Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Inspiration such as that bestowed by god on the author of a sacred book involves a special illumination of the mind, in virtue of which the recipient. It also shows that jesus is the one who paid the price for the sins of mankind. Revelation is traditionally attributed to the apostle john, who also wrote a gospel. Jun, 2016 however, no matter how you read the book of revelation, the conclusion is the same. Visions of blessings from god for heaven and earth. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god. To finish off, william webb and gordon oeste bloody, brutal. Revelation 4 depicts the throne of god surrounded by the 24 elders and the four living creatures in the heavenly courtroom as the investigative judgment begins, which corresponds to the old testament day of atonement. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of.
God gave this revelation to christ, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. John, who wrote the bibles book of revelation, was the longest living apostle. Apr 29, 2016 revelation delivers to the distressed churches of asia minor and to the church in all ages, the triumphant assurance that behind the scenes of history and despite the vicissitudes of history, the kingdom of god is in power, and jesus christ the king of all kings is on his fathers throne executing his sovereign judgment over the world. Jesus as holy warrior in the book of revelation jesus. 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. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The three angels of revelation 14 represent the people who accept the light of gods messages and go forth as his agents to sound the warning throughout the.
Through the great messengers and teachings of the past, this ongoing revelation. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Countless false prophets have misused it to predict the end of the world. Jan 12, 2019 in revelation 5 we have the book with 7 seals, and that jesus is the only one worthy to open the book. Before they have even finished the opening chapter, readers encounter a blur of cities with strange names, stars and candlesticks, and a mysterious figure variously identified as the son of man, the first and the last, and alpha and omega, out of whose mouth appears a. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. The book of revelation is a vision of the future given to the apostle john, who recorded it for us in the bible. However, no matter how you read the book of revelation, the conclusion is the same. 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 religion and theology, revelation is the revealing or disclosing of some form of truth or. Dec 28, 2018 blessed are those who read and study from the book of revelation. God is coming soon everyone give your heart to god. First and foremost, revelation was written to reveal or unveil jesus christ. We are fast approaching a time that the world has never experienced before and as believers understanding the book of revelation helps us greatly. This book on the revelation of god is part of the contours of christian theology series. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Whether we call it revelation what which has been revealed or whether we call it the apocalypse based on the greek, every reader and expositor will find. Jan 03, 2016 if your name is in the book it is your great and first calling to gaze on the revelation of god until you see the glory of the lamb see john 1. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and awesomeness. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt.
The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. If jesus is a holy warrior in the book of revelation, can we just stop worrying about god as warrior and holy war in the old testament. Assistant professor of ancient scripture, brigham young. Revelation is perhaps the most misunderstood book in 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. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. What are we to make of this seemingly odd conclusion to gods great book. We all know that there are difficult words, phrases, illusions, characters, and descriptions in the last book of the new testament. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 5 capital, because its not speaking of john, its speaking of christ.
The beast, the book, and the beauty of the lamb desiring god. Unfortunately, the bible also indicates that most people during the end time will not heed the warnings to repent that god will give through his prophets. Notes on the book of revelation the grace of god in. It is christ who bids john write to the seven churches. 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 book of revelation is certainly one of the more daunting books of scripture in our canon. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. As with others in the series, it was a good mixture of going deeply into the subject while being written in an accessible manner. In the book of revelation, god is not the lamb, and the. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. Jun 21, 2016 the big theme of revelation is gods sovereign rule chs. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. 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. Here begins the next chapter in the progressive revelation of gods presence and will for humanity.
In the biblical book of revelation, jesus christ foretold many more signs of the time of the end. John the divine, although the god given title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Jesus as holy warrior in the book of revelation jesus creed. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1.
The book of revelation clearly distinguishes between the almighty god, him who sits on the throne revelation 4 and the lamb standing, as though it had been slain revelation 5. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The principal divisions of the book of revelation are the following. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. The book of revelation is not just about the future. According to the book, this john was on the island of patmos, not far from the coast of asia minor, because of the word of god and the testimony of jesus rev. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. To properly understand johns vision, we must first understand the name he gave it.
We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. However, johns aim is not to confuse the reader, but rather to bless them 1. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. John was a christian leader of jewish origin who was in exile on the roman prison island of patmos. Therefore, reading revelation should be a blessing. The fundamental message of the book of revelation is simple. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The book begins with messages to seven churches and the opening of seven seals by jesus christ six seals will be opened before the wrath of god. The date of the book in its present form is probably near the end of the reign of domitian a. Book of revelation chronological order intimacy with god. The first reason is that these seven plagues are identified as the completion of gods wrath, and the plagues seem directed solely towards those who belong to the kingdom of the antichrist.
This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. We dont know why john was exiled to patmos, but it may have been for refusing to worship the roman emperor domitian, who had declared himself a god. The purpose of this post is not to engage let alone settle the. A revelation of jesus christ, that god gave to him, to shew to his servants what things it behoveth to come to pass quickly. Having used and been impressed with some others in this series, i looked forward to checking this one out. The book is gods wrath and judgement on the world, and jesus is about to open it up. The revelation of god contours of christian theology. Chapters 1719 describe the systematic destruction of every enemy of god, culminating with the saints praising god revelation 19. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. Notes on the book of revelation the grace of god in truth. The following historical events were significant to john the apostle and his audience. The book of revelation was likely written between a. Hes the savior of the world and the vanquisher of evil so thats means hes a hands on kind of guy.
In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. A third of the earth was burned up, along with a third of the trees and all the green grass. It promises that god will institute universal peace, prosperity and cooperation over all the earth immediately after the return of jesus christ. Unlike, say, the gospel of mark, where jesus is portrayed as pretty human and separate from god. In the book of revelation, god is not the lamb, and the lamb.
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. Proposed chronology of the book of revelation prewrath. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. In revelation 5 we have the book with 7 seals, and that jesus is the only one worthy to open the book. Even as god pours out his wrath upon the earth, the book of revelation tells us that most humans will continue in their defiance of god and his instructions. Did god send the coronavirus as a biblical plague from. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. The book of revelation is an apocalyptic letter that relies on visions, symbols and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis. In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the world as the son of god. Therefore, believers are strengthened to press on and endure e.
The book of revelation can be daunting and confusing to read, with its vivid imagery and sounds. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Revelation uses picture language pictures that describe various events. 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. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary.
God will reign on the earth in righteousness with his beloved followers forever. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. If your name is in the book it is your great and first calling to gaze on the revelation of god until you see the glory of the lamb see john 1. The book of revelation is johns record of that vision revelation 1. 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. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Gods word for the biblicallyinept, the author writes, we should keep in mind that these seven churches represent seven time periods giving us a panoramic view of church history running from pentecost to the rapture p. 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. The book of revelation unveiled united church of god. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1.
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