Johns vision of the son of man is described in the scriptural revelation 1. Test the revelation of jesus christ flashcards quizlet. This is the fascination and the appeal of the book of revelation. The book we are about to study is the revelation of jesus christ, given to him by god the father, and revealed by the lord jesus to john the beloved on the isle of patmos. A brief analogy of the book of revelation its author, purpose and how it relates to us today. The revelation of jesus christ has nothing to do with the present or future history of world events. Unlike, say, the gospel of mark, where jesus is portrayed as pretty human and separate from god. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john in the form of visions which showed pictorial scenes with many prophetic symbols, such as a lamb with seven horns and seven eyes, a great red dragon with seven heads and ten horns, a bottomless pit, and a woman clothed with. Oct 14, 2017 the revelation of who jesus is the book is the revelation of jesus christ pointing. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. It is a message about the future, and everyone is curious about the future.
In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. This son of man is in the midst of seven lampstands, has seven stars in his right hand, white hair, and a sharp twoedged sword coming out of his mouth rev. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. In it, the divine program of redemption is brought to fruition, and the holy name of god is vindicated before all creation. Thomas aquinas believed in two types of individual revelation from god, general revelation and special revelation. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled the return of jesus christ, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland. Revelation 1 commentary the revelation of jesus christ. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john in the form of visions which showed pictorial scenes with many prophetic symbols, such as a lamb with seven horns and seven eyes, a great red dragon with seven heads and ten horns, a bottomless pit, and a woman clothed with the sun and a moon under her feet.
Commentary on the book of revelation, 2nd edition 9781883925673. The first place we see jesus in the book of revelation, he is referred to as one like the son of man rev. Summary of the revelation of jesus christ true bible study. There is a half hour of silence in heaven before the seven trumpets. He is a glorious savior, and we need him to be both harshly just with sinners, and we need him to be tenderly merciful toward those who repent. Is the jesus in revelation the same as the jesus in the. He authored numerous books on theology and biblical prophecy, including the revelation of jesus christ, jesus christ our lord, and daniel. Revelation is a book which presents the great revealing. It has the added weight of being the testimony of jesus christ gr.
The book of revelation is not only the word of god, that is, originating in god, but john bears witness of his reception of it. Jan 03, 2017 the revelation of jesus christ has nothing to do with the present or future history of world events. Revelation chapters 4 and 5 are not part of the revelation of jesus christ which the god gave to him. This word is only written once by john in this writing, which contains various revelations about many events.
The revelation of jesus christ or the apocalypse the revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. Through insight into the letters john wrote to seven churches of his day, you will learn how to avoid the. In the books very first verse, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The book of revelation is full of names for jesus that describe who he is, such as faithful, king, alpha, omega, bright morning star. The first two chapters of finding jesus in the book of revelation explain a new way of reading the book of revelation, but its actually as old as johns original writing.
In revelation jesus christ is seen in relationship to time as he who was and who is to come 1. In revelation, jesus christ is referred to as the lion of the tribe of judah. This, if you only knew, is a cause for great celebration in heavenly places. In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the world as the son of god. Introduction to the book of revelation the apostle john received this extraordinary revelation from the lord jesus christ while living on the island of patmos during the latter part of the 1st century a. Thats why the opening words of the book are, the revelation of. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and of the bible and speaks of the end times. Apr 25, 2014 this study examines the many names of jesus christ in the book of revelation. Numerous religious groups use this book to make prophecies, to scare, and to.
What the bible says about revelation of jesus christ. He which testifieth these things saith, surely i come quickly revelation 22. In general revelation, god reveals himself through his creation, such that at least some truths about god can be learned by the empirical study of nature, physics, cosmology, etc. This study examines the many names of jesus christ in the book of revelation. Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. For a better understanding of the rest of the book of revelation and how it fits into the whole story of the bible, please read mystery accomplished. Everything in revelation, from the structure to the content, has one purpose. They also sustain the two counselors in the first presidency, as well as the quorum of the twelve apostles, as prophets, seers, and revelators. The author is an acknowledged expert on the subject of biblical end times events from an evangelical dispensationalists perspective. This identifies both the books narrow focus and its. Apr 06, 2009 jesus is presented in revelation as the christ who died for us, loves us, covers our sin, provides our robes made white by washing them in red blood. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down. Once the events in revelation began, there were no more opportunities for people to repent.
The book of revelation is often frightening and confusing to its readers. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book. Using the book of revelation as his foundation, lynn hiles reveals through scripture and holy spirit insight that the entire bible is the revelation of jesus christ. A part series on the book of revelation by bing alabata. Revelation, the book, the return of jesus christ and the. Jesus christ is the same today, yesterday and forever hebrews. On earth, however, these things go unappreciated by most. We are immediately told that this book contains the revelation of jesus christ. The remaining chapters take each of the seven sections of revelation, presenting a basic commentary for personal study.
