The book of revelation is the book of hope in spite of all those fearful sceneries and mysteries described in it. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. A blessing is pronounced upon those who read, hear, and keep those things written in the book of revelation. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 22. Explore the book of revelation virtually with the book of revelation interactive virtual map at. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words of elihu, the only comforter to whom god laid no. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. God also appoints messengers to preach the gospel during the end times.
Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Isaiah jeremiah ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos micah nahum zechariah malachi revelation chapters 420. The book of revelation is an extremely difficult book for us to read today. 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. It is a series of prophecies dealing with the conflict between good and evil christ and satan.
The book is made up of symbols, figures and metaphoric description of events and visions. The word revelation means an uncovering, unveiling, a disclosure of truth. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1.
The revelation 12 sign prophecy is an apocalyptic belief that an astronomical alignment on september 23, 2017 fulfilled the first two verses of revelation 12. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. This book in the hand of god is symbolical of something. The most logical timeline of the book of revelation, in scriptures. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Please see psalm 83, ezekiel 38, matthew 24, and the revelation understood. Each day brings us closer to what the bible calls the end of the world. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times. Well, since its going to happen, you mightus well know whats going to happen, and to. Prior to this i could not understand a lot in the book of revelation. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy. 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. 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. Well, since its going to happen, you mightus well know whats going to happen, and to whom it will happen to, and why its happening. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Revelation 12 explained jesus unveiled revelation is. This is a collection of videos of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies of the book of revelation. Understanding this critical part of biblical history will help us more fully comprehend a passage of scripture in the book of hosea, which is a prophecy about ephraim the multitude of nations. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary. Most importantly, the end time revelations that are uncovered in revelation show us that the end time is not a onetime event that destroys the planet in.
The one thing every christian should be doing but most are not. Signs of the end times according to revelations are nations rising against each other and wars between peoples and nations. Meanwhile, here are some suggestions to help you best use this page to stay on top of what is happening in the world in the light of bible prophecy. Aug 15, 2015 the book of revelation is explained in a simple, understandable way in this fulllength film. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. 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. The true path of religion is unknown to most, and is probably in the least expected place. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. God promises a special blessing to those that do so. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the. The book revelations is a book the that reveals jesus to use.
Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Among the interpreters of the apocalypse, both in ancient and modern times, we find a vast diversity of opinions, but they may be all reduced to four principal hypotheses, or modes of interpretation. I had just started to study the truth about god the fatherthe only true godhis son jesus christ, and their spirit when going into the book of revelation. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. A series of natural disasters offer additional signs of the end times, including earthquakes and violent hail storms. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. If god didnt write it through the sainted instrument of someone named john, then who did, and why. Interpretation principles for the book of revelation. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Warfare, famines, disease, natural disasters, and persecution of christians are coming, but do you know what to expect.
Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. Unlocking the book of revelation lighthouse catholic media. Book of revelation explained summary end time message. Jan 11, 2019 the book of revelation explained youtube. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. And then the third kind of literalist interpretation is one that says that all the events in the book of revelation are literally historically true, but that almost all of them have been completed.
Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. There has never been a time when it was more necessary to read and understand the book of revelation than right now. Elaine pagels has a persuasive answer, spectacularly illustrated. This is a straightshooting account of where truth lies.
Seven prophecies that must be fulfilled before jesus. The whole book of revelation was given to the son by the father to be shown to all believers in truth what was to come. It tracks gods revelations, debunks altered doctrine, and tells what you must do to. I have to assume that this cd was approved by the catholic church and is considered accurate. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ. What are some signs of the end times according to revelations. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. The present knowledge that has been attained of this prophetic book is largely the result of the combined efforts of all who have labored to unfold its meaning. Today kris langham guides us through the new testament book of revelation. The prophet joseph smith described this focus of the book of revelation. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible.
Some due to length, have been shortened into continued sections. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Much of the book tells of horrendous events that will occur as satan tries to destroy gods people and all creation. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. I have to say, that even with my education as a catholic, i was stunned how unlocking the book of revelation opened up my eyes to the real meanings behind the book of revelation. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something.
The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This is the only book in the bible that promises a blessing to those who read it, and those who listen to it being read. Signs of the times of the last days amazing bible timeline. No one has had the honor of first understanding all its parts, and very few have failed to contribute something, more or less, to its true interpretation. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god.
In this sunday service, gregory baugh will walk you through the book of revelation and give you the tools to properly interpret the language and symbols used within the book. The book of revelation victory, christs reign, eternity the book of revelation demonstrates gods almighty infinite love, power, sovereignty, and truth. The apocalypse contains a prophetical description of the destruction of jerusalem, of the jewish war, and the civil wars of the romans. Revelations is a slim book that packs in dense layers of scholarship and meaning. How about the added amenity, one is promised, in reading the book. And one of the devices used by the author of the book of revelations is also something that happens in history. Explains how revelations context and setting can help us understand its original meaning and apply its message to our own lives in the. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Others think they understand the prophecies of the bibleand this is probably most true of the book of revelation. Aug 06, 20 theres one way to heaven revealed by god, and thousands of satans counterfeits making promises that dont save. The book of revelation was written sometime around. One of elaine pagelss great gifts is much in abundance.
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. What you need to know about the book of revelation youtube. Complete overview of the book of revelation is less than 7 minutes. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time.
But this view, of itself, is unsatisfactory for many reasons. Here michael pearl gives a brief 5 minute overview of the revelation of. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. Yet all popular human interpretations of this book, at best, border on ridiculous. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the revelation. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. As children of god we should live by the commandments he left. This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The book of revelation is explained in a simple, understandable way in this fulllength film. Book of revelation explained myths debunked youtube.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being. The revelations concerning the last days are found throughout the bible but primarily in the following books of the bible. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Christ gives the best summary of these events and how to prepare for them. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Smashwords true religion explained a book by eric lawton. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.
Jun 09, 2014 the prophecies of the book of revelation are among the most important parts of the bible, and understanding these words is a crucial component of understanding how the end times will unfold. The book of revelation explained by pastor alan hawkins of new life city, albuquerque, nm. The early church read the entire book of revelation every time they met. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Book of revelation explained interpretation principles youtube. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. Probably the most consequential vision of the future ever written is the bibles book of revelation. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. The book of revelation versebyverse preaching youtube. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. I went into the study as a trinitarian, but left the study out of obvious necessity as a believer in the one true god. Here michael pearl gives a brief 5 minute overview of the revelation of jesus christ. Bookmark this page for easy access whenever you decide to check it.
Seven prophecies that must be fulfilled before jesus christs return. White is professor of classics and christian origins at the university of texas at austin, and acted as historical consultant for apocalypse. Most of the commentators think it represents the book of revelation, in which case, of course, it would not include the present description of the book itself, but only of its contents as applied to subsequent chapters. It presents predictions about the future and warnings to gods people and others. Revelation 19 niv bible after this i heard what sounded. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. It is filled with cryptic references which would have been understood at the time it was written, but now take a great deal of knowledge to correctly interpret. Pastor alan hawkins from new life city addresses the sensationalist myths of popular interpretation and sets up his.
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