The dramatic symbolism of the book of revelation comes from the divine author of all the other books of the bible. Lahaye and parker take each chapter and verse and lay out their exact meaning with no holds barred. This booklet contains vital understand ing that will forever change your outlook on the future. Demystifying the number of the beast in the book of revelation. One of the unusual things about the book of revelation is that it is the only book in the bible that contains a promise to everyone that reads it, and all that hear it will be abundantly blessed. Apr 28, 2015 the book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. The beast coming out of the sea is like a leopard, with feet like a bears and a mouth like a lions. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Can the lords children come under punitive judgment for sin, and if so, what is the penalty.
This stunning book of prophecy is opened, revealed and explained at last. This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days. A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth. Now, in reference to this book, david guzik, quite the scholar himself, goes through the book of revelation in a chapter by chapter, verse by verse journey that will help answer most questions to this most quoted, or should i say mostly misquoted book of the bible. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 20. Revelation 14 explained american fellowship church of god. There is a case of 777 which is a triple 7, and it indicates a perfect number. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek. Revelation is a fascinating book not only riddled with the use of multiple. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 8 bible commentary on the book of revelation. God reveals a basic framework for understanding future events. In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass.
This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those looking for a bible study on the book of revelation as it is found in the. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. And you must examine every scripture quotedalong with the entirety of revelation. At the book of revelation explained page we talk about the book of revelation can be a blessing and encouragement for followers of. Imperfection 666 the number of immortalperfect spiritual man is 777, for he has eaten his unleavened bread word of life completely 7 days, has received his spirit of life 7 shabbatsshavuot, and has dwelt in his tabernacle of eternity 7 days of sukkot, comparing to the number of mortal imperfect lawless. Of the many hardtodecipher passages in the book of revelation, verse 1 of chapter 8, is one of few attempt to interpret. These are destroyed by christ at his second coming rev. The meaning of multiple number sevens such as 777 and 7777 is derived from it.
The beast in revelation has extraordinary power, for it has ten horns, with. John clearly identifies himself and explains in vivid detail how he received the visions and. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. The book of revelation looks into the yet distant future with a sweep of prophetic events and then carries us back into the past, in order to add some important detail or details which makes the whole thing clearer. Saw this is the first of thirtynine occurrences of the phrase and i saw. I cant believe i have not seen anything regarding the book of revelation and the number 777. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.
As moses released the plagues or tribulation on egypt through prayer, and as the first apostles released gods power through. Associated with one, or both, of these beasts is the number 666 verse 18. Other interpreters, myself included, view the book of revelation as being both historical. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Meaning of the number 777 in the bible bible study. The book of revelation in more detail people get ready. Some of them are easy to understand, some are hard, and some are just paradoxical.
Paradoxical symbols in the book of revelation 7 things to. Revelation is a record of the acts of the spirit through the endtime apostles and prophets. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. These in depth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. Sep 18, 2015 kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5.
Chapter 6 closes with the sixth seal and the seventh is not opened until chapter 8. Jan 02, 2020 the trumpets include hail and fire that destroy much of the plant life in the world revelation 8. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. The womans mortal enemy is satan, who appears as a dragon times in this book compare verses 9. The revelation 12 sign prophecy is an apocalyptic belief that an astronomical alignment on september 23, 2017 fulfilled the first two verses of revelation 12. Edgar cayce on the book of revelation the afterlife. The early church read the book of revelation in its entirety every time they met. This object of gods in delivering the revelation to his church should be a sufficient refutation of the popular theory that this book is unintelligible, and its varied symbols wrapped in such deep mystery that their meaning can not be evolved. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Religious or mythological cosmology refers to seven heavens, ancient indian spiritual texts detail seven.
The very first words of the book give us a clue to its explanation the revelation of jesus christ. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. Commentaries for revelation chapter 9 the fifth trumpet, or first woe. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 7. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. The blessedness of those who keep his commandments. Bottom of page 61 to bottom of page 65 of this study. After this aborted battle, satan is then judged and tormented forever together with the beast and the false prophet, who were cast into the lake of fire at the beginning of the thousand years revelation 19.
It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end of the age and the world to come that it gets indecipherable. Theres a secret meaning behind the devils number 666. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes. It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. Turns out, what you see in the the book of revelation where the writer refers to 666 in an apocalyptic vision isnt entirely what you get. The book of revelation made clear, by tim lahaye and timothy e. 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. The book of revelations divine authority united church of god. Kindly explain in detail about revelation chapter 4 and 5. Again he states that the time of the fulfillment of the prophecies of this book is at hand, revelation 22. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. Outline for this study of the book of revelationpages 1, 2, and top of page 3.
Chapters 21 and 22 provide particular detail concerning the new jerusalem. Cast into the lake of fire they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls in. This commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. Could you explain the book of revelation in full simple terms. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
In daniels vision of the four beasts, the first babylon was like a lion with eagles wings dan. Parker is a wonderfu learning guide to the book of revelation. If you open the book of revelation and simply begin reading it as an unfolding scenario, it goes something like this. The book of revelation is not a doomsday prophecy about the world coming to an end. 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. The beast described here is probably the fourth beast seen by daniel dan. Babylon, politically symbolized by the great city of revelation 18, attempts to achieve its domination of the world by a world common market and a world government. Ironically, the paradoxical ones can be particularly easy to figure out. Chapter 19 the final showdown the real armageddon prophecy. The revelation 12 sign prophecy is an apocalyptic belief that an astronomical alignment on. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. If you want to better understand the book of revelation.
It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for this is the end of all mankind, and the living will lay it to heart. In other words, not 777, but competing with 777, seeking to. I 1 saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a 2 book written inside and on the back, 3 sealed up with seven seals. The book of revelation has greatly changed my paradigm of the prayer and prophetic movement, which is currently very sincere and dear to god. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible.
Beast from the sea beast a number of details are presented in the revelation text which assist the reader in identifying this beast. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. Back in the 1970s, my wife and i and our two boys lived for a few montes at an ecumenical study center outside jerusalem. The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. According to tim lahaye in his book revelation unveiled, anyone who would accurately interpret the book of revelation must locate the scene of the activity before he or. The book of revelation is the endtime book of acts given to us in advance so that we may walk in a unified prayer focus by knowing the sequences of the seals and trumpets. Daniel, recorded 600 years earlier, sets the stage for the larger and more detailed book of revelation, which describes many events nowhere else in the bible. Anyway, i am starting this thread to open a discussion regarding the number 777. This framework is primarily laid out in daniel and revelation. The number 777 represents perfection, but john says 666 is the. Read more about how the number came to its meaning. Jun 26, 20 revelation 14 begins with the lamb standing on mount zion and with him 144,000 having his name and the name of his father written on their foreheads.
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