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. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Here are some others in case these leads are useful. Join amir for a teaching on the book of revelation. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. We will never be prepared for the day of adversity unless we are a man or woman of the book. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both. Revelation 10 contains the seven thunders and the little book. The book of revelation starts by telling us the full title of the book itself.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. However, below are a few things that have occurred. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. 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. 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. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. There is a lot of confusion about what is happening in our world today and the events described in the book of revelation. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled devotional. 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.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5 minutes. This list mentions it as a part of the new testament canon. 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.
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. New heaven and earth after writing of the final judgment of satan and the world, john witnesse s a breathtaking and glorious scene. The words s e em to be drawn, at least in part, from revelation 21 22. 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. Chapter 15 brings john and his readers to a familiar place. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. It is possible, therefore, that he was a disciple of john the apostle, who is traditionally associated with that part of the world. Revelation by larkin is an interesting book like many of his other ones. We speak a wisdom to those who are mature, but not. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament. All we need now is the billionaire globalists to hide themselves in. The lords day john is referring to is the public holiday of emperor domitian where he demanded to be called lord and. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a.
The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. You encounter these fantastic figures who play some role in the drama of the end, whether it be. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Feb 24, 2014 book of revelation 2002 part 8 duration.
The lamb that rides the white horse and offers the invitation to the marriage supper of the lamb. 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. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Those who accept his offer come under the shadow of his wings during the great tribulation. Social inequity and anxiety heightens in a time of manufactured scarcity.
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. 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. Dragons and beasts, wrath and grace what does it mean. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The principal divisions of the book of revelation are the following. Traditionally, the book of revelation has been dated near the end of the first century, around a. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. 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. Leo checkai was ordained a priest in may 2014 and now teaches at providence college.
In addition, the majority of the endtime puzzle pieces are appearing and its just a matter of. 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. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. It ends up with revealing who wins the fight between god and satan and the final outcome for the earth and its people. The answers, direct from god, are contained in the collection of modern revelations called the doctrine and covenants. 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. This word is usually used today to refer to divinelydestructive events, because the book of revelation has practically become synonymous. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. There is not just one place in the book of revelation to accurately pinpoint exactly where we are. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Oklahoma city, ok an introduction to the book of revelation part i.
A few suggest a date during the reign of vespasian. 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. Christological concepts in the book of revelation part 3. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The audience for whom it has special value is the church which will be greatly emphasized in chapters 23. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Often in revelation the seventh in a series serves as a springboard into a new series.
I think that the key to the book of revelation is that it has an incredibly ornate and lush imagery. 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. Some of these were the sadducees, pharisees, essenes, various groups within the christian movement, followers of john the baptist, etc. And as christians, we need to respond appropriately to it. 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. 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. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It serves as an inset, not following a linear time sequence of the book of revelation.
Mueller, ekkehardt 2011 christological concepts in the book of revelation part 3. Many christian evangelists and conspiracy theorists believe these events are already. Perhaps it should come as no surprise, then, that its reception by the early church was equally complicated and controversial. In depth interview the new heaven and the new earth david pawson 2000 duration. Explore the relationship of the book of revelation to the gospels realize the prophecies and teachings they contain about the last days 11 lessons. After the seven seals, we read about the angels with seven trumpets 8. 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. The revelation about to be given is not from john but from the triune god. This post, originally published on november 28, 2011, is the first in a series on the book of revelation. The book of revelation part 1 revelation 6 gods kingdom. The rapture the blessed hope of the child of god series in mp 4 the rapture part 01 mp4.
The synod of hippo in 393, followed by the council of carthage 397. Revelation part two is the eighth and last of 8 sections or modules of the new testament. Reveling through revelation, part 1 paperback january 1, 1974 by j. In revelation 7 jesus described 7 historical churches to john. The hebraic book of revelation part 6c torah to the tribes. The first thing that we should do is to follow the directions of our government and medical experts. This confusion has resulted in the belief that we, the church, will be going through part or all of the events of the seven year tribulation described in the book of.
Many christians expect the most bitter of the tribulations to last 7 years, and some evangelical. The book of revelation is divided into three parts. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. 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. 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. 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 date of the book in its present form is probably near the end of the reign of domitian a. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. 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. During the 1st century ce, judaism was composed of about 24 separate religious groups. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The hebraic book of revelation part 6e torah to the tribes. Register today for the americas spiritual crisis bible conference.
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. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Westendorf its been 1900 years since john recorded the words of jesus in. The greek word translated revelation is apokalupsis, for which reason men refer to it as the apocalypse. They represent 7 periods of church history which will last approximately 2000 years, more or less. 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 preterist school, the presentist school, and the prophetic school. We described in our last issue the fourth bowl of wine poured out in october 2003 and the subsequent events during this past year. 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 the dens and in the rocks of the mountains. Book of revelation the christ in prophecy journal part 2. The lamb christology, journal of the adventist theological society.
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