These churches mentioned in revelation chapter 2 and 3 represent different struggles and strengths of the christian church today. The 7 churches of revelation their struggles and strengths. These pages explain the book of revelation in the framework of only four prophetic periods. In daniel the prophet speaks of the antichrist making a covenant for one week7 years, but in revelation john speaks of power was given to the antichrist for 42 months. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
Here is a short overview of each of the 7 churches of revelation, plus a description of patmos, the place john actually received the book of revelation. 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. They will be ordinary people living in every nation. Its a seven year period set aside for israel to bring the 6000 years of human history to a close. However the prophecy in the book of revelation tells of more events that will take. Do you remember each of the 7 churches of revelation. Prophecy reveals the sealing of 144,000 servants in revelation 7 will be the next prophetic event.
I wasnt sure i wanted to touch this one, because the answer isnt pretty, but i decided thats no reason to pass on it. Revelation is the 7th book in the protectors series and another emotional read for me this one reminded me a little of salvation, the four men from both books have suffered horrendous violence at the hands of other evil men. Christ is the one who can show us all this revelation that has been sealed. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Mar 24, 2020 according to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. Found in the book of revelationobamas covenantpart 1. Revelation twenty 20 is the one passage in the bible that explicitly speaks of the millennium, using an expression which literally means a thousand years, and it does so no less than six times our english ter. I am a futurist so this question is answered from a futurist view my understanding is that the book of revelation speaks of the last seven years of planet earth. According to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming. What does the book of revelation say about covid 19. Book of revelation study books and teaching tools studies of the scholars in the language of the layman main chart page.
The tribulation according to the book of revelation. When the thousand years are over, satan will be released from his prison and will go out to deceive the nation in the. The bible prophesies a sevenyear period that will immediately precede the battle of armageddon and the second coming of jesus to the earth. The prophecy of the final 7 years before armageddon endtime. Jan 06, 2014 no one knows when jesus is coming not even jesus only the father knows matthew 24.
Satan freed, doomed 7 when the thousand years are completed, satan will be released from his prison, 8 and will come out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth, gog and magog, to gather them together for the war. The book of revelation s prophecies about the seven last plagues are terrifying and show there will be massive suffering and destruction around the world in the end times. In christian eschatology, the great tribulation is a period mentioned by jesus in the olivet discourse as a sign that would occur in the time of the end. 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. This is also foretold in the book of revelation as first seal judgment rev. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. Jul 07, 2018 john eats the little book john is instructed to eat the little book that happens to be sweet in his mouth, but bitter in his stomach, and to prophesy. The book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. The books of daniel and revelation are often studied together, because their prophecies concerning the end times dovetail with each other nicely. Most intriguing because it is mysterious, and mystery creates its own interest. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. However, there are six specific scriptures that say the great tribulation will last for three and one half years. The antichrist signs a covenant for seven years with the nation of israel.
Christ opens the first of the sevensealed scroll, and the rider on the white horse probably antichrist appears. 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. Revelation 11 last 3 12 years the two witnesses john is given a measuring rod to measure the temple of god, the altar, and those who worship there. Do the periods in revelation refer to the same period of 3 and 12 years, multiple periods of 3 12 years, two halves of a 7 year period, or something else. Jan 02, 2020 how do we know the tribulation will last seven years. In this view, the tribulation will last seven prophetic hebrew years lasting 360 days each in. A thousand years of peace and blessing is to demonstrate, beyond question, the fact that everyone finds hard to believe. The time period for these beliefs is also based on other passages. Revelation timeline decoded bible study 7 seals of. I dont believe that in fact i regard that as an irresponsible use of scripture in direct defiance of johns warning at the end of this book, not to add anything to his words. He shall confirm the covenant with many for one week seven years each day is one year. In revelation 67 jesus christ opens the book with seven seals.
In these series of videos, she narrates from memory, in its entirety, the testimony of the book of revelation, which jesus commissioned the apostle john to write to the 7 churches of asia. This is the event that inaugurates the tribulation period. However, there are six specific scriptures that say the great tribulation will last for. There is nothing in the book of revelation to pinpoint an exact date of the final battle between the forces of good and evil. The covenant that the antichrist makes with israel is called the 70th week of daniel. The prophecy of the final 7 years before armageddon. Many people say that there is a sevenyear tribulation but theres not one scripture to prove that. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. In revelation 5 we have the book with 7 seals, and that jesus is the only one worthy to open the book. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. What is meant by the years mentioned in the book of.
This is known as the quick fix of 96 for if revelation was written under domitians reign then the preterist view has a problem. What is the tribulation period in the book of revelation all about. They point out incorrectly that revelation was written in 95 or 96 a. Are the periods in revelation a single period of 3 and 12 years or something else. What does the book of revelation say about nonbelievers. John eats the little book john is instructed to eat the little book that happens to be sweet in his mouth, but bitter in his stomach, and to prophesy. Are the periods in revelation a single period of 3 and 12.
