Book 27 the book of revelation part 1 of 2, chapters 111 with the words of jesus, the lord god in red. Four international revelations from new book on trump. 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. Carson praises his commentary as a learned and wellwritten work that not only explains the text satisfactorily in most instances but also introduces the student to the best of the secondary literature while saying that mounces special strength is in his appropriate and balanced use. Feb 18, 2011 this is a quick, accurate overview of the chronology of the 7seals, 7trumpets, and 7vials bowl judgements in the book of revelation. John is to write down what is revealed what he sees in his vision and send it to the seven churches. Lahaye and parker take each chapter and verse and lay out their exact meaning with no holds barred. The four horsemen of the apocalypse this latter term being the greek name for the book of revelationhave intrigued bible readers for centuries. Revelation to john, last book of the new testament. During this interlude, a great angel comes down from heaven, holding a little book.
On her head she had twelve stars in a big ring like a crown. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. The book of revelation remains a closed book for many. The first 728year week extends from the year 4004 through 3277, with the years understood as going from spring to spring. Why is revelation, the last book of the bible, so different from the rest of. We can go with the historicist approach which views all the events from the apostolic age until today, but this view is inclusive of such things as the invasions of rome, the rise of the catholic church as well as some of the popes, the. In the first, second, and third chapters of this book are contained instructions and admonitions which st. Is america mystery babylon in the book of revelation.
Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This is a period of seven years that is commonly referred to as the tribulation. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Elaine pagels has a persuasive answer, spectacularly illustrated. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Oct 05, 2015 this list in revelation 7 identifies the 144,000 witnesses who will preach the gospel and testify of jesus during the seventieth week of daniel daniel 9. The next graphic provides a simplistic breakdown of the book of revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
Third, the nature of christs promises of future revelation offer proof that revelation ceased with the new. What is the origin of the nicolaitans revelation 2. One of the first things we must understand is that these trumpets did not all sound or have their historical placement in the seventhseal period of time. The actor and comedian released a new memoir tuesday titled i cant make this up. Whenever grandpa and i were going someplace in the truck, i watched as he manipulated the clutch and the gear shift. They see it as the unveiling of prophetic events to understanding. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. The usa is in the bible, in revelations, see that this is clearly so. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. Life lessons that is full of outrageous confessions and brutally honest tidbits. This is the singular event that divides the two testaments, the old. But first and foremost this book is the revelation of jesus christ. It is true that much of what is referred to in revelation had its beginnings in the old testament, but revelation has all of these truths compressed into one single book. 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.
This view point is expressed in various forms by many biblical scholars. John was commanded to write to the seven bishops of the churches in asia. When it is opened, it is found to be full of startling, and some times frightening, images and symbols. To each side of the stage were pews for the choir and against the front wall was a small pipe organ, which, when first turned on, wheezed and groaned, but then settled down to make music. However, when apocalypsis is used in a literal sense, it refers to the visible appearance of one previously unseen, as a woman shrouded by a veil is revealed when her. The problem is that many other end times prophecies were not fulfilled in the times of nero, nor have they been since. Apocalypse means the revealing of divine mysteries. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. The beast is both number 8, and also one of the seven. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally. Revelation 12 worldwide english new testament we 12 i saw a wonderful thing in the sky. If god didnt write it through the sainted instrument of someone named john, then who did, and why. The book of revelation made clear, by tim lahaye and timothy e. Probably the most consequential vision of the future ever written is the bibles book of revelation.
It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical. 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. However many people dont believe this war is going to happen soon because of what they have been taught. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who is the. Satan has historically accused all the saints before god, as depicted in the ancient book. 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. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Thus, when studying a chapter in the book of revelation, you will be able to turn to the same numerical chapter in the book of. When the plain sense of scripture makes common sense, seek no other sense. As each trumpet sounds, a new calamity strikes earth until the sixth trumpets calamity.
In terms of the book of revelation, this is the sense that most interpreters and readers recognize in it. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. 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 letters of a name were ascribed numerical value and added up. Jan 04, 2018 from vladimir putin to china, a controversial book sheds new light on a number of international issues facing the trump administration in its early days. 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. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. The big prophecy we are watching is the 6th trumpet war. Whether we believe in it or the religious doctrines that it purports and that support this book there are so very many events within the last hundreds of years that man did or did not do because of someones belief in this book that this in itself makes the book important. 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 simp. Jan 01, 2004 the four horsemen of the apocalypse this latter term being the greek name for the book of revelationhave intrigued bible readers for centuries. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. The book of revelation kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. John in the book of revelation saw the mark while he was in the spirit. The angel cries out and seven thunders utter their voices.
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. Revelations is a tough one i do not think there is another n. Some ways, historically, that alleged new revelation has come from god to humanity is by religious leaders claiming that god is speaking through them and then they write those revelations down in some book. The bibles scariest book elaine pagels explains that the book of revelation has always been more politics than prophecy.
Revelation was written in the last decade of the first century ca. With spring came the time of planting which was a little late due to all the snow we had had. There are no numbers in hebrew so they used letters, and the numerical equivalent of neros full name and title in hebrew adds up to 666. The chapters of these volumes are designated in this manner for ready reference sake. A commentary on the book of revelation paperback may 10, 20 by david pawson author 4. Among the books of the new testament, the book of revelation is probably more widely debated than any other, due to its prophetic content, yet it is also the least understood people find it difficult to wrap their minds around it because in some places, it contains symbols that must be interpreted, and in other places, it contains literal descriptions or interpretations. The book of revelation contains much detail about the beast and the dragon, that i presume to be a description of the red star, the planet nibiru. If you havent read anything by david pawson before, i highly recommend you give it a chance. The book of revelations has affected all of our lives. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.
