Others, however, see this as an allusion to the ot where, as the four horses of the apocalypse are found in zech. The book of revelation is the 27th book of the new testament and the last book of the bible. It is meant to be understood by his people, with a. This, at least admits that the phrase is revelation 1. Revelation 20 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. However, the source of this interpretation is the apocryphal book of enoch in the book of enoch, azazel is the name of a demon blamed for all the sins of mankind enoch 10. Mar 22, 2014 the lords angel is sent with a divine message to the apostle john in chapter one of the book of revelation from the watchword bible new testament. Attridge, sterling professor of divinity and david l.
William miller was50 years of age at his conversion when he began reading the bible, he linked revelation 6. 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 simp. It contains 64 of the 65 items published in the 1833 book of commandments, 11. Christ made these things known to his servant john by sending his angel to him, 2 and john has told all that he has seen. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Christ made these things known to his servant john. Independentbible the top ten reasons why easter jesus is better than christmas jesus. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Now, these seven visions are not to be seen as depicting seven events in chronological order. These connections between matthew 24 and revelation 6 are also noted by scholars.
The introductions and greetings which are found in the first six verses of the book of revelation revelation 1. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The lord jesus christ having prevailed to open this sealed book of the revelation, which god gave him, and he took it out of his right hand. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. This would fit with the numerous others angelic beings that are described in the book of revelation revelation 4.
Alas, there is great confusion over what should be obvious. The number seven here represents completeness, and indeed, the book deals with bringing to a finish, or completion, the sacred secret of god. A common view of the azazel goatsometimes translated as scapegoatis that it represents satan, on whose head the sins of humanity will be placed. The sea has a reference to the realm of evil in the book of revelation see also isaiah 57. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1 an argument of the book of revelation part 2 daniel b. We all know that there are difficult words, phrases, illusions, characters, and descriptions in the last book of the new. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. Independentbible the top ten reasons why easter jesus is better. Each vision begins, in the greek, with then i saw rev.
There will not be a new kingdom on earth amillennial. God gave him this revelation in order to show his servants what must happen very soon. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. This part shares some features and forms an inclusio with the epilogue revelation 22. There will not be a new kingdom on earth amillennial view, or that the words of god written down by john the apostle are accurate, true and correct premillennial view. Mar 19, 2019 salutation and introduction, revelation 1. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. And i saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.
The book of revelation sermon outlines based on the book of revelation. 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 scroll represents the problem of human sin since noone is worthy to open it apart from the lamb who was slain revelation 5. 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.
It would seem most natural that if his second coming occurs in revelation rev. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john. It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the things revealed in these prophecies. Satan is bound during the millenniumthe saints will then live and reign with christthe dead stand before god and are judged out of the books. I was dead, and behold, now i am alive forever and ever. The lords angel is sent with a divine message to the apostle john in chapter one of the book of revelation from the watchword bible new testament. Highlights from the book of revelationi watchtower.
As jesus predicts the destruction of jerusalem, notice the parallels between matthew 24. The book of revelation seems to progress on the basis of a series of sevens. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. John used in the book of revelation a jewish style of writing known as apocalyptic. Revelation book 1, page 14 the joseph smith papers. A comparison of revelation book 1 with the book of commandments and with the 1835 doctrine and covenants indicates that revelation book 1 is a relatively comprehensive collection of revelations. He refutes, first, the view according to which it is thought that in revelation 8. Visions of the end of the age and the new heaven and earth, revelation 4. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
Revelation 20, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Each vision begins, in the greek, with then i saw rev 19. World history begins its end with the seven seals in this chapter. Introduction part one introduction part two prologue 1. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. In referencing the book of revelation chapter 20 verses 16, the debate continues on. Revelation 6, new international version niv the bible app. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he.
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