Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 8. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. Have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches. Attridge, sterling professor of divinity and david l. Or rather, and i saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before not god, as in text, but the throne, and books or, rolls were opened. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. There are six other blessings found in revelation 14. Sadly, upon a quick reading of these chapters the following misread parallels and more are a frequent happening. In bible times trumpets were used as a call for war. It is pure speculation to attempt to identify these specific angels other than recognizing that scripture reveals that gabriel stands in the presence of god.
Revelation from the latin revelatio means unveiling or disclosure and is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, the transliteration of which is an alternative title for the book i. Revelation deals with bible prophecy and the things concerning the last days where we find exhortation to be ready for the lords return. A third of the waters became wormwood, and many people died from the water, because it had been made bitter. He could just as easily have said that one candlestick has seven attitudes. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1.
Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. A description of the church of christ and of satan, under the figures of a woman and of a great red dragon. The book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. By angels he means gods messengers and ambassadors to the seven churches, called angels, both in respect of their office, being the ambassadors of christ, 2 corinthians 5. From other scriptures we know the church is one body. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible that promises a rich blessing to those who read and obey what it states. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Behold, the day of the lord comes, cruel, with both wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate. The book of revelation by pastor arnold murray series 284 thursday 8819 revelation 1. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. We must be prepared to observe in the book of revelation the things that were currently happening in the first century when the book was written and observe the things that would happen after those first century events.
Athey creek christian fellowship is a body of believers desiring to know the lord in an everincreasing measure. 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. Revelation 8 niv the seventh seal and the golden censer bible. Geneva study bible 8 and i turned to k see the voice that spake with me.
Home revelation bible study seeing jesus revelation 1. The audience for whom it has special value is the church which will be greatly emphasized in chapters 23. This is one of my favorite commentators on revelation. The dragon and its angels fought back, 8but they did not prevail and there was no. The book of revelation the final countdown home facebook. This chapter contains the prologue of the book, followed by the vision and commission of john. This section tells about the seven trumpets, which are a warning to the world of the severe judgments of god. 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. The books author identifies himself as john see revelation 1. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Revelation 15, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. The book is giving a linear description of the things. Jun 22, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation.
Jun 17, 2011 the book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. As i do so i will prayerfully prepare myself to be led through the book of revelation by the holy spirit. The revelation about to be given is not from john but from the triune god. Mal couch, ecclesiology in the book of revelation, in mal couch, ed. The angels are a personification of the churches themselves. Audio bible book of revelation chapter 120 youtube. Revelation 8, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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. This provides the only logical explanation for the unprecedented world distress since 1914. In our studies in the book of revelation we have been following the unrolling of the. This work is the revelation from jesus christ which god gave to him and which he made known through an angel to john concerning what must soon take place and it will bring blessing upon those who read, hear, and keep it 1. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation 12, king james version kjv the bible app.
The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book of. Isaiah prophesied the darkening of all three of these sources of light during the day of the lord. 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. How is the certainty of the kingdoms birth shown in revelation 12 8 we have read in the twelfth chapter of revelation. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 8 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Revelation 8 niv bible when he opened the seventh seal. The mystery of the seven stars, and the seven golden candlesticks. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. Why then does christ stand among seven candlesticks. Who bare record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that. Dec 03, 2019 8 the other seals are opened, revelation 6. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Verse 1 the revelation of jesus christ is the subject of this book. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book.
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