The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. I found the nonprophets guide to the book of revelation to be stimulating in getting me to dig deeper into studying revelation. Of course, even after going over the books content, it can still be difficult to know what revelation is all about. So, i cull both mainstream and nonmainstream sources for news items that reflect fulfilled prophecy and add those items to this. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. Throughout chapters eight and nine, he prophesies milestones, or seals, that marks the end of days. Bible prophecy 11 prophecies of jesus and the end times. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times. Daniels prophecies are in many respects the most remarkable of any in the sacred record and is the most comprehensive. It ends in the cataclysmic destruction of the earth.
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 depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Mar 19, 2019 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. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. Im a pastor, seminarian, collectorofbooks, and lover of all things revelation. The book of revelation contains several prophecies that integrate into one big story.
Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Revelation 1 sets the tone for the rest of the book. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Nov 11, 2018 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. Oct 31, 2017 the book of revelation contains several prophecies that integrate into one big story. The book of revelation is hard to understand if you have not read it and studied it. But what does the biblical scripture say will happen. The bible describes events and conditions that would mark the conclusion of the current system of things, or the end of the world. Aug 15, 2015 the book of revelation is explained in a simple, understandable way in this fulllength film. Gods ways are wonderful to understand and so thrilling to discover.
Many christian evangelists and conspiracy theorists believe these events are already. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by christian hardliners are to be believed. Around 95ad, the apostle john wrote end time prophesies in the book of revelation. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
Things that are typically associated with end time prophecies and typical language actually is not found in revelation at all. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Book of revelation prophesied coronavirus stopping. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Opinion express the coronavirus is preventing churches in china from honoring the christian sabbath, something the book of revelation predicted before the end of the world, according to a religious publication. 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 bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. Bible prophecy for everyone kindle edition by hampson, todd. In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed.
It presents predictions about the future and warnings to gods people and others. King james version the bible calls this time period the last days and the time of the end, or end times. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. 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. Easytoread version the following are some outstanding features of lastdays, or. This is why it is sometimes called the book with seven seals and is much neglected by many christians. Mar 01, 2020 the book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words of elihu, the only comforter to whom god laid no. The seven letters to the seven churches revelation the seven letters to the seven churches not only contained the messages of christ for the early churches, but also contained the prophetic meaning for the seven historical periods in the christian history in the last two thousand years. It was the first prophecy giving a consecutive history of the world from that time to the end. While all judgment prophecies are harsh and frightening, the revelation prophecy stands out as the most terrifying. Revelation timeline chart revelation bible study, book.
The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. The book of revelation has always been a hard one for me to understand until i read todd hampsons book in conjunction with it. Is the book of revelation meant to be understood by the common person. More than 80,000 people have been affected by the deadly virus now, with more than 2,600 fatalities recorded worldwide the chinese city of wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak. Exploring the book of revelation, prophecy, and apocalyptic literature. Packed with engaging illustrations, timelines, and charts, hampsons userfriendly guide to the book of revelation demystifies confusing literary images. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. When all seven seals are opened, the seven trumpets of revelation documented in chapter. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Soon i plan to update some of these posts, especially those pertaining to the beast of revelation. Francis gumerlocks book, revelation and the first century, documents many quotes from church leaders, even prior to ad, stating that certain prophecies in revelation were fulfilled during the jewishroman war and that the book was written prior to the war. 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. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.
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. Most of the other revelations, and this fascinated me, many of them were found with the gnostic gospels in upper egypt, and they had been censored by church leaders for over a thousand and a half years. Most chapter studies below contain a versebyverse commentary. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. If you hang around long enough, youll quickly realize my theological perspective but just to make it easy, ill lay out the basics here.
Some prophecies in revelation have been underway for centuries and others are about to begin. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. Dec 18, 2019 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 living. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. But, when we compare those prophecies with the prophecies of revelation 17 and 18, it is obvious that they will also be fulfilled at the end of the age matthew 24. Revelation fulfilled, unveiling the mystery of the book of. Short summary of the book of revelation prophecy talk. Revelations symbolic visions are similar to what youd see in the old testament prophecies of ezekiel, daniel, and zechariah. 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. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Understanding the seven trumpets of revelation gods purpose.
Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. Book of revelation prophesied coronavirus stopping christian. This page is designed to help you stay informed as to how bible prophecy is being fulfilled in current events i have found that, often, important national and international events that indicate bible prophecy being fulfilled are not reported by mainstream media. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Since judgment day is coming, theres no better time to understand the present in light of historys finale. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. 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. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. I found todds book to be encouraging and full of graphics and illustrations. Revelation timeline chart revelation bible study, book of. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ. 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.
Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. A strange vision given to john of a world racked by geophysical upheaval and spiritual transformation, it is a book cloaked in allegory and metaphor. Feb 25, 2020 book of revelation prophesied coronavirus stopping christian sabbath feb 25, 2020 0 opinion express the coronavirus is preventing churches in china from honoring the christian sabbath, something the book of revelation predicted before the end of the world, according to a religious publication. It is a series of prophecies dealing with the conflict between good and evil christ and satan. Jun 09, 2014 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.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the nonprophets guide to the book of revelation. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. It located the most of its predictions within well defined prophetic periods, though reaching many centuries into the future. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. Just finished reading this book had an advanced copy.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book of revelation is explained in a simple, understandable way in this fulllength film. When we properly assemble all of the prophecies, a mindboggling drama unfolds. The entire book of revelation is devoted to the end of the world and details gods judgments unleashed upon the earth plague by plague.