Revelation 17 speaks of a great prostitute or great harlot that is generally understood as a metaphor for a false religion that will exist during the tribulation period. Why preacher fears end of world in 2020 after prophecies fulfilled. The bibles book of revelation is basically a fever dream of epic proportions. It was an allegory for the difficult political situation that christians at the time were facing, particularly john who was in exile jury is out as to whether this was the same john as the apostle. 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. In the story the woman gives birth to a male child jesus that is attacked by the dragon identified as the devil. Churches in the city, including those honouring the christian sabbath, have been banned from providing service to prevent the virus spread, which may now be fulfilling a chilling end of days prophecy from the book of revelation. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. First, god will destroy organized false religion, portrayed as a prostitute named babylon the great. Opinion express the coronavirus is preventing churches in china from honoring the christian sabbath, something the book of revelation predicted before the end of the world, according to a religious publication. Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end.
It explains the many different symbols found in the last book of the bible. 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. Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. 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. It is very significant that the book of revelation is the last book of the bible. We need revelation and discernment concerning end times. Most importantly, the end time revelations that are uncovered in revelation show us that the end time is not a onetime event that destroys the planet in. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. More than 80,000 people have been affected by the deadly virus now, with more than 2,600 fatalities recorded worldwide the chinese city of. The book of revelation by the apostle john outlines the end of the world and the second coming of jesus christ. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. It is the book of the hour where many ancient prophecies are coming to pass in our age.
For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. 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. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. You encounter these fantastic figures who play some role in the drama of the end, whether it be. Revelation simply forecasts the apocalypse, which is a synonym for revelation. 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. Feb 25, 2020 opinion express the coronavirus is preventing churches in china from honoring the christian sabbath, something the book of revelation predicted before the end of the world, according to a religious publication. In the final chapters of the bible, the four horsemen of the apocalypse will arrive. The end time in the book of revelation vision of the end time. I think that the key to the book of revelation is that it has an incredibly ornate and lush imagery. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times. Referring to the belief that the end of the world as we know it is approaching, usually through a sudden, catataclysmic transformation. These 14 events will not happen in random order nor will they be random manifestations of nature. What does the bible say about the end of the world eschaton.
It describes the fiery end of the world, and the book of revelation can be interpreted a lot of different ways. The text also helps to understand when the opening of the seals will happen in our time, with the great tribulation happening between the opening of the sixth and seventh seals. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. Short summary of the book of revelation prophecy talk. The book of revelation understood and the end of the world.
However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Bible study tools booklets are we living in the time of the end. Third, the book seeks to unite all the various lines of biblical prophecy both old and new testaments, and to show how they converge upon the second coming of christ to rule the earth in his messianic kingdom. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of. Jun 09, 2014 the seven seals described in revelation is the longest story of the end times a series of disastrous events occurring with major impact on the world stage. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god.
A person starting here might well throw the whole bible away in frustration, unable to make head nor tail of it. Book of revelation prophesied coronavirus stopping christian. The end of the world according to the book of revelations. World war 3 ww3 wwiii endtime ministries end of the age. Does the bible prophesy a oneworld government and a one. Christian scholars dispel these views, based on the book of revelation. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. Movies on the writing of the new testament, the 12 apostles movies on the 12 apostles, and revelation.
Doomsday warnings are spreading online, blending coronavirus fears with everything from political paranoia to references from the bible. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. Is coronavirus the prophesied plague in the book of revelation. It does, however, provide ample evidence to enable us to draw the conclusion that both will exist under the rule of the antichrist in the last days. Another world war is coming, and it will be the biggest world war ever. Apr 15, 2019 the bibles book of revelation is basically a fever dream of epic proportions. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The world needs to read and understand justin douziechs book, unlocking the mysteries of. Book of revelation episode1 world at the verge of end bishop dr.
The book of revelation is filled with vivid imagery and surreal descriptions of what the end of the world will look like. The prophecy is found in revelation chapter nine, verse 15. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. The book of revelation raises questions that many of us would rather not think about. Second, the book was written to show how all of prophecy focuses on jesus christ, his person and his program for the world. The book of revelation describes the seven trumpets and the seven bowls as seven first plagues and seven last plagues. 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. The bible talks about a time when disease epidemics, matthew 24. The event usually referred to as the end of the world eschaton is described in 2 peter 3. In the final chapters of the bible, the four horsemen of the apocalypse will arrive to destroy vast swathes of the planet. Jun 21, 2016 the fifth seal represents persecuted christians and the sixth the end of the world and judgment. What will be the oneworld religion of the end times.
The book of revelation, also known as the revelation to. How can anyone be in heaven knowing others are in hell. This is what the bibles terrifying end of the world. The book of revelation in the christian new testament of the bible is attributed to john the apostle. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. Some fear coronavirus may symbolize the end of the world. Heres why christian scholars who study end times say this.
