Then he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of god and of the lamb, in the middle of its street. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Dating the authorship of revelation biblical thinking with. Jeff daugherty, the christian whistleblower, 20year minister, bible college graduate and veteran of over 100k hours. A blessing is pronounced on him who should read and understand the book. Its part of the schedule for the upcoming cpac conference. If the book of revelation is a book of prophecy as it claims to be rev. Biblical proof that revelation was fulfilled in the first. Scripture describing homosexual trait of the antichrist. Contrasting the common concepts about the book of revelation and the concept presented here. The teaching company shmoop helpfully rounded up some of the terrible things that happen to people unlucky enough to live in the world described by revelation. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
There are many images found in the book of revelation and these images are explained by the writer with much detail. Determining the date revelations authorship biblical. An issue that must be addressed before proceeding to an examination of the text of revelation is our basic hermeneutical approach to the book. Different sections were written at different times. Neither shall he regard the god of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god. The very fact that the author of the apocalypse simply calls himself john is a dead giveaway that he was well known throughout the churches in asia minor. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. Mar, 2020 coronavirus infections are rapidly spreading across the globe amid growing concerns and bizarre theories the covid19 epidemic was foretold by the bibles book of revelation. It held ones attention throughout, leaving the viewer wondering what heshe would have done if something similar had occurred to him or her personally, thus, thought provoking.
Let us apply this definition to the mormon claims of revelation. In short, there is scant evidence that a distinct john the elder even existed and there is sufficient evidence that john the elder and john the apostle are one and the same. The bible isnt the first book you might turn to for gratuitous violence, but its definitely in there. This argument or proof is not accepted by rational careful thinkers as it has problems or. For example, chapters 15 were written at a later date than chapters 614. Note that this could have been in reference to the book of revelation being circulated widely seen by many, in reference to john still being alive last seen, or a reference to the dating of the book itself being written.
The book of revelation was written during his neros reign. 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 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. You will also enjoy my book finding proof of jesus.
Apr 27, 2009 the book of revelation was written during his neros reign. Perhaps as much as any other nt book, we have evidence for an early, widespread, and consistent reception of revelation. As i clearly demonstrate using both the bible and the book of mormon, it was known and revealed since old testament times that there is only one god, one single creator of the entire universe, one almighty being, consisting of the father, the son and the holy spirit. The book of revelation has terrified and confused readers for centuries. Revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. I, however, thought it was very well acted and the premise was unique and interesting. Discussion of why the book of revelation is a book of proof rather than a book of prophecy. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. This is not indeed absolute proof, but it furnishes strong presumptive evidence in favor of the opinion that the book of revelation was written by the apostle john. In addition to the forensic analysis in the following video there are no photos available that show michelle was ever pregnant. The book of revelation was strongly graphic which could bother some people. Advocates of a late date take it as proof of the book being written around 91ad but iraneaus never explicitly says so. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness.
The name revelation comes from the first word of the book in koine greek. John of patmos also called john the revelator, john the divine, john the theologian, and possibly john the apostle. Apr 15, 2019 the bible isnt the first book you might turn to for gratuitous violence, but its definitely in there. The whole history of polycarp, and his testimony to the books of the new testament, may be seen in lardner, ii.
Mar 02, 2020 coronavirus is a biblical sign of the apocalypse foretold by the book of revelation, scores of christian conspiracy theorists have claimed online. Email me if you want to order a signed copy and i will get it to you. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. He was a jewish christian prophet, probably belonging to a group of such prophets, and was accepted by the. Historicism is the belief that revelation is always in the process of being fulfilled.
The origin of the 12,000 and 144,000 in the book of revelation the book of revelation written by john is a highly encrypted book with several symbolic representations deriving from several sources. According to the last chapters of the bible, the book of revelation, the world will be ravaged by many disasters in the end days. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The smell of acne face cleanser filled the room as i dove into mysterious depictions of fourfaced angels, beasts from the sea and land, of massive angels, and 100pound hailstones being hurled to the earth. Chapters 15 address seven established christian churches in asia minor. The truth about who will belong to him in eternity and who will be completely destroyed in the lake of fire. Christian theology only begotten son what christians mean by the expression only begotten son. The author names himself as john, but modern scholars consider it unlikely that the author of revelation also wrote the gospel of john. Finally, while there is little to commend the notion that a shadowy figure named john the elder wrote the book of revelation, there is ample evidence that it was written by john the apostle. The book of revelation, like in a movie, is the last part. As a teenager, i remember being a bit frightened of the book of revelation. Everyone has heard of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, but less well known are the horses of.
