And he will intend to change times and law, and they will be given into his hand for a time, and times and half a time. Comments are turned off autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Four beasts of revelation and two great kings exposed. First of all, the statement, it is done, appears in revelation 21.
Revelation is a lens that puts the entire bible into focus. Just like the beast, this description is often thought to be about the romans, but that idea doesnt line up with history. Revelation 8, the 8th chapter in the last book of the bible, focuses on the 7th seal. Isaiah prophesied the darkening of all three of these sources of light during the day of the lord. The interpreters using the historicist approach for revelation had their origins in the jewish apocalyptic writings such as we see in the book of daniel, which predicted the future the time between their writing and the end of the world. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others.
Intro to revelation biblica the international bible. Jesus christ has already defeated satan, sin, and death on our behalf. The first word, apokalypsis revelation, gives this book its title. He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all. And the angel stood, saying, for it has been given to the gentiles. The book of revelation reveals the glory of jesus rev. The dragon of revelation 12 was cast into this dungeon. We are to understand that as god made the world in six days, and on the seventh day he finished his work, and sanctified it, and also formed man out of the dust of the earth, even so, in the beginning of the seventh thousand years will the lord god sanctify the earth, and complete the salvation of man, and judge all things, and shall redeem all things, except that which he hath not put into. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Youll grasp the meaning of each verse, youll understand every important symbol, and youll get the big picture of all that god has promised for those who believe in him.
Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. The subject of numbers in the bible could lead us to an exhaustive study in itself, but for the purpose of this study, we will briefly examine a few numbers that have symbolic or spiritual meaning throughout the book s of the bible. Revelation 8 22 exegetical commentary wycliffe exegetical commentary. In this chapter, we see that there is a silence when the 7th seal is opened. 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 beast is daniel 7 and the beast in revelation refer to the same kingdom, the roman empire. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. This sounds odd to americans who associate eagles with freedom and strength but vultures with death. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. In this accessible study, stephen witmer helps readers understand and appreciate revelation s core message.
Book reading ranko stefanovic, revelation of jesus christ. When christ came the first time, he was veiled in human flesh. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. This is the eleventh article in as 12 part series on the book of revelation. Therefore, in this post i want to show a comprehensive list of the numbers in the book of revelation.
Revelation 811 niv the seventh seal and the golden. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. St johns primary concern in the writing of the book of revelation was just this very thing. The book of revelation is the endtime book of acts given to us in advance so that we may walk in a unified prayer focus by knowing the sequences of the seals and trumpets. Revelation 8 11 new international version niv the seventh seal and the golden censer. While the composite beast is in power, the devil will operate from his spiritual dungeon.
The lens is focused on the person of jesus christ, and his destiny is imminent. Thankfully, we have the one true church of jesus christ to interpret its dramatic signs and symbols. Matthew kauth help you dive into the 22 engrossing chapters with renewed understanding and relevant historical context, all guided by. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation of jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible. Read download text download illustrations listen audio download audio video. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. View an outline and see other pertinent information about the chapter.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The theme of this commentary is to show that revelation is not a book of empty symbols as is often supposed in preterist circles. I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. And no guide makes revelation more understandable than the smart guide to the bible. The book of revelation is the only book of the bible with a promise to the reader. We see that god pours out the smoke of the incense of the saints onto the earth, resulting in thunder, lightning, and earthquakes. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. The meaning of the number 42 is derived from its direct connection to the coming antichrist. This verse provides an inspired outline of the book of revelation. One suggestion is that the number comes from 12, a symbol for totality, which is squared and multiplied by one thousand for more emphasis. Remember therefore how you have received and heard. A third of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. The book of revelation is a book about jesus christ.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Some of what john was to record he had already seen, namely, the man standing among the seven golden lampstands with the seven stars in his hand revelation 1. In several cases in the hebrew bible and eaglevulture is a symbol of an enemy. The book of revelation is gods message to all who are concerned about the future. The book of revelation is the blessings and curses of deuteronomy 2732 on a global scale. The day lost a third of its light, and the night lost a third of its light too. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. The book of revelation 25 lessons saint benedict press. In revelation 12 16, john described in some detail the war that satan wages against god and his faithful saints, which began in the premortal world and continues in mortality. The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6.
The king and his kingdom 20 by third millennium ministries. It is the greek word apocalupsis meaning to unveil. A central message of revelation 5 is that jesus christ, the lamb of god, is the only one worthy to fulfill the work of god, which is represented by the book sealed with seven seals see verses 14, 9, 12. After the two witnesses are taken to heaven rev 11. The seventh seal revelation 8 john macarthur the book. Some, taking the numbers in revelation to be symbolic, believe it represents all of gods people throughout history in the heavenly church. The book of revelation 25 lessons product was successfully added to your shopping cart. Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible society. Behold, the day of the lord comes, cruel, with both wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate. The gentiles trampled jerusalem for 42 months revelation. Revelation 822 exegetical commentary wycliffe exegetical. January 28, 2009 mtt28247 leave a comment go to comments most of us have read in the book of revelation for years but have a hard time getting past the first 5 or 6 chapters. Revelation 8 22 exegetical commentary wycliffe exegetical commentary thomas, robert l.
Revelation 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Revelation 12 niv bible a great sign appeared in heaven. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. This book opens with the greek words, apokalypsis iesou christou the revelation of jesus christ. In this post i provide a list of the numbers used in the book of revelation because those numbers are often seen as symbolic. 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.
She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. With each reading weve included several links to the website that will allow you to. The names of all those throughout history who have trusted christ for the forgiveness of their sin are written in the book of life. This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of. Jan 28, 2009 how to read then book of revelation and get it. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature.
Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. This is a selftest on chapters 12 16 of the book of revelation. Revelation 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Some had to do with present conditions in the churches as exemplified by the seven churches chs23. Beast from the land false prophet the beast from the land is not directly identified in the revelation chapter as the false prophet, but the comparison to the following verse strongly suggests this conclusion. Even in revelation 12 which largely addresses heavenly events in a symbolic fashion, there is still a literal, visible fulfillment to this vision. Revelation 8 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. The book is entitled in verse one as the revelation of jesus christ. And the fourth angel sounded, signifies the exploration and manifestation of the state of the church with those whose religion is faith alone, that they are in the evils of falsity, and in the falsities of evil. Revelation is one of the most confusing and misunderstood books of the bible. Revelation 11, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
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. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The book of revelation is the book for the present hour. Revelation 12 king james version kjv 12 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. Commentary for revelation 8 the seventh seal is opened and seven angels appear with seven trumpets, ready to proclaim the purposes of god.
His evil efforts will last fortytwo months in the end time, and thus it is firmly associated with him. It is possible to translate the greek word as either eagle or vulture. In spite of the fearful events described in these chapters, there are great reasons to hope and rejoice. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. A third of the day was without light, and also a third of the night. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Normal topic hot topic more than 10 replies very hot topic more than 25 replies locked topic sticky topic poll. 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 has been a source of both great encouragement and great confusion to christians throughout the centuries. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Dont let this book remain an unsolvable mysterytake the plunge into johns rapturous vision, and find a new appreciation for the beautiful foretaste of the sacraments. In verses 1 and 4, we learn that the one who received this revelation and wrote this. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3.