The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand. Did you know that todays news was written 2500 years ago. This dual visions are comparable to the dual dreamsvisions of the same events as that of joseph, pharaoh, and daniel. Analytical translation with comprehensive concordance a beautiful modern english translation with concordance for facilitating word studies. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation kindle edition by pagels, elaine. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He didnt use symbols to prevent us from understanding his messages. The scroll and the lamb read revelation 5 kjv along with a helpful commentary. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. The book of revelation predictions of coming disaster. When we properly assemble all of the prophecies, a mindboggling drama unfolds. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy.
These prophecies precede and type the truly terrible time of gods punishments, plagues and judgments when the book of revelation is fulfilled at the end of the kingdom of god. And jesus said, to you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of god, but to the rest it is given in parables, that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. Prophecy being fulfilled in current events this page is designed to help you stay informed as to how bible prophecy is being fulfilled in current events. The theme of the book is the events leading up to the jesus second coming. Just as military planners send secret messages in code to keep the enemy from intercepting and understanding them, so god has cloaked prophecy in symbolic language. The nonprophets guidetm to the book of revelation offers informative study tools for understanding its prophecies, and practical challenges to apply gods truths to your life today. Around 95ad, the apostle john wrote end time prophesies in the book of revelation. In the book of revelation, which contains an account of visions which symbolise and foretell what it says will happen in the future, it says. The scripture touches upon the outbreak of armageddon, the four riders.
Oct 31, 2017 the book of revelation contains several prophecies that integrate into one big story. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelations. End times signs rapture prophecy timelines explained. In the book of revelation, the seven seals represent the apocalyptic vision foreseen by john of patmos. The revelations concerning the last days are found throughout the bible but primarily in the following books of the bible. Through the bestselling books of elaine pagels, thousands of readers have come to know and treasure the suppressed biblical texts known as the gnostic. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. This is a compilation of some notes and thoughts about the book of enoch this is by no means an exhaustive study of enoch, and i dont even mention many of the things written in it. Theres no better time to understand the present in light of historys final outcome. Soon i plan to update some of these posts, especially those pertaining to the beast of revelation. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political developments and endtime powers that would affect the jewishpeople.
These nations will come together in the last days in an attempt to destroy. The greek word apocalypse is translated revelation. The day of judgment is nearer now than ever before. May 28, 2017 this book of revelation explained video will shed light on a popular question. Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek. This prophecy, like all the rest of daniels consists of two parts, an introductory prophecy and an explanation thereof. Short summary of the book of revelation prophecy talk. Book of revelation prophecies unlike all other new testament books, revelation is a prophetic book concerning the events of the last days. From both the book of revelation and the cited passage from the pistis sophia, one can see many similarities with respect to the appearance of a dragon in the heavens.
The key to understanding is the mysterious book of revelation is comprehending its story flow. The antichrist daniel 7 and revelation bible universe. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. A similar comprehensive study that is more scholarly in its approach is a book by paul n. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times. Apocalyptic commentary of the book of isaiah a versebyverse analysis of isaiahs endtime prophecy for judeochristian readers. 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. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation. The context of the prophecy, however, hints that he was a judean from the jerusalem vicinity, since the tone of a stranger is absent.
It is not intended to be a full prophecy study but is only intended to be a quick guide through some of the major prophecies. This site is dedicated to the study of biblical truth, biblical prophecy. Isaiah jeremiah ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos micah nahum zechariah malachi revelation chapters 420. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. A strange vision given to john of a world racked by geophysical upheaval and spiritual transformation, it is a book cloaked in allegory and metaphor. All through the book of revelation there are the most precious, elevating promises, and there are also warnings of the most fearfully solemn import. It is important to identify the antichrist because from it will come the sign, or mark, of its authority. The book elijah by michael obrien is faithful to the catholic point of view, while speculating on the events described in the book of revelation, but as mentioned before, there is no actual official interpretation of the book of revelation. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The angel informs him that seventy weeks have been decreed for them, and then gives a detailed but cryptic description of those weeks. It starts out simply enough, it is a revelation in greek, apocalypse from jesus christ, it is a prophecy, and it comes as a letter to seven churches. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The most profound book ever written on the topic is the interpretation of prophecy by paul lee tan assurance publishers, 1974.
I have found that, often, important national and international events that indicate bible prophecy being fulfilled are not reported by mainstream media. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Futurists emphasize that the antichrist has not yet come to the world, and thus, the prophecies from the book of daniel, book of matthew and book of revelation have not yet come true. An overview of revelation multimedia training kit covers the book of revelation verse by verse. What this means is that daniels prophecies would not be fully understandable until the end times prior to christs return.
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 book will explore the prophecies of the bible in short summaries. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Only christ is qualified to remove the seven seals and open the book to understanding. The dispersed jews became a people and city when they first returned to israel from captivity. Daniel 11 timeline condensed one page commentary video overview daniel 11 explained condensed one page commentary revelation 7.
In fact the vast majority of our questions in regards to the book of daniel can be found by referencing the book of revelation as well as other books of the bible. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, or the apocalypse of john, is a book of the new testament that occupies a central place in christian eschatology. Signs of the times of the last days amazing bible timeline.
Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. As explained in the book of revelation, the 10 toes represent 10 nations, occupying the area of the old roman empire. 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. Through the books of revelation and daniel god gives us a thorough description of the antichrist of bible prophecy. This prophecy of the messiah relates to both comings two returns from captivity, and assigns the times thereof. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. The seven first plagues are called seven trumpets in revelation because they serve the purpose of warning or awakening the people of earth to the glorious arrival of jesus christ. For the first time in two thousand years, the prophecies in the book of revelation have been fulfilled and decoded with the historical events in the christian history. No other book in the bible has as much impact on our way of life as the book of revelation.
Most chapter studies below contain a versebyverse commentary. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. It is a series of prophecies dealing with the conflict between good and evil christ and satan. This article on revelation 4 and 5 is an excerpt from the book unveiling daniel and revelation by roy allan anderson. In revelation 12 this is the second great portent in the sky after the woman clothed with the sun. Elaine pagels is a harrington spear paine professor of religion, princeton university. 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. Gods ways are wonderful to understand and so thrilling to discover. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation.
Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Revelation fulfilled unveiling the 2,000year mystery of the book of revelation. Why preacher fears end of world in 2020 after prophecies fulfilled. Reagans video program, revelation revealed, presents a sweeping overview of the entire book of revelation. Understanding bible prophecy many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood.
Christ gives the best summary of these events and how to prepare for them. Seven prophecies that must be fulfilled before jesus christs. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue. The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by christian hardliners are to be believed. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. These events will not occur in random order nor will they be freak disasters caused by nature. The interpretation of the book revelation lamb and. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. In the bible, the prophecy of seventy weeks chapter 9 of the book of daniel is a prophecy given to daniel by the angel gabriel in response to daniels prayer for god to act on behalf of his people and city i. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts.
The revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. 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. Jesus delivered a pivotal prophecyone of the longest single prophecies in the bible and the most important prophecy christ revealed when he was on this earth. The word apocalypse comes from the greek apokalupsis, which means uncovering or unveiling. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation pagels, elaine on. I gave revelations five stars, not only because it is a good book, but because it is an important book. Revelation chapter 1 tev 1 this book is the record of the events that jesus christ revealed. 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. Reagans book, wrath and glory, covers the book of revelation chapter by chapter. Is this the end of the world i want to help you understand this question by bringing your heart to jesus, though. Free book library store bible prophecy truth is a powerful website designed to help people from all religious backgrounds clearly understand the major prophecies of the bible.
Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. This is a collection of videos of sermons and bible studies on the prophecies of the book of revelation. Christ, through john, is revealing to his servants what occurs after the kingdom. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. This page is designed to help you stay informed as to how bible prophecy is being fulfilled in current events i have found that, often, important national and international events that indicate bible prophecy being fulfilled are not reported by mainstream media. Seven prophecies that must be fulfilled before jesus.
This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. The testimony of christ, a testimony of the most solemn character, is to be borne to the world. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. 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.
In the book s last chapter god reiterates that his words were given to reveal and not to be sealed revelation 22. This book of the revelation is frequently styled the apocalypse, derived from the word by which it is designated in greek. Biblical prophecy explained bible prophecy and truth. An excellent introductory book for the general reader is how to study bible prophecy for yourself by tim lahaye harvest house, 1990. Dating the book relies solely on canonical position, historical allusions, and linguistic elements. Throughout chapters eight and nine, he prophesies milestones, or seals, that marks the end of days. Like the quatrains of nostradamus, the book of revelation is steeped in code and mystery, though the purpose of the book is not to hide the truth, but to reveal events leading up to the return of christ. The book of revelation reveals that god will soon inflict the world with a series of 14 plagues. A biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several prophecies from the book of.
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. Many of the apocalyptic prophecies were given while the prophets were in a hostile foreign land. Princeton religious scholar elaine pagels puts the new testaments last book in historical context. In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come. With regard to end time prophecies only, one of the best surveys for the more general reader is leon woods book, the bible and future events zondervan, 1973. 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. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. If we did not realize already that it takes a lifetime to understand the bible and thats a good thing, the point is driven home when we get to the last book in the bible revelation. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Indeed, many people throughout the ages have asked, just what does revelation mean or what message does it encode. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. But you, daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end.
Edgar cayce on the book of revelation the afterlife. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church. However, revelation is typically understood by studying the prophecies of daniel and not the other way round. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. Benware entitled understanding end time prophecy moody press, 1995. It presents predictions about the future and warnings to gods people and others.
If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. 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. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. Revelation fulfilled, unveiling the mystery of the book of.
The word is given by jesus christ and has his claim of authorship and the equivalent. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the. Some prophecies in revelation have been underway for centuries and others are about to begin. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. While some of the prophecies concerning events prior to the establishment of the kingdom can seem negative, we should always keep in mind that the central focus of bible prophecy is the good news gospel of the coming kingdom of god. 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. This book is an essential tool for any serious student of prophecy. Recommended books on bible prophecy prophecy lamb and. While revelation s language is similar to all other prophetic books, it differs in four major areas. The name comes from the greek term apokalypsis, meaning unveiling or revelation.