The seven seals described in revelation is the longest story of the end times a series of disastrous events occurring with major impact on the world stage. Casting their shadows before them, the following signs indicate that the end times are near. The book of revelation is an unveiling of the character and program of god. Most importantly, the end time revelations that are uncovered in revelation show us that the end time is not a onetime event that destroys the planet in. The close of the church year comes with readings on the end times, primarily from the book of revelation, also known as the apocalypse of st. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. This article is a resource for many seeking to understand if the coronavirus pandemic is an end times plague. Understand the connection between the old testament and the end times, what to expect during the last days, and how to stand firm in christ in the face of opposition. Apr 04, 2014 the bible indicates in revelation that seven trumpets will sound before the end of the age and the second coming of jesus christ.
The book of revelation decoded is a wonderfully clear and concise look at the endtime prophesies in revelations by connecting them back to the old and new testament teachings of the hebrew prophets and yeshua. Revelation is from the greek word apokalupsis which means, a disclosure, an unveiling. A guide to the book of revelation and the end times. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. One of the most important themes in this book is obedience. The two witnesses in revelation will have miraculous powers to accompany their message revelation 11. The book of revelation doesnt mean what you think biblical. A guide to the book of revelation and the end times lasseigne, jeff on. There are many different interpretations regarding the end times spoken of in the bible. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. The book of revelation raises questions that many of us would rather not think about. Jun 09, 2014 the prophecies contained in the book of revelation are key end time revelations which we must prepare ourselves for, as the end time is happening now. Short summary of the book of revelation prophecy talk. 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.
Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. The prophecies of the book of revelation are among the most important parts of the bible, and understanding these words is a crucial component of understanding how the end times will unfold. The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world. The book of revelation reveals prophecies, offers a blessing and extends an invitation to believe.
Jesus says to take heedliterally, to keep our eyes open so we are not fooled. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place behold, he is coming with clouds, and every eye will see him, even they who pierced him. Revelation, the end times book of the bible, is becoming less. 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.
When the thousand years are over, satan will be released. Christians have varying beliefs about the symbolic or literal nature of the prophecies as well as the timing of christs second coming. And what better way than to bring about a problem, then cause the people to rise up to bring about a solution to the problem. 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. Third, the binding of satan referred to in revelation 20 is consistent with what jesus said would happen during the period of the church e. May 21, 2019 christians, during the end times, will experience these horsemen. Revelation confirms that in the end times, there will be a uniting of church and state in america, called the image of the beast. It also describes the world that will come into being after this earth is destroyed. Revelation, the end times book of the bible, is becoming. The entire book of revelation is devoted to the end of the world and details gods judgments unleashed upon the earth plague by plague.
The book of revelation provides the primary description of the sequence of end time prophecy. The revelation of jesus christ was written by the apostle john. My guest, elaine pagels, is the author of a new book about what she describes as the strangest book in the. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Dec 17, 2019 5 short stories from the bible about the end times.
People on the south, in the confederacy, were also using the book of revelation, seeing the war as the battle of armageddon at the end time and using it against the north. A biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several prophecies from the book of revelation have been fulfilled, meaning humanity is living. This is the prevailing view among modern scholars who arent aligned with orthodox christianity. The book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. Some people are comparing current times with the apocalypse. It concerns both personal eschatological issues such as death and the intermediate state as well as themes with a more.
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. But the apocalypse is not here, doomsday prophesiers say. Revelation and the end times concordia publishing house. The book of revelation is an important book regarding the future, but one must have the proper biblical method of interpretation and a relationship with christ in order to understand it. Perhaps no more confusing topic in it exists that the end times. 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. Of all the prophecies written in the bible, about half of them have already come to pass. The bible describes events and conditions that would mark the conclusion of the current system of things, or the end of the world. Revelation is a book written to reveal the future, and jesus christ is the one who does the revealing. The revelation prophecy timeline david jeremiah blog. The bible indicates in revelation that seven trumpets will sound before the end of the age and the second coming of jesus christ. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.
Heres why christian scholars who study end times say this. Heres why christian scholars who study end times say this is. In ancient texts, apocalyptic messages cultivated endurance and. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Revelation speaks of things that are already history. The book of revelationa revealing of the futureis history written in advance. There is a picture in revelation 19 of the aftermath of battle and victory over the enemies of god.
