We constantly see and hear things in the news that draw us closer and closer to the fulfillment of this prophecy. Finally, i have encountered a book that approaches the revelation of st. The book of revelation prophecy in the news youtube. Interpretive models for the book of revelation as a whole. Ebola and the fourth horseman of the apocalypse by sharon k. This is of no small importance, for the prophetic content of the book of revelation is shown beginning here to be of mostly intended for the christians of his time and those of the near future.
Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,037,010 views 58. The new view, therefore, began to argue that none of the events described in the book of revelation after chapters i. Nov 28, 2014 explaining the book of revelation by treating it as fiction friday, november 28, 2014 at 12. Apocalypse, from the verb apokalypto, to reveal, is the name given to the last book in the bible. The book of revelation, along with other passages, foretells christs second cominga time when the nations of the world are on the brink of committing global genocide. And one of the devices used by the author of the book of revelations is also something that happens in history. This allows the story to apply to people in many times and places.
The first 4 books of the commentary on revelation are now finished and ready for distribution. All of my work indicates that the little season is about 200 years, depending on the sacred calendar used. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. John of patmos in a calm, systematic, meticulously logical, historically literate, yet reverent way. Apocalypse now and then is a part of an evolving but theres something mysterious and controversial about this book of the bible that calls me to it and makes me want to uncover all its many secrets. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Summary of the book of revelation story of the bible. John looked up and saw an open door, the one he had first heard about when he wrote down the letter to the church in philadelphia. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
So the book of the apocalypse is all about the revelation of christ jesus. To readers with a background in the church of god reformation movement and any of its relatives. Understanding the book of revelation mounce, robert h. Travelling to patmos via the ruined cities of the seven churches of revelation, determined to seek out a revelation of his own, nick explores the culture behind. Oct 11, 2012 the big prophecy we are watching is the 6th trumpet war. Next, he demonstrates that part of the story of revelation concerns what is going on in heaven. History appears to have been a powerful influence on john. Lawson, emerson wilson, duane spanogle or other notable preacher. Lectures on the book of revelation ebook written by joseph a. John describes the seven churches in asia, he records the visions that he received, and in the prophecy jesus returns as the kinsman redeemer to claim this world as his inheritance.
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. Chase ford was a superstar, a smalltown boy who made it good with the lakers and married a country music singer. Yet it has a clear and definite historical background. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than. The traditional story of the book of revelation is that it was experienced by john the apostle while he was in exile on the greek island of patmos. The book of revelation is the last book of the new testament. It is a cryptic document that contains information about the end of the world and it is full of symbols that are open to interpretation. Sharon gilbert has studied biblical prophecy for over 50 years, and she brings her background in molecular biology to bear on how ebola might actually be mentioned in the book of revelation. This dissertation is an integral part of the book entitled, apocalypse road, revelation for the final generation. New heavens and a new earth bakers evangelical dictionary. The book of revelation is one of the most encouraging books of the new testament.
As the author states, his interest in the book of revelation is limited to the situation in which it was first read and written p. It is a triumph that unfolded in the history of jesus of nazareth and continues to. The book of revelation can be interpreted in many ways. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. 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. 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. It talks about a time when god will dwell with men and he will wipe every tear from their eyes and there will be no more death, or mourning or crying. A new journey through the book of revelation ebook 9781512757705 by t. Revelation 11 is the eleventh chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. A list of books on bible prophecy, the book of revelation, the apocalypse and related supernatural topics score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Jun 07, 2015 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelations ancient discoveries duration. The idea of new heavens and a new earth is explicitly noted in isaiah 65. The woman of the apocalypse is a figure described in chapter 12 of the book of revelation. It isnt a book full of doom and gloom like so many people tend to believe. 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.
And methuselah called his name noah, saying, the earth was in his days at rest and free from corruption. When nick page wanted to get to the bottom of what this mysterious book is really all about, he realised there was only one way to go about it. That may sound a bit vague in terms of this thesis, but once again, the book of jasher gives us a little bit more detail about this story. Apocalypse road, revelation for the final generation, is the longawaited sequel to revelation road, hope beyond the horizon. The perennial revelation of jesus christ ellul, jacques, apocalypse. Although a christian work, the apocalypse belongs to a class of literature dealing with eschatological subjects and much in vogue among the jews of the first century before, and after, christ. New books on revelation completed gods kingdom ministries. The book of revelation guthrie, donald, the relevance of johns apocalypse ladd, g. Thompson basically contends that john did not write his revelation in a time of crisis, that is, in the midst of intense persecution at the instigation of domitian and covering the whole of the roman empire, and that it was directed and limited to those. Nt 666 the book of revelation asbury theological seminary. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the apocalypse. It is full of colourful imagery, and is difficult to fathom, but there are celestial references contained within that appear to marry well with the older mythologies that predated christianity. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. If you enjoyed the left behind books, you will appreciate the biblical explanations provided in apocalypse road. These represent half of the total, covering the first 12 chapters of the book of revelation. Why is revelation, the last book of the bible, so different from the rest of. In chapters, john describes the details of the setting as he received this revelation unveiling of truth. Gentry calls this a judgmentcoming of christ, but the criteria of revelation also connect a deliverance of the faithful with that coming.
For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. In it, john 1 talks about the ultimate defeat of evil and the glorious return and reign of the lord jesus christ. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the. It all came crashing down, however, when a knee injury sidelined him and sent him. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book of revelation, however, clearly indicates that the final judgment occurs after the little season following the millennium seventh thousand year period rev. Cyclopedia of biblical, theological and ecclesiastical literature one of 8 bible encyclopedias freely available, this encyclopedia, with its nearly 50,000 entries and 17 millin words, dwarfs modern bible encyclopedias with the depth of knowledge. Montague starts off by emphasizing the centrality of christ in all scripture, and the very real quality of this being a message of not only love but hope from christ. Est 1947 gmt i have a suggestion for the people considering reading. John wrote that revelation is special because, blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it. List and chronologically order the potential prophecies that fit into the postrapture pretrib gap period, which is also referred to in this book. Together, the book and this treatise attempt to accomplish the following.
The old testament has no term that directly translates as universe. The book of revelation and the end of the world spiritnow. Many people view revelation, sometimes called the apocalypse, as a mysterious book of strange symbols and images. Revelation to john, last book of the new testament. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever. John stood before the heavenly throne and saw an image of god which could only be explained in terms of the most beautiful and valuable of earthly treasures, sparkling jewels like jaspers, carnelians, and emeralds. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The book of revelation, bible stories for adults, nt youtube. Best books on prophecy, revelation, the apocalypse, and.
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