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There are a total of 66 books in our bible, but there is only one book that promises some kind of a special blessing for those who will attempt to try and read it and keep the words, revelation, and knowledge that is contained in it and that one book is the very last book of the bible, the book of revelation. First and foremost, the woman of revelation 12 is identified as mary, the one. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. Aug 15, 2016 the first verse of revelation states that this book is a revelation from jesus christ which originated from god. The book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, or the apocalypse of john, is a book of the new testament that occupies a central place in christian eschatology. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression.

And i heard a sound from heaven like the roar of rushing waters and like a loud peal o. So when his catholic friend used reason, scripture and tradition to show him marys role in the book of revelation, he decided to give that. I, however, thought it was very well acted and the premise was unique and interesting. Oct, 2011 from the album portamento universal music 2011.

Some people consider revelation to be the most difficult book in the bible. Biblically speaking, jesus entrusted mary to the care of saint john see john 19. Most devout catholics are familiar with one of them. The book of revelations prophecies about the seven last plagues are terrifying and show there will be massive suffering and destruction around the world in the end times. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. Revelation saint mary coptic orthodox church in east. 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. Choose from 473 different sets of book of revelation flashcards on quizlet. Dec 28, 2018 blessed are those who read and study from the book of revelation.

What a delightful and splendid book that is appropriate for every believer to hold, keep at heart, meditate on, and constantly repeat day and night. A harlot in revelation 17 represents the apostate church of the end times. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Later in the book of revelation a voice comes from heaven telling john to write about the persecution of gods holy people 14. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. As we continue our study of revelation, we have observed a series of three sets of progressive judgments involving seven sealopenings. Indie rock, indie pop, postpunk revival, new wave, electronic. 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. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Inerrantist christians employ a host of metaphorical interpretations and guesses to try and make the books of daniel and revelation appear inerrantly wise the things they symbolicaly foretold, just as today. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.

Just as the ark of the covenant was the dwellingplace filled by the presence of the lord god, the blessed virgin mary became the dwellingplace for jesus christ, the word made flesh, as described in the gospel of luke. Mar 07, 2012 the book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ, song of moses, song of. The book of revelation and marys assumption into heaven. The woman of the apocalypse is widely identified as the virgin mary. The book of revelation was likely written between a. The book of revelation resources covenant theological. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Johns gospel refers to mary, the mother of jesus, as woman at the wedding feast at cana john 2. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 1. When you get to the book of revelation, chapter 21 john tells us that he is with an angel and he is being shown the city of god. I had the privilege of interviewing mary trask, on our radio show kingdom highlights, for her new book, the 12 gemstones of revelation, published destiny image. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of.

The book of revelation is gods message to all who are concerned about the future. An interlude in which the mystery of god is revealed and a special little book held by a strong angel as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 10. In the book of revelation, the ark of the covenant precedes the woman clothed with the sun, as described in the above passage. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. The book of hope whoever reads the book of revelation discovers what the christian worship actually is. 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. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Indeed, another woman named jezebel is portrayed as representing a false religion in revelation 2. The woman of the apocalypse is a figure described in chapter 12 of the book of revelation. Revelation 14 niv bible then i looked, and there before. In order to place the vision of a woman clothed with the sun and having the moon beneath her feet, the text has been situated within its larger context. Some free samples lecture 1 introduction lecture 2 revelation 1.

With that, jesus christ sent an angel to present this revelation to john 1. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Learn book of revelation with free interactive flashcards. Over the course of the book the author has two visions. There are many different ways to interpret these visions, and there have been many arguments over which way is right. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false.

Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Mary is the daughter of zionthe quintessential expression of the old israel as the community of faith and obedience, awaiting the coming of the messiah, the. That a woman represents israel is not unusual in the context of the book of revelation. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. Angelology in the book of revelation christopher l.

The revelations of virgin mary no to the apocalypse. One of the symbolic pictures given in revelation is that of a throne in heaven around which twentyfour venerable persons known as presbyters are seated. In the book of revelation the final book in the bible. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visions dreams and nightmares. The book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible and the most controversial. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Today, it is generally believed that the harlot city referred to in the book of revelation is rome.

The opulence and the prominence of the city along with the mention of the seven hills on which it rests, its persecution of christians, and the use of euphemisms such as babylon are generally presented as evidence. It does belong to a tradition of apocalyptic writing, which began in judaism in the second temple period. Youll grasp the meaning of each verse, youll understand every important symbol, and youll get the big picture of all that god has promised for those. Irvin baxter explains revelation in a 16 lesson commentary available on dvd in our endtime store. The book of revelation, also known as the book of the apocalypse, is an unveiling of jesus christ. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. 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. It depicts the seventh angel blowing his trumpet, hence, the completion of another great moment in the seers john, the elder vision. 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. The revelation of peter, and the revelation of paul, and the revelation of zostrianos and almost anyone you can mention. Mar 07, 2012 the book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible and the most controversial. And no guide makes revelation more understandable than the smart guide to the bible. Jul 17, 2012 paramhansa yogananda stated that it is a book of yogic wisdom, and he wrote a yet unpublished commentary of several hundred manuscript pages to expound that fact. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible.

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. Mary in the book of revelation the coming home network. This interpretation is held by some commentators of the ancient church as. Nowadays, the appearances of the virgin mary are a worldwide phenomenon, often inciting contradictory states and attitudes, ranging from genuine religious conversion to fierce. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. The book of revelation was strongly graphic which could bother some people. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. This will be necessary for god to deal with a sinful and rebellious world. 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 church leaders for over a thousand and a half years. In similar fashion, the woman of revelation 12 represents the nation of israel. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. It held ones attention throughout, leaving the viewer wondering what heshe would have done if something similar had occurred to him or her personally, thus, thought provoking. 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.

This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Meanwhile, the book of revelation ought to have been sealed instead of remaining unsealed. Mary has two significant appearances in the book of revelation. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness.