An indepth analysis of the book of revelation 9780890814406 by hal lindsey. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. The book of revelation, just like the book of deuteronomy deals with covenant making. It is given to reveal unto us the purposes, the person and the plans of the lord jesus. Revelation, book of dreams the most powerful dream vision in the bible appears in the last book, revelation, which presents itself as the prophetic account of jesus return to earth. And no guide makes revelation more understandable than the smart guide to the bible. Revelation is the most difficult book of the bible if approached incorrectly.
The time has come for us to wake up and realize where we are on gods timetable. The book of revelation is gods message to all who are concerned about the future. Turn with me to revelation 21 please, revelation chapter 21. Written towards the end of the 1st century by a close companion of john known as john the elder, or by another follower. But first and foremost this book is the revelation of jesus christ. Book of revelation the last book of the new testament. Lets take some time tonight and study the first 8 verses of revelation. We can understand the book and we can learn much from it. Daniel, recorded over 600 years earlier, sets the stage for the larger and more detailed book of revelation, which describes events found nowhere else in.
The word is applied especially to the book of revelation which bears comparison with the old testament books of daniel and parts of isaiah, ezekiel and zechariah. It serves as an inset, not following a linear time sequence of the book of revelation. It is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. China and north korea the red dragon in the book of revelation a bible prophecy and new age analysis here i will show why a series of events called the end time events, described in the bibles book of revelation are now occurring, and why an evil dictator called the antichrist will likely rise to power in russia, and that this russian dictator will i think. Revelation, book of article about revelation, book of by. Revelation 10 contains the seven thunders and the little book. Instead of these things being hidden as some say, even the name revelation means an unveiling. They may well be your closest friends, or children, or family, or even yourself. God by receiving the spirit of wisdom and revelation. These paragraphs particularly emphasize the authenticity of this book as a true revelation from god, as well as the nearness of the fulfillment of its message. Book of the revelation of john engelskasvenska ordbok. The book of revelation, also known as the revelation to john and st.
The two books in the new testament we havent covered as yet, are hebrews and revelation. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. The author of the book purports to be john, son of zebedee and salome, the latter one of the women who went to the tomb on resurrection. The usa is in the bible, in revelations, see that this is clearly so. Ilgili terimler book of revelation or revelations or apocalypse of john last book of the new testament. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor.
Israel in the book of revelation the bertrand comparet. No book in the whole bible is so little understood as the book of revelation. That book is the one we shall study, the book of revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Book of revelation definition of book of revelation by. 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. Revelation, apocalypse, john, patmos, nero, domitian. Information and translations of revelation, book of in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Therefore, many believers and pastors avoid the book of revelation because they lack proper biblical interpretation. Revelation 1 mev introduction and salutation bible gateway. Our greatest need is to receive a greater measure of the spirit of wisdom and.
Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. His academic training included a degree fro hope college, a medical degree from the university of illinois medical college, and further study at western theological seminary. This framework is primarily laid out in daniel and revelation. First of all it is what we call apocalyptic literature. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. However unclearly the dalamatia teachings were preserved and remembered, i believe we find the remnants to this day in the native peoples lore that has survived through the centuries. In short, the book of revelation is arguably the most important book you will read in your life time. The great tribulation comes in the second half of the last week of daniels seventy weeks prophecy recorded in the book of. It consists of two main parts, the first containing moral admonitions to several christian churches in asia minor, and the second composed of extraordinary visions, allegories, and symbols that have been the subject.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. People have shied away from this book because of its use of symbolism and its cryptic references. He sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 who bears record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. Revelation 10 and the churchs history feast of tabernacles sermon by john w.
Essene book of revelation the essene book of revelations translated by e b szekely behold, the angel of the air shall bring him, and every eye shall see him, and the brotherhood, all the vast brotherhood of the earth shall raise their voice as one and sing, because of him. Author elaine pagels includes here discussion of not only john of patmoss book of revelations, so wellknown from the new testament, but also discussion of the numerous revelation texts found at nag hammadi in upper egypt in 1945. The book argues that gods revelation is confessional history. An attempt at tragedy in the books last quarter all but tips the book into oblivion with the revelation of a family secret so silly that sunset beach would reject it. See the meaning of the seven seals, seven trumpets and bowls of wrath. By his focus on revelation as personal experience, niebuhr served as the igniting force for views of future theological movements that are still prevalent more than forty years after his death. The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand. Then the angel said to me, these words are true and can be. And no other book of the bible promises blessings to those who read it, hear it and take to heart what is written in it. These predicted calamities arent going to happen to just anybody. As for the purpose of the book, thats spelled out clearly and immediately in chapter one, verse one. Revelation is thus a picture book, a dramatic presentation that enables the reader to have a godcentered view of history.
According to another version recounted by tacitus and almost certainly fiction he reached the greek islands, where the following year 69 the governor of cythnos modern k thnos recognized him in the guise of a redhaired prophet and leader of the poor. China and north korea the red dragon in the book of. Definition of revelation, book of in the definitions. Like a jewel box filled with bright jewels and rare coins, this book is a collection of the clearest views and brightest nuggets of light from many second advent writers, concerning the precious prophecies of the revelation of jesus christ. It clearly shows that there are two groups of people who have to go through the period known as the great tribulation or jacobs trouble jer. Inside, you will find the most amazing thought revelations, the most beautiful jewels of truth you would never have thought of before. Professor of new testament, lancaster theological seminary. Now, it is an utter impossibility, as it has been week after week as we have scaled, at times, several chapters, but tried to go through the book systematically which i think is the best way, because you can get bogged down in a lot of detail otherwise and yet its impossible to deal with everything in each of these portions. Youll grasp the meaning of each verse, youll understand every important symbol, and youll get the big picture of all that god has promised for those who believe in him. This has traditionally been taken to mean that he had been exiled there as a martyr. After christs inauguration, the new covenant, made with christs own blood is now in force. God reveals a basic framework for understanding future events. These are the socalled gnostic or apocryphal texts expunged by order of egyptian bishop athanasius in the 4th century c.