The book of revelation is certainly one of the more daunting books of scripture in our canon. The sealed portion of the book of mormon an abridgment of the vision and words of the brother of jared written and sealed up by moroni, the son of mormon therefore, these things shall remain sealed and hidden from the eyes of all men except it be unto those to whom the lord shall reveal them. The seal consists of the names of god and the lamb and shows that the redeemed belong to god revelation 14. Chapter 7 answers the question, is there any hope for those who enter the tribulation. The book contains the prophecy of events to be unfolded in the rest of the book of revelation. A new revelation from the lord announced today states that those who claim to be of his church have had a year to notice that this prophecy has been. The lamb and the sevensealed scroll book 2 understanding. And it is true that the book of revelation can be difficult to understand, but the fact that it is a revelation, and carries a special blessing for those who study it, means that god intended it. The scripture says, but thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. The following pdf file gives a brief, summary timeline of the events of revelation. The 144,000 and the great multitude are the same group portrayed from different perspectives. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. 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.
Revelation then begins to chronicle the events that will occur, beginning with the breaking of the seven seals. Studies in the book of revelation project gutenberg. Timeline of relevant events background study 12 summary papers overview 8 the events of 70 ad the 150 chapters on the end times odd and ends study 7. Many people believe that the book of revelation is a sealed bookone not intended for us to understand. Booker turns his clear, prophetic explanation to the seven sealed scroll, which contains the word of the lord given to daniel and is sealed until the time of the end.
The church whose false prophetess was leading people. Ranko stefanovic author of revelation of jesus christ. Revelation means an unveiling, a disclosure, a display of who god is and what he promises to do. The followers of the beast are sealed in their foreheads to mark their allegiance.
This book is an interpretation of scripture, not of some other book. Before we can learn and understand its meaning, we first need to know what the book contains. Each judgment is broken up into seven distinct acts that bring destruction to the earth and those who are alive at that time. The background and meaning of the sealed book of revelation 5. John sees heavenly messengers sent to restore the gospel, signaling the beginning of the end of satans dominion. In the book of revelation, the seven seals of god are the seven symbolic seals greek. The seven sealed scroll revelation 5 read revelation 5. 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. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. Outline for this study of the book of revelation pages 1, 2, and top of page 3. The importance of what is taking place in this scene is evident by the. Daniels 70th week, the seven year tribulation period, starts with the. The sealed of israel after these things i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree. The church that would face severe persecution revelation 2.
The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. And the bible says they are also separated to godthat means they have a special calling from the lord. Revelation 7 new international version niv 144,000 sealed. And i saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof. The first designation is a symbolical term, the latter describes reality. This practice ensured that the legal agreements made were verifiable. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 7 144,000. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. How should we understand the seven seals, seven trumpets. The seven seals are opened one by one, in sequence. These 144,000 witnesses are selected from the twelve tribes of israel.
The author endeavors to encourage the persecuted saints of his own day and, by application, the church throughout the ages. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming of the christ and the beginning of the apocalypse. 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. John describes the 144,000 jews who will be protected during the tribulation revelation 7. John then sees a lamb that goes and takes the scroll from god. We will see that the book of revelation was also sealed with seven separate seals. The short letters in revelation chapters two and three are addressed to these specific seven churches. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants what must soon take place. The book of revelation is a revelation, the revelation of jesus christ 1. Like we must keep in mind that the fulfillment of endtime prophecies must not be a subject of speculations and sensationalism. Introduction the book of revelation 1st quarter 2019 pdf like us subscribe. There is another reason to believe that the sealed book in the hand of god is the. Did you know it was standard legal practice in the ancient near east to copy and seal important documents.
After the opening of the sixth of the seven seals is an interlude in the book of revelation. The historical survey shows that the interpretation of the sealed. The book of revelation describes the people of god as sealed by god. Aug, 2009 many people believe that the book of revelation is a sealed bookone not intended for us to understand. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. They are sealed on their foreheads and they are servants of the living god. John has been an enigma from the earliest christian centuries. Mar 14, 2016 nephi prophesied, for the book shall be sealed by the power of god, and the revelation which was sealed shall be kept in the book until the own due time of the lord. Outline for this study of the book of revelationpages 1, 2, and top of page 3. The distribution of the singular and the plural forms of this term is interesting. The book of revelation is outlined with a sequence of four sets of symbols. Overview of the book of revelation the church of jesus christ of. After all, revelation and daniel are clearly prophesying about the same events at the end of the age.
Mystery of the sealed book, part 1 light bearers ministry. The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1. Dan chapter 7 describes the rule of a beast as lasting for a time, times, and halfofa time 312 years. The lamb and the seven sealed scrolls the second volume in dr. Most believe that the book of revelation is sealed, closed from understanding.
Revelation 7 new king james version nkjv the sealed of israel. God is seated on his throne and holds in his right hand a sealed scroll. The book that was sealed was not the book of revelation, but that portion of the prophecy of daniel which related to the last days. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Book of revelation was written to address this need. Mar 06, 2011 the indescribable one sitting on the throne, whom john said was like a jasperdiamond, and like a sardine stone, a bloodred ruby, holds out in his hand a book, which is covered in writing, but sealed shut.
