Does the justice of god in revelation underwrite acts of human justice such as just wars, capital punishment, a harsh. I think theres a good reason for this confusion, and believe that we should read the bible for ourselves instead. The future is here love worth finding with adrian rogers. Understanding the seven trumpets of revelation gods purpose. These promises also assure us that all the effects of the fall are reversed in christs finished work and the salvation he has provided for us by grace through faith. The book of revelation, which concludes gods plan for humanity, is one of the most misunderstood and debated books of the bible, but the decoding the future series now shatters the endless debate by presenting the most eye opening and inspiring prophecy based series ever released. Current and future events that fulfill bible prophecy. 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. This study examines the many names of jesus christ in the book of revelation. It assumes that some events described in the book of revelation actually took place in johns day, but that other events will carry on in future history down to some later period of time, in fact. Decoding the future book of revelation 7part series. Promises from the book of revelation over the centuries the church of our dear lord has experienced various forms of adversity, but during its early existence there was a period of persecution that was exceptionally severe. Revelation s mark of the beast exposed 22 revelation s ancient discoveries duration. Understanding the book of revelation mounce, robert h.
He instructed john to write the things that thou hast seen, and the things that are, and the things that are about to come after these things rev. Decoding the future a life changing journey through the book of revelation full 7 dvd course almost 10 hours wstudy guide by ingenuity films. In this post, we hope to support our earlier statement using the text of revelation. Revelation reveals the events of the day of the lord revelation 1. Why doesnt christianity remove the book of revelation. Mar 12, 2010 the book of revelation the book of revelation is the only book of the bible that promises a special blessing to the reader. See the book of revelation through the eyes of ancient civilizations that existed over 2,000 years ago, the way prophecy was originally meant to be told. The justice of god in the book of revelation1 does the book of revelation picture god and gods justice in ways that contradict jesus teaching about god being the model for christians loving their enemies. Revelation never describes itself as a symbolic code of future events plotted on a timeline. Oct 31, 2017 understanding the seven trumpets of revelation gods purpose gods wrath and mercy during the seven trumpets if separated from the larger context of this book, this chapter could make god appear to be very cruel and unfairly harsh so please read subsequent chapters as soon as possible. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The book of revelation is not just about the future the log. Kruger study from the bible and be encouraged to grow your faith.
I would recommend this to anyone who is reading the book of revelation. Sep 12, 2017 the revelation increases the number of repetitions to further emphasize the surety and nearness of the visions. Hill in a biblicaltheological introduction to the new testament. In this book it is the lord himself who unveils what is hidden. Predictions of rapture seem to me to be out of whack with the reality portrayed the suffering of the lamb who absorbed the implications of our sin and worship of power and money. However i plan to watch this again because it is a lot to take in the first time. Many verses in the bible encourage reading gods word in general, but only one book has the audacity to claim, in effect, read me, im special. Like the books of prophecy in the old testament, revelation proclaims a message. I think theres a good reason for this confusion, and believe that we should read the bible for ourselves instead of simply. Apr 28, 2015 revelation never describes itself as a symbolic code of future events plotted on a timeline. A reader has graciously questioned our previous assertion about this repetition in revelation. The book of revelation is not just about the future april 29, 2016. However, the coming future plagues, woes, and the implementation of gods wrath is only a part of whats covered in this divine revelation given by god to the lord jesus christ. The comforting promise of revelation when you are certain of your future, then you can concentrate on your present.
In this weeks gospel revolution video, jeff robertson offers some examples of the symbolism in the book of revelation being events that were actually happening at. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible for good reason. For it was written to be read and heard in the present age rev. It discloses the full character and identity of jesus of nazareth by lifting the veil. With global events signifying the end of our age, millions have begun seeking a greater understanding of bible prophecy. Apr 08, 2014 in this weeks gospel revolution video, jeff robertson offers some examples of the symbolism in the book of revelation being events that were actually happening at the cross spiritually.
Christs identity and work are outlined by his various names in this great book. Nt 666 the book of revelation asbury theological seminary. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to. A largely fulfilled, literal interpretation of the book of revelation. There is much, much more revealed in the the book of revelation than. It draws upon the language and imagery of the old testament. The second coming in the book of revelation george r. God permitted him to reveal these things to his servant john in a vision. The perennial revelation of jesus christ ellul, jacques, apocalypse. Covers topics in daniel and the olivet discourse, proving a 70ad great tribulation with revelation 1220 being fulfilled historically through real, literal events up through constantine, leaving us after the millennium, before the final return of the lord jesus. A lot of books have been written in the past few decades that pretend to have all of the answers, but people are still confused. Apr 29, 2016 revelation is not just about the future.
He often uses structure and repetition in his creation. This is a 7part series with over 10 hours of information. The discussion about revelation is very complete for the most part but i noticed that some chapters from the book are skipped over with little explanation so i was somewhat disappointed. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible in our canon for good reason. I believe the clear purpose of revelation is exactly what it says it is. For it was written to be read and heard in the present age. The book of revelation is not a future event youtube. Some dismiss its complicated narrative and vivid descriptions as mere allegory. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items.
