The book of revelation is clear that, for a time, the latterday saints will have to face these conditions with courage and faith. In other words, their punishment would be the disbanding or destruction of the ephesian church. This video uses the entire bible narrative as a model for the revelation timeline. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible.
The book of life is first described in revelation 3. 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. It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 619, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22. The name is beyond description, inexpressible, and only known to. 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. Oct 21, 2016 revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration.
It is not the same kind of white as we normally think of skin color. The seven churches described in the book of revelation. Apr 15, 2020 the book of revelation explains for us that god the son, jesus christ the creator is here on the ground guiding his church to accomplish his purposes in the world. But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the nicolaitans, which i also hate.
The reader is encouraged to study the messages of revelation 21 through 22. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,626,287 views 58. In the opening chapter we see jesus described as john saw him, in all his glory. Some argue that jesus must have been of african descent because the book of revelation compares his hair to wool and his feet to burnished bronze.
Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. Aug, 2009 the book of revelation is full of names for jesus that describe who he is, such as faithful, king, alpha, omega, bright morning star. The book of revelation includes johns vision of the son of man. Many medieval manuscript illustrations depicting scenes from 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. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Christs name written on the christian denotes he shall wholly belong to him. In the letters he applauds and chastises each church and he offers them advice on how to get back on track. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. How does book of revelation describe jesus answers. Whether we call it revelation what which has been revealed or whether we call it the apocalypse based on the greek, every reader and expositor will find. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. W hen you study the book of revelation, one of the first things that you will look at are the seven churches listed in revelation chapters 2 and 3. The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow, and. Certainly, this description speaks of jesus purity and holiness. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. We all know that there are difficult words, phrases, illusions, characters, and descriptions in the last book of the new testament. The book of revelation explains for us that god the son, jesus christ the creator is here on the ground guiding his church to accomplish his purposes in the world. What was jesus message to the church in ephesus in revelation. Revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. Jesus is described very differently in the book of revelation than in the gospels. 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.
The philadelphian church is the recipient of this letter. Jesus feet are described as being like polished bronze still glowing from the furnace. Im not sure whether this person wants me to assure them that the gospel jesus is the revelation jesus or that the revelation. Jesus asked john to take care of his mother john 19. The only ones to enter the new jerusalem will be those. The most common description of jesus in the book of revelation is as a lamb, appearing some 28 times in the book rev 5. The righteous are described by their decision to accept righteousness by faith those who wash their robes. A quick reading will reveal that the new heaven is a wonderful place. I am the root and the offspring of david, and the bright and morning star. What was jesus message to the church in ephesus in. Messages of the book of revelation for latterday saints.
Each of these messages includes information apropos to each church, and from these messages we can draw lessons. The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Actually, the type of metal mentioned here is not known. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Who are the nicolaitans mentioned in the book of revelation.
Revelation 2 begins a series of brief letters to seven churches that existed during the apostle johns time in asia minor modernday turkey. Gospel of john, three epistles of john, and revelation. Johns vision of the son of man is described in the scriptural revelation 1. Bamberg apocalypse, about 1020, bamberg, staatsbibliothek. The second introduction established that the book is from god and described what jesus meant to christians. It would appear that paul saw the present heaven but not the future heaven. Can you explain the description of jesus in revelation 1.
Is the jesus in revelation the same as the jesus in the gospels. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ.
In saying that jesus head and his hair were white as white wool, as snow. Overview of the book of revelation church of jesus christ. Now the third introduction tells about the giving of the book and describes the majesty of jesus as god. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. His body was like beryl, his face like the appearance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torch. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. All 22 chapters are illustrated from various sources. The new heaven and earth are described in revelation 2122. Hell in the book of revelation christian worldview press. The book of revelationa revealing of the futureis history written in advance. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a testimony of jesus christ a commentary on the book of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case.
A testimony of jesus christ a commentary on the book of revelation kindle edition by garland, anthony. Jun 03, 20 these two phrases are also present in revelation 20. It is christ who bids john write to the seven churches. Names of jesus in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. In revelation 5 there is a fitting description of jesus as a sacrificial lamb. The phrase unto the ages of the ages occurs twelve other times in the book of revelation and always refers to eternity 1. This reference is found in a passage of scripture that describes one of the seven churches described in the book of revelation revelation 2. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. Dec 27, 2019 a major roadblock to understanding the book of revelation is putting the events described on a timeline.
What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in. The whiteness of jesus head is described both as wool and as snow. These two phrases are also present in revelation 20. A major roadblock to understanding the book of revelation is putting the events described on a timeline. I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place revelation 2. Its important for us to know about the events that will. Jan 02, 2020 jesus warns his church of impending judgment if they did not repent. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. Messiah would be born of the seed of a woman gen 3. The book of revelation is full of names for jesus that describe who he is, such as faithful, king, alpha, omega, bright morning star. 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. A lamb with seven horns and seven eyes revelation 5. According to irenaeus, he was a weak and inglorious man, and in the acts of peter he is described as small and ugly to the ignorant. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events.
By steven bancarz it is sometimes suggested that the book of revelation describes a blackskinned jesus. The book of revelation is at once frightening, as it speaks of the rise of the evil one, the great tribulation and the hour of judgment, and the end of the age. In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation. The descriptions of jesus christ in revelation 2 and 3. Art of jesus christ in the book of revelation apocalypse. The deity of jesus third introduction revelation 1. Tertullian states that jesus s outward form was despised, that he had an ignoble appearance, and the slander he suffered proved the abject condition of his body. John was the only disciple present at the cross when christ was crucified. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos.
According to the bible, book of daniel, chapter 10. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1. Title unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Perhaps his hair was like white wool, while the rest of his head was like snow. There is no passage of the scripture that describes the color of jesus human skin in definite terms. It is generally translated as brass, copper, or bronze. Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation authored. He is described as the root of david and in revelation 22. Revelation of jesus, timeline a revelation of jesus. Also in the 14th century nicephorus callistus quoted an unnamed antique source that described jesus as tall and beautiful with fair, wavy hair, but his account was most likely without basis and was inspired by the prevailing artistic images of jesus. There you will see seven actual letters from jesus one to each church. What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in revelation. John sees a vision of the risen, ascended and glorified jesus christ, whom.
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