What do you recommend to a serious student of the book of revelation. But the book of revelation renews our hope for our future in christ by reminding us that he is the victor, and he will return in all his glory and rule over us. I would normally abandon a book written this poorly in the first fifty pages but the story potential of hope for humanity coming from extraterrestrials seemed worthy. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. The majority of scholars think that the book of revelation was written during the reign of domitian who claimed to be a god, and that would have just exacerbated the problems in asia minor where, in many of the cities that are addressed in the book of revelation, there were temples for the worship of the emperor. The writing is clear, and it follows the book of revelation step by step through each chapter.
The last book of the bible is titled the revelation of jesus christ. When it seems that the enemy is winning and opposition to the church is closing in, revelation reminds us of our blessed hope. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. In conversational tone, emerson takes us through the book of revelation, explaining the deep themes often missed within the books complex imagery. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. Robert nusca is the author of the christ of the apocalypse. Revelation introduction, the passion translation tpt the. For example, an anonymous scottish commentary of 1871 prefaces revelation 4 with the little apocalypse of mark, places malachi 4. As children of our heavenly father, we were created with hope within ourselves, with the light of christ, with a divine potential. My suggestion is to ponder these definitions, pray about it. God wants us to understand the book of the revelation. 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. The book of revelation reveals that we can look forward to the coming kingdom of god. I regret sticking it out through the last page, and certainly wont read book 2.
We can learn much about persecution and hope from the seven letters found within the book of revelation. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The following definitions are what the spirit has revealed to me. The letters, except for sardis and laodicea, contain encouragement regarding perseverance in persecution. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. The symbolism of the book of revelation biblical thinking. Unveiled hope is an easytoread commentary on the book of revelation from an amillennial perspective. In light of this books stern warning, we must avoid going beyond what is written and adding to or taking away from the revelation rev. 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. Within the pages of the book of revelation are the prophecies about one man who changes the future.
Dec 30, 2019 the book of revelation, aka the apocalypse or the revelation of john, is the last book of the bible, and is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the mo. But persecution is not mentioned in sardis and laodicea. Revelation introduction, the passion translation tpt. The ipad has proven itself a gamechanging medium in many ways, not the least of which is in being a medium that christians can use to share the good news of jesus christ. In light of this book s stern warning, we must avoid going beyond what is written and adding to or taking away from the revelation rev. Within the book of revelation it is chapter 20 which forms a. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
We see it in johns personal introductory words to his fellow believers. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. The message of hope in the book of revelation published november 4, 2015 on the solemnity of all saints last sunday, the first reading for mass presented the rich imagery of the book of revelation depicting the great multitude of saints in heaven. Revelation books four views on the book of revelation. Dec 06, 2018 we can learn much about persecution and hope from the seven letters found within the book of revelation. Helps you truly understand the symbolism within the book of revelation.
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. The pace of the book of revelation slows dramatically with chapter 20. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The book of revelation is a book many people read but few truly understand. Most every word in ancient scripture has a spiritual counterpart to its literal meaning. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. John the divinean alternative name for the book of revelationwas written by a prophet, it makes perfect sense that its interpretation is best given by another prophetespecially by the prophet who fulfills the prophecies in the book of revelation. I enjoyed the devotional nature of the book and its a really helpful tool for an into to revelation. The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. The message of hope in the book of revelation kindle edition by rossing, barbara r download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Understanding the numerical symbolism in revelation 4.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. We look for christ, not insights into coming events. He who overcomes, and he who keeps my deeds until the end, to him i will give authority over the nations. I, john, both your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of jesus christ revelation 1. I have been enjoying the app and recently got in touch with chris koelle, the artist, to ask. The word revelation connotes revealing rather than concealing. The message of hope in the book of revelation seek first. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Spiritual definitions of the book of revelation pure.
Yet revelation offers an even more compelling portrait of god and christ the lamb, who provide redemption and confident hope that gods purposes will prevail. These titles come from the greek word apokalupsis meaning disclosure or revelation used in the first verse of the first chapter. Since the book of revelation offers a prophetic look into the future, its fulfillment is also prophetic. It was not sealed because the message of hope would soon begin to come to pass rev. Scriptures and revelation teach us the very doctrine of hope in the atonement of jesus christ and tell us about our divine nature and our divine destiny.
