Just like in these few chapters of revelation where figures and symbols are cited, in the other parts of the rest of the scriptures there are also numerous items that warrant deeper study for which time is the. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The one with seven stars in his rightfist grip, striding through the golden sevenlights circle, speaks. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The word comes from the greek word apokalupsis, which is used in the first verse. This theory, promoted by some christians and christian news organizations, proposed that a literal fulfillment of the prophecy made in the book. He lifts the curtain on revelation s drama in eight scenes, helping our imaginations as well as our minds grasp the key concepts of this fascinating and enigmatic new testament book.
There are three different reactions because of satans dismissal from heaven. Is it a chart of the whole of history from christs first coming to his second. They were cleared out of heaven, not a sign of them left. The book of revelation is gods message to all who are concerned about the future. Only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life will get in. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. As we were riding home in the car on yesterday, my grandson and grand daughter decided to spend the. And no guide makes revelation more understandable than the smart guide to the bible. The dragon and his angels fought back, but were no match for michael. With each letter is a gift of either a copy of our bimonthly magazine or a special bible prophecy resource like a booklet or dvd program. Dec 07, 2016 revelation the message audio bible audio only please like my facebook page. The story and message of the bible the gospel coalition.
In order to understand the time line of events in revelation, it is important to understand how the book of revelation is structured. It had seven heads and ten horns, a crown on each of the seven heads. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. The message of the book of revelation by charles t. 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.
Those people versed in the methods of scholarly interpretation exegesis may understand the symbolism of this work. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Here, in a 12week format, are carefully wrought studies that will ignite the mind and the heart. 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 woman of the apocalypse is a figure described in chapter 12 of the book of revelation. To those churches, revelation provided a message of hope.
In a few minutes i will share with you a message about what is the meaning of revelation 22. But the main point that i make in my writings is that true bible codes borrow their imagery chiefly from the book of revelation, and in the book of revelation, everything has an opposite corresponding parallel. The book of revelation is one of the most important books in the entire bible. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 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. Revelation 12 revelation chapter 12 is a chapter to skips from time period to time period and if you are not reading it with spiritual understanding, it is very easy for you to get lost.
Does it describe in veiled language events of its writers own day, or is it largely a prophecy of events still to come. All the best to you from the god who is, the god who was, and the god about to arrive, and from the seven spirits assembled before his throne, and from jesus christloyal witness, firstborn from the dead, ruler of all earthly kings. Many people think that it is a chronological record of events from start to finish and that the entirety of revelation is prophecy. The message of revelation bible speaks today wilcock, michael on. I heard a loud voice behind me, trumpetclear and piercing. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1. More connections occura flowing river, a tree of life, the presence of cosmic light, and morein both the first three and the last three chapters of the bible. 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 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. He is not rowing his boat ashore but he is fighting against the great red dragon. Understanding the book of revelation prophecy and truth. In his commentary on the message of revelation, michael wilcock maintains that when gods words, declarations, arguments and reasonings had all been spoken, god gave the church a gorgeous picture book. Satan is filled with fury because he knows his time is short. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible.
Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Revelation 12 the message msg the woman, her son, and the dragon. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Revelation the message audio bible audio only please like my facebook page. However, johns aim is not to confuse the reader, but rather to bless them revelation 1. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge.
Lesson 8 revelations most thrilling message the book of revelation is one of the most important books in the entire bible. And so it is with this bible code and how it was fulfilled. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. 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 always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in.
This word means disclosure or revelation and conveys the idea of laying bare or uncovering. Kim in reply on revelation 12 the only true god is the god in the bible, the kjv the god who created the heavens and the earth. The global message of revelation the last book of the bible explodes with a cosmic celebration of the triumph of gods global purposes in the world. In this series, i want to expand upon that theme, and show the victories revealed within revelation.
Revelation 12 niv bible a great sign appeared in heaven. 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. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Its main theme, or central focus, is the return of jesus christ. She was giving birth to a child and cried out in the pain of childbirth. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. It is crucial to understand what the bible s overall message is to interpret it properly and rightly apply it to our lives. 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. Reagan highlighting the ministrys outreach, special projects, missions and needs. First, the dragon pursues the woman about to give birth, but her son is saved and caught up to god and his throne rev 12. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his. 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.
Perhaps no book in the history of the world has been as misunderstood and misappropriated as the book of revelation. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. The book is also written to all believers everywhere. The revelation of christ revelation 15 seven churches third message, pergamos. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. It is our business this morning to try to interpret these and to understand what john was shown in this vision. The book of revelation is a vision from jesus christ, given to him by god the. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. We also learn in these chapters that god restored the gospel of jesus christ to the earth in order to help his children withstand and overcome these tribulations. This triumph takes place amid much suffering, suffering that is intensified as the final end draws near. The bible consists of 66 separate books penned by over 40 authors.
Welcome to today we have taken a study in revelation 12 and this is a very edifying chapter as it would be in the bible. The last book of the bible, revelation, is also sometimes called the apocalypse. Before i do, let me recap an event which happened on yesterday. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. Those churches were in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadephia, and laodicea. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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 revelation chapter 12, john sees a vision of a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars revelation 12.
Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The dragon is ready to devour the child as soon as he is bornfulfilled in the attempt of herod the great, vassal of rome, to destroy the newborn king of the jews. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Victory in jesus bible study of the victory of jesus in revelation. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children genesis 37. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12. Revelation 16 the message msg pouring out the seven disasters.
Chapter 12 of the book of revelation also opens with the symbol of a woman. Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of. Such is dangerous as the book itself sets forth many symbols with their meaning. The commentary of the new american bible the official roman catholic bible for america states that the woman adorned with the sun, the moon. And this is what we have in the crossway bible study series knowing the bible. Youll grasp the meaning of each verse, youll understand every important symbol, and youll get the big picture of all that god has. Seven trumpets are sounded seen in chapters 8, 9, and 12.
It seems clear the sword coming out of christs mouth is a reference to the word and is a symbol of its truth, penetrating power and authority, severity, and the fact that christ judges men. The woman was given wings of a great eagle to fly to a place in the desert to be kept in safety and comfort for a time and times and half a time, safe and sound from the serpent. The bible is comprised of many books and written by various authors over centuries, but as gods word it is a unified revelation unveiling a single message. The believers bible commentary notes this about revelation 12. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. What the bible narrates from genesis to revelation is too overwhelming to comprehend. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literallyrevelation 1.
Christians familiar with the older apocalyptic writings would understand the book s symbolism, for practically everything john said to his contemporaries was said before to. We continue with our study of the seven messages to the churches of asia in revelation chapters 2 and 3. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days. She dealt deftly with the vengeful aspects of johns message. The book of revelation is addressed to believers, his servants, of the churches in seven cities of the roman province of asia. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
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