The most common description of jesus in the book of revelation is as a lamb, appearing some 28 times in the book rev. The book of revelation says that those who receive the mark will be subject to the seven last plagues, while the obedient saints are described as having attained victory over the beast revelation. Jehovah the true god in the heavens and creator of all things. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled the return of jesus christ, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. How to view the book of revelation as literal or figurative. What is the final thing to happen before christ returns. After all these plagues in revelation, jesus christ will return to save humanity from selfdestruction.
As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Many hardline christians and evangelists believe the coronavirus pandemic is a sign of the end times prophesied in the bibles book of revelation. It has nothing to do with us and everything to do with what god has done for us. The book of revelation the title revelation in greek is the word apocalypse or apocalyptic. This is part 18 of a chapterbychapter bible study series in the book of revelation. The endless love of jesus ministries 1,235,874 views 29. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. Jesus also spoke of angels coming at the endtime harvest to separate the righteous from the unrighteous matthew.
The book of revelation is an apocalyptic letter that relies on visions, symbols and old testament references to reveal the. Signs of christs return jesus came out from the temple and was going away when his disciples came up to point out the temple buildings to him. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. After being under satans influence right from the days of adam and eve this is the momentous turning point that wrenches the earth out of the grasp of sin and puts it into jesus hands. Most of the worlds jews reject jesus as their messiah. Even in christendom, millions of people wrongly think that they will get into heaven based on their good works, rather than through faith alone in jesus christ and his shed blood. This is the great earthquake often mentioned elsewhere in revelation. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. The one sitting on it is called faithful and true, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. The mark of the beast thus represents disobedience to gods commandments and rejection of the faith of jesus. Does jesus return to earth in revelation chapter 11, verse 15. But in that day, when jesus returns, the whole earth will bow before him as lord and king. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1.
Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The book is a secret code that tells us the date of jesus return. 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. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. Mar 25, 2019 dear clara godwinjackson, you and i have exchanged some interesting ideas here on quora beforeand now i will give you my take on the significance of that beautiful new testament book of revelations. Jun 23, 2017 when jesus returns is a detailed analysis of the two major areas of controversy, the rapture and the millennium, followed by a look at other related issues the application of unfulfilled predictions in the old testament, the nature of the kingdom in the teaching of jesus and the future of israel and the biblical philosophy of history. After so much darkness the light will finally shine forth. A biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several prophecies from the book of revelation have been fulfilled, meaning humanity is. Matthew 24,revelation 6 nasb signs of christs return. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and of the bible and speaks of the end times.
Predictions and claims for the second coming of christ. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. Revelation 1 2 he declareth what kind of doctrine is here handled, 8 even his that is the beginning and ending. The return of christ in the seven last plagues in the book. The glory of god will be seen in the return of christ during the end times whether it be in judgment on the unrepentant or in blessing on the redeemed.
The book of revelation a revealing of the futureis history written in advance. A shout, the voice of the archangel, and the trump of god. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. The book is not a secret code that allows believers to decipher the timeline of jesuss return. Instead, it shows that every human kingdom eventually becomes babylon and must be resisted. The second coming of jesus regards the future return of jesus to earth, following his ascension, when he will defeat the enemy, destroy evil and establish his millennial kingdom. The spirit of this books revelations touched and moved my spirit to truly new heights. This video explores something jesus says must happen right before he returns. Johns description of jesus in revelation 10 and ezekiels description of jesus in ezekiel 1 are in perfect harmony even though these men lived approximately 700 years apart. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. Johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world.
And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of him. Its amazing that when we compare jesus prediction in matthew 24 with the predictions in the book of revelation, they provide an incredibly accurate picture of our day. Jesus christ will bring peace, blessings and a perfect government. The alpha and the omega, for a discussion on why michael and jesus are two different manifestations of our creator. Chapter 19 narrates the climax of revelationthe victorious return of jesus. The belief is based on messianic prophecies found in the canonical gospels and is part of most christian eschatologies. There are more things that will happen on the same day that jesus comes back to earth in the revelationsecond coming, but this is enough to establish the point that i am trying to make. Finally, the punishments will produce repentance, and people will turn to our savior and king. The end of the world is easier to comprehend when we can compare it to the world around us. Jesus will return bodily to the very place from which he ascendedthe mount of olives near jerusalem read acts 1. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The second coming sometimes called the second advent or the parousia is a christian, islamic, and bahai belief regarding the return of jesus after his ascension to heaven about two thousand years ago. Chapter 14 concludes the interlude which covers events in the last half of the tribulation described in revelation 12 and and covers the final harvest of souls and gods final wrath before jesus returns to earth at the end of the tribulation.
Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of. Revelation 6 new american standard bible nasb the first sealrider on white horse. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. Apr 05, 2018 the glory of jesus exposed the second coming i watched as he opened the sixth seal. Jan 02, 2020 the book of revelation is filled with symbolism, and the description in revelation 19.
The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Whats going to happen when jesus christ returns to earth. What will angels do according to the book of revelation. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Seven prophecies that must be fulfilled before jesus christs.