The book of revelation, aka the apocalypse or the revelation of john, is the last book of the bible, and is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the mo. Read the book of revelation for your daily dose of hope st. I am not sure why, but if you looked up that term, holy spirit, you would not find it in the book of revelation, at least not in the american standard translation. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. Letters of hope in the book of revelation w hen we think of the book of revelation, the first things that come to mind are mysterious symbols and apocalyptic imagery.
Read the book of revelation for your daily dose of hope. It exposed the truth behind the rapture and those who use it to mislead christians. Revelation is a glory book and requires a glory heart to receive it. Identifying such intertexts amplifies and elucidates the passages in question. The book of revelation abounds in allusions to passages in the socalled old testament. When we think of the book of revelation, the first things that come to mind are mysterious symbols and apocalyptic imagery. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. Overcomes for all seven he who overcomes statements written within revelation 2 and 3. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia.
A careful examination of the book of revelation explains its purpose and what it is about. 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. This one evening will uplift your soul and give you strength in hard times. Identifying the opposition characters in revelation 5. Persecution is described in all parts of revelation from its opening chapters to the final attack on jerusalem and the. The key to understanding the intent of its meaning is through revelation. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. The book of revelation doesnt mean what you think biblical. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Pastor rossings the rapture exposed, is a book all christians should read. John wanted to remind his readers that god, not satan, is ultimately sovereign and victorious. The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words of elihu, the only comforter to whom god laid no.
Jan 02, 2019 when we see this historical context clearly, we begin to grasp the importance of the message of hopedespitepersecution within revelation. As part of scripture, the book of revelation was given by inspiration of god 2 timothy 3. Beyond images of fire and falling stars, the book of revelation develops an elaborate portrait of a christ with many faces who. It can be more to us than merely an unveiling of events to come. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. While chapters 119 use immediate language now, at hand, near chapter 20 introduces the concept of a thousand years. This is the second copy i have purchased over the years. The dialog pace is frantic while the book is tedious to read.
These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. It is not the middle east, but the middle of you that is the most important as you read through the book. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Backing up and looking at this great book from a distance reveals that it is obviously a book of encouragement, perseverance and hope to an oppressed people. Within the book of revelation it is chapter 20 which forms a natural division between imminent and distant. It is often shortened to revelation or the apocalypse. The first one i have given to another to come to know the truth behind the book of daniel and revelation. Contemplating the faces of jesus in the book of revelation, a book that offers insight into one of the most misunderstood books of scripture by uncovering the presence of our lord within its pages. Many people fear reading the book of revelation, zeman said. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation.
We cannot hope to solve these problems here, but we may perhaps find. Church of christ lessons on the revelation of jesus christ. 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. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Jesus christ has risen, he is reigning, and soon he will return. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance.
Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. I used this book to help guide our youth group through the book of revelation and we learned a lot. Rather than a mere puzzle book filled with secrets for the future, revelation is a help for us in the here and now. But one of the books most significant characteristics may be one we tend to miss. The title thus conveys the idea of uncovering or revealing. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. Mar 18, 2019 in biblical scholarship, the book of revelation is best interpreted by way of an intertextual reading, which refers to a network of references to related biblical texts. Therefore, this book contains information god intends to disclose or reveal to humans, rather than conceal from us. In a clear, logical way, david womack explains the symbols within the book of revelation with a minimum of speculation about them. 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. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Discover the hope and victory promised even in the toughest crisis. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. No, revelation must be unfolded within us, a little at a time, until the unveiling of christ is realized.
Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. Other parts of revelation, such as christs return and the establishment of gods kingdom on earth havent yet come to pass, and thus, still remain within the realm of future prophecy. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. The book of revelation is exciting, powerful, dynamic, and more than meets the eye. But one of the book s most significant characteristics may be one we tend to miss. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the rapture exposed. Revelation was written to a community facing a period of trial and persecution. The expression, holy spirit, is never used in the book of revelation. A few weeks ago i came across a fascinating app called the book of revelation app, a graphic novel adaptation of revelation. The book vividly portrays the powers of evil that work within the world, powers that can lead people to despair. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Soon after the thousand years of christs millennial rule on earth are completed, the new jerusalem will come to a renewed heaven and earth isaiah 65.
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