Book of revelation bible, revelation 19, christian. 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. Revelation 6 nlt read the new living translation online. Written by the apostle john, revelation was a letter to churches in asia minor who were feeling the overwhelming effects of persecution from all sides. Revelation 5 nlt read the new living translation online. Two years ago i moved to cyprus and since that time i have been thinking deeply about revelation. Westcott and horts greek new testament lists over 500 references or allusions from the old testament in the book of revelation.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. The new view, therefore, began to argue that none of the events described in the book of revelation after chapters i. It shows the path to eternal victory in several important ways, all of. The interpretation of revelation has always been a subject of debate among bible interpreters. A vision of victory in a time of declining faith, we need the revelation message.
To read the word of god in this apocalyptic book without letting our imagination give us misguided interpretations, we need to understand the symbolism the same way the first readers did. Then a book we know as revelation or the apocalypse was written to encourage the church and to restore the faith of the members. The book is also written to all believers everywhere. Instrumental music in the book of revelation highway 5. Revelation 5, new living translation nlt the bible app. The document makes much of gods victory in the death and. Mar 20, 2007 the absurdity of a literal application of the text to new testament worship is quickly seen. Its underlying message is just as relevant for christians living today as it was at the time it was written.
Were living in a time that is distinctively different than anything weve. Living in turkey, the land to which the book of revelation was written, mark wilson is. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. There was writing on the inside and the outside of the scroll, and it was sealed with seven seals. Oct 20, 2019 pastor wilson delivered the sunday morning sermon titled. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Verse 3 speaks of a new song being sung not in a local assembly of christians, but before the throne, before the four living creatures, and the elders. This book was a reminder to them that god saw their hardships, cared about them, and would reward them for their faithfulness. Songs of victory in heaven after this, i heard what sounded like a vast crowd in heaven shouting, praise the lord.
Revelation 19 nlt songs of victory in heaven after bible gateway. Thats because for all practical purposes god is dead to many christians. I was one of those reluctant preachers for many years. Blessings from revelation love worth finding with adrian rogers. And i saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire, and those who had been victorious. The victory of christ means 1 the praise and worship of god, 2 christ is the conquering king, 3 the defeat of the beast and false prophet. He rode out to win many battles and gain the victory. The message of the book should shape our values and behavior. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. The apostle john wrote the book of revelation around the year ad 95 from his exile on.
The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. The christians, being familiar with these scriptures, would grasp the significance of the symbols, while their enemies would have no clue as. The christians, being familiar with these scriptures, would grasp the significance of the symbols, while their enemies would have no clue as to the thrust of the documents message. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Pastor wilson delivered the sunday morning sermon titled. Through vivid imagery, john writes revelation to reveal the end of human history, the return of. Without the book of revelation, we would be without this promise. Those who win will receive everything the lord has promised them. The book of revelation shows us how to live victoriously in the midst of both. Revelation 19 new living translation nlt songs of victory in heaven. Living faith in god is one of the burning issues of our time. The book of revelation unveils jesus christ in glory. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. Apr 09, 2001 the book of revelation unveils jesus christ in glory.
This is very accurate of mark wilsons new book on revelation. Overcoming through christ sea of glass equipping, physical god appearing in fire defeat. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The interpreters of revelation are divided into three main schools. Revelation is one of the books christians are most curious about, and yet so many preachers are reluctant to approach it. Such a crisis of faith among christians is not new. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Readers in the seven churches addressed by revelation find a sense of hope in knowing that god has a place for the faithful in this city, where the tree of life is located 2. Revelation speaks of the victory that we have in jesus christ.
Then i heard one of the four living beings say with a voice like thunder, come. Blessings from revelation love worth finding with adrian. Aug 16, 2019 crucial to understanding the book of revelation is seeing its proclamation of an alreadyinaugurated victory for jesuss followers, a victory obtained through jesuss blood rev. The purpose of the church is to prepare its members to live forever in the celestial. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Those churches were in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadephia, and laodicea. They may profess to believe in god, but they think and live as if he did not exist. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. We are a discipleship movement reaching out to a broken, hopeless, hell bent generation, with the power of jesus. The victory of christ revelation 19 new boston church.
Ultimately, the bookand the worldend in a final victory for truth and. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation, ensign, dec. This victory through death sets the stage for the victory jesuss followers themselves will experience in this world. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Revelation 19, new living translation nlt the bible app. There is no doubt that when a christian refuse to live like the world. The victory book campaign stationed their headquarters in the empire state building. I am a servant of god, just like you and your brothers and sisters who testify about their faith in jesus. Seven short, stylized letters in chapters 2 and 3 graphically describe the major faithdestroying ideas gripping the church. The victory of christ revelation 19 new boston church of. Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the lamb. He has punished the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. Crucial to understanding the book of revelation is seeing its proclamation of an alreadyinaugurated victory for jesuss followers, a victory obtained through jesuss blood rev. On january 30, 1941, the victory book campaign was launched on the steps of the new york public library stephen a. It doesnt mean that were not going to face trials, and the book of revelation is a powerful reminder of how god allows judgments, and trials, and chaos, and the great prostitute of babylon, and so forth, all of these things come into our lives, but ultimately the new jerusalem will descend from heaven, and jesus will establish his reign.
Revelation 5 new living translation the unopened book and the lamb. Your guide to understanding the end times through the eyes of the hebrew prophets by rabbi k. Each one had a harp, and they held gold bowls filled with incense, which are the prayers of gods people. Seven angels are given a golden bowl, from the four living creatures, that contains the seven last plagues bearing the wrath of god. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The final beatitude is found in the last chapter of the book. What all christians should remember is that book of revelation is really about gods victory. The 7 seals, the 4 horsemen, the false prophet, the antichrist, the great tribulation, the great warning and miracle, the woman of revelation, the new world order and government, the mark of. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. This victory through death sets the stage for the victory jesuss followers themselves will experience in. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.
Revelation 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john, 2who faithfully reported everything he saw. The book of revelation is addressed to believers, his servants, of the churches in seven cities of the roman province of asia. The absurdity of a literal application of the text to new testament worship is quickly seen. Through the use of vivid imagery, john writes revelation to reveal the end of human history, the return of christ, and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. And he added, these are true words that come from god. The message of the book of revelation by ryan keating. Most conservative scholars believe the book of revelation was written about a. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Gods final victory over satan and his final judgment 19. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament. This view maintains that the words in the entire book have. Its our new testament prophetic book, while daniel is its prophetic. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original entry on the book of revelation and reflects more than twenty additional years of mature thought and the latest in scholarship. Noted personalities, musicians and artists would support the victory book campaign. In this lesson, we will study revelation 19 and learn about the victory of christ. 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. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Its rider carried a bow, and a crown was placed on his head.
Revelation is made up of picture symbols, which, like modern art, are intended to express an idea. At a glance, revelation may appear as a dark book, symbolizing the end times and bad things to come. Then i saw a scroll in the right hand of the one who was sitting on the throne. Revelation as a prophetic book canonized as scripture has a timeless relevance just as jesus and the apostles used earlier prophetic books to explain the times they were living in. The new song, which can only be understood by the hundred and fortyfour thousand, is as explained by ver. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. The book of revelation is no doubt the most challenging book in the new testament. He is worthy to open the scroll and its seven seals. The victory book campaign and the new york public library. Revelation 3 commentary the bible study new testament. Songs of victory in heaven after this, i heard what sounded like a vast crowd in heaven. Hallelujah is the transliteration of a hebrew term that means praise the lord.
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