It discloses the full character and identity of jesus of nazareth by lifting the veil. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore witness to the word of god, and to the testimony of jesus christ, to all things that he saw. To that end the work is worthwhile, for walvoord is more accommodating to other viewpoints than most who are in his camp. His enemies tried to kill john, but did not succeed, and he was then exiled to the isle of patmos, in the. Every other time the book refers to itself, it is as a prophecy v.
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. Conclusion just as origen focused his attention on the christology of the book of revelation daley, 1991, p. This is part 18 of a chapterbychapter bible study series in the book of revelation. These relate the experience of the apostle johns visionary exaltation to heaven itself. It is a must in any true study of the book of revelation. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave to him to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass which he signified by his angel unto his servant, john. This generally is understood as 1 the revelation from jesus christor 2 the revelation.
Phil sanders 4 the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ a study of the book of revelation introduction. His academic background and extensive travel in the middle east made him unusually capable of preparing theological and eschatological studies. Perhaps, no other book in the bible gives more information about future events than the book of the revelation of jesus christ. Jesus is presented in revelation as the christ who died for us, loves us, covers our sin, provides our robes made white by washing them in red blood. The revelation of jesus christ the apostle john was an elderly man when this book was written. For anyone struggling to understand johns writings in revelation, this book provides true, biblicallybased answers. Both in galatians and here in revelation the phrase revelation of jesus christ tells us primarily where the revelation comes from. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. As genesis is the book of beginnings, revelation is the book of consummation.
Lesson 3 page 22 of standard edition jesus and the book. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. The seventh seal and the beginning of the trumpets. The revelation of jesus christ linkedin slideshare. Christs identity and work are outlined by his various names in this great book. The first word in this writing is apocalypse, which is a greek word usually translated into english as revelation and it refers to something that is uncovered or revealed, as though removing a veil to expose what had previously been hidden. Title unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Revelation 1722 the church of jesus christ of latter. Everything in revelation, from the structure to the content, has one. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for. One receives heightened awareness that this book of the revelation of jesus christ is a book vital to the understanding of biblical truth at this point in history in addition to being a text on how to feel safe and secure while endtime events unfold.
In contrast, the gospel of jesus christ offers spiritual nourishment without. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both in depth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople. Using the book of revelation as his foundation, lynn hiles reveals through scripture and holy spirit insight that the entire bible is the revelation of jesus christ for anyone struggling to understand johns writings in revelation, this book provides true, biblicallybased answers. Apr 19, 2018 a brief analogy of the book of revelation its author, purpose and how it relates to us today. Jul 01, 2002 this versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christ centered approach to the book of revelation. He authored numerous books on theology and biblical prophecy, includingthe revelation of jesus christ, jesus christ our lord, anddaniel. The opening verse of the first chapter introduces immediately the central theme of the book of revelation, namely, jesus christ in his present and future glory. Book of revelation chapter one revelation of jesus christ. Special revelation is the knowledge of god and spiritual. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible.
If jesus christ is the giver of the revelation, its content is summed up in the phrase what must soon take place compare 4. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. Names of jesus in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. Finding jesus in the book of revelation by steve case. Paul uses the phrase revelation of jesus christ in galatians 1. Numerous religious groups use this book to make prophecies, to scare, and to manipulate the naive into compliance with their agendas. The revelation of who jesus is the book is the revelation of jesus christ pointing. This generally is understood as 1 the revelation from jesus christor 2 the. The final chapters of revelation gave hope to christians facing persecution from. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and awesomeness. He is the faithful witness he is the firstborn from the dead he is the ruler of kings and because he loved us he made us to be a kings and priests he has glory and dominion forever he is coming with clouds 7. Although the book deals with events that will take place in the future, it is not really a history written in advance. Thats why the opening words of the book are, the revelation of jesus christ apocalypsis iesou christou.
This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. John sees a vision of the risen, ascended and glorified jesus christ, whom. The book of revelation is at once frightening, as it speaks of the rise of the evil one, the great tribulation and the hour of judgment, and the end of the age. In this john sees the throne and the one sitting on the throne god almighty the alpha and omega, or the one who was, the one who is, and, the. Revelation 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Latterday saints sustain the president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints as prophet, seer, and revelatorthe only person on earth who receives revelation to guide the entire church. More than fifty years had passed since the death and resurrection of jesus and all the other original apostles had gone to be with the lord. Near the books end it adds, seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
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