The lamb among the beasts finding jesus in the book of revelations roy c. Revelation book 1, page 11 the joseph smith papers. Seventhday adventist commentaries on revelation that emphasize the kjv, endorse historicism, condemn catholicism, limit the sabbath to the seal of god, adventism as the remnant church and ellen white as the spirit of prophecy already exist. There are a total of 66 books in our bible, but there is only one book that promises some kind of a special blessing for those who will attempt to try and read it and keep the words, revelation, and knowledge that is contained in it and that one book is the very last book of the bible, the book of revelation. The remaining chapters take each of the seven sections of revelation, presenting a basic commentary for personal study. The first seal represents the early church and the seventh seal points to the second coming of. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. Finding jesus in the book of revelation, by steve case. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down. However, johns aim is not to confuse the reader, but rather to bless them revelation 1.
Ephesians 3 says that jesus, after he ascended to heaven, visited him and gave him a revelation which paul referred to as the revelation of the mystery of christ. As a book already opened it could have contained old testament truth, but it also could well have contained new revelation that john was about to write as contained in the rest of revelation regarding the subjects. Foos, christology in the book of revelation, in mal couch, ed. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible that contains a special blessing to those who read, hear and do. Were going to stand at a high pointas if we were on a mountain overlookand get a panoramic view of the entire book of revelation, the things that we happen in the days and years ahead.
But the book of revelation begins with the claim and promise, the revelation of jesus christ. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Mark hitchcock is the author of nearly 30 books related to endtime bible prophecy, including middle east burning and 101 answers to questions about the book of revelation. Finding jesus in the book of revelation is a uniquely christocentric and grace based commentary that builds on previous scholarship without contradicting it. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. Theres no other book in the bible quite like revelation, but there are plenty of books like revelation that didnt make it into the bible, pagels says. John of patmos was a war refugee, writing sixty years after the death of jesus and. He earned a thm and phd from dallas theological seminary and is the senior pastor of faith bible church in edmond, oklahoma. May 10, 2016 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 unveiling or uncovering of the person, plan and. In our study of the book of revelation, we must start out with the clear understanding.
The 7 churches in the book of the revelation of jesus christ. This section of revelation, chapters 814, was a bit tricky. The message of hope in the book of revelation seek first. Thomas aquinas believed in two types of individual revelation from god, general revelation and special revelation.
Understanding revelations in the bible biblical archaeology society. The book of revelation is war literature, pagels explained. In the opening chapter we see jesus described as john saw him, in all his glory. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. For many people the book of revelation is shrouded in mystery. 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. His enemies will feel the fierceness of his wrath and find no relief ever after cf. Theyre unsure how to understand this fascinating panorama of the end times thats filled with divine judgment, the rise and fall of a one world government, armageddon, and best of all, the glorious return of jesus christ. The new testament tells the story of the life of jesus and the early days of.
Names of jesus in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. Ironically, revelation is one of the least read books of the bible. We find in the book either passing allusions, brief commentary, or fairly. Judgment day will begin for people who are alive at the time the fourth seal is opened. Jesus is described very differently in the book of revelation than in the gospels. 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. The gospel of john presents wonderful stories about jesus christ. Each message begins with an explanation of who the message is. And immediately i was in the spirit see the notes on revelation 1. As catholics, we reject the approach of those who use this book to guess wildly about the future or to create fear and mistrust among christians or to support their own political agendas.
As a teenager, i remember being a bit frightened of the book of revelation. For he the father has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He is going forth to judge, his voice like many waters, no arguing, no talking back. Revelation 22 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The big picture seven blessings in the book of revelation. Is the jesus in revelation the same as the jesus in the.
Finding jesus in the book of revelation by steve case. 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. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Revelations associates megiddo in northern israel with the end of days, but as the struggle over jerusalem threatens to bring the apocalypse closer, we may. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
Meeting jesus in the book of revelation by mike tucker. The gospel of mark opens with jesus as an adult, and at least 30 percent of. The last three relate specifically to the book of revelation. Revelation is one of the most popular books to discuss among christians. 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. Finding jesus in revelation part 1 revelation for kids.
