The book of revelation is best understood as a sequel, the culmination of human history, which god began at creation, as recorded in the book of genesis. Black lightning the book of revelations tv episode 2018. Book of revelation is the only book of the new testament that is not read during services by the byzantine rite churches although in the western rite orthodox parishes, which are under the same bishops as the byzantine rite, it is read. 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. You can get the book from what have we seen in this book. 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. The central thrust is comfort and assurance of ultimate triumph. Certainly to god, or to john the apostle, or even to joseph smith, revelation was a plain book.
The book of revelation shane engages an exegetical study of the book of revelation, focusing on how johns vision reveals the sovereignty of god over all human history. The morning star is another word for lucifer the light bringer revelation 22. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. This references the book of ezekiel, but perhaps works more in conjunction with the book of revelation itself. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. The book of revelation asv american standard version.
Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Im trying to study revelations and so far its been good. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth.
This is the story of how an unparalleled president has scrambled to survive and tested the. Meanwhile, gambi finds himself in a precarious situation. 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. The book of revelation has vivid imagery and interesting characters as you read through its pages. What is the best way to study the book of revelation. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. The rest of the book, really the last half of the book is about the overthrow of this system. These seals secured the apocalyptic document held in the right hand of him who sits on the throne. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. The book of revelation was written in about 9095 a. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass the book of revelation, like all of the books of the bible, was actually a rolled scroll. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor.
With cress williams, china anne mcclain, nafessa williams, christine adams. Six key themes are prophecy, thrones, slaves, wealth, exodus, and persecution. There are details of four horsemen, strange creatures with faces like eagles, men, and calves, and is a dragon with feet that are shaped like a bear that. Is the book of revelations saying that lucifer is the true. The book finishes with a call for all to obey the message of the book and a warning to those who reject what is taught. It is the unveiling of jesus christ because only he is worthy to open, or unveil, and remove the covering from the previously sealed book of prophecy. It is on my list of good commentaries of the book of revelation. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. After setting up his government in rome, he legalized christianity throughout the roman empire. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein. The beast, the false prophet, who has the number 666, the antichrist, is. These lectures present principles for interpreting apocalyptic literature that will enable the listener to understand the book s meaning for the. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept.
Throughout this program gary covers popular views of premillennialism. O lord my god, reveal to me what is written in this book. In fact, god has pronounced a blessing on those who hear, read, and keep the words of revelation. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. But i really could use some information on what tools or books i could use to study deep instead of just reading through it. It is a homage to the mighty genesis and the world of prog rock. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon although there are short apocalyptic passages in various places in the gospels and the epistles, and an extended apocalyptic passage in the book of daniel in the old testament. Exposition of the book of revelation mp3 series monergism. The book of revelations also says that many did not repent for blaspheming against the real christ and did not repent of there deeds against the real christ revelation 16. Our purpose in this article is to lay a foundation and generate an interest in what is probably the most unique of all our books of scripture. The two stand as the alpha and omega of the revelation of gods work on earth. This peerless and gripping narrative reveals president trump at his most unvarnished and exposes how decision making in his administration has been driven by a reflexive logic of selfpreservation and selfaggrandizement but a logic nonetheless. Three times, each at a critical break in the sequence of events described in the book of revelation, christ gives more detail to john for clarification. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus.
Black lightning works with anissa to help find information to clear black lightnings name. 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 paperback december 19, 1976 by jim mcguiggan author. Eusebius, bishop of caesarea israel became a personal advisor of. The book of revelations takes up where genesis left off. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. Lenski the interpretation of saint johns revelation, page 432 stated, babylon, the antichristian world city or empire, which is named babylon the great after the old testament. Based on revelation score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. For the past 20 centuries, the book of revelation was a source of fear that the church used with speculative interpretations. Exposition of the book of revelation mp3 series by dr.
Jangly 12string guitars, symphonic polyphony, and out and o. See the meaning of the seven seals, seven trumpets and bowls of wrath. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. The book of revelation is certainly one of the more daunting books of scripture in our canon. Before they have even finished the opening chapter. Babylon in the book of revelation is the full development of the state of things under the thyatiran condition of the church chapter 2. The book of revelation however unseals that epic volume, and is in fact the unveiling of jesus christ. To download, right click and save to your hard drive. 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. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies.
The usa is in the bible, in revelations, see that this is clearly so. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation by elaine h. Annual reports on nmr spectroscopy is the premier means for the specialist and nonspecialist alike to become familiar with new techniques and applications. 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. However, i think that commentaries on this book are best when eat the meat of each one and spit out the bones, seeing which views and exegetics work best with harmony of scripture and history. The most important part is verse 7, which explains that the seventh angel that sounds in the end of chapter 11 brings an end to the mystery of gods plan as declared by all of his prophets. May this book be a springboard to still greater light for you. I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. Interpreting the book of revelation as an allegory of. The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate 3. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. Some early recorded objections to the book of revelation constantine marched into rome in 3 ad. Follow the footsteps of gods leading in the past, present, and future.
The seven trumpets are sounded by seven angels and the events that follow are described in detail from revelation chapters 8 to 11. The book of revelation is a complex tapestry of visions woven to persuade first century audiences in asia minor to serve god and to resist pressure to eat food sacrificed to idols, to participate in the economy of the roman empire, and to view rome as a nonviolent ruler. Books, in the presentday form, with covers and pages, did not exist until centuries after the holy scriptures were written. Jim mcguiggans summary of revelation douglas jacoby. If there was ever a book that should be, and is studied today, it is the book of revelation.
Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. Home page of the book of revelations, a rock artist from london uk. But first and foremost this book is the revelation of jesus christ. I dont have a list of pros n cons really, i read this book over a year ago. Gary mcdade takes the viewer through a chapter by chapter study of the book of revelation, which is sometimes difficult to understand because of the symbols and apocalyptic literature.