God gave the book of revelation especially for the generation of the endtime. H ave you ever wondered what the seven seals in the book of revelation are and what they are for four seals, four horses. The simple meaning of the image presents itself to us. Certain words and phrases used in revelation had a clearer meaning to ancient readers familiar with objects of their time. Revelation chapter 5 explained book of revelation each. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation.
Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. The primary task of this study was to determine the background of the sealed. Later, a mighty angel appears with a little book biblaridion and cries out at which seven thunders utter their voices. The scroll of revelation 5 is a unique scroll which god has sealed with seven seals. Book traversal links for the revelation of jesus christ. This will be contrasted later in revelation where we will read about those who have the mark of the beast. As discussed in revelation overview, the trumpet period is the time, times, and half a time period that describes the second half of the sevenyear end times period. The sealing represents authentication and ownership. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. Daniel, the book of daniel, is the key that unlocks the book of revelation.
These 144,000 witnesses are selected from the twelve tribes of israel. The first of the four seals are what are sometimes called the four horsemen of the apocalypse or unveiling. The book of revelation in the new testament has the literal title in greek, the apocalypse of john. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. The book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey revelation 23. The next thing catching the attention of john was the seven sealed scroll held in the right hand of the throne sitter. The background and meaning of the sealed book of revelation 5. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. And i saw in the right hand of him seated on the throne, a book written within and without, sealed with seven seals. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret.
The other important function of the sealing in revelation is to identify those who are god s. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. The background and meaning of the sealed book of revelation. Some have suggested that this is picturing the jewish christians being sealed since the twelve tribes are named. 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. Phillips new testament phillips the sealed book of future events. The first seal and i looked, and behold, a white horse. The book of revelation is the book for the present hour. There are a number of reasons to reject this interpretation. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.
John describes the 144,000 jews who will be protected during the tribulation revelation 7. They are sealed on their foreheads and they are servants of the living god. Jesus is redeeming the world back unto himself for his coming kingdom. T he book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book. These are found in revelation 6 where we read when the lamb opened one of the seven seals rev 6. The seven seals are one of a series of endtimes judgments from god. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. As each successive seal is opened, successive portions of the writing in the book become accessible, an epoch is marked, following which, and previous to that symbolized by the opening of the next seal, are to be fulfilled, the events symbolized under it. Revelation 5 the scroll and the lamb revelationlogic. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles explained the significance of. Chapter 4 presented god the father depicted as the undisputed king of heaven, and we shall soon see what he intends to do with regard to the earth. First, no where in the book of revelation is there a distinction made between the jewish christians and gentile christians.
These horses either speak of a time past or a time yet to come and still others think that these horses are already being ridden in history today. Revelation 7 new international version niv 144,000 sealed 7 after this i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth to prevent any wind from blowing on the land or on the sea or on any tree. Then, in heaven, he sees a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the lamb verse 9. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Revelation chapter 5 explained discover revelation. The earliest documented patristic references to rev 5. Jan 02, 2020 after the opening of the sixth of the seven seals is an interlude in the book of revelation. The book of revelation and the book of daniel have a relationship one that of a padlock and a key. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. In the book of revelation, the seven seals are the seven symbolic seals greek.
In the book of revelation, the seven seals of god are the seven symbolic seals greek. It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end. Get the walvoord commentary and theology collection for your logos library. The historical survey shows that the interpretation of the sealed. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Joseph smith said, the book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever. Thus he makes known unto his servants the revelation which god had given him, 1. The jehovahs witnesses teach that only 144, 000 people will gain heaven. They are sealed against any spiritual harm and will soon be vindicated when christ returns, when the wicked are forever destroyed, and when gods people enter an eternity of glory and blessedness. And the bible says they are also separated to godthat means they have a special calling from the lord. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. The sealed are those who are truly the people of god. Apr 16, 2017 how close are we to the return of jesus christ.
Upon the lamb opening a seal from the book, a judgment is released or an apocalyptic event occurs. Revelation 7 144,000 sealed after this i saw four bible. It does belong to a tradition of apocalyptic writing, which began in judaism in the second. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory.
For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The book is a scroll with seven messages, each of which has been sealed with the authority of god. If you want to better understand the book of revelation. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. The seven sealed book and the lion who was also a lamb. And i saw this is a continuation of the same vision. Here this book is open, showing that the book of daniel has been unsealed, bringing us to the experience of 1844. And i saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy to open the book, and to loose its seals. It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end but if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place. Therefore, we can conclude that the servants must be sealed during the first half of the sevenyear end times period. We saw that around this throne there were twentyfour other thrones with twentyfour elders seated upon them. May 12, 2009 revelation chapter 5, part 1 the sealed book in the previous chapter we were taken to heaven where we saw a throne and one sitting upon it.
Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Brief summary of revelation 1 5 leading to the seals in revelation 6 revelation 1 is just an introduction where john explains his location and exactly what he experienced when he received the revelation. Sealed up is katasfragizw from kata meaning down and sfragizw, to seal. The book of daniel was by divine direction closed up and sealed till the time of the end, when the wise were to understand. Revelation chapter 5 continues the vision of chapter 4. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Christs prophecy in matthew 24 goes on to explain these next two seals. Without unlocking the book of revelation from its key, the book remains a mystery to us. God revealed to daniel the events that precede the second coming of the messiah in the tribulation by sending michael the arch angel to answer his questions dan. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Basically, jesus appears to john and tells him to write down what he sees. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. This clearly shows that the sevensealed book contains prophecies of.
What are the seven seals in the book of revelation. The book of revelation refers to christ as a lamb nearly 30 times. The revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. In johns vision, the seven seals hold closed a scroll in heaven, and, as each seal is broken, a new judgment is unleashed on the earth. Daniel is told that the words of the book are shut up and sealed until the time of the end. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. The breaking of the seals would reveal the message inside each part of the scroll. Jun 17, 2018 the book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. The book contains the prophecy of events to be unfolded in the rest of the book of revelation. But if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place.
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