The first word in this writing is apocalypse, which is a greek word usually translated into english as revelation and it refers to something that is uncovered or revealed, as though removing a veil to expose what had previously been hidden. He uses the historicist method, interpreting the book as being fulfilled throughout history. The author defends the premillenninal position, but at crucial points considers other views as well. Exalting jesus in revelation is part of the christcentered exposition commentary series. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. In the book of revelation, we can see not just jesus twoapartment ministry but the crucial and comforting fact that events in heaven and earth are linked. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. The revelation of peter, and the revelation of paul, and the revelation of zostrianos and almost anyone you can mention.
The revelation of jesus christ book lynn hiles ministries. 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. Summary of the revelation of jesus christ true bible study. Apr 06, 2009 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. Revelation, the last book in the christian bible, is full of. The remaining chapters take each of the seven sections of revelation, presenting a basic commentary for personal study. It discloses the full character and identity of jesus of nazareth by lifting the veil. From then to the present, readers of the revelation have found interpreting its symbols and messages a challenge. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople.
Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who is the. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and awesomeness. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Thats why the opening words of the book are, the revelation of jesus christ apocalypsis iesou christou. This word is only written once by john in this writing, which contains various revelations about many events. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. Revelation of jesus, a ebook by david lackey rakuten kobo. John says he is on patmos because of the word of god and the testimony of jesus.
Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. Pictures of jesus in the book of revelation part 3 jesus. Exalting jesus in revelation ebook by 9780805496840. The passage in the book of revelation which deals with the birth of jesus, the christ child is found in revelation 12. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Come with me on a journey through the book of revelation, and find out what this book says about the future coming of jesus. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. Names of jesus in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. This series affirms that the bible is a christcentered book, containing a unified story of redemptive history of which jesus is the hero. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. The first place we see jesus in the book of revelation, he is referred to as one like the son of man rev. The texts we looked at this week, in both the beginning and the end of the book, show just how much of revelation is about jesus.
Finding jesus in the book of revelation, by steve case and daniel wysong. Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation authored. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Is the jesus in revelation the same as the jesus in the. 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. Finding jesus in the book of revelation by steve case. Book 27 the book of revelation part 1 of 2, chapters 111 with the words of jesus, the lord god in red. In his last years, the elderly apostle john sat on the aegean isle of patmos and wrote out what he saw in visions. The first two chapters of finding jesus in the book of revelation explain a new way of reading the book of revelation, but its actually as old as johns original writing. Apr 03, 2016 if the book of revelation is a video game, this is a great walkthrough.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Jesus asked john to take care of his mother john 19. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The descriptions of jesus christ in revelation 2 and 3. So, what about the holy war of jesus in the apocalypse. The revelation of jesus christ has suggested this about himself rev a million. Doug batchelor jesus and the book of revelation youtube. But notice the verses in matthew 24 and mark, warn specifically of the abomination of desolation standing in the holy place where it ought not, as spoken of by the prophet daniel daniel 11. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. John witnessed these vivid events in a vision sent by god the father to jesus christ, who gave it to an angel to reveal to john revelation 1. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. Theres a lot of confusing nonsense out there, especially when it comes to commentaries on the book of revelation. In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the world as the son of god.
The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Jesus and the book of revelation sabbath school lesson 3. This generally is understood as 1 the revelation from jesus christor 2 the revelation about jesus christ rev. Even amid the trials of history and the last days as depicted in the book of revelation, we can have the assurance that all heaven is engaged in the work of preparing a people to stand. Revelation is a book which presents the great revealing. 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. Finding jesus in the book of revelation paperback january 1, 2014 by steve case author, daniel wysong author 5. The author of revelation does not claim to have known jesus during his earthly ministry. A companion to the book of revelation chop it into is sections 23, 45, 616, 1720, 2122.