Introduction to the ecclesiology of the book of revelation. In light of this book s stern warning, we must avoid going beyond what is written and adding to or taking away from the revelation rev. Because the book of daniel was sealed until the time of the end daniel 12. Revelation 7 nkjv the sealed of israel after these. The first part of the sealed portion of the plates of mormon was published to the world over a year ago as the sealed book of mormon on the anniversary of the first vision. The jordan lead books a shorter version of this article was. Revelation informs us about what will happen in the world at the time of the end. It is one of the devices of satan to get people to neglect a book that foretells his casting as prince of the powers of the air, and the god of this age, out of the heavenlies. Nephi prophesied, for the book shall be sealed by the power of god, and the revelation which was sealed shall be kept in the book until the own due time of the lord. The seal, trumpet, and bowl judgments are introduced in chapters 6, 8, and 15 of revelation. It purports to have been written by moses himself to be hidden up to come forth during the end times, when true high priests would be needed to found the city of zion.
Essene book of revelation the essene book of revelations translated by e b szekely behold, the angel of the air shall bring him, and every eye shall see him, and the brotherhood, all the vast brotherhood of the earth shall raise their voice as one and sing, because of him. A book sealed with seven seals is seen in this continuing heavenly vision which began in chapter 4 in the right hand of him that sat on the throne. As it turns out, the intended meaning of revelation has also been sealed because many prophecies in revelation depend upon certain facts established in the book of daniel. Continuing to examine the book of revelation within its original historical, literary, and biblical context, dr. Christ had already taught his disciples and daniel that revelation commentary. The church that had abandoned its first love for christ revelation 2. The scroll of revelation 5 is a unique scroll which god has sealed with seven seals. Timeline of events in revelation beyond revelation. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. The lamb and the sevensealed scroll understanding the book. The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. Revelation six pictured jesus opening the sealed book that dealt with the future of man. Each symbol is used to describe gods judgment upon sinful christ rejecting men and women of the earth.
These things being true, the case for what is called the futurist interpretation of the book of revelation rests on solid ground. The worthy lamb prepares to open the seven seals 1 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. Written for christians during times of persecution the book. The seals represent conditions that must first occur before god brings his final judgment upon the world. And he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was granted to harm the earth and the.
On their foreheads was written, god, new jerusalem, and a glorious star containing jesus new name. The book of revelation 1st quarter 2019 the book of revelation 1st quarter 2019 read introduction. The book is not a conceal ment, a puzzle, a riddle, as some people think. The next thing catching the attention of john was the seven sealed scroll held in the right hand of the throne sitter. This practice ensured that the legal agreements made. What are the 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 signs and 7 bowls of. The purpose of this section is to show the content of the book, not its meaning. Each judgment is progressively worse and culminates in the battle of armageddon, the defeat of the world. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. In light of this books stern warning, we must avoid going beyond what is written and adding to or taking away from the revelation rev. Before they have even finished the opening chapter, readers encounter a blur of cities with strange names, stars and candlesticks, and a mysterious figure variously identified as the son of man, the first and the last, and alpha and omega, out of whose mouth appears a.
And it is true that the book of revelation can be difficult to understand, but the fact that it is a revelation, and carries a special blessing for those who study it, means that god intended it to be understood. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. That daniel was told to seal up the book until the end of time indicates that it will be finally opened in the end times. This article looks at the sealing of the 144,000 with respect to the doctrine of the assurance of salvation. It is fitting then that the description of the end times here in revelation is presented by opening a sealed book.
The primary task of this study was to determine the background of the sealed. The church that needed to repent of sin revelation 2. The bulk of the sealed book of mormon is called the sealed book of moses. Mystery of the sealed book, part 2 light bearers ministry.
I am the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end. Hunters studies in the book of revelationlies in its clear and accurate presentation of the results of the investigation of modern scholars, in language which is comprehensible to the intelligent reader of the english bible. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. It has been testified of extensively in my articles. And he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to. 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. He called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had. May 26, 2019 with this preparation, let us turn to the largest part of the sealed book of mormon. Since the rules of interpretation were sealed in the book of daniel, there was no need for god to seal the book of revelation. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. It does not seem to have been the lords purpose to arrange every aspect of the book of revelation in strict chronological order.
Booker turns his clear, prophetic explanation to the seven sealed scroll, which contains the word of the lord given to. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. One book where this doctrine of assurance of salvation is clearly taught is the book of revelation. The seal consists of the names of god and the lamb and shows that the. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. So he said to me, these are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them white in. The sealed bookrevelation 5 pastor bill randles blog. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to.
David koresh, in that last letter, asked that the completed manuscript be given to his lawyer, dick deguerin, then passed on first to us. The book of revelation is a letter and a prophecy addressed to seven churches. The earliest documented patristic references to rev 5. Sep 01, 2006 that the book should be shunned by many because of its mysterious character is no wonder. It is my prayer that this book will be instrumental in enabling you to rec eive enlightenme nt conce rning the precious truths of the revelation. So, without further adieu, i humbly and prayerfully present for your edification, the book of revelation explained, volume i. We will also learn that daniel and revelation overlap on five. Then i saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living god. The reference here is to a scroll because it is rolled out and would be made of lambs skin or papyrus. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
Therefore, this great multitude of people belongs to god. Analysis revelation says that the redeemed bear a seal on their foreheads. The seven sealed book and the lion who was also a lamb. The revelation to john new international version the prologue. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations.