Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. 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. Understanding the seven trumpets of revelation gods purpose gods wrath and mercy during the seven trumpets if separated from the larger context of this book, this chapter could make god appear to be very cruel and unfairly harsh so please read subsequent chapters as soon as possible. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Short summary of the book of revelation prophecy talk.
The tribulation is seen as symbolic in nature and not a literal prophecy of events within a future seven year period. Trump, america, the book of revelation, bible prophecy. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. Only christ is qualified to remove the seven seals and open the book to understanding. The greek word apocalypse is translated revelation. 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. I am interested in publishing a book based on this web site. Most chapter studies below contain a versebyverse commentary.
The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. It starts out simply enough, it is a revelation in greek, apocalypse from jesus christ, it is a prophecy, and it comes as a letter to seven. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. The book calls itself the revelation of jesus christ. The bible talks about a time when disease epidemics, matthew 24. A commentary of the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ 20 by cooper p. Feb 26, 2020 coronavirus is preventing churches in china from honouring the christian sabbath, something the book of revelation predicted before the end of the world, according to a religious publication. Prophecy being fulfilled in current events this page is designed to help you stay informed as to how bible prophecy is being fulfilled in current events. The sign of the end times in bible prophecy points to simultaneous conditions and events that precede the end of this world. Study your bible, and even go and attend bible prophecy conferences and church services, and you will soon discover that the book of revelation is not as hard to understand as you first believed. Staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world.
In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. Soon i plan to update some of these posts, especially those pertaining to the beast of revelation. Book 1 1 biblical prophecy explained this book will explore the prophecies of the bible in short summaries. 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. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all.
Princeton religious scholar elaine pagels puts the new testaments last book in historical context. Coronavirus is preventing churches in china from honouring the christian sabbath, something the book of revelation predicted before the end. It also describes the world that will come into being after this. This book of the revelation is frequently styled the apocalypse, derived from the word by which it is designated in greek. In the book of daniel, chapter 7, these nations are symbolized by a winged.
Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. These are, i guess you could say the two final prophets that the book expects to appear on the earth, like moses and elijah of ancient times in the bible. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Astrology, prophecies of the future, bible prophecy and the book of revelation, the king james bible code if you would like to use a banner in your link to my site, there are several at this page. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. If you hang around long enough, youll quickly realize my theological perspective but just to make it easy, ill lay out the basics here. 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.
These end times prophecies clearly identify the last days. Interestingly enough there are only 4 chapters in the bible where there is. At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Everything you wanted to understand about the book of revelation explained if the final book of the bible has ever left you scratching your head or wondering what to make of plagues and horsemen, your friendly nonprophet is here to help you read revelation as never before. Revelation is the last book of the bible and is a prophetic book of the end of the age and the return of christ. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2.
It is not intended to be a full prophecy study but is only intended to be a quick guide through some of the major prophecies. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Understanding the seven trumpets of revelation gods purpose. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times.
Pt3of4 understanding bible prophecy in the end days i have never. In this study of the book of revelation, we will be stepping into an unfamiliar world of angels, demons, lambs, lions, horses, dragons, seals are broken, trumpets blown, and contents of bowls poured out. Revelation and the endtime timeline bible prophecy and truth. Mar 07, 2012 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 the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. The most profound book ever written on the topic is the interpretation of prophecy by paul lee tan assurance publishers, 1974. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Like the quatrains of nostradamus, the book of revelation is steeped in code and mystery, though the purpose of the book is not to hide the truth, but to reveal events leading up to the return of christ. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. An excellent introductory book for the general reader is how to study bible prophecy for yourself by tim lahaye harvest house, 1990. It ends in the cataclysmic destruction of the earth. I have found that, often, important national and international events that indicate bible prophecy being fulfilled are not reported by mainstream media. Have you ever wondered what the book of revelation is all about.
A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Im a pastor, seminarian, collectorof books, and lover of all things revelation. Bible verses explained bible study tools online lessons. Oct 31, 2017 understanding the seven trumpets of revelation gods purpose gods wrath and mercy during the seven trumpets if separated from the larger context of this book, this chapter could make god appear to be very cruel and unfairly harsh so please read subsequent chapters as soon as possible. While all judgment prophecies are harsh and frightening, the revelation prophecy stands out as the most terrifying. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Some due to length, have been shortened into continued sections. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Bible prophecy for everyone kindle edition by hampson, todd. Bible prophecy happening now with don stewart april 2020. When i first read revelation it was like reading a crazy mixed up series of calamity. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. 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. In this message, jim spends a considerable time going through daniel 2, 4 and 7 as well as revelation an.
Here is an overview of bible prophecy and signs with 11 prophecies including the life and death of jesus, end times, tribulation and the second coming. Revelation in the blue letter bible text, versions, commentaries, audio messages and more. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. Revelation is an apocalyptic prophecy with an epistolary introduction. The goal of this articlestudy is to help in reading and understanding revelation.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the nonprophets guide to the book of revelation. Thus, a necessity of a sane approach to bible prophecy is all the greater. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The key to understanding the book of revelation involves prayer, bible study, and getting good conservative commentaries. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Recommended books on bible prophecy prophecy lamb and. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of events the purpose of this article. In part 2 of our 65 part bible study, we are introduced to the most famous piece of prophetic and apocalyptic literature as written by the apostle. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The word apocalypse comes from the greek apokalupsis, which means uncovering or unveiling. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and.
In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. Im a pastor, seminarian, collector of books, and lover of all things revelation. 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. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. The ancient nations of babylon, persia, greece and rome, reports wohlberg, are clearly mentioned in bible prophecy. 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.
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