Jan 22, 2019 of all the prophecies written in the bible, about half of them have already come to pass. The antichrist, after all, will cut off food supplies from those who do not have the mark of the beast revelation. Muslim students threaten to kill prof for suggesting islam is violent source. The rise of the internet and new technological advances give fresh meaning to prophecies about the two witnesses ch. King james version the bible calls this time period the last days and the time of the end, or end times. These are, i guess you could say the two final prophets that the book expects to appear on the earth, like moses and elijah of ancient times in the bible. The book of revelation decoded is a wonderfully clear and concise look at the end time prophesies in revelations by connecting them back to the old and new testament teachings of the hebrew prophets and yeshua. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Oct 05, 2015 interpretations of revelations and end times. Revelation, the end times book of the bible, is becoming less mysterious.
There is a picture in revelation 19 of the aftermath. Revelation is the last book of the bible and is a prophetic book of the end of the age and the return of christ. What is going to happen according to end times prophecy. At the end of the sevenyear tribulation, the antichrist will launch a final attack on jerusalem, culminating in the battle of armageddon. It doesnt begin the way the pseudepigraphal book of enoch does, with the promise that the described events. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith.
Christians, during the end times, will experience these horsemen. Second, the entire book of revelation is symbolic and we ought not, therefore, regard the thousand years in revelation 20 as referring to literal years. Jesus christ will return, destroy the antichrist and his armies, and cast them into the lake of fire revelation 19. Theologically speaking, then, the term eschatology refers to the study of final things in the bible. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times. One of the most distinguishing end time revelations that has been revealed to us through the book of revelation is that many different events will be occurring over a relatively short period of time. Shamain webster, who lives in the suburbs outside of dallas, has seen the signs of a coming apocalypse for a while now, just as the bible.
They will know death, disease, famine, and many trials. The rapture is the next event on the prophetic calendar. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of. Four horsemen of the apocalypse meaning in revelation. At the end of their ministry, when they have said all they need to say, the beast will kill them and the wicked world will rejoice, allowing the bodies of the fallen prophets to. Jul 07, 2018 the revelation of jesus christ was written by the apostle john. Mar 07, 2012 people on the south, in the confederacy, were also using the book of revelation, seeing the war as the battle of armageddon at the end time and using it against the north. We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. Jan 02, 2020 at the end of the sevenyear tribulation, the antichrist will launch a final attack on jerusalem, culminating in the battle of armageddon. The term eschatology comes from two greek terms escato and lovgo meaning roughly speaking last, end, or final and study of, respectively.
In the gospel accounts jesus gave a brief summary of the events and conditions leading up to his return. In revelation 1, john writes that the events of the book must soon take place. Schneider decodes the book of revelation, showing how. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Muslim students threaten to kill prof for suggesting islam is violent. He describes a series of visions that the lord gave him about what will happen in the end times.
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. John takes great pains to emphasize that we are responsible to keep the sayings of the book of revelation. In the biblical book of revelation, jesus christ foretold many more signs of the time of the end. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. What if revelation is not about end times, but rather a guide to how we create heaven on earth, right now. The sign of deception many people are going to claim to be the messiah and claim to have the answers for a troubled world. What will happen at the end of time telling the truth. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. The events of the generation in which he returns will have unique dynamics, requiring our involvement.
It was written for christians so that only they could understand it and those that were not in the faith would not be able to understand it. Now while i argue that jesus is alive, and therefore his prophecy requirement you have listed is still fulfilled, consider his words in luke 4. Easytoread version the following are some outstanding features of lastdays, or. Five of the seven have already sounded as evidenced by critical moments in recent history, and a third world war, which is the triggering event of the sixth trumpet, may have already begun. Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. Dec 18, 2019 a biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several prophecies from the book of revelation have been fulfilled, meaning humanity is living.
In the time of the apostle john, who wrote this book under the inspiration of jesus christ revelation 1. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. How can anyone be in heaven knowing others are in hell. The book of revelation lions leopards and bears oh my. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a.
Israel, the beast and the end times with greg laurie. The end times will see jesus ruling the nations in truth and righteousness as king of kings and lord of lords. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. Overview of the book of revelation people get ready. This is not the end of the world, say those who study christian. Here are 5 great bible stories about the end times. Jan 02, 2020 the two witnesses in revelation will have miraculous powers to accompany their message revelation 11.
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