With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. Here is another reference back to his initial description in revelation 1. The descriptions of jesus christ in revelation 2 and 3. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which this book is an. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. God and history in the book of revelation cambridge core. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Isaiah, ezekiel and john all saw gods throne royal seat. 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.
Revelation 4 gods word translation gw a vision of gods throne in heaven. The messages to the seven churches of revelation 2 and 3 offer an interesting collection of names for jesus christ. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. Of course, even after going over the books content, it can still be difficult to know what revelation is all about. 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 apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and awesomeness. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The everlasting kingdom of god the book of revelation unveiled. 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.
Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. It is the final warning that the world will surely end and judgment will be. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. He says that on the lords day he was in the spirit, and heard a loud voice like a trumpet. Every prophetic detail will be carried out according to his time frame. Neither ezekiel nor john say that they are describing god himself. He is a glorious savior, and we need him to be both harshly just with sinners, and we need him to be tenderly merciful toward those who repent. Without divine revelation humanity will be in darkness. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The book of revelation was likely written between a. The three holy books torah, bible, and quran are god revelation and not man made and written texts. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god.
To learn much more about this intriguing book, be sure to request our free booklet the book of revelation unveiled. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The holy book per god revelation to muhammad is the quran. Jan 02, 2020 god gives glimpses of what he looks like to teach us truths about himself, not necessarily so that we can have an image of him in our minds. The book of revelation can be daunting and confusing to read, with its vivid imagery and sounds. Each message begins with an explanation of who the message is. The title of the book, revelation, comes from the greek word for apocalypse and refers to an unveiling or a disclosure of something as yet unknown. In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the world as the son of god. Isaiah says that he saw god upon the throne isaiah 6. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. Revelation 4 gw a vision of gods throne in heaven bible.
The description of the antichrist mentioned in daniel 9. In addition to the book of daniel and the book of revelation, a wealth of apocalyptic writing exists in the apocrypha and the pseudepigrapha of the old testament. How does book of revelation describe jesus answers. I heard the first voice like a trumpet speaking to me. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. In revelation chapter 5 a book is introduced, and that book is the basis of the remaining seventeen chapters of revelation. To understand either group, one must interpret their writings by considering the respective literary form that they used. Useful bible studies revelation commentary chapter 4. The description of the beast in revelation is taken directly out of daniel see dan 7. In general revelation, god reveals himself through his creation, such that at least some truths about god can be learned by the empirical study of nature, physics, cosmology, etc.
Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. This title is certainly appropriate for the book, a work so interested in making known the events of the future. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. What god does, satan imitates by way of counterfeiting. Johns vision of the son of man is described in the scriptural revelation 1. The book of revelation is the culmination of the prophecies about the end times, beginning with the old testament. Dec 06, 2001 members united news the descriptions of jesus christ in revelation 2. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The throne of god appears, surrounded by twenty four thrones with twentyfour elders seated in them. Unlike, say, the gospel of mark, where jesus is portrayed as pretty human and separate from god. Overview of the book of revelation the church of jesus christ of.
If you reside in a geographical location without a bibleteaching church, you may. From the scripture we can discover four basic description of god s character. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. Could you please tell me something about the symbolism of the lamb of god in revelation and of symbolism in general in that book such as the new jerusalem its walls and gates, etc. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. That is precisely the reflection that one sees in the description of the two. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and. However, johns aim is not to confuse the reader, but rather to bless them revelation 1. Oil trade war how it ends predicted by god in the book. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and. Revelation is a small group study with 7 lessons about the fundamentals of the faith in jesus christ. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge.
New jerusalem, an expression that appears twice in the bible, is a symbolic city that represents the group of jesus followers who go to heaven to rule with him in gods kingdom. This revelation was given to him by god the father. 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 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. Its many references to angelic beings, its elaborate description of christ as he. The mark which the beast causes everyone to receive on their hand or their forehead is yet another attempt at counterfeiting. God would surely triumph and destroy the evil roman empire that was the source of their persecution. Fortunately, the bible has told us about god s nature. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Just before the pouring out of the seven vials of judgment, john is shown the multitude of those who overcame the beast.
The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. They simply describe the one who sits on the throne. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. We all know that there are difficult words, phrases, illusions, characters, and descriptions in the last book of the new testament. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. Revelations symbolic visions are similar to what youd see in the old testament prophecies of ezekiel, daniel, and zechariah.
Therefore, johns description is closest to ezekiels description in ezekiel 1. The holy book of islam per god revelation to jesus is the bible. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The vision is also notable for being the only identifiable physical description of jesus in any. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. The false prophet in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Two passages that powerfully describe gods amazing appearance are ezekiel 1. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. 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. 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 big theme of revelation is god s sovereign rule chapters 45 over his church and history, and therefore even though satan is still at work now, satan and his minions will be destroyed and god will bring about his perfect new creation. Holy, holy, holy is the lord god almighty, who was, who is, and who is coming. Summary in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian. God teaches that the tithe 10% of income is his and must be returned to the place that feeds you spiritually. Outside of revelation, examples of apocalyptic literature in the bible are daniel chapters 712. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of god s promise given to abraham in genesis.
The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. This is an interdisciplinary study which constructs a dialogue between biblical interpretation and systematic theology. The struggle will eventually reach a climax, at which time god will intervene. It examines how far a reading of the book of revelation might either support or question the work of leading theologians wolfhart pannenberg and jurgen moltmann on the theology of. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Apr 06, 2009 jesus is presented in revelation as the christ who died for us, loves us, covers our sin, provides our robes made white by washing them in red blood. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. However, their descriptions clearly show that they saw god there ezekiel 10. This description of gods immortal children is that of a family community grown large enough to inhabit a city fifteen hundred miles square and equally as high. What is new jerusalem in the bible book of revelation. The characteristics of apocalyptic writing are fairly well known.
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