Any focus on lastday events must keep jesus front and center out of. Identifying babylon the great book of revelation symbol. Jan 10, 2017 just after his resurrection, jesus appeared to a couple of his disciples on the road to emmaus, and began to explain to themfrom moses and all the prophets, how every story in the old testament had been about him. Numerous religious groups use this book to make prophecies, to scare, and to manipulate the naive into compliance with their agendas. Jesus revelation to john is linked to the old testament and old testament symbolism.
John connects the two passages as if to relate that this specific revelation scene is the time of rejoicing to which jesus was referring. 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. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. Johns vision of the son of man is described in the scriptural revelation 1. And then there are those who think that the events of the book happen throughout church history. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. Christ centered explanation of some of the most difficult passages in the book of revelation. Nevertheless many people still think john made the book of revelation up. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. For further study on the topic of michael jesus, please see chapters 1, 2, and 3 in my book, jesus. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes.
The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever and create a new world. The book of revelation only puts all the old testament revelations of jesus together as well as putting together all future prophesies from the old testament. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. By the middle ages, a number of documents, generally of unknown or questionable origin, had been composed and were circulating with details of the appearance of jesus. Revelation 1 english standard version esv prologue. Jesus referred to future plagues associated with the last days luke 21.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation tells us that god is not jesus and jesus is not god. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the prophecies or not. Jesus told us to search the scriptures, for these are they that testify of him. The primary purpose of revelation is to reveal christ and not to satisfy curiosities about the four horsemen, the antichrist, etc. Revelation, the last book in the christian bible, is full of strange and spectacular. Old testament references in the book of revelation by. Oct 17, 2017 the thesis of the post is a simple one. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Jan 10, 2017 every book of the bible is about jesus devotional pastor j. A crucial aspect of those old testament references in revelation. One scholarly count is that there are 348 allusions which are traceable both by verbal and by.
Disciple lessons from the book of revelation is an 8lesson, interative internet bible study series. Jesus is portrayed in this vision as having a robe with a golden sash, white hair, eyes like blazing fire, feet like bronze and a voice like rushing waters. John sees a vision of the risen, ascended and glorified jesus christ, whom. We noted above that john said this, and the angel said it. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion.
This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its. I am the root and the offspring of david, the bright morning star. 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. Seven angels will wield seven plagues in a series of final, severe judgments described in revelation 16. Can a prechristian version of the book of revelation be recovered.
Ron and diddie rush, a couple with a great big heart for god and for people. Invite students to look for truths that were revealed to john as they study the book of revelation. Jesus mentions the jews who lie synagogue of satan to both approved churches, smyrna and philadelphia. 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. In fact, there are some striking parallels between revelation and johns other works. I jesus have sent my angel i, jesus, have sent my angel to testify these things to you for the congregations. May you be encouraged and inspired by these 19 quotes from the book of revelation. For the testimony of jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
What a thrilling ray of hope this must have generated in the hearts of those early, suffering saints. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Although there is no single quote from the old testament books, the book of revelation is filled with references to events, symbols and persons of the old testament. There are eight references in new testament to the book of life, and two of them refer specifically to the book of life that belongs to the lamb, jesus christ. Bible verses related to the book of revelation from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation 20. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis. In revelation, jesus also describes himself as the root and the offspring of david 22. Now lets look at the salutation, or word of greeting, because it too indicates the relevance of the book. Both christ approved churches are beaten, slandered and in prison by the synagogue of satan. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. Only johns gospel and revelation refer to jesus christ as the word 19. Although we wouldnt want to doubt that jesus is god theos, we must point out that the case for this truth must not be proven or bolstered by a reference to dubious passages.
What does the bible say about pandemic diseasessicknesses. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. The book of revelation is often frightening and confusing to its readers. The book of revelation ignites a confidence in the soul of every child of god of any century. One thing i had noticed in my own work on the book of revelation over the years was that the explicit references to either jesus christ, or jesus christ. In revelation, jesus also describes himself as the root and the. That may be the default way that we often think about the book of revelation. We touch on themes of the apocalypse and apolyptic literature, the end times, eschatology, the millennium, tribulation, satan, the antichrist, final judgment, and the new heavens and the new earth.
The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and of the bible and speaks of the end times. This is the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. Lesson 3 page 22 of standard edition jesus and the book. It is in the book of revelation that we read about the fall of the antichrist, the false prophet, and satan. Any discussion of the cross in the book of revelation immediately.