A timecnn poll in 2002 found that 35% of americans say they are paying more attention now to how the news might relate to the end of the world, and have talked about what the bible has to say on the subject. 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. From vladimir putin to china, a controversial book sheds new light on a number of international issues facing the trump administration in its early days. An alarming number of bible scholars have now accepted the view that the united states of america is the woman portrayed riding the beast in the book of revelation. So when the author of the book of revelation sat down to write, there was a very. 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. The apostle john is commanded to seal up what the thunders uttered in the little book, and is told not to. In this first article of a series, we introduce the overall prophecy and look in detail at the first horseman. In that time interval, according to the religious chronology summarizing my work, occurred the fall of adam, the births of the other five patriarchs between adam and enoch, and of course the birth of enoch.
Hell be backed up with a religious ruler, whos called the false prophet. And i will not blot his name out of the book of life like that of the angel of the church at sardis. The next section after the seals is the sounding of seven trumpets 8. I will make them come and bow down before thy feet pay thee the lowest homage. One day i asked, grandpa, i know that that pedal is called the clutch, but what does it do and why does the truck have one. Parker is a wonderfu learning guide to the book of revelation.
Read revelation 3 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. This list in revelation 7 identifies the 144,000 witnesses who will preach the gospel and testify of jesus during the seventieth week of daniel daniel 9. The main reason that people do not read the book of revelation is that they have a wrong paradigm of both the book and the tribulation and do not understand its structure and symbols. Breaking down the book of revelation myblessedhope. 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. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. His straightforward approach brings the message to life with an emphasis on its relevance for us today. The problems of recapitulation in the book of revelation. Of a truth most of the descriptions given there can be reasonably applied to the united states that has in many ways turned its back on god to follow after wickedness. What does the book of revelation mean to the average american. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Jan 02, 2010 revelations is a tough one i do not think there is another n.
My reward is with me, and i will give to each person according to what they have. Before the service began, we looked around and read the pamphlets, which gave the order of service and announcements. See the meaning of the seven seals, seven trumpets and bowls of wrath. So they claim that nero is the antichrist that john was writing about. The delicate green of tree buds and the blooming of tulips in front of our porch did much to raise our spirits. We can go with the historicist approach which views all the events from the apostolic age until today, but this view is inclusive of such things as the invasions of rome, the rise of the catholic church as well as some of the popes, the emergence of islam etc as part of. Breaking down the book of revelation first things first the golden rule of biblical interpretation. Others think that the nicolas mentioned in revelation 2 is the man called nicolas, a proselyte from antioch, ordained a. A fun and fascinating way to learn about the book of revelation. This is a quick, accurate overview of the chronology of the 7seals, 7trumpets, and 7vials bowl judgements in the book of revelation. The book of revelation study guide by mike bickle is a simple and inspiring versebyverse guide to the book of revelation.
Number seven is the key which unlocks the meaning of the book of revelation. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 9 sounding. 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. It provides the tools with which to pull ourselves out of despair, lifting the whole human race to a new level of experience, to a new understanding of life itself, to a new expression of its grandest vision. The book of revelation the bible breakdown study series. Sounding the fifth and sixth trumpets demonic locusts and demonic horsemen 1 and the fifth angel sounded, and i saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth. Of course, these customs handed down from ancient paganism have been renamed and made to appear innocent and good. The book of revelation prophecy in the news endtime.
It is regarded as the most difficult book of the new testament by most christians. The apostle john wrote the book of revelation around the year ad 95 from his exile on the island of patmos. Revelation book is that there are so many expressions and illustrations given that have never been considered in the religious and the literary world before. As the second half of the tribulation week progresses from the seal judgments to the trumpet judgments, the intensity of gods dealing increases by at. Mounces treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008. There are many references also to the seven angels, who are the 7 moons of nibiru. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
We constantly see and hear things in the news that draw us closer and closer to the fulfillment of this prophecy. One of elaine pagelss great gifts is much in abundance. The book of revelation is one of the most neglected and yet one of the most abused books of the new testament today and in times past. John looked up and saw an open door, the one he had first heard about when he wrote down the letter to the church in philadelphia. As moses released gods judgments on pharaoh by prayer exod. The book of revelation is broken down into seven distinct series, and revelation 8. Overview of the book of revelation people get ready.
Carson praises his commentary as a learned and wellwritten work that not only explains the text satisfactorily in most instances but also introduces the student to the best of the secondary literature while saying that mounces special strength is in his appropriate and balanced use of both. Book of revelation what does the american public think. Great replica of the bible last days of the world it will a lot worse though get saved and except jesus christ now ask for forgiveness and to be filled with the holy spirit and you shall be saved, live for him daily and read your bible and attend church service and wait his return tell others of the good news that he lives and loves us. Revelations is a slim book that packs in dense layers of scholarship and meaning. Jd breaks out the book of revelations brilliantly as follows. The book of revelation is divided into three parts. They represent 7 periods of church history which will last approximately 2000 years, more or less. A commentary on the book of revelation is easy to read, highly engaging, and filled with knowledge and insights. The 144,000 will include 12,000 men selected from 12 tribes. In revelation 7 jesus described 7 historical churches to john.
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