He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead. In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the world as the son of god. Book of revelation wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Study the bible, learn about jesus christ, get christian living advice online. The book of revelation can be a very difficult book to understand, and it cannot be read literally, because a lot of it is very symbolic. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible, an example of. The descriptions of jesus christ in revelation 2 and 3. We intend to help break the seal put by some of mankind on the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ. The book of revelation gives another picture of the lord jesus christhis hair white like wool because of his holiness. It contains a curse to those who add to it or subtract from it.
The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. This article will show what we know about the 144,000 jews of the book of revelation and how they fit into the end of this age and in the millennium. Finding jesus in the book of revelation, covers the same material for small groups. What the 1945 lost book of revelation reveals about the. Revelation 122 for 2018 archives discover the book.
Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation by elaine h. Mar 14, 2015 this feature is not available right now. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both in depth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople. But the idea does suddenly appear in prophetic books penned after the late. The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate 3. Revelation 1 akjv the revelation of jesus christ, which. Jesus opens the seventh seal and seven angels are given seven trumpets to sound. Jesus spoke to his church not in the book of revelation, but in the writings of the apostle paul.
Finding jesus in every chapter part i 1,073 views since the book of revelation is the revealing or revelation of jesus christ, at least that what it says right at the beginning of the book, i took a challenge to find jesus in every single chapter of revelation. Though this book certainly is a revelation by jesus christ, it is foremost a revelation or unveiling of him. 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. Its always been that singular title about that one thing, but people always call it the book of revelations because of the fear mongers who prey on people and tell them. What all three have in common, is the warning for those of judea to flee for their lives because of horrible tribulation. But notice the verses in matthew 24 and mark, warn specifically of the abomination of desolation standing in the holy place where it ought not, as spoken of by the prophet daniel daniel 11. Unlike, say, the gospel of mark, where jesus is portrayed as pretty human and separate from god. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. 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. If we heed the revelations of god, he will lead us back into his presence see revelation.
The book of revelation can be daunting and confusing to read, with its vivid imagery and sounds. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. How does book of revelation describe jesus answers. End times, and elements of it find frequent use in popular entertainment.
This presents a lost opportunity for true christian happiness. The only way gods people make it to heaven is the way they continue on earthby relying on the grace of jesus. The messages to the seven churches of revelation 2 and 3 offer an interesting collection of names for jesus christ. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Introductory matters title of the book although revelation is often described as the revelation of john meaning that it is a revelation to john,1 it is actually a revelation of christ 1. Finding jesus in the book of revelation, november 24, 2015, 7. In general revelation, god reveals himself through his creation, such that at least some truths about god can be learned by the empirical study of nature, physics, cosmology, etc. I invite you to take your bible and open it to the last book of the new testament, the book of revelation. Revelation the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. After reading this book, you will see in revelation a masterpiece of gods great love. Revelation 1 new english translation net bible the prologue. Understanding the book of revelation the church of jesus christ. What revelation tells us will happen love worth finding. 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.
This devotional study of revelation will help you rid yourself of your fear of the end of time and the uncertainty so many have experienced as they read the last book of the bible. Finding jesus in the book of revelation, by steve case and daniel wysong. We know that they are 12,000 jews from each of 12 tribes of israel listed in revelation 7. As a book already opened it could have contained old testament truth, but it also could well have contained new revelation that john was about to write as contained in the rest of revelation regarding the subjects mentioned in verse 11. Jesus christ lives in this book in all the glory of his eternal person as well as the glory of his father. While there are some parts of the book that can and most definitely should be taken literally, there is also a lot of it that hold deeper symbolic meaning i have recently taken up an institute course studying the book of revelations, and i wish to. The revelation of jesus christ is communicated to john of patmos through prophetic visions. Revelations on the book of revelation public radio. The passage in the book of revelation which deals with the birth of jesus, the christ child is found in revelation 12. They regard jesus as the supreme revelation of god, with the bible being a revelation. The lamb among the beasts finding jesus in the book of. The urantia book, the teachings of jesus, even though greatly modified, survived the mystery cults of their birth time, the ignorance and. Todays pulpit typically erroneously teaches or ignores the book of revelation, practically sealing the revelation of jesus christ.