It was a time in which many christians were imprisoned, beaten, banished to desolate islands, burned at the. Feb 02, 20 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelations ancient discoveries duration. They simply refuse to read the text in its literal sense because they are motivated to move the future back to the past and nero provides their best chance of doing so. Decoding the future bluray format a life changing journey through the book of revelation full 7 dvd course almost 10 hours wstudy guide by ingenuity films. In the ensuing discussion, we would ask the reader to notice a key weakness of those who argue for a neronic fulfillment of the beast passages of the book of revelation. See the book of revelation through the eyes of ancient civilizations that existed over 2,000 years ago. Dreams interpreted secrets future interpretation of dreams foreknowledge the existence of god mystery god revealing mysteries gods foreknowledge god, all knowing visions and dreams in scripture however, there is a god in heaven who reveals mysteries, and he has made known to king nebuchadnezzar what will take place in the latter days. The justice of god in the book of revelation peace. Book of revelations millennial views and the book of revelation the book of revelations the final segment of the new testament is a particularly contentious and divisive section of the bible. It requires some knowledge of the rest of the bible in order to appreciate it. Jay mccarl, gary stearman, kade hawkins, brent miller sr, professor charles williams, professor chris howard, professor ken bluemel, brent miller jr.
The book of revelation is the golden clasp that brings the entire bible together. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to. The book of revelation, which concludes gods plan for humankind, is one of the most misunderstood books of the bible, but the decoding the future series now shatters the debate by. Revelation is the last book in the bible in regards to both location and what else. Understanding the seven trumpets of revelation gods purpose gods wrath and mercy during the seven trumpets if separated from the larger context of this book, this chapter could make god appear to be very cruel and unfairly harsh so please read subsequent chapters as soon as possible. So many christians have a complete misunderstanding of the revelation of the apostle john born 6 a. Why doesnt christianity remove the book of revelation from the bible. Many, not all, impute external ideas into passages to project a progressive applica. The denouement of scripture the revelation of jesus christ portrays in dramatic. The book of revelation is not just about the future.
Crossway this post is adapted from the chapter entitled revelation by charles e. Part one is absolutely not one of these types of courses documentaries and is easily the best journey through the prophecies in the book of revelation i have ever watched. Now, it is an utter impossibility, as it has been week after week as we have scaled, at times, several chapters, but tried to go through the book systematically which i think is the best way, because you can get bogged down in a lot of detail otherwise and yet its impossible to deal with everything in each of these portions. Turn with me to revelation 21 please, revelation chapter 21. Its supposed prophesies of end times and armageddon are not good for modern society. The book of revelation is not just about the future bible study. A simple guide to understanding the end times through the eyes of the hebrew prophets ebook 9781629991108 by rabbi k. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 863,361 views 58. Without understanding the overall context of the bible, it is impossible to understand the book of revelation. In revelation the savior puts an end to death and the curse. The book of revelation, which concludes gods plan for humankind, is one of the most misunderstood books of the bible, but the decoding the future series now shatters the debate by presenting newly discovered ancient anthropological findings from the time of christ that prove the events of revelation are not only true, but can now be easily.
Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. Among the books of the new testament, the book of revelation is probably more widely debated than any other, due to its prophetic content, yet it is also the least understood people find it difficult to wrap their minds around it because in some places, it contains symbols that must be interpreted, and in other places, it contains literal descriptions or interpretations. The book of revelation guthrie, donald, the relevance of johns apocalypse ladd, g. It is the final expression of and complement to the prophecies of the jewish prophets. Why doesnt christianity remove the book of revelation from. We could exploit more futurist headlines documented in this wonderful book, the book of revelation. It is also about the past and very much about the presentperhaps primarily about the present. A life changing journey through the book of revelation has finally arrived experience a lifechanging journey like you have never experienced before. The clear purpose of revelation love worth finding with. Revelation 1 tlb this book unveils some of the future. A life changing journey through the book of revelation has finally arrived experience a lifechanging journey like you have never. Revelation is a book which presents the great revealing.
Understand the revelation blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophesy, and keep those things with are written therein. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,692,279 views 58. This revelation timeline decoded bible study provides a list of current and upcoming events that may be significant in prophecy fulfillment, and to our lives in these end times the jesuits have created a false script of how the end times will play out, which you no doubt have heard from pastors, movies, books, etc. The book of the revelation a simple overview anonymous. Aug 15, 2017 gods seven promises in revelation 22 there are at least seven promises given to us in revelation 22 that confirm jesus victory over satan, sin and death.
According to a futurist approach to the book of revelation, the seven letters represent. Revelation ids the only book of the nt devoted primarily to what. This idea has a strong tie to the book of revelation, as the gospel of jesus christ is the good news that he brought. In revelation the message is that god is coming to judge and to redeem, and that the powers of evil and empires will clash before god establishes the fullness of his kingdom. The palm tree in this image 1 is an example of both as we apply inmillennialism to the book of revelation, we see the structure god used.
A lifechanging journey through the book of revelation 7 dvd set this 7disk journey with middleeast expert, author and theologian, jay mccarl, is an experience like no other. May 04, 2016 the book of revelation is not just about the future,dr. May 29, 2016 the book of revelation is not just about the future april 29, 2016. Jesus is the central person the revelation of jesus christand the testimony of jesus christ. Not only is this film extremely thorough in the teaching and translations of ancient. Revelation as a book underlines the work of jesus in his selfgiving for the life of the world. Was the book of revelation written for 1st century christians, or for christians today.
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