Coronavirus is a biblical sign of the apocalypse foretold by the book of revelation, scores of christian conspiracy theorists have claimed online. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. We conclude the series with a look at archaeological and historical evidence relating to the last book of the bible, revelation. 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. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Over the course of the churchs history there have been four main approaches.
This book is not to replace reading the bible, my intent is to make it easier for you to read and understand the bible. He compiles a ton of evidence that many find convincing. 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. This is one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Seven prophecies that must be fulfilled before jesus. Our first evidence of any real objection to the book of revelation comes from the person of gaius in the early third century who rejects the book on the grounds that it was a forgery of the heretic cerinthus. Oct 21, 2016 revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ.
Apr, 2020 proof revelation is part of the danielmatthew one prophecy and is now history. Revelation is not merely a book that was not sealed. That statement could be applied to every book of the nt because those books did not mention whether or not they were sealed. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The relevant quote is about the identity of the beast of revelation and is found in the work of eusebius, 4th century church historian, book 5, chapter 8. The preterist approach to revelation the unfolding of. Revelation overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible. The futurist approach understands everything from revelation 4. The book of revelation was written to warn the jews in israel and throughout the middle east what was going to happen to them during the end times age which started at the resurrection of jesus christ, and really starts ramping up in 70 ad when rome levels jerusalem, as jesus speaking about the jews foretold in matthew chapter 24.
Kenneth gentry has written an entire book, before jerusalem fell, defending a pread 70 dating of the book of 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 seven seals of revelation 6. The bulk of traditional sources date the book to the reign of the roman emperor domitian ad 8196, which evidence tends to confirm. Everything about revelation is the consummation of what began in genesis beths teaching is an overview of the book of revelation. Apr, 2011 finally, while there is little to commend the notion that a shadowy figure named john the elder wrote the book of revelation, there is ample evidence that it was written by john the apostle. The announcement that the object of the book is to record a revelation which the lord jesus christ had made of important events which were shortly to occur, and which were signified by an angel to the author, john, revelation 1. Traditionally, the book of revelation has been dated near the end of the first century, around a. But they dont care because digital angel got its money for chipping you and sending you to hell. His book will be proven to be a manuscript concerning a nonviolent revolution towards the roman empire. Proof michelle obama a transgender the true story of. Many people alive today think that christs return is imminent. Previous generations have thought that jesus christ would return in their lifetimes, but they were proven wrong.
Many who believe the horseman is christ point to revelation 19s depiction of christ on a white horse as proof that he is the rider of the first seal. The fourth and final major interpretation of the book of revelation is historicism. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. The bible indicates in revelation that seven trumpets will sound before the end of the age and the second coming of jesus christ. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Proof revelation is part of the danielmatthew one prophecy and is now history. But there is compelling evidence in the writings of the church fathers that the book of revelation was written approximately 25 years after the events surrounding the destruction of jerusalem in a. The images that are seen in the book of revelation are explained by the author. 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. Certainly, the bible contains prophecies that could not have been fulfilled until this generation. The book of revelation lions leopards and bears oh my.
Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,626,287 views 58. Gentry a preterist who believes the entire book of revelation was fulfilled at the fall of jerusalem in 70 ad gives a very matterofafact account of his belief in the idea that the book was. The double blessing are finally knowing the truth about gods salvation, grace, mercy, and justice to his creation. At the end of the day, neither side can absolutely prove when revelation was written. Five of the seven have already sounded as evidenced by critical moments in recent history, and a third world war, which is the triggering event of the sixth trumpet, may have already begun. The text of revelation states that john was on patmos, a greek island where. It explicitly says do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand rev 22. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. And here is more proof in revelation 18 we read about the judgment of the whore of babylon. The book of revelation was not written at one time by a single author.
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. For instance, the lamb, having seven horns and seven eyes, that took the book from god is christ because the image of the lamb appears as if it was. For the preterist view to work, the book of revelation has to have been written sometime prior to a. Some writers, however, have advanced the preterist from a latin word meaning that which is past view, contending that the apocalypse was penned around a. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. We, therefore, do not venture to affirm anything with certainty respecting the name of antichrist. Now that weve looked at the arguments for a date in the days of nero, lets turn to the evidence suggesting that john wrote the book of revelation during the reign. A very clinical book dealing with the date of the writing of the book of revelation. Proof of rapture simple but concrete proof of pretribulation the seals and revelation revealing revelations true timeline introduction the correct interpretation of the seals is important because it straightens out revelations timeline so nothing is contradicted, either within the book or with other books of the bible. The book of revelation was written before ad 70 hubpages.
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