Dec 06, 2001 members united news the descriptions of jesus christ in revelation 2. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. 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. Where can we find this apostles writings of the last days. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and awesomeness. Even stranger, it was only one of many nowforgotten books of revelation. This booklet presents seven keys for finding jesus in the book of revelation. The book of revelation can be divided into two sections. His feet like burning brass brass is a symbol of judgment. A youth and young adult ministry resource for you involve youth. Its pages contain crazy images of beasts, judgements, numbers, trumpets, vials, seals and symbols.
Here is where i found jesus in the middle of the book of revelation. This set of seven sessions is the first of seven sets of seven sessions. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible, and the most controversial. Or the force could be objectivea revelation about christ. The first two chapters of finding jesus in the book of revelation explain a new way of reading the book of revelation, but its actually as old as johns original writing. Any study about the last days must put jesus at the center. Mar 07, 2012 revelations npr coverage of revelations. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube.
He made it clear by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who then testified to everything that he saw concerning the word of god and the testimony about jesus christ. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation. Finding jesus in revelation part 2 revelation for kids.
I believe in finding freedom from perfection and living life with purpose, thats why i created purpose 31 planners. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. An argument of the book of revelation part 1 bible. Because the book of revelation says that angels stand on the earths four corners. These concluding events include the fall of babylon, described in revelation 1718. The book of revelation speaks about seven seals that represent different eras in church history.
Revelation 22 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Pictures of jesus in the book of revelation part 1 jesus. Revelation timeline decoded seals, trumpets, bowls, mark. Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visionsdreams and nightmares, the four horsemen of. Section 101 has considerable data relative to the second coming and millennium. It shows us the things jesus did for his people and the things he will do for us in the last days. Of all of the books of the bible, revelation is clearly the most challenging as it recounts the prophetic visions of john at patmos at the end of the first century during a period of persecution of the.
Judges lamentations levicticus leviticus luke malachi mark matthew micah nahum nehemiah obadiah philemon philippians proverbs psalms revelation revelations romans ruth song of solomon titus zechariah. But jesus is still there through all the trials and tragedies of life. Four choices every spiritfilled believer should make. Dec 28, 2018 blessed are those who read and study from the book of revelation. Meet the israelis finding a silver lining in the coronavirus isolation. The first four keys apply to any passage of the bible. The clear purpose of revelation love worth finding with. Part threethe revelation of jesus christ revelation 1. The lamb among the beasts finding jesus in the book of revelations. In religion and theology, revelation is the revealing or disclosing of some form of truth or. Dont let them deter you from the central revelation of the book jesus. Finding jesus in the book of revelation steve case, daniel wysong on.
They could not grasp the idea that jesus had come to proclaim a new gospel of salvation and to establish a new way of finding god. He does not affirm that he was caught up into heaven, nor does he say what impression was on his own mind, if any, as to the place where he was. The opened book undoubtedly contained prophetic truth and revelations from god. The book of revelation is the book for the present hour. Revelation 1 net the prologue the revelation of jesus. Revelations description of jesus and its record of jesus words are greatly different than what is found in the prior twentysix books of the new testament. The book of revelation reveals how gods salvation has entered the world in the life, death and resurrection of jesus. Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. Unfortunately this fact is overlooked by many well meaning christians. Above all else, that is what the book of revelation is all about. This week, we will look at jesus in the book of revelation. The book itself tells us in the very first chapter what its about, and that its singular.
The urantia book paper 101 the real nature of religion. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The book revelation stands in contrast to the book of genesis 4. Ive been onto this fraudulence book for quite some time now and have been studying its history, its authenticity, its harmonization with the other 26 books of the nt and have come to. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians.
The single great truth that will revive the church is the glory of jesus christ revealed. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1. The bible is the holy scripture of the christian religion, purporting to tell the history of. Everyone has an opinion on when the famous events of the book of revelation will take place.
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