Blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and who keep what is written therein. The book of revelation indicates that there will be an abundance of food from now through the end of the age when the final trumpet plagues are poured out on the beast system. Little gems from our study of the book of revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. Revelation, apocalypse, catholic revelations, prophecies. In my previous video answering the post tribber, i mentioned that the book of revelation is a chronological timeline of events of the end times. Major and minor prophetic books of the bible learn religions. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation by elaine h. The book of revelation, the rapture and related bible prophecies have spawned a whole industry in recent years. Section 1, prophecies fulfilled, describes predictions about israel, other biblical kingdoms, and jesus, all of which have been fulfilled and give us confidence in the bibles trustworthiness. This is nowhere more evident than in the book of revelation. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
One that rises up out of the sea, and one that rises up out of the earth. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The bible states that joshua burned the canaanite city of hazor in the fire. The winds of doctrine are blowing at a gale force in the church without a sign of abatement. The book of revelation is probably the most avoided and misunderstood book in the bible. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. The events described dont necessarily take place in chronological order, and the language used often relies on symbols and obscure references most christians dont understand.
Solving the mystery of end times bible prophecy kindle edition by tolmasoff, dale. Scoffers 2 peter 3 not only do more people claim that god is a figment of our imagination, those who do believe in a god, believe hes not ever coming back again, but the apostle peter warned against such hard heartedness, saying that scoffers will come in the last. Having israel as a nation in its own land is important in light of endtime prophecy, because of israels prominence in eschatology daniel 10. Here are 5 great bible stories about the end times. The usa in bible prophecy bible study guides amazing facts. Written by john, one of the apostles of christ, the book is addressed to the seven christian churches in asia minor, whose members were being persecuted by roman officials. How would the death of the pope or the election of a new president affect the prophecy of the united states in revelation. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. Revelation fulfilled, unveiling the mystery of the book of. Book of revelation chapter by chapter bible prophecy for. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. 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. Bible prophecy bears out the fact that people will be marked to buy and sell and the mark will be elective, because the word of god is clear in revelation 20.
This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. 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. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1. Josephus and the book of revelation nine case studies 2. Salt lake city the book of revelation has remained the most mysterious book in the bible for the last two thousand years.
Soon i plan to update some of these posts, especially those pertaining to the beast of revelation. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. Dec 17, 2019 5 short stories from the bible about the end times. Andy is the senior pastor of sugar land bible church.
Besides the many books, there are websites, tv evangelists, lecture series, movies and videos. This child is the messiah, who will receive glory and honor revelation 4. Mar 07, 2012 revelations npr coverage of revelations. Many of the studies listed at the top of this page are rather lengthy, and numerous smaller studies are buried within those posts. Have any aspects of end times prophecy been fulfilled. The biblea book of accurate prophecy, part 1 watchtower. Prophetic books of the bible prophets have existed throughout every era of gods relationship with mankind, but the old testament books of the prophets address the classical period of prophecy from the later years of the divided kingdoms of judah and israel, throughout the time of exile, and into the years of israels return from exile. Its important for us to know about the events that will. There was the worship of asklepios, bringing sick people from far and near, and above all there were the demands of caesar worship, hanging forever like a poised sword above the heads of the christians the daily study bible, notes on revelation 2. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. Now, a chinese man with the knowledge of both eastern religions and. Benwares framework for understanding bible prophecy is based on the four biblical covenants. What does it mean if a person is premillennial or amillennial, believes in the rapture, or knows who or what the beast of revelation is. 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.
Jul 06, 2012 in my previous video answering the post tribber, i mentioned that the book of revelation is a chronological timeline of events of the end times. Hal lindseys 1970 book the late great planet earth and the left behind series by tim lahaye and jerry b. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. While there is no biblical proof that the things mentioned above are prophecy fulfilled, we can see how many of these events are similar to what the bible describes. They also found evidence that the city was burned in the 1400s b. Section 1, prophecies fulfilled, describes predictions about israel, other biblical kingdoms, and jesus, all of which have been fulfilled and give us confidence in the bible s trustworthiness. 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 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. On this page you will not only find out that america is in bible prophecy, but also that america will be the main nation to bring on the mark of the beast and cause the world to take it. A profound exploration of the bibles most controversial bookfrom the author of beyond belief and the gnostic gospels.
In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Bible prophecy continues to fascinate, never more than in troubled times of war and natural disasters. The eternal state has been the most ignored area of bible prophecy, probably because the bible says so little about it. The bible proves the teachings of the catholic church 2. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book. A new president or pope may temporarily speed up or slow down fulfillment, but the final outcome is assured by bible prophecy. Revelation from the holy bibles new testamentbook of. Most chapter studies below contain a versebyverse commentary. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a.
The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. The future blessing of israel as a nation rests upon the palestinian covenant of restoration and conversion deuteronomy 30. Recommended books on bible prophecy prophecy lamb and. Mar 19, 2019 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. As a result, many christians read the new testament up until the book of revelation, and then they stop.
Scoffers 2 peter 3 not only do more people claim that god is a figment of our imagination, those who do believe in a god, believe hes not ever coming back again, but the apostle peter warned against such hard heartedness, saying that scoffers will come in the last days with. The antitrinitarian crowd, the 2520 prophecy folks, pro womens ordination factions are all creating strife and tension within the church body as the members are being tossed to and for by these claims of present truth or a necessary progression in the church position on. Hundreds of bible prophecies have been fulfilled and those remaining shall surely come to pass. John, or the apocalypse, is the only prophetic book in the new testament. The strangest book of the new testament, filled with visions of the rapture, the whore of babylon, and apocalyptic writing of the end of times, the book of revelation has fascinated readers for more than two thousand years, but where did it come from. This theory, promoted by some christians and christian news organizations, proposed that a literal fulfillment of the. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. Jan 02, 2020 having israel as a nation in its own land is important in light of endtime prophecy, because of israels prominence in eschatology daniel 10.
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. 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. Knowing that water in bible prophecy represents a densely populated area revelation 17. This new nation would arise in an area of the world that had been virtually unpopulated before the late 1700s. 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. The prophecy will be fulfilled no matter who is pope or president. Prophecy is designed to reveal truth concerning the person and work of the lord jesus. The best book on the topic one that covers death, resurrection and eternity is the future life by the frenchman, rene pache, translated into english by helen needham moody press, 1962.
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