Throughout chapters eight and nine, he prophesies milestones, or seals, that marks the end of days. Gary mcdade takes the viewer through a chapter by chapter study of the book of revelation, which is sometimes difficult to understand because of the symbols and apocalyptic literature. The book of revelation is used to support things found nowhere else in scripture. For example, after reading revelation and the rest of scripture, the early christians summarized the end times as follows. 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. At the end of the sevenyear tribulation, the antichrist will launch a final attack on jerusalem, culminating in the battle of armageddon. The book of revelation is an important book regarding the future, but one must have the proper biblical method of interpretation and a relationship with christ in order to understand it. It tells the story of revelation s author and the times he lived in. Easytoread version the following are some outstanding features of lastdays, or. Revelation offers every believer a dramatic and hopefilled overview of what the end of the age will be like. Book of revelations have we already heard the seven. In the gospel accounts jesus gave a brief summary of the events and conditions leading up to his return. Gods wrath will be on the earth, the beast will be revealed, and plagues and suffering will occur. The book of revelation raises questions that many of us would rather not think about.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book of revelation is the most intriguing and mysterious book of the bible. Update on december 17, 2019 by pastor jack wellman. When all seven seals are opened, the seven trumpets of revelation documented in chapter.
We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. This page is designed to help you stay informed as to how bible prophecy is being fulfilled in current events i have found that, often, important national and international events that indicate bible prophecy being fulfilled are not reported by mainstream media. Jan 01, 2004 respected bible teacher and beloved pastor adrian rogers takes readers on a breathtaking journey through the blessing book. Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Around 95ad, the apostle john wrote end time prophesies in the book of revelation. This article is a resource for many seeking to understand if the coronavirus pandemic is an end times plague. The events described dont necessarily take place in chronological order, and the language used often relies on symbols and obscure references most christians dont understand.
Scripture says that eternal life is the gift of god through grace. What is going to happen according to end times prophecy. The sign of the end times in bible prophecy points to simultaneous conditions and events that precede the end of this world. Nearly every book of the bible contains prophecy regarding the end times. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. How can anyone be in heaven knowing others are in hell. Timeline of events in revelation beyond revelation. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Although containing many errors, this documentary clearly shows that johns book was intended for. Shamain webster, who lives in the suburbs outside of dallas, has seen the signs of a coming apocalypse for a while now, just as the bible.
Jan 02, 2020 the timing of this event, according to most bible scholars, is at the end of the year period called the millennium. These are, i guess you could say the two final prophets that the book expects to appear on the earth, like moses and elijah of ancient times in the bible. Jesus gave the meaning of the seals in the olivet prophecy about the end time matthew 24, mark, luke 21. So, i cull both mainstream and nonmainstream sources for news items that reflect fulfilled prophecy and add those items to this. The triumph of the lamb in revelation rogers, adrian on. Sixty years passed before he revealed more of the specifics about the end time to the apostle john. These end times prophecies clearly identify the last days. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him revelation 1. The book of revelation is often used to support various endtime scenarios. 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. Other false gods appear and claim christs authority. The prophecies of the book of revelation are among the most important parts of the bible, and understanding these words is a crucial component of understanding how the end times will unfold. What if revelation is not about end times, but rather a guide to how we create heaven on earth, right now.
Spirits of demons will perform signs and miracles to mislead many. In the gospel accounts jesus gave a brief summary of the events and conditions leading up. What are some signs of the end times according to revelations. It is the book of the hour where many ancient prophecies are coming to pass in our age. As a result, many christians read the new testament up until the book of revelation, and then they stop. The bible functions apologetically as the proverbial ace up ones sleeveand as the ace begins to get slammed on the table in defense of a particular end time scenario this quaint phrase rears its ugly head and becomes the second incarnation of jesus the christ as someone says, well, the book of revelations says stop. He describes a series of visions that the lord gave him about what will happen in the end times. Near the time generally books of prophecy end of days seals imminence sealing the message disclosures and he said to me, do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near. The book of revelation is probably the most avoided and misunderstood book in the bible. Dec 21, 2019 the end of the world is upon us, as the popes 2020 plan to tackle climate change is straight out the book of revelations, according to the outrageous claims of a biblical preacher online. These verses give us information about the price of food items like wheat and barley.
The ten plagues in egypt, including turning water to blood exodus 7. 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. Jesus christ will return, destroy the antichrist and his armies, and cast them into the lake of fire revelation 19. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and of the bible and speaks of the end times. Christ alone is worthy to take the book with seven seals 8. The book of revelation is often used to support various end time scenarios. King james version the bible calls this time period the last days and the time of the end, or end times. This is not the end of the world, say those who study christian.
