260 days, or 3 and a half years. It does appear to be the last of johns preserved writings, and the last book of scripture to be written. It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end. You will read that in verses 6 through 12, chapter 8 of the book of revelation. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. Centuries before anyone could make sense of these fantastic warnings, the prophets declared that the mysteries of revelation would not be understood until the last days. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. We conclude the series with a look at archaeological and historical evidence relating to the last book of the bible, revelation. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. Find out what you must do to receive these promises. In this heretofore closed, sealed book, the eternal god now reveals, not only the wonderful world of peace of plenty of happiness and joy soon to shine forth on this very present generation, but also the terrifying worldcatastrophes this present. This list of names of god helps you experience how majestic god is and how deeply he loves you.
At last a prophecy teacher who does not give you opinions just the scripture. The book of revelation unveiled united church of god. Posted in uncategorized leave a comment on notes from the book of revelation. It is from this word that we get the english translation revelation. Salvation from eternal destruction comes by the lamb. Here is a startling, eyeopening booklet vividly picturing the catastrophic events soon to bring the end of this age. 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.
One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. The book of revelation unveiled at last herbert w armstrong. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neo western action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. A sealed prophecy the revelation was given as a mystic and closed book, sealed with seven seals. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness.
The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Explain the blessings god promises to those who heed the book. The names of blasphemy on the beast of revelation revealed.
So yes, most christians accept the revelation as the last book of the bible to be written. August 10, 2015 erika grey beast of revelation, whore of babylon comments off on the names of blasphemy on the beast of revelation revealed advertisement in two verses in the book of revelation we are given a description of the beast of revelation, which s the final world empire as having on its heads blasphemous names or as the bible describes. Stunning parallels from throughout the bible offer dramatic witness to the truth of johns vision. And on this weeks episode of everlasting love, he digs into the book of revelation with patricia king to take us.
And the mainstream view is that the two last day witnesses will be either moses, enoch or elijah. The tie to the book of revelation is that the unveiling of jesus christ, when he removes man from governing the earth and takes that responsibility to himself, is the fulfillment of the gospel message that he brought. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. The prophecies of the book of revelation are at last revealed. Armstrong 1959, 1972 edition the prophecies of the book of revelation are revealed at last. It reveals how this wonderful new world will be established and why it will never be destroyed or superseded by any other way of life or social order. This long and detailed prophecy is in the last book of the bible. This book describes over 500 biblical prophecies in the order of when they were fulfilled. Mar 23, 2018 in this video, john rose reveals the hidden truth about the book of revelation by st. The book of revelation revealed chapters one through five. The quran is the last testament in a series of divine revelations from god allah in arabic. 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.
We now come to the critically important chapter 6and the beginning of christ s onebyone removal of each of the seven seals. We wanted to revise this series that we started back in september of 20 discussing the book of revelation. Sep 01, 2006 that the book should be shunned by many because of its mysterious character is no wonder. The apostle john, who wrote it under the inspiration of jesus christ revelation 1. At last, the most mysterious, intriguing, neverbeforeunderstood book of revelation stands unveiled. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and. The fundamental message of the book of revelation is simple.
Revelation has been noted in some cases to parallel what god revealed to the prophet daniel, some 600 years earlier. To truly and fully understand the book of revelation, it is not just helpful, but it is necessary to study these passages, and in particular, the book of daniel and matthew 24. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Apr 28, 2015 the book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. The revelation teaching syllabus is a companion piece to revelation revealed that also serves as a teaching guide to his fourteenhour study of the book of revelation available on cd and dvd. The book of revelation is the concluding book of the bible, or we could say, the last chapter of the bible. The book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period.
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