And as christians, we need to respond appropriately to it. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible. Writhing in his death throes in the aftermath of the cross, the dragon escalates his assault against the saints until christ returns to consummate history. The first thing that we should do is to follow the directions of our government and medical experts.
Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Welcome to our online version of the king james translation of the revelation of jesus christ. Rodney thomas teaches through the book of revelation on sunday mornings with the anchors class at broadway. First, the dragon pursues the woman about to give birth, but her son is saved and caught up to god and his throne rev 12. Wuhan, which was the epicenter of the covid 19 epidemic, has closed the last of its 16 temporary coronavirus hospitals because there arent enough patients to keep them open. Revelation 11 is the eleventh chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. These presentations have been converted to pdf so that you may download and follow.
This same word is used by john for the miracles of christ. While revelation offers many details on the tribulationeven if they are often couched in the mystery of symbolic languageit is the final four chapters that dictate the overall message of the book. She is israel because she is associated with the sun, the moon, and twelve stars. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book of revelation by pastor arnold murray series 284 thursday 88 19 revelation 1. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The book of revelation has the highest divine authority and divine authorship of all the books in the new testament.
The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by christian hardliners are to be believed. Verse 19 is a very important verse because it tells us how the rest of the book is laid out for us. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined. From here you can read the book of revelation, listen to audio sermons on the revelation prepared and delivered by bobby stafford or read the study lessons on the revelation of jesus christ prepared and published here by david hersey. The description of the lord given in this verse sums up various characteristics of him mentioned in earlier parts of the book. He is going to marry the church, which is called his wife in revelation 19.
The book of revelation is a prophetic book 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. Mary has two significant appearances in the book of revelation. The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. This chapter contains the accounts related to the sounding of the seventh trumpet. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 12 and more. Thats right, all the events can be placed within the timeline of the first 6 seals.
John sees the imminent apostasy of the churchhe also sees the war in heaven in the beginning when satan was cast outhe sees the. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars revelation 12. The book of revelation is a vision from jesus christ, given to him by god the. Revelation 12 niv the woman and the dragon a great sign. They experienced poverty, slander, prison, and even death 2. John was the only one of the original apostles not killed for his faith in jesus christ. Revelation 12, new king james version nkjv the bible app. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself. While covid 19 is likely not one of the seven last plagues of revelation, nor a sign of the end times, it is still very real.
Revelation 17, new king james version nkjv the bible app. And he hath a name written which no one knoweth, but he himself comp. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beastall whose names have not been written in the lambs book of life, the lamb who was slain from the creation of. Satan and the world which the gospel of john describes in the life of jesus, his epistle in the. Revelation 1219 niv the woman and the dragon a great sign. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The woman in revelation 12 is part of the fusion imagerypolyvalent symbolism that is found in the book. Only johns gospel and revelation refer to jesus christ as the word 19. Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. And when i saw her, i marveled with great amazement. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy.
He describes of the seven churches their qualities andor their weaknesses and. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. But first, the first five verses show heavens response to the judgment of the harlot. In fact, there are some striking parallels between revelation and johns other works. Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. I believe the book of revelation is moving forward in prophecy rather than restating that which was already predicted in the earlier chapters of the book.
I believe the book of revelation is moving forward in prophecy rather than restating. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Thomas uses a powerpoint presentation for each of his lessons. Revelation 1219 esv the woman and the dragon and a. Revelation commentary john gills exposition of the bible. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The bible says that the number, or name, of the beast 666 is a mans number. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a.
Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation chapter 19 and 20 bring the climax of the book of revelation. Similarly, if the author sees jerusalem destroyed in chapter 11, then chapters 12 19 are about the fall of jerusalem from a different perspective. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. This is a broad description that parallels the commission given to john in revelation 1. Revelation 1219 english standard version esv the woman and the dragon. Revelation chapter 12 contains a description of a woman, who is clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and a crown of twelve stars atop her head. Revelation 1219 niv the woman and the dragon a great.
Revelation 12 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the. Revelation 19 22 portrays christs future triumph over the forces of. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. Or, rather, and his eyes are as a flame of fire, and upon his head many diademshe having names written, and a name written which no one knows but he himselfand clothed in a vesture dipped in blood, and his name is called the word of god. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. The book of revelation is written by the apostle john after christ appeared to him and gave him a revelation of the things to come in the end times. 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. The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6. Revelation 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. John was exiled on the island of patmos at the time he wrote the book of revelation. Revelation was originally addressed to christians who were suffering for their faith. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill.
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