The book of revelation the only new testament prophetical book is the revealing of the complete identity of jesus christ. Book of revelation overview through the prophet joseph smith, the lord has given us vital keys to understanding the book of revelation, particularly the meaning of the seven seals. Jesus and the book of revelation sabbath school net. If the book of revelation is a video game, this is a great walkthrough. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and awesomeness. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The first two chapters of finding jesus in the book of revelation.
One receives heightened awareness that this book of the revelation of jesus christ is a book vital to the understanding of biblical truth at this point in history in addition to being a text on how to feel safe and secure while endtime events unfold. The book of revelation is a revelation of jesus, a prophecy of the great controversy between good and evil that has been playing out in human history and is now reaching its climax at the end of time. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. Every book of the bible is about jesus devotional pastor j. Reimar vetnes book is sensible and easytounderstand. Jesus as holy warrior in the book of revelation jesus creed a. If jesus is a holy warrior in the book of revelation, can we just stop worrying about god as warrior and holy war in the old testament. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. I am coming quickly behold i am coming quickly revelation 22. In a previous post i argued that the major theme of revelation is worship, so it is no.
Is the jesus in revelation the same as the jesus in the. In the opening chapter we see jesus described as john saw him, in all his glory. Revelation, the last book in the christian bible, is full of. Everything in revelation, from the structure to the content, has one. Some people have attributed the rider of this horse as the person of jesus, as later in revelation 19 jesus rides a white horse. Names of jesus in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. The endless love of jesus ministries 1,261,040 views 29. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The father deliberately designed this series of events before jesus created the world. Despite the fact that some aspects of revelation are still hotly debated by scholars and misunderstood by the general public, the main point of the book is clear. By steven bancarz it is sometimes suggested that the book of revelation describes a blackskinned jesus. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation.
Gospel of john, three epistles of john, and revelation. The stage players for the book of revelation jesus creed. Getting a revelation of jesus in the book of revelation. Preparation for the end time april 1420, 2018 lesson 3.
When we think about revelation, we may visualize all kinds of monsters. This argument is usually put forth by the black hebrew israelites as an apologetic for black people being the real jews and the white man being evil, and the verses used to support this idea are in revelation 1. Lesson 3 page 22 of standard edition jesus and the book. To the one who is victorious, i will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as i was victorious and sat down with my father on his throne revelation 3. This angel sent from jesus was on a mission to give john insights into the meaning of the visions within the book of revelation 22.
The appendix gives deeper study of the revelation chiasm, the judgment, the king of the north, the secret rapture, the prophecy of 2,300 days, the sabbath and sunday controversy, the seven heads of revelation 17, the book of job and the everlasting covenant. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Of necessity, any focus on lastday events must keep jesus front and center, exactly what the book of revelation does. Thats why the opening words of the book are, the revelation of. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. Jesus as holy warrior in the book of revelation jesus. The church of jesus christ of latterday saintsedit. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. How does book of revelation describe jesus answers. Johns vision of the son of man is described in the scriptural revelation 1. To the one who is victorious, i will give the right to sit with me on my throne.
The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. This generally is understood as 1 the revelation from jesus christor 2 the revelation about jesus christ. Lets dive into our study of the bible and learn more. It is christ who bids john write to the seven churches. Unlike, say, the gospel of mark, where jesus is portrayed as pretty human and separate from god. Jesus is described very differently in the book of revelation than in the gospels.
Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. Every book of the bible is about jesus summit life with. The book of revelation is filled with symbolism, and the description in revelation 19. 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. Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation authored. Jesus is presented in revelation as the christ who died for us, loves us, covers our sin, provides our robes made white by washing them in red blood. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down. See more ideas about jesus is coming, bible and prophetic art.
Theres a lot of confusing nonsense out there, especially when it comes to commentaries on the book of revelation. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. Finding jesus in the book of revelation by steve case and. Is the jesus in revelation the same as the jesus in the gospels.
The book of revelation is an apocalyptic letter that relies on visions, symbols and old testament references to reveal the. The descriptions of jesus christ in revelation 2 and 3. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. Four horsemen of the apocalypse meaning in revelation.
John was the only disciple present at the cross when christ was crucified. Jesus promises the church of philadelphia that he will keep them from the hour of trial coming to test those who dwell on earth. Remember, the father ordained the revelation of jesus. Revelation is all about jesus, about who he is, about what he has done for his people, and about what he will do for us at the end of time.
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. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. The book is a secret code that tells us the date of jesus return. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. Revelation is not primarily concerned with the span of history. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. This weeks lesson looks at jesus in the book of revelation. John sees a vision of the risen, ascended and glorified jesus christ, whom. The book of revelation, among other things, also tells us about the end of the world.
The 144,000 will speak with penetrating holy spirit power and clarity and millions of people will be saved. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. There are 3 theories to the time rapture of the church will take place in relation to the great tribulation period. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for.
Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. He uses the historicist method, interpreting the book as being fulfilled throughout history. In the same passage, jesus eyes are said to be like blazing fire verse 12, his robe is soaked in blood verse, and theres a sword coming out of his mouth verse 15. He is a glorious savior, and we need him to be both harshly just with sinners, and we need him to be tenderly merciful toward those who repent. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. To finish off, william webb and gordon oeste bloody, brutal. Jesus asked john to take care of his mother john 19.
Jesus will remove religious blinders and expose the foolishness of false gods. Johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. God sent an angel to him to tell him all this and he wrote it all down in this handy dandy little guide. Jan 10, 2017 just after his resurrection, jesus appeared to a couple of his disciples on the road to emmaus, and began to explain to themfrom moses and all the prophets, how every story in the old testament had been about him. In its wonderful companion series at cascade, david mathewson, from denver seminary, has a splendid and accessible study of the book of revelation. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. This week we consider revelation in a more favorable light. These are the last precious words we have from jesus until he comes again.