Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. In this passage, john sees a great war between michael and the angels of god and the dragon satan and his fallen angels or demons that will take place in. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. To reduce spam, please enter the word share in the box below. He was clothed in a cloud, and there was a rainbow around his head. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The last great angelic battle and satans ultimate expulsion from heaven are described in revelation 12. And the dragon stood before the woman as she was about to give birth, ready to devour her child as soon as he was born. Baxter after thirty nights of experiencing the depths of hell, mary baxter was shown the realms of heaven.
Jacob also saw the messengers of god ascending and descending upon it. There is silence in heaven for about half an hourduring the trumpet plagues god does not intervene to restrain satan. Notice this statement, and whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. If possible how does the size given relate to the way we measure things today. Included in this book are her depictions of heavens gates, angels, music, worship, storehouses of blessings. The dimensions of heaventhe book of revelation printerfriendly version week 34, 2018 rick joyner our goal in taking time to consider heaven during this study of revelation is so that we can see with heavens perspective, not just an earthly one. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Included are her descriptions of the order of heaven, what happens to children, and the throne of god. That leads us to the third factor of why they overcame in revelation 12. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. The book is also written to all believers everywhere.
The things john saw and things which are were revealed to apostle john when he was on earth but for the things to take place after, he was taken to heaven. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. The endless love of jesus ministries 1,233,381 views 29. So when we get to heaven there will be no death revelation 21. In this passage, john sees a great war between michael and the angels of god and the dragon satan and his fallen angels or demons that will take place in the end times. Rapture in the book of revelation christian truth center. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. To the earthly minded, death is the ultimate defeat, but to those in christ, death is graduation into our reward, and martyrdom is the most honorable way it can come. This is followed by the seven trumpets, which are a series of disasters that fall upon the inhabitants of the earth.
Job chapters 1 and 2, part of the bibles oldest book, say that satan has access to heaven. The seventh seal of revelation the meaning of the silence. Investing our treasure in heaventhe book of revelation. These scriptures refute the teaching that the decalogue was abolished at the cross sixty years before. 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. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author.
The last book in gods archives is the single volume, called the book of life. How could satan access heaven in the books of job and the. The principles were studying here apply to all of life, not just the events outlined in. Gods call to community in the book of revelation, this curriculum is offered to all free of charge. Thus the commandments of god are exalted before the apostles vision. The idea of the eucharist as a foretaste of the heavenly banquet is also explored by british methodist geoffrey wainwright in his book eucharist and eschatology oxford university press, 1980. Many peoples worst armageddon will come in the form of an accident or other tragedies and disasters. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. After speaking to the seven churches that are in the roman province of asia, the book of revelation moves forward in the prophecy. The measurement of the city described in revelation chapters 21 and 22 is 12,000. The book of revelation is addressed to believers, his servants, of the churches in seven cities of the roman province of asia. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
It would appear that paul saw the present heaven but not the future heaven. Revelation chapters 47 present the first six of seven seals. And yet the message of the final book of the bible is both clear and simple. 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. Those churches were in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadephia, and laodicea. Instead, these elders are part of the universal church, believers from all ages in the shed blood of christ for the forgiveness of their sins, that one day, at the resurrection, will all be together in heaven. Apr 16, 2014 the new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. The reference to the 24 elders in the book of revelation can be first found in revelation 4.
While studying the book of revalation, i noticed in rev 21. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Gods call to community in the book of revelation, michael battle unconvincingly attempts to harmonize the messages of origen, desmond tutu, and martin luther king, jr. Second, it is apparent in the book of revelation that the 24 elders are repeatedly distinguished from the saints. This apocalyptic book is one of the most important messages concerning the future, yet one of the least read books of the bible and often the least understood. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. A quick reading will reveal that the new heaven is a wonderful place. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. The book of revelation is a vision the apostle john received on the island of patmos in approximately 95 a. Buy a cheap copy of a divine revelation of heaven book by mary k. After thirty nights of experiencing the depths of hell, mary baxter was shown the realms of heaven. The opening verses of revelation 21 speak of heaven and earth, namely, a new heaven and a new earth.
The time of trouble in revelation is also called the hour of trial. Included in this book are her depictions of heavens gates, angels, music, worship, storehouses of blessings, joyful heavenly citizens, four. Heavens perspective 7 studies for individuals or groups by tim chester. In a divine revelation of heaven, after thirty nights in which god gave her visions of the depths of hell and the punishments of the lost, mary k. Use it as your advent sunday school curriculum, in a small group, or on your own to gain a new perspective on revelation and what it means for our lives now. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Caught up into heaven in a divine revelation of heaven, after thirty nights in which god gave her visions of the depths of hell and the punishments of the lost, mary k. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration.
Years later, in the book of the revelation, the apostle john wrote about a future day when satan will be kicked out. Even at this judgment of the wicked, this book is the final answer of mans eternal judgment. They believe the book of revelation provides insight into the early eucharