Christ of latterday saints believe that the warning contained in revelation 22. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of. In the final chapters of the bible, the four horsemen of the apocalypse will arrive. For centuries, men have incessantly speculated as to the identity of the. The time period covered, 1,260 days, figures to 42 months, or 3 12 years. In the first chapter john writes that, in vision, he was taken to the time he called the lords daythe same period called the day of the lord by earlier prophets. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god. Mar 01, 20 the revelations concerning the last days are found throughout the bible but primarily in the following books of the bible. This time he describes it as a sword wound, and this context appears to attach it to the visible person, the lastdays dictator. Lesson three the last days in the book of revelation. Although we do not know everything about the events that will take place and those involved, the bible does reveal some. Revelationnow provides a full array of resources regarding the book of revelation, prophecies, the last days, and more. Seventhday adventists believe the book of revelation is especially relevant to believers in the days preceding the second coming of jesus christ. In revelation, verse 14, god repeats the concept of a deadly wound.
Let us know, let us pursue the knowledge of the lord. The book of revelation stands out as one of the most intriguing, yet least understood books of the bible. The secret to making sense of revelation determining. Almighty god, christ of the last days, has expressed a variety of truths, uncovered every truth and mystery in the bible, and revealed to mankind the inside story of the. The book of revelation is a strong warning from jesus about false islamic teaching that would later come into the world. Isaiah jeremiah ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos micah nahum zechariah malachi revelation chapters 420. Unlocking the last days is an urgent biblical message that must be heard and heeded. Without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. The universal church is composed of all who truly believe in christ, but in the last days, a time of widespread apostasy, a remnant has been called out to keep the commandments of god and the faith.
We have the book of revelation to warn us about the wars of the last days. But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the lord shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills. Almighty god, christ of the last days, has expressed a variety of truths, uncovered every truth and mystery in the bible, and revealed to mankind the inside story of the three stages of gods work, the mystery of god becoming flesh and gods work of judgment in the last days, etc. The first four of the seven represent events beginning in the days of the apostles and leading up to the time of the end.
World conditions as well as bible chronology indicate that the last days began in 1914. The publication claims these restrictions may be evidence that earth is now in the final days before the. John then describes events and trends to take place during the period before the 3 1. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. Prophecies of jesus second coming have been fulfilled. The apostle john received the revelation from jesus christ to show his servants what will soon take place. Mar 19, 2019 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. Signs of the times of the last days amazing bible timeline with. Some 60 years passed before he revealed more of the specifics about the end time to the apostle john. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new.
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. On the third day he will raise us up, that we may live in his sight. The answer is that yes the events predicted in the book of revelation are. John addresses the church of smyrna to warn them of ten days of tribulation that may cost them their lives or imprisonment. Much of the book of revelation is about the end days, eschatology. There are so many signs that tell us we are living in the last days of earths history. Christ has solemnly warned the christians of the last days that they will have to live very careful, prayerful and godly lives if they are to overcome and. A guide to the book of revelation and the end times kindle edition by lasseigne, jeff, laurie, greg. The book of revelation by the apostle john outlines the end of the world and the second coming of jesus christ.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The apostle of jesus and the author of the gospel of john and the three letters of nt. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. He will come to us like the rain, like the latter and former rain to the earth hosea 6. Here are 5 great bible stories about the end times. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Sep, 2015 join pastor steve robinson and the church of the king family for this sevenmessage study and find assurance for your future. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The two witnesses of revelations last days prophecy. The revelations concerning the last days are found throughout the bible but primarily in the following books of the bible.
Jesus opens, in revelation 6, the seven seals on the scroll of prophecy. We know that the revelation is primarily about the last days because its content is extensively connected to the events of the last days. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather. However, the last days doctrine also foretold the certain hope of restoration and glory for the jews amidst and in the aftermath of the great tribulation num. 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. Interpreting revelation introduction to the book of revelation. The last days also referred to as the end time or the great tribulation is a period of roughly 3 12 years or 42 months revelation 11. The mainstream teaching on the two witnesses of revelation teaches that they will be literal people sent down from heaven to preach to the world for a literal 1260 days, or 3 and a half years. This article is going to give an abbreviated taste of the teachings of my book to show why the 7 bowls of gods wrath are 10 days long. You can also find more at our youtube channel and facebook page. What did jesus mean when he said to his disciples that some of them would not taste death until they saw the son of man coming in his kingdom. The final book of the bible, entitled the apocalypse or the book of revelation, is a written record in the form of a letter an epistle, in which future events were revealed to the writer in visions and portrayed through symbolic language.