All of the judgments god waited for in history are now poured out in the tribulation period which according to jesus and daniel lasts 7 years. He called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had. The book of revelation, the rapture and related bible prophecies have spawned a whole industry in recent years. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. The lords richest blessing on you for your teaching and guidance given to many believers. When the thousand years are over, satan will be released. 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. The tribulation is a future sevenyear period of time when god will finish his discipline of israel and finalize his judgment of the unbelieving world. As each seal is opened, john sees a representation of an event or events of a thousand years of the earths history. The church, made up of all who have trusted in the person and work of the lord jesus to save them from being punished for sin, will. This 7 disk journey with middleeast expert, author and theologian, jay mccarl, is an experience like no other. With most books, the more we understand, the more unveiled the mystery, the less interesting the study.
The binding of satan implied restraint put upon his power and freedom of action. It is like pieces of a puzzle that all fit together with the history of the land being fought over, between the palestinians who claim they have a right to the land and israel, who god says has a. John, a symbol of the church, is taken up to heaven. When the thousand years are over, satan will be released from his prison and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earthgog and magogand to gather them for battle. Events of the final seven years endtime ministries with irvin baxter. Jay from texas asks irvin to explain his thoughts on there not being a sevenyear tribulation in the bible. The fact is the book of revelation was written before before jerusalem. See the book of revelation through the eyes of ancient civilizations that existed over 2,000 years ago. Many important events are foretold to occur during this final seven years. What does the bible say about the great tribulation. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it.
But the good news is this will be a temporary period of time. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy. Bible verses of all the sevens of the book of revelation have you ever wondered just how many sevens are in book of revelation. To back up the revelation that obama fulfilled the dan. John in the book of revelation saw the mark while he was in the spirit. This will be necessary for god to deal with a sinful and rebellious world. The 7 years of daniel and the 42 months of revelation grace. The 42 months of revelation, also described as 3 12 years, and 1260 days, is the duration of the great tribulation, the last half of daniels 70th week. He will not fully honor that covenant but will break it in the middle of the 7 years daniels vision see dan 9. Why do daniel and revelation give varying counts of 1,260, 1,290, and 1,335 days for the tribulation. Rather, and when the thousand years have been finished. Besides the many books, there are websites, tv evangelists, lecture series, movies and videos. It also shows that jesus is the one who paid the price for the sins of mankind.
This revelation timeline decoded bible study gives an overview of the fulfillment of the seal judgements in revelation 6 rome is the fourth kingdom of the prophecies in daniel 2 and 7, and it was at the height of its power, when white horses were used in victory parades, and the cretan emperors wore a wreath, representing a crown. What are we to understand by the book which john saw, which was sealed on the back with seven seals. Why do daniel and revelation give varying counts of 1,260. The fact is the book of revelation was written before before jerusalem fell as hyper creedalist ken gentry shows in his book. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. Revelation 7 new international version niv 144,000 sealed 7 after this i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth to prevent any wind from blowing on the land or on the sea or on any tree. Is the great tribulation three and a half years or seven years. Revelation 7 144,000 sealed after this i saw four bible. Many attempting to explain the book of revelation incorrectly take a purely sequential approach, ie. In revelation 6 the book is opened and the wrath and judgement of god begins. The endtime prophetic events recorded in the book of revelation that will occur before and at the time of christs return to earth are outlined by. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. Chapter 6 records the opening of the first six seals.
The book of revelation is possibly the most interesting of all the books of the bible. We are to understand that it contains the revealed will, mysteries, and the works of god. The first four seals represent trends and plagues that have been. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. The 7 years of daniel and the 42 months of revelation. A period of 7 years with the last 3 12 years known as the time of jacobs. The 144,000 will cause all kinds of turmoil and destruction during their three and a half years of. But there are basic principles which, like the warning in revelation 8. 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 tribulation will begin when the antichrist signs a sevenyear covenant with israel. In revelation chapter 5 a book is introduced, and that book is the basis of the remaining seventeen chapters of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book is gods wrath and judgement on the world, and jesus is about to open it up. Both books mention a certain number of days during the tribulation.
Hal lindseys 1970 book the late great planet earth and the left behind series by tim lahaye and jerry b. In the book of revelation, the seven seals are the seven symbolic seals greek. It seems as if this book had, in many places, a special view to the people of israel. At the beginning of daniels 70th week the last 7 years before the 2nd coming there appears to be a brief time of peace because thats the means by which the antichrist will reveal himself daniel 8. It wont be long before someone is publishing an end times book, showing how revelation prophesied covid 19 and how it is a sign of the end. Revelation is the 7th book in the protectors series and another emotional read for me this one reminded me a little of salvation, the four men from both books have. Revelation 7 new international version niv 144,000 sealed. The reason i have taken over 5 hours of my time to study this out in the book of revelation is for you. While we do believe it is at or near the middle of the last 7 years of this age.
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