The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Many dont realize that the book of revelation came from a direct encounter with an angel sent by jesus to give the contents to john. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The relevance of revelation an overview from revelation 1. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. While the following sources contain valuable information, i do not necessarily agree with all the information and opinions presented in the sources. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. These references explain how seven heads can be called seven hills or seven mountains. John sees a vision of the risen, ascended and glorified jesus christ, whom he describes as one like the son of man. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture encouragement to share with family and friends. Reference to the book of revelation reference to jesus christ 239 reference to the devil 110 reference to the book of genesis 100 reference to satan 98 psalms 93 reference to the book of matthew 88 reference to lucifer 85 reference to the antichrist 81 reference to the book of isaiah 80 reference to paul the apostle 78.
The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction the salutation we have noted the blessings of the book of revelation to the modern reader. Many people alive today think that christs return is imminent. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. The following is a list of such references, but it makes no claim to being exhaustive or complete. We are to live righteously, pleasing god, worshiping god, and knowing that through jesus we have the ultimate victory. Can a prechristian version of the book of revelation be. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation of jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the. It is from jesus christ but is also about jesus christ.
Jun 03, 20 i have previously written about the teachings of jesus and paul on the topic of hell. The race and appearance of jesus has been a topic of discussion since the days of early christianity. Behind the new testament book of revelation, formally called the revelation of jesus christ, rev 1. And here we see that jesus is called the almighty which certainly must be a reference to the god of the old testament. Hell in the book of revelation christian worldview press. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. The prologue to this, what i consider to be the most interesting yet often misunderstood book of the new testament, gives us some early clues we need to keep in mind.
Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation. Both of them clearly teach that hell will be eternal and an utter place of misery. Every book of the bible is about jesus summit life with j. By steven bancarz it is sometimes suggested that the book of revelation describes a blackskinned jesus. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. That the context has an ultimate reference to christ is confirmed by the book of hebrews 1. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life. Instead, the book of revelation distinguishes between god and jesus. Aug, 2009 the book of revelation is full of names for jesus that describe who he is, such as faithful, king, alpha, omega, bright morning star.
The revelation of jesus christ to his servant john. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Most popular reference to the book of revelation movies. Jan 09, 2008 previous generations have thought that jesus christ would return in their lifetimes, but they were proven wrong. The book of revelation is an apocalyptic letter that relies on visions, symbols and old testament references to reveal the. Jan 06, 2020 if that were the case, we should expect to find jesus clearly presented as god in the book of revelation, the last book of the new testament canon. The book of revelation is a prophetic book the word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. In this book, the apostle john recorded truths that were revealed or unveiled to him about the lord jesus christ, his role in heavenly fathers plan of salvation, the events leading up to his second coming, and his millennial reign.
The book of revelation is the only book in the bible that promises a rich blessing to those who read and obey what it states. The book of revelation is full of names for jesus that describe who he is, such as faithful, king, alpha, omega, bright morning star. Phil sanders 4 the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ a study of the book of revelation introduction. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The lamb represents jesus, the lamb of god, who was slain for our sins. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ. Where is the cross found in the book of revelation. Apostle john pulls out all the strings of the old testament together and puts it in poetry to give us the entire revelation of jesus. Four gardens in the bible posted on april 18, 2012 by lift the cross of jesus. Core christianity 6 tips for reading the book of revelation. This is both a clear reference to the seven hills of rome and a reference back.
Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. And this book reveals more than the gloom and doom that lie at the end of the age. First, this letter is a revelation, that is, the purpose of this writing is to show people what is going to happen, and soon. Various theories about the race of jesus have been proposed and debated. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening. The book is a secret code that tells us the date of jesus return. Names of jesus in the book of revelation a virtuous woman.
Dec 17, 2019 many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the prophecies or not. Apr 03, 2016 while you need to know what all the strange symbols and codes in the book of revelation mean and this book will explain things clearly step by step, most of all you need to discover that jesus is the savior who died for you and me and the king who will come back to rescue us and bring us home. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. Indeed, john saw more than four horsemen in his vision. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation is all about jesus, about who he is, about what he has done for his people, and about what he will do for us at the end of time. Seven prophecies that must be fulfilled before jesus christs. Certainly, the bible contains prophecies that could not have been fulfilled until this generation. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to show unto. Tenney, for example, identified 348 clear old testament references in the book of revelation. The two witnesses of revelation 11 will have power to strike the earth with every kind of plague as often as they want revelation 11. It is such a joy for me to introduce to you my sister and brotherinlaw, rev. There are references to martyrdom and persecution in the book of revelation, but to what extent there was a real roundup of christians going on is a matter of some debate. The second category would be those who think that the book is speaking prophetically about events that will happen in the future when jesus returns.
Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. 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. Founder and director of ariel ministries there are over five hundred references to the old testament in the book of revelation. 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. Jesus christ through the book of revelation exposes the jews who lie synagogue of satan. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case.
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