The prophecies of the book of revelation are among the most important parts of the bible, and understanding these words is a crucial component of understanding how the end times will unfold. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. 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. Dax book of revelations official music video youtube. The book of revelation the end and the beginning, the new testament and the bible culminate with this glorious description of the revelation of jesus christ. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times. He describes a series of visions that the lord gave him about what will happen in the end times. The book of revelationa revealing of the futureis history written in advance. Share book of revelations with everyone you know and lets talk. Although containing many errors, this documentary clearly shows that johns book was intended for.
Revelation is from the greek word apokalupsis which means, a disclosure, an unveiling. It is also a book of glory, depicting the ultimate victory of our lord jesus christ after a long conflict between the kingdom of this world and the. The way the book of revelation is actually written is as a series of kind of unfolding revelations, each one of which gets to something deeper in the story. What if revelation is not about end times, but rather a. What does the bible say about the end of the world. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. Dax posted the following statement in the description of the video for book of revelations on youtube on the 27th of february 2020, is the world coming to an end.
Does the bible prophesy a oneworld government and a one. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. These heavenly signs announce the beginning of the day of the lord. But the apocalypse is not here, doomsday prophesiers say. The book of revelation asv american standard version. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. In the biblical book of revelation, jesus christ foretold many more signs of the time of the end. This article is a resource for many seeking to understand if the coronavirus pandemic is an end times plague. 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. The sign of the end times in bible prophecy points to simultaneous conditions and events that precede the end of this world.
Most importantly, the end time revelations that are uncovered in revelation show us that the end time is not a onetime event that destroys the planet in. From what i see and reading book of revelations, we are in revelation 18 3. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Have you ever tried reading the book of revelation. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. All of historys events are culminated in this fantastic story of christs ultimate triumph over evil and the restoration of all things to their created design.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Not only do more people claim that god is a figment of our imagination, those who do believe in a god, believe hes not. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The book of revelations study guide spiralbound january 1, 2001 by scott hahn author, dr.
In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. It is full of caution and encouragement and is the last book of the bible. The text of revelation states that john was on patmos, a greek island where. The rest of the book, really the last half of the book is about the overthrow of this system. These end times prophecies clearly identify the last days.
Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. 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. Getty we are living in the sixth seal of revelation and we will see these signs repeated in quick succession right again greg sereda. Additional signs of the end times are nations warring with other nations. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so.
Lets start with revelations, starts in 1981 and finishes in 2009. The book of revelation raises questions that many of us would rather not think about. The timing of this event, according to most bible scholars, is at the end of the year period called the millennium. The end times in revelation though revelation can be difficult to understand because it uses so many symbols, it actually provides a very simple description of the end times as the early christians noticed. The book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate.
The end time in the book of revelation vision of the end time. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. Why the holy sacrifice of the mass is a truly foretaste of heavenly worship. 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. The four horsemen of the apocalypse in which graham wrote that some bible scholars thought the revelations described by apostle john were about past events, but graham, and other theologians, maintain that those descriptions pertain to the future. Shamain webster, who lives in the suburbs outside of dallas, has seen the signs of a coming apocalypse for a while now, just as the bible. Laurie referenced a 1983 book by famed evangelist billy graham titled approaching hoofbeats. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The portrait of jesus in the book of revelation is at the center of much of the debate about violence in the christian bible. The beast, the false prophet, who has the number 666, the antichrist, is. Update on december 17, 2019 by pastor jack wellman.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Many devoted followers actually think that the end of times is coming. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. The book of revelation gives us a few details about what this time period will entail. In the gospel accounts jesus gave a brief summary of the events and conditions leading up. Other false gods appear and claim christs authority. Why is revelation, the last book of the bible, so different from the rest of the text. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor.
Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. 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. Who wrote the book of revelation according to both internal and external evidence. Pastor greg laurie on bibles end times predictions in. The holy bible is the primary source text for the christian religion. According to the book of revelation, in the end times, an antichrist figure heads the government. Is the modern interpretation of the book of revelation flawed.
A biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several prophecies from the book of revelation have been fulfilled, meaning humanity is. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. The bible does not use the phrase oneworld government or oneworld currency in referring to the end times. Princeton religious scholar elaine pagels puts the new testaments last book in historical context. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. The book of revelations is a helpful text to new believers. The book of revelations is covering some important new details that people can discuss. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all.
What are some signs of the end times according to revelations. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. John of patmos also called john the revelator, john the divine, john the theologian, and possibly john the apostle. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of.
The video was produced by bandwidth bros and directed by moses israel. Throughout chapters eight and nine, he prophesies milestones, or seals, that marks the end of days. In his apocalyptic vision in the book of revelation, the apostle john. This is not the end of the world, say those who study christian. The prophecies contained in the book of revelation are key end time revelations which we must prepare ourselves for, as the end time is happening now. It does, however, provide ample evidence to enable us to draw the conclusion that both will exist under the rule of the antichrist in the last days. John then describes events and trends to take place during. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. 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, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. How can anyone be in heaven knowing others are in hell. How to understand the numerous time indicators contained in revelation. I cant sleep i keep thinking about this what if, with everything thats going on, the world really is coming to an end. For example, after reading revelation and the rest of scripture, the early christians summarized the end times as follows.
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