The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The idea that the saints or holy ones refers to israel is implied by the similarities between the threeandahalf year war against the holy onessaints mentioned in both daniel 12. Revelation includes the contrasting female images of babylon the whore and new jerusalem the bride 17. An issue that must be addressed before proceeding to an examination of the text of revelation is our basic hermeneutical approach to the book. The nature of the book revelation lamb and lion ministries. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. When we inherit all things we will all be kings and priest unto god. A memoir of genealogy, paternity, and love by dani shapiro, the whole enchilada by diane mott davidson, nathans.
The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The novel was unusual for its detailed descriptions of a non statutory female on male rape the protagonist of the novel is a male ballet dancer living in amsterdam with his french girlfriend brigitte. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1.
The interactive counterpoints forum allows each author not only to present his view, but also to offer brief commentary on other views presented. Few people realize there are different views on how to interpret the book of the revelation. It shouldnt be bothersome to anyone, because the kings of the earth is. Those seeking the truth will find gods written word, the bible, to be the final authority, in all that they seek. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Revelation reveals the events of the day of the lord revelation 1. Revelation 17 new international version niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. Man thinks this is an opportunity for him to go and preach as a jehovah witness but guess what he jammed something else. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Church life the preterist archive of realized eschatology.
Inside, you will find the most amazing thought revelations, the most beautiful jewels of truth you would never have thought of before. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. Historical this method views the book of revelation as a blueprint of history, i. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. He clearly made it known by sending his angel to his loving servant john 2 i, john, bore witness to the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ3 a joyous blessing rests upon the one. The book of revelation is perhaps the most mysterious book in sacred scripture. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Revelations from revelation mass market paperback march 1, 2008. A comprehensive database of more than 11 book of revelation quizzes online, test your knowledge with book of revelation quiz questions. Rogers has served as senior pastor of hillcrest baptist church in. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Of all the books of the bible, few are as fascinating or as bewildering as revelation.
Four views on the book of revelation counterpoints. When writing the book of revelation, john used a literary form that would have been familiar to his readers. John sees jesus in the fullness of his glory as the. Four views on the book of revelation explores the four main views in which revelation is understood. No other book of the new testament feels like revelation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book of revelation page 1 of 4 preterist idealist classical dispensationalist progressive dispensationalist ideology historic. And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on offthewall, but some of it serious and scholarly. This literary style is ancient poetry that wrapsup real events in poetic symbolism to give these events meaning. Popular paternity books meet your next favorite book. The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in the latter category. Bible and theology kindle edition by zondervan, pate, c. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. The headings and subheadings make up an outline of the book.
Revelation is first and foremost a book from jesus about jesus. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Gentry, a preterist view of revelation in four views on the book of revelation, ed. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Gods word is just as true in its prophecies as it is in its history. The book was published in 2000 by bloomsbury publishing and has 264 pages.
God the mother in revelation we have been searching for the evidences of god the mother from genesis all throughout the bible. As for salvation issues, there should be no conflicting views contained here. Introductionto revelation of modern responses to the book of revelation, three quickly come to mind. Carson praises his commentary as a learned and wellwritten work that not only explains the text satisfactorily in most instances but also introduces the student to the best of the secondary literature while saying that mounces special strength is in his appropriate and balanced use of both. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. The time is near revelation 22 john macarthur the book of revelation series duration. Over the course of the churchs history there have been four main approaches. This study will fortify believers who are pressured to deny their faith and help them stand firm through gods word. This channel is a sermon library from the preaching ministry of dr.
Material from this website may not be reproduced for distribution. There are some things in the book that may be difficult to understand. Here are just seven of the realities revealed in the book of revelation for the encouragement of the church. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
Four additional times in the last chapter of the book the message is declared to be prophetic revelation 22. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Our online book of revelation trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top book of revelation quizzes. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. The book of revelation is a novel by uk author rupert thomson. The four views and their proponents are 1 the preterist view, by kenneth l. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading four views on the book of revelation counterpoints.
This interpretation is also galvanized by the fact that the book of revelation is a continuation of the book of daniel. Preterist views revelations prophecies as reflecting actual historical events in apostle johns near future, which have been. The first view of revelation is the idealist view or the spiritual view. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1.
Revelation books four views on the book of revelation. The trinity in the book of revelation andrews university. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Revelation books four views on the book of revelation edited by marvin pate, the revelation of jesus christ by john walvoord, the book of revelation by clarence larkin, revelation revealed by jack van impe, keys to understanding the book of revelation by arthur bloomfield, wrath and glory by david reagan, revelation unveiled by tim lahaye, a. Preterist, which means gone by, is derived from the latin word praeteritus.
God the mother in revelation, the wife of the lamb would. Heretofore, my discussions on the book of revelation have centered around the rapture if and when it will happen, the millennium, and who the antichrist is. The book of revelation itself declares that it is prophecy. A revelation from god, through jesus greetings to the seven congregations 48 i am the alpha and the omega 8 john in the lords day by inspiration 911 vision of the glorified jesus 1220 messages to ephesus 17, to smyrna 811, to pergamum 1217, to thyatira 1829 messages to sardis 16, to philadelphia 7. Book of revelation outline summary online bible nwt. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible in our canon for good reason. Headings throughout the following book of revelation. Like a jewel box filled with bright jewels and rare coins, this book is a collection of the clearest views and brightest nuggets of light from many second advent writers, concerning the precious prophecies of the revelation of jesus christ. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy revelation 1. As it is known, this book of revelation is concerned about the last day when jesus is coming for the second time to give us the salvation, eternal life.
Now we have come to the end of the bible, that is, the the book of revelation. T he book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. For example, the fact that the beast is said to rise out of the sea rev. Revelation 17 babylon, the prostitute on the beast. The preterist approach to revelation the unfolding of. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. They are included in the body of the text so the reader can see them as he reads the book without having to page over to a separate outline. It is the final expression of and complement to the prophecies of the jewish prophets.
This book allows proponents of each of the four major interpretive views on revelation to present an overview from their perspective. Four views of revelation part 1 the preterist youtube. There will be differences of opinion about exactly what and the. Mounces treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008. This view uses the allegorical method to interpret the book of revelation. Revelation 1 the passion translation tpt johns introduction. Revelation is indeed sent as a letter with a traditional greeting, direct messages to the recipients re 23, and a sendoff re 22.
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