The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. In its wonderful companion series at cascade, david mathewson, from denver seminary, has a splendid and accessible study of the book of revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Jesus as holy warrior in the book of revelation jesus creed. There are 3 theories to the time rapture of the church will take place in relation to the great tribulation period. 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. Tragically, when christians trumpet a view of the bible, and the book of revelation in particular, that suggests that it is about gods wrath on the wicked, it repels people from the gospel. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints believe that the warning contained in. Jesus promises the church of philadelphia that he will keep them from the hour of trial coming to test those who dwell on earth.
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. Apr 06, 2009 jesus is presented in revelation as the christ who died for us, loves us, covers our sin, provides our robes made white by washing them in red blood. Johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. Harpur is apparently quoting the king james version of revelation.
The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for. The great white throne judgment is described in revelation 20. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. The book of revelation, however, is jesus own apocalypse uncovering of gods plan to rescue his faithful people for eternity. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great. Before they have even finished the opening chapter, readers encounter a blur of cities with strange names, stars and candlesticks, and a mysterious figure variously identified as the son of man, the first and the last, and alpha and omega, out of whose mouth appears a. 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.
Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, berean study bible. Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. Who bare record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. Jesus asked john to take care of his mother john 19. Unlike, say, the gospel of mark, where jesus is portrayed as pretty human and separate from god. John sees a vision of the risen, ascended and glorified jesus christ, whom he. Oct 21, 2016 revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. The following historical events were significant to john the apostle and his audience. This is the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon come to pass. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is.
In the opening chapter we see jesus described as john saw him, in all his glory. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to understand. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,626,287 views 58. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The book of revelation is a revelation of jesus, a prophecy of the great controversy between good and evil that has been playing out in human history and is now reaching its climax at the end of time. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation jesus christ revelation1. How does book of revelation describe jesus answers. Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation authored.
In the next chapter, john learns that this dragon is associated with two beasts, one from the sea and one from the earth see. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ.
To finish off, william webb and gordon oeste bloody, brutal. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. In 22 actionpacked chapters, jesus pulls back the curtains. Book of revelation overview through the prophet joseph smith, the lord has given us vital keys to understanding the book of revelation, particularly the meaning of the seven seals. In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the world as the son of god. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople. God sent an angel to him to tell him all this and he wrote it all down in this handy dandy little guide. Jesus and the parodied lamb in revelation 12, john sees a dragon cast out from heaven.
The stage players for the book of revelation jesus creed. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. 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. Despite the claims, scholars are still drawn over the reliability of the book of revelation itself.
John, who wrote the bibles book of revelation, was the longest living apostle. 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. Jesus as holy warrior in the book of revelation jesus. The book of revelation is certainly one of the more daunting books of scripture in our canon. Some writers, however, have advanced the preterist from a latin word meaning that which is past view, contending that the apocalypse was penned around a.
It is christ who bids john write to the seven churches. You thought revelation was about the end of the world. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. It can be completely trusted since the holy spirit delivered the book of revelation to us through the inspired pen of the apostle john. Name the name of the book comes from the first verse, the revelation of jesus christ which lets us know that this book is all about the. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. Names of jesus in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation.
Dec 06, 2001 this is a reference back to the revelation 1. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. 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 descriptions of jesus christ in revelation 2 and 3. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. He is a glorious savior, and we need him to be both harshly just with sinners, and we need him to be tenderly merciful toward those who repent. Nov 24, 2019 the book of revelation is a powerful book about the past, the end times, so here are the 17 best bible verses from the book of revelation for you to read. The form may seem strange at first with its visions and symbols. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The dragon, he learns, is that old serpent, called the devil, and satan. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ.
This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. Therefore, revelation is in our bibles today to help us press on in our walk with christ. John describes the first beast in terms that are eerily similar to the. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. John was the only disciple present at the cross when christ was crucified. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and awesomeness. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. Jesus is described very differently in the book of revelation than in the gospels. Dec 18, 2019 since jesus and his angels will vacate heaven to come to earth, heaven becomes silent. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Theres a lot of confusing nonsense out there, especially when it comes to commentaries on the book of revelation. Rapture in the book of revelation christian truth center. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. He uses the historicist method, interpreting the book as being fulfilled throughout history.
Revelation 1 english standard version esv prologue. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation, the last book in the christian bible, is full of. Is the jesus in revelation the same as the jesus in the. One receives heightened awareness that this book of the revelation of jesus christ is a book vital to the understanding of biblical truth at this point in history in addition to being a text on how to feel safe and secure while endtime events unfold. This argument is usually put forth by the black hebrew israelites as an apologetic for black people being the real jews and the white man being evil, and the verses used to support this idea are in revelation 1. May 19, 2018 the great white throne judgment is described in revelation 20. By steven bancarz it is sometimes suggested that the book of revelation describes a blackskinned jesus. Since jesus and his angels will vacate heaven to come to earth, heaven becomes silent. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. Revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration.
Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Johns vision of the son of man is described in the scriptural revelation 1. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which. Reimar vetnes book is sensible and easytounderstand. Traditionally, the book of revelation has been dated near the end of the first century, around a.
John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. If the book of revelation is a video game, this is a great walkthrough. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Plainly, this has nothing to do with a historic jesus or any coming events on this planet. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. Gospel of john, three epistles of john, and revelation. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave to him to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass which he signified by his angel unto his servant, john. Jesus is presented in revelation as the christ who died for us, loves us, covers our sin, provides our robes made white by washing them in red blood. Apr 03, 2016 if the book of revelation is a video game, this is a great walkthrough.
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