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It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. Is revelation 6 a prophecy about todays pandemic and. It aligns perfectly and illuminates magnificently the prophecies of daniel, ezekiel, isaiah, and other hebrew prophets. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. 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. And there is no one system of interpretation that has all the answers to such a book. In johns other big book besides revelation he said the gospel of john, he wrote, john the baptist was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at jesus as he walked by and said, behold, the lamb of god. Behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the lamb and crying out with a loud voice, salvation belongs to our god who sits on the throne and to the lamb. Online study of the book of revelation randy white ministries.

For example, an anonymous scottish commentary of 1871 prefaces revelation 4 with the little apocalypse of mark, places malachi 4. He clearly made it known by sending his angel to his loving servant john 2 i, john, bore witness to the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ3 a joyous blessing rests upon the one who. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. Join amir for a teaching on the book of revelation. Now you find more utter rot written about the book of revelation than about anything. But i want to focus only on the seven empires for now. There the person who reads is pronounced blessed, for the time is near. The concluding instructions concerning the book, revelation 22. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of 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. The chapters of these volumes are designated in this manner for ready reference sake. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time.

You will behold the great unveiled vision of john, given 1900 years ago. So, when the film diverts to the topic of eschatology in explaining the mark of the beast or the beast as antichrist, it proposes an interpretation of the book of revelation. Many people wonder about the meaning of the book of revelation, the apocalypse, the end of times. The purpose of the writer is not to cover up the message but rather through a series of visions, and symbols he makes the message of god more clear. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. A primer on eschatology and the message of revelation 2018 forcing the millennium upon the rest of scripture is a high interpretive price to pay on behalf of one figurative passage in the third chapter from the bibles end. Live online bible study of revelation randy white ministries. 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. These are the words of him who holds the seven spiritsof god and the seven stars. Jul 30, 2014 the institute of public affairs launch of ian plimers new book from connor court publishing, not for greens, in melbourne on tuesday 22 july 2014. Twentysix times in the king james version of the book of revelation the reader is commanded to behold.

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. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. If a jewish fisherman understood what his rabbi showed him, then it shouldnt be hard for us, either. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a.

And i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. English revised version and one of the elders saith unto me, weep not. Behold, the lion which is of the tribe of juda, the root of david, has overcome so as to open the book, and its seven seals. Revelation 6 tpt breaking open the sealed scroll then. Our current study is a versebyverse walk through the book of revelation. Blessed is he, who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book. Revelation was written for all believers revelation 1. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Professor ian plimer book launch not for greens youtube. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. We are carried back to the description given in revelation 4. Contextual the contextual view holds that revelation grew out of the context of its own time and circumstances. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back.

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. The beast, the book, and the beauty of the lamb desiring god. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. And when i had heard and seen, i fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things. Many christians consider revelation a book closed to being understood. He uses the bible to interpret the bible as he seeks to bring understanding to this fascinating book. The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and.

The warning against altering the book, revelation 22. Some prophecy writers are claiming that revelation 6 depicts whats taking place today with earthquakes one just hit utah and pestilence or plagues. In this insightful book, the author looks at the teachings of ancient and modern prophets concerning the times we live in now and the times to come. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. A primer on the book of revelation paperback january 1, 2010 by ted noel author 5. And there is no one system of interpretation that has. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. In a clear and throughout history, the saints of god have asked questions about the second coming, the signs of the times, the end of the world, armageddon, the millennium, and countless other. Randy white teaches the book of revelation versebyverse. This fabulous revelation reveals the past, the present, and the future.

An exposition of the book of revelation herman hoeksema on. The events of the generation in which he returns will have unique dynamics, requiring our involvement. Revelation 17 explains the beast in revelation and tells us that the seven heads on the beast are really seven mountains empires and the ten horns are ten kings. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. This approach to the book does not find any specific application of the signs and symbols.

This consists of a handful of true statements which need to be accepted as true, in order to understand the information in the book of revelation. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The bible companion series behold he cometh the book of the revelation study introduction 5 the book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. This repetition brings us to the stark realization that the book of revelation has something at which god wants us to look at, to see with our minds eye, and to study with diligence. Immediately i heard one of the four living creatures call out with a powerful voice of revelation sounding like thunder, saying, come forth. The underlying greek word is used 30 times in the book, sometimes translated as lo or even look. The concluding testimony concerning the coming, revelation 22. Sep 01, 2006 that the book should be shunned by many because of its mysterious character is no wonder. Book of revelation was written to address this need. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. Randy white in this study of revelation, which has probably held more intrigue throughout the ages than any other book in history.

According to ferrell jenkins, in his book studies in the book of revelation p. Yea, behold, i will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the holy ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. The one sitting on it is called faithful and true, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. The book of revelation reveals the glory of jesus rev. The expression, the revelation, is from the greek word apokalupsis. The first apocalypse of james, from the nag hammadi library. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book of revelation behold the throne revelation 4. 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. And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of god, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.

Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. I was dead, and behold, now i am alive forever and ever. The first apocalypse of james the nag hammadi library. Chapters 48 cover the truths preceding the seal series and the opening of the seven seals and are explained in the book of revelation explained, volume 2. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. There is a lot of confusion about what is happening in our world today and the events described in the book of revelation. Revelation 6 the passion translation tpt breaking open the sealed scroll. This demonstrates that the book of revelation is a very important book and occupies its rightful place in the bible. The author endeavors to encourage the persecuted saints of his own day and, by application, the church throughout the ages. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. Revelation 3 niv bible to the angelof the church in.

Jan 20, 2020 revelation for beginners a series of articles about the book of revelation intended as a primer to encourage study of that book. The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words of elihu, the only comforter to whom god laid no. Through our testimony, god is fulfilling the vision of revelation 7. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. The book of revelation, chapter 20, goes on to describe a short lived rebellion on the earth after the millennium, led by the devil who is loosed from his prison for a season, and the fate of satan verse 10 and those who follow him in rebellion verses 7 10. A primer on the book of revelation ted noel is 20% off every day at. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 1,466,417 views 58. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. This site includes the entire nag hammadi library, as well as a large collection of other primary gnostic scriptures and documents. The book of revelation also contains a primer, the basic thing needed to be understood to decode the message.