Book of revelation may 29, 2014 ross arnold, spring 2014 lakeside institute of theology. Book of revelation is the last book of the new testament. A tale of two cities revelation 1722 the meaning of revelation for our work. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. The kingdom of god is near revelation 1 the seven churches of revelation revelation 23 the throne room of god revelation 4 and 5 end times disaster and deliverance revelation 616 babylon and the new jerusalem. And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, the kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our lord and of his christ, and he shall reign forever and ever. The end times in revelation though revelation can be difficult to understand because it uses so many symbols, it actually provides a very simple description of the end times as the early christians noticed. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire.
The mark of the beast can be identified by either the beasts written name, or the numerical value of his name. The lord jesus christ began opening the seals shortly after he went into heaven to sit with his father on the throne. Book of revelation, harvest, harvest rapture, prewrath rapture, rapture, revelation, revelatoin 14, sickle rapture, where is the rapture found in the book of revelation, where is the rapture in the book of revelation. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which. Understanding revelations in the bible biblical archaeology society. The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by christian hardliners are to be believed. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Logo patheos explore the worlds faith through different. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. Revelation is a book written to reveal the future, and jesus christ is the one who does the revealing.
For example, after reading revelation and the rest of scripture, the early christians summarized the end times as follows. Revelation is the last book of the bible and is a prophetic book of the end of the age and the return of christ. The novel coronavirus has infected more than 82,000 people and killed at least 2,801. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. We hope to find such a key verse from the book of revelation that we might see the structure of this book. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. But the viral epidemic could yet spiral out of control if outrageous claims. Last days 2014 bible prophecy predictions revelation bible, book. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. Biblical archaeology society staff march 25, 2014 9 comments 8466 views share. However, his name corresponds to a numerical value gematria that of the number 666 or 616.
The entire book of revelation is devoted to the end of the world and details gods judgments unleashed upon the earth plague by plague. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible that promises a rich blessing to those who read and obey what it states. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. Librivox recording of the book of revelation, king james version. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. The last few blogs have been devoted to defining the symbolism which has already unlocked their identity but there is much more in this chapter that details their character and purpose, leaving no doubt who is the past and current enemy of, not just christians and jews. The final book of the holy scriptures describes a dramatic, often terrifying vision by john, who may or may not have been the same john who was an apostle to jesus christ. God permitted him to reveal these things to his servant john in a vision.
A locust plague, which has now reached coronavirusstruck china may be the fifth trumpet prophesied in the book of revelation, according to wild claims. Three myths about the book of revelation scot mcknight patheos. This key verse can be used to unlock the meaning of the book. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. Keep in mind as we study revelation that historical documentation proves that a majority of the prophecy has been fulfilled which makes it easy it identify the symbolism. 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. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. 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. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Chapter 9 of revelation began to be fulfilled in the seventh century, but is still in the process of fulfillment in the 21st century. Short summary of the book of revelation prophecy talk. Three myths about the book of revelation february 19, 2014 scot mcknight. Revelation nasb the revelation of jesus christ the. The prophet joseph smith described this focus of the book of revelation.
The parable of the workers in the vineyard session 1 david pawson divine mercy conference 2012 duration. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. The beast from the sea also bears a name, but this name is not given anywhere in the book of revelation. 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.
Coronavirus disease covid19 could kill a quarter of the worlds population if a chilling prophecy in the bibles book of revelation comes to pass, christian evangelists have claimed. Revelation 6 revised standard version catholic edition rsvce the seven seals. End time notes of reference as to where we are now in the book of revelation. It also describes the world that will come into being after this earth is destroyed. We can see how the lord jesus commanded john to write the book of revelation and how john. Revelation chapter 9 is full of symbolism that describes the locust army who has been on the planet since the 7th century. The book of revelation contains mysterious symbols that only a few have understood. Scriptures marked with an asterisk are those to which we will be turning. The book of revelation dramatized kjv praise and worship.
And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into. Normal topic hot topic more than 10 replies very hot topic more than 25 replies locked topic sticky topic poll. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible hardcover july 15, 2014. In the final book of the new testament, seven trumpets are sounded, one at a time, to cue apocalyptic events seen by john of patmos in his vision. Many dont realize that the book of revelation came from a direct encounter with an angel sent by jesus to give the contents to john. Book of revelation john of patmos, god, matthew henry, king james bible, douay rheims bible, american. The book of revelation wednesday, february 5, 2014. Because the book of revelation says that angels stand on the earths four. Custom made to order sneakers, tshirts, ball caps and accessories. 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. Aug 16, 2014 last days 2014 bible prophecy predictions. Revelation 1 king james version kjv 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Revelation 1 new american standard bible nasb the revelation of jesus christ. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible.
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