Poured out bowls of judgment before christ returns angels will pour out seven bowls of judgment on the people of the earth revelation 15 and 16. Jesus, the slain lamb who died for the sins of the world, will return one day as king with his followers to prompt repentance. May 19, 2018 the great white throne judgment is described in revelation 20. Jesus explained to us in matthew 24, verses 8 and 3334that these events would begin at the same time, run concurrently, and crescendo like the pains of a. He who loveth us and cleansed us and made us to be a kingdom will assuredly come. The book of revelation chapter 14 in the bible describes the return of jesus christ in symbolic terms, stating that the son of man will come on a white cloud to reap his harvest. Jun 07, 20 the new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. May 2008 this sermon was delivered at the iron hall evangelical church in belfast, northern ireland, by pastor david legge. Dec 18, 2019 a biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several prophecies from the book of revelation have been fulfilled, meaning humanity is living. Chapter 19 narrates the climax of revelation the victorious return of jesus.
This truth is captured in two verses in the book of malachi. Jesus said that after the tribulation would come signs in the heavens and then he would return to the earth with the great sound of a trumpet matthew 24. They each give us one of the fundamental thoughts of the apocalypse. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. What does the bible say about the second coming of christ. Jan 02, 2020 when jesus returns, he will be ready for war revelation 19.
The nations will be gathered to fight against jerusalem zechariah 14. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. This is when god begins to answer what jesus taught us to pray for matthew 6. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. The idea is based on messianic prophecies and is part of most christian eschatologies views about the nature of jesus s second coming vary among christian denominations and among individual. According to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. The book begins with johns vision describing christ in terms of a theophany 1. When jesus returns to earth the wicked who are left alive will call for the rocks and hills to fall on them because they cannot look upon the face of christ revelation 6.
His return will touch off a tremendous earthquake zechariah 14. His feet will stand on the mount of olives, east of jerusalem, and the mount of olives will be split in two from. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Who is the rider on the white horse in the book of revelation. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation. Jesus, considered in islam as a muslim one who submits to god and one of gods messengers, will abide by the islamic teachings. Those who do evil are thrown into the furnace of fire.
The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. The book of revelation has all the seals, the great tribulation and 6 of the trumps occurring before the 7th trump when jesus returns. Everything leads us to or flows from this event, which terminates the great tribulation and begins the establishment of gods kingdom on earth. But we are told how we can know that it is a false christ. All the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble, and the day that is. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Heavenly father, thank you for the book of revelation and for the greater insight and understanding it gives us into the person and work of the lord jesus. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place behold, he is coming with clouds, and every eye will see him, even they who pierced him.
The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. The wicked will be destroyed with everlasting destruction because they did not know god or obey the gospel of the lord jesus christ 2 thessalonians 1. Revelation is a book written to reveal the future, and jesus christ is the one who does the revealing. The old testament prophets did not seem to fully understand this distinction between the two comings of jesus his birth and his second coming as seen in isaiah 7. And he tells us that a false christ will impersonate him, pretending to be the returning jesus.
It was transcribed from the eighteenth recording in his the book of the revelation series, entitled the return of jesus christ transcribed by preach the word. Jesus, the slain lamb who died for the sins of the world, will return one day. And he said to them, do you not see all these things. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. In the book of revelation the return of christ at the end of the seven last plagues, as described in the book of revelation the end of the age his people who sleep in the dust will awake to everlasting life. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white.
Eventually, jesus will slay the antichrist dajjal, and then everyone from the people of the book ahl alkitab, referring to jews and christians will believe in him. Jesus leads heavens armies on a white horse learn religions. For 2,000 years, the words jesus spoke on that hilltop in jerusalem were preserved in the book. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red, and the stars in the sky fell to earth, as late figs drop from a fig tree when shaken by a strong wind. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Jesus christ returns in this generation following the bible. Maybe this book is too late to help millions escape or overcome the coming tribulation. Chapter 19 christ returns to this world as the king of kings and lord of lords 19. The story begins in verse 11 when the apostle john who wrote the book of. As he was sitting on the mount of olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying.
In the same passage, jesus eyes are said to be like blazing fire verse 12, his robe is soaked in blood verse, and theres a sword coming out of his mouth verse 15. While reading i was transformed from a resisting no one knows the day or hour christian, into a professing jesus christ returns in this generation christian. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. The second coming is a christian concept regarding the return of jesus to earth after his first coming and his believed ascension to heaven about two thousand years ago. Names of jesus in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. Does jesus return to earth in revelation chapter 11, verse. So, the return of jesus will usher in two different eternitiesone with god and one without him. This isnt the time of the wrath of godthat oneyear day of the lord comes right after the tribulation, making a total of 3.
The book of revelationa revealing of the futureis history written in advance. The book of revelation is filled with symbolism, and the description in revelation 19. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The second coming is the literal return of jesus christ to earth as king in power and glory to rule for a thousand years revelation 20. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. When jesus returns to the earth at his second coming, to end the tribulation period, he will bring others with. The 7 trumpet judgments will take place, then the 7 vial judgments, then the war against jerusalem, and then, and only then, will the lord jesus return in the revelationsecond coming rev. In luke 21 jesus preaches a sermon about the end of the world. Views about the nature of jesus second coming vary among christian denominations and among individual. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation.
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