So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. The fifth seal represents persecuted christians and the sixth the end of the world and judgment. Revelation 7 is then a flashback given that the angels are not allowed to harm the land or the sea, revelation 7. Why is revelation, the last book of the bible, so different from the rest of the text. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second. The end of the world will be preceded by the rapture, according to scripture in the holy bible but when is the rapture supposed to happen. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by christian hardliners are to be believed. In his apocalyptic vision in the book of revelation, the apostle john.
In light of this, i believe the church is caught up to be with the lord prior to the period of seven years tribulation, and that the first event of that age is the worldwide preaching of the gospel, symbolized by the. Churches in the city, including those honouring the christian sabbath, have been banned from providing service to prevent the virus spread, which may now be fulfilling a chilling end of days prophecy from the book of revelation publication sabbath truth reports. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Heres why christian scholars who study end times say this is.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Dec 08, 2018 since i found myself less familiar with the period of church history running from the end of acts up to c. In the book of revelation, the church as a unit is viewed first, followed by historical events concerning the rest of the world. What does the bible say about the end of the world.
Pagels places the book of revelation in its historical context and explores where. The end of the world will be preceded by widespread pestilence and plague, militant christians reading the bibles book of revelation. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. Those churches were in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadephia, and laodicea. In the book of revelation, the seven seals represent the apocalyptic vision foreseen by john of patmos. Gods call to community in the book of revelation, this curriculum is offered to all free of charge. In the biblical book of revelation, jesus christ foretold many more signs of the time of the end. The bible does not use the phrase oneworld government or oneworld currency in referring to the end times. Jun 17, 2018 if you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times this video tutorial is a must see. The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world. They will hate the prostitute and will make her devastated and.
Revelation is a book written to reveal the future, and jesus christ is the one who does the revealing. 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. Could this plague from the bible be the coronavirus epidemic sweeping around the globe. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Near the end of his life, john received a vision from the lord that he transcribed into what we know as the book of revelation. The book of revelation is the most intriguing and mysterious book of the bible. The rest of the book, really the last half of the book is about the overthrow of this system. It acknowledges the past persecution and martyrdom of gods servants and announces they will have to wait a little while longer, until both the number of their fellow servants and their brethren, who would be killed as they were, was completed, before god avenges their deaths. We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation.
Heres the big ol story behind the bibles book of revelation. The world needs to read and understand justin douziechs book, unlocking the mysteries of revelation. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Understanding the book of revelation and the end of the world. Revelation is the last book of the bible and is a prophetic book of the end of the age and the return of christ. But what does the biblical scripture say will happen. At the end of the years, satan will be released, defeated again, and then cast into the lake of fire revelation 20. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. What if revelation is not about end times, but rather a guide to how we create heaven on earth, right now.
If you want to know more about the book of revelation, this tutorial will provide the. 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. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Movies about the book of revelation christian forums. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. World conditions as well as bible chronology indicate that the last days began in 1914. This is another point that helps us to understand that the book of revelation is not chronological from start to finish. It also describes the world that will come into being after this earth is destroyed. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an. This article is a resource for many seeking to understand if the coronavirus pandemic is an end times plague. These heavenly signs announce the beginning of the day of the lord. The end of the world will be preceded by widespread pestilence and plague, militant christians reading the bibles book of revelation have claimed.
And the four angels were loosed, which were prepared for an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year, for to slay. They are addressed in many of the old testament prophetic books isaiah. The bible tells us several things about this event. As it was written, it wasnt intended to be a prophecy of the end of the world. 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. John then describes events and trends to take place during. According to jeremiah jaques from the philadelphia church of god website, the book of revelation is about. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Then, after a final judgment by god, the end of the world described in 2 peter 3.
The end of the world will be preceded by widespread pestilence and plague, militant christians reading the bible. The book of revelation is addressed to believers, his servants, of the churches in seven cities of the roman province of asia. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. There is a clear message that is encoded for our generation, yet more than 80% of churches have very little understanding of this book. The beast, the false prophet, who has the number 666, the antichrist, is. What is the oneworld religion described in revelation. Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Chapter 12 of the new testament book of revelation known as the woman and the dragon is the best known passage about the apocalypse. 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. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book is also written to all believers everywhere. The book of revelation understood and the end of the world the book of revelation understood and the end of the world the book of revelation understood and the end of the world. Mar 24, 2020 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. But the apocalypse is not here, doomsday prophesiers say.
The detail and careful order that it gives to the events that will occur. 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. It contains vivid and colorful descriptions of what is to come and. This is not the end of the world, say those who study christian. The book of revelationa revealing of the futureis history written in advance. For people of many faiths, and even none at all, it can feel lately like the end of the world is near. Book of revelation prophesied coronavirus stopping. The end times are a very important subject in the bible. Aug 04, 2009 why is revelation, the last book of the bible, so different from the rest of the text. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of. A summary of jesus words in matthew 24 shows that the end times will involve the following.
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