Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the. The nonprophets guide to the book of revelation offers informative study tools for understanding its prophecies, and practical challenges to apply gods truths to your life today. Revelation 22, new revised standard version nrsv bible. Much of the book of revelation prophecies are fulfilled. Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Soon i plan to update some of these posts, especially those pertaining to the beast of revelation. According to some scholars the book of revelation was written by john before he wrote 1,2,3, john and the gospel of john. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. In christianity and judaism, the book of life is the book in which god records the names of. The overcomer will be given white garments and his name will not be blotted out of the book of life.
An overview of daniel daniel was born in judea about 622 bc to an up. Certainly, the bible contains prophecies that could not have been fulfilled until this generation. 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 greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Please visit the how can i be saved page your eternal destiny depends on it. The book of revelation bible prophecy dimension 11. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The blessing is available right now, but the curse pertains to a specific time in earths history when the book of revelation will be presented to the people of earth as a testing. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation. The bible describes events and conditions that would mark the conclusion of the current system of things, or the end of the world.
The revelation prophecy timeline david jeremiah blog. If anyone adds to the prophecy of this book, god will add to that person the plagues described in the book. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. This article on revelation 4 and 5 is an excerpt from the book unveiling daniel and revelation by roy allan anderson. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the. This long and detailed prophecy is in the last book of the bible, revelation. The last book of the bible is titled the revelation of jesus christ.
The title thus conveys the idea of uncovering or revealing. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Aug 31, 2017 in bible prophecy, the books of daniel and revelation provide the primary basis for christians end time views.
Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. It is often shortened to revelation or the apocalypse. The book of revelation provides the primary description of the sequence of end time prophecy. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Now i dont doubt the world will come to an end one day for all things that have a beginning also have an end.
These titles come from the greek word apokalupsis meaning disclosure or revelation used in the first verse of the first chapter. In fact, revelation is a book in which all the great themes, seed plots, lines of doctrine and bible prophecy find their fulfillment. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. The book of revelation is one of the most feared books of the bible, largely because it seems to foretell of a coming doom and final end of mankind. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. John might have called the second resurrection, with regard to the godly, who have once before risen to a life with christ see on ver. This theory, promoted by some christians and christian news organizations, proposed that a literal fulfillment of the prophecy made in the book. Is there a difference between the lambs book of life and the. The second coming is mentioned 318 times in the new testaments 210 chapters. Does the bible prophesy a oneworld government and a one.
This could be done by denying, or explaining away the words of prophecy. In addition to the book of life, there are other categories of records or books mentioned in scripture. The seven letters to the seven churches revelation the seven letters to the seven churches not only contained the messages of christ for the early churches, but also contained the prophetic meaning for the seven historical periods in the christian history in the last two thousand years. See more ideas about revelation, bible prophecy, bible. Much more bible prophecy is fulfilled than most christians know today. Are you prepared to stand before god and give an account of the life you have lived on this earth revelation 20. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the.
Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The bible does not use the phrase oneworld government or oneworld currency in referring to the end times. Bible prophecy for everyone kindle edition by hampson, todd. For i testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. If anyone adds to these things, god will add to him the plagues that are written in this book. Easytoread version the following are some outstanding features of lastdays, or. It is in this book that the victory of god as the god of history is seen in the culmination of the ages and the establishment of the eternal state. Revelation book of in the bible king james version. 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.
The inhabitants of the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the creation of the world will be astonished when they see the beast emphasis added. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. The book of revelation is a strong warning from jesus about false islamic teaching that would later come into the world. It does, however, provide ample evidence to enable us to draw the conclusion that both will exist under the rule of the antichrist in the last days. Revelation kjv and whosoever was not found written in the book of life was. Bible prophecy 11 prophecies of jesus and the end times. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. The scroll and the lamb read revelation 5 kjv along with a helpful commentary. 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. Oct 21, 2016 the new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. The book of revelation is the 27th book of the new testament and the last book of the bible. Understanding the seven trumpets of revelation gods purpose. Bible scriptures, bible quotes, bible teachings, end times prophecy, bible. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an.
