Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. They were standing at the four corners of the earth. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 1,884,811 views 58. Revelation 7 kjv and after these things i saw four bible gateway. At the close of revelation, which discusses the beast the antichrist and his false prophet, we read, this calls for wisdom. In most manuscripts of the new testament and in english translations of the bible, the number of the beast is six hundred and sixtysix or in. 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. The beast and the false prophet are thrown alive into the lake of fire revelation 19. 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. Revelation matthew henrys commentary bible gateway.
Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. Thoughtful bible students agree almost universally that we are living near the end of the age, and that. 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. There you will see seven actual letters from jesus one to each church. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. With the book of revelation, the word was complete revelation 22. The image and superscription of this book are truly sacred and divine, and the matter of it agreeable with other prophetical books, particularly ezekiel and daniel. Preterists understand the book exclusively in terms of its firstcentury setting, claiming that most of its events have already taken place historicists take it as describing the long chain of events from patmos to the end of history futurists place the book primarily in the end times idealists view it as symbolic. And i saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. In all, the number 7 is used in the bible more than seven hundred times. This is in contrast to apocrypha, which connotes covered or concealed. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The book of revelation is the book in the bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery.
The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. As a result, no wind could blow on the earth, or on the sea, or on any tree. Revelation commentary the bible study new testament. When the thousand years are over, satan will be released. It is possible that the people of ephraim are hidden within the distinct naming of the tribe of joseph verse 8. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. The seal of god and the mark of the beast are vital issues in the last days we live in now, and to know the truth about the seal and what the mark is, is of utmost importance.
The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. And to it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The number of the beast isaiah 666, complete imperfection. But the natural, nonspiritual man does not accept or welcome or admit into his heart the gifts and teachings and revelations of the spirit of god, for they are folly meaningless nonsense to him. The church of christ could be represented by 777, since it is perfect. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days. 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. Jerusalem prophecy college course 4 a student of bible prophecy must obtain a complete understanding of the visions of john as well as the imagery and teachings found in the book of revelation, as it is vital to knowing gods plan for mankind before his second coming and the eventual establishment of his kingdom upon this earth. It is also a reference to the genealogy of jesus, the son of god.
The bible does not state why ephraim, one of josephs two sons, is not directly named as contributing toward the 144,000 as his other son manasseh is listed revelation 7. Revelation 1516 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. This theory, promoted by some christians and christian news organizations, proposed that a literal fulfillment of the. From the beginning, the church of god has been blessed with prophecy. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god john 1. The book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. Christs church does not terminate, but rises to eternity to the feast in heaven. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn recommended for you 58. Another book was opened, which is the book of life.
The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. In the letters he applauds and chastises each church and he offers them advice on how to get back on track. The title thus conveys the idea of uncovering or revealing. The seven churches described in the book of revelation.
The english word revelation is translated from a greek word apocalypse, meaning to make known or uncover. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book of revelation talks about the seal of god in the foreheads of the saints. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Interpreters of revelation normally fall into four groups. 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. In reference to jesus, the number 777 stands for the seven days of. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. It is often shortened to revelation or the apocalypse. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books.
Before we begin our study, i am going to encourage you with the same words that i always offer. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. These titles come from the greek word apokalupsis meaning disclosure or revelation used in the first verse of the first chapter. I cant believe i have not seen anything regarding the book of revelation and the number 777. The last book of the bible is titled the revelation of jesus christ. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
Bible biblestudytools video what is the book of revelation all about. If we also count the words related to seven terms like sevenfold or seventy or seven hundred, the count is still higher. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. Revelation commentaries 1 jerusalem prophecy college. The number 777 is the biblical reference for the last day of creation.
Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version behold i stand at the door and knock if any man hear my voice th word, and open the door understanding i will come into him and sup communion with him and he with me. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation 1 full chapter prologue the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. And god said, let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place.
Anyway, i am starting this thread to open a discussion regarding the number 777. But what is the seal and what is the significance of being marked in the forehead. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. Thats how you turn a solid reliable bible prophecy into an unreliable. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible. W hen you study the book of revelation, one of the first things that you will look at are the seven churches listed in revelation chapters 2 and 3. Revelation, new international version niv the bible app. The book of revelation is a powerful book about the past, the end times, so here are the 17 best bible verses from the book of revelation for you to read. Divine revelation is one of the grandest concepts and principles of the gospel of jesus christ, for without it, man could not know of the things of god and could not be saved with any degree of.