A revelation of jesus takes a fresh look at the familiar themes of revelation such as the four horsemen of the apocalypse, the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the millennium, and many others, using the bible itself as a guide to cut through the maze of confusion that so often surrounds these vital subjects. He is the lamb slain from the foundation of the world, as well as the coming king nichols, 1994, p. Gospel of john, three epistles of john, and revelation. The book of revelation pulls back the curtain to reveal the secrets of the past, present, and future, but nearly two tho. Reimar vetnes book is sensible and easytounderstand. This tremendous exposition of the capstone of scripture issues from years of teaching, dedicated study, and sound evangelical scholarship. I invite you to take your bible and open it to the last book of the new testament, the book of revelation. And i heard a sound from heaven like the roar of rushing waters and like a loud peal o. The seventh seal and the beginning of the trumpets.
Why does jesus have white hair in the book or revelation. Everything in revelation, from the structure to the content, has one. 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. 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. Who is the heavenly being that comes to the apostle john at the beginning of the book of revelation to reveal the things which must shortly come to pass complement. Pictures of jesus in the book of revelation part 1 jesus. The following is the first of a series of posts with my notes on the visionsprophecies in the book of the revelation from jesus christ to the apostle john, given on the isle of patmos.
Meeting jesus in the book of revelation by mike tucker. Even with all the old testament references to historical events, the book of revelation teaches us more about our lord jesus. Christs identity and work are outlined by his various names in this great book. Of course revelation, as we saw right at the very beginning of our study, is the book of the throne throne is mentioned more than any word in this particular book. This son of man is in the midst of seven lampstands, has seven stars in his right hand, white hair, and a sharp twoedged sword coming out of his mouth rev. Everything in revelation, from the structure to the content, has one purpose. The theology of the book of revelation, cambridge university press, cambridge. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn recommended for you 58. Using the book of revelation as his foundation, lynn hiles reveals through scripture and holy spirit insight that the entire bible is the revelation of jesus christ. 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 provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Finding jesus in the book of revelation, by steve case.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. Lesson 3 page 22 of standard edition jesus and the book. It requires careful attention to separate the prophecies of future events from revelations symbolic passages. The return of jesus in the book of revelation last days detective.
Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Pictures of jesus in the book of revelation part 3 jesus, the risen lord dr. Then read each as speaking to the churches in 23, and then ask again who is on the stage. Apr 20, 2018 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelations ancient discoveries duration.
The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. Dec 06, 2001 this is a reference back to the revelation 1. Revelation 14 niv bible then i looked, and there before. Here we see that god in his sovereignty, who has allowed satan and satanic forces and all mankind to have his way, is now having his will done on earth as it is in heaven. John was the only disciple present at the cross when christ was crucified.
It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Read revelation of jesus, a by david lackey available from rakuten kobo. Apr 25, 2014 this study examines the many names of jesus christ in the book of revelation. This generally is understood as 1 the revelation from jesus christor 2 the. Dec 04, 2007 the revelation of jesus christ has suggested this about himself rev a million. Then i looked, and there before me was the lamb, standing on mount zion, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads. This study examines the many names of jesus christ in the book of revelation. The return of jesus in the book of revelation youtube. Jesus as holy warrior in the book of revelation jesus creed a. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. How one interprets revelation depends largely on the set of reading glasses one wears while studying the book. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness.
If the book of revelation is a video game, this is a great walkthrough. Bible scholars claim book of revelation seals broken. This devotional study of revelation will help you rid yourself of your fear of the end of time and the uncertainty so many have experienced as they read the last. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Seventhday adventist commentaries on revelation that emphasize the kjv, endorse historicism, condemn catholicism, limit the sabbath to the seal of god, adventism as the remnant church and ellen white as the spirit of prophecy already exist. The christology of the book of revelation by david m. It requires careful attention to separate the prophecies of future events from revelation s symbolic passages. See more ideas about jesus is coming, bible and prophetic art. Thats why the opening words of the book are, the revelation of. Book of revelation understanding it, topics covered, jesus. For anyone struggling to understand johns writings in revelation, this book provides true, biblicallybased answers. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. It is a must in any true study of the book of revelation.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Most of the other revelations, and this fascinated me, many of them were found with the gnostic gospels in upper egypt, and they had been censored by. Unlike, say, the gospel of mark, where jesus is portrayed as pretty human and separate from god. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god.
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