The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises. The mark of the beast bible prophecy movie duration. The day of judgment is nearer now than ever before. This page contains a list of our bible studies on the book of revelation, and how the prophecies in this book were fulfilled in the first century ad. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. King james version the bible calls this time period the last days and the time of the end, or end times. And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely. Mar 19, 2019 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. The book of life contains the names of those who have been spiritually converted and who have dedicated their lives to the service of god. It tells the story of revelation s author and the times he lived in. Questions about revelation no temple in new jerusalem. Easytoread version the following are some outstanding. Aug 07, 2017 the book of revelation promises a blessing to those who will read it revelation 1.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Seven prophecies that must be fulfilled before jesus christs. Revelation fulfilled, unveiling the mystery of the book of. Revelation 22 king james version books of the bible. This book of life is also mentioned in revelation 3. Hundreds of bible prophecies have been fulfilled and those remaining shall surely come to pass. 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 book of revelation concludes with one final warning. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. This verse is usually involved in the debate concerning eternal security. If anyone takes away from the words of the prophecy of the book of revelation, god will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city.
The nonprophets guidetm to the book of revelation offers informative study tools for understanding its prophecies, and practical challenges to apply gods truths to your life today. World english bible i saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and they opened books. 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. If anyone adds to them, god will add to him the plagues described in this book.
July 3, 2019 revelation 6 the seven seals the book of revelation june 22, 2019 prophecy talk youtube listed as top prophecy channel bible prophecy news may 25, 2019 the devils symbols exposes seat of antichristno. Jesus christ declares, he who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and i will not blot out his name from the book of life. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. Revelation 22 nrsva the river of life then the angel. Short summary of the book of revelation prophecy talk. Understanding bible prophecy many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. A skeptics guide to bible prophecy the world according. Indeed, to tamper with the divine word in any way is sinful. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and.
In his apocalyptic vision in the book of revelation, the apostle john. It belongs to jesus christ and is called the lambs book of life revelation. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. The bible speaks of a book in heaven that lists the names of all the people who. It seems that each persons name is already in the book of life, but those who are not true believers will have their names blotted out. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. Theres no better time to understand the present in light of historys final outcome. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear.
In the hebrew bible the book of lifethe book or musterroll of godrecords forever all people considered righteous before god. Revelation is the last book of the bible and is a prophetic book of the end of the age and the return of christ. The tree of life revelation 22 revelation made clear. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Revelation is an apocalyptic prophecy with an epistolary introduction addressed to seven. Mar 01, 2020 the book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. But what does the biblical scripture say will happen. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god, so their names are certainly in the book of life. In bible prophecy, the books of daniel and revelation provide the primary basis for christians end time views. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed.
Most chapter studies below contain a versebyverse commentary. 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. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the nonprophets guide to the book of revelation. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. Previous generations have thought that jesus christ would return in their lifetimes, but they were proven wrong. The entire book of revelation is devoted to the end of the world and details gods judgments unleashed upon the earth plague by plague. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in.
Understand this great book of prophecy better in this bible study by learning about the history and intentions of its writer. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days. God reveals through his servants, the prophets, that he has a very special book. Many people alive today think that christs return is imminent. It also describes the world that will come into being after this earth is destroyed. In the biblical book of revelation, jesus christ foretold many more signs of the time of. In the hebrew bible the book of lifethe book or musterroll of god records forever all people considered righteous before god. The endless love of jesus ministries 1,253,329 views.
This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. As the final book of the bible, the book of revelation brings to fruition. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. The book of revelation is also called the apocalypse of john and revelation of jesus christ, it is the last canonical book of the new testament and the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. Revelation is the final book of the bible and tells what would come after the apostles. Seven prophecies that must be fulfilled before jesus. The nonprophets guide to the book of revelation 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.
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