The first four of the seven represent events beginning in the days of the apostles and leading up to the time of the end. The bible describes events and conditions that would mark the conclusion of the current system of things, or the end of the world. The book of revelationa revealing of the futureis history written in advance. Does the book of revelation give us additional details about events leading up to christs return. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Following is a very brief summary of what the bible declares will happen in. There is an increase in false prophecy, and these authorities seek to persecute christians. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. There are many different interpretations regarding the end times spoken of in the bible. Jun 09, 2014 the prophecies contained in the book of revelation are key end time revelations which we must prepare ourselves for, as the end time is happening now. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. In this powerful series the instructor gary mcdade takes the viewer through a chapterbychapter study of a book that.
This long and detailed prophecy is in the last book of the bible, revelation. Revelation is the only book in the bible that ends with a blessing on those who keep the sayings of the book, and a curse on those who add to or take away from the things written in the book. 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. Irvin baxter, discussed prophecies in the book of revelation that seven trumpets will sound before the end of the age, and the second coming of jesus christ.
The following pdf file gives a brief, summary timeline of the events of revelation. Aug 31, 2017 the book of revelation provides the primary description of the sequence of end time prophecy. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. In this last biblical book, many of daniels prophecies come to their final fulfillment. The book of revelation provides the primary description of the sequence of end time prophecy. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation. The end times in revelation though revelation can be difficult to understand because it uses so many symbols, it actually provides a very simple description of the end times as the early christians noticed. The book of revelation gives us a few details about what this time period will entail.
Lets start with revelations, starts in 1981 and finishes in 2009. The prophecies contained in the book of revelation are key end time revelations which we must prepare ourselves for, as the end time is happening now. The book of revelation is an unveiling of the character and program of god. Battle was ordained a priest by archbishop desmond tutu in 1993 and received his masters of divinity from princeton theological seminary, a masters of sacred theology from yale university, and a. My guest, elaine pagels, is the author of a new book about what she describes as the strangest book in the. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The imminent end of history is at the heart of revelation. Taking all of these prophecies and organizing them can be difficult. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. Additional signs of the end times are nations warring with other nations. Irvin baxter, discussed prophecies in the book of revelation that seven trumpets will sound before the end of. 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. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. What does the bible say about the end of the world.
Jun 04, 2014 bbc documentary on the book of revelation. During these years, christ will reign on earth as king in jerusalem, sitting on the throne of david luke 1. Keep up to date with the end times current events developing in israel and throughout the middle east. But the apocalypse is not here, doomsday prophesiers say. Revelation is from the greek word apokalupsis which means, a disclosure, an unveiling. Throughout this program gary covers popular views of premillennialism. This is the culmination of a series of events called the day of the. From what i see and reading book of revelations, we are in revelation 18 3. In stark contrast, if the book of revelation does, indeed, describe a series of terrifying, endtime plagues, those plagues will mark the end of civilization as we know it, along with the ushering in of a glorious new age. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so.
The book is all about jesus christ, and it is his selfrevelation. Although containing many errors, this documentary clearly shows that johns book was intended for his contemporaries and not about a future end of the. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. 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. John macarthur explains the book of revelation paperback march 1, 2007. The end of the world is upon us, as the popes 2020 plan to tackle climate change is straight out the book of revelations, according to the outrageous claims of a biblical preacher online. The book of revelation lions leopards and bears oh my. The event usually referred to as the end of the world eschaton is described in 2 peter 3. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of. There is a clear message that is encoded for our generation, yet more than 80% of churches have very little understanding of this book. Christ will then bind satan in the abyss for years and he will rule his. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times. Oct 05, 2015 interpretations of revelations and end times. Jul 07, 2018 the revelation of jesus christ was written by the apostle john.
What does the bible say about the end of the world eschaton. According to the book of revelation, in the end times, an antichrist figure heads the government. Christians have varying beliefs about the symbolic or literal nature of the prophecies as well as the timing of christs second coming. For 2,000 years, the words jesus spoke on that hilltop in jerusalem were preserved in the book of matthew so we could know the events of our time that signal the end time. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. The book of revelation, written by the apostle john, describes his vision of the future and serves as a prophetic message for the end times. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. In this article, i will share my research concerning the end time cost of food and famine revealed in revelation 6. It has nothing to do with us and everything to do with what god has done for us.
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