The bible talks about the last days of earth primarily in the book of revelations, in which john writes about the return of jesus christ and the. In the final chapters of the bible, the four horsemen of the apocalypse will. The 42 months refers to the reign of the antichrist, specifically, the last half 3 12 years of the sevenyear tribulation. At that time, gods kingdom began ruling in heaven, and one of its first actions was to expel satan the devil and the. The battle referred to here, and described in revelation 19, and again in revelation 20. The last book of the new testament is also called the prophecy book and the revelation of jesus christ.
It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. And the mainstream view is that the two last day witnesses will be either moses, enoch or elijah. Scoffers 2 peter 3 not only do more people claim that god is a figment of our. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. The banning of large gatherings, including churches, and the closing of many establishments where people gather are common. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. He was a first cousin of jesus and was exiled to the greek island of patmos because. And many nations shall come, and say, come, and let us go up to the mountain of the lord, and to the house of the god of jacob. Will they have any effect on the lost people of the last days. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
This time he describes it as a sword wound, and this context appears to attach it to the visible person, the last days dictator himself. At that time, gods kingdom began ruling in heaven, and one of its first actions was to expel satan the devil and the demons from heaven and restrict their activity to the earth. From the sobering letters to the seven churches to the amazing visions and epic battles, millions of. The bible and drugs in realityrevelation christ the. As the dog was an unclean animal, the terms dog, dogs head, dead dog, were used as terms of reproach or of humiliation. Some translations of the bible, such as the king james version and youngs literal translation, use the word vial instead of bowl in this passage and in revelation 16. Unlocking the last days takes you verse by verse through the entire book of revelation, clearly communicating gods truth, warnings, and promises to a world poised for both judgment and redemption.
One possible explanation not the only possible explanation is to connect revelation to the imagery we see in zechariah 11, verses 1517. James macdonald, senior pastor, harvest bible chapel in a warm conversational style, the author expounds. Together, lets study the book of revelation so we can be informed and equipped to thrive in the last days. Why the 7 bowls of gods wrath last 10 days escape all. In the gospel accounts jesus gave a brief summary of the events that would lead to his return. The book of revelationa revealing of the futureis history written in advance.
Drugs the most blatant form of sorcery in the book of revelation is the multibillion dollar pharmaceuticalmedical industry, which just happens to be where it got its name pharmakeia. It will a time, just before jesus second coming, when the beast and the false prophet will rule the world through their counterfeit version of gods kingdom. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. But the doctrine and covenants, being more contemporary, predicts. This study was originally recorded in 2009, please excuse the video quality. Like many of the topics in revelation, there is much mystery surrounding the 144,000 mentioned in chapters 7 and 14. Social distancing has become a new byword in the past few days. The response they got from the socalled experts was a cacophonic. After you read this book, youll find yourself saying, even so, come quickly, lord jesus. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. Deterioration of peoples attitudes, as shown by many who are unthankful, disloyal.
Christ gives the best summary of these events and how to prepare for them. The doctrine of the last days the revelation of jesus christ. But the doctrine and covenants, being more contemporary, predicts war globally, beginning in america. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Initially there are directive messages from jesus to each. And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and satan, and bound him for a thousand years, and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations any. Signs of the times of the last days amazing bible timeline. However, overall it address the entire duration of the church on the present earth. The final book of the bible, entitled the apocalypse or the book of revelation, is a written record in the form of a letter an.
Book of revelation end times last days 3 paperback. Shortly after 911, a heartbroken and humbled america began asking in earnest if we were truly living in the last days. Eden restored then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. Questions about the antichrist, the millennium, and many others a are. Initially there are directive messages from jesus to each of the local church congregations of t. May 11, 2020 the book of revelation by the apostle john outlines the end of the world and the second coming of jesus christ.
Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. We believe this prophecy has not yet been fulfilled but will be during the endtimes tribulation. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. While covid19 is likely not one of the seven last plagues of revelation, nor a sign of the end times, it is still very real. In section of the doctrine and covenants is recorded a revelation received by joseph smith in 1843. James macdonald, senior pastor, harvest bible chapel in a warm conversational style, the author expounds the great truths of the book of revelation and applies them practically to the individual believer and the local church. A guide to the book of revelation and the end times jeff lasseigne on. Those who are shut out of the kingdom of heaven are also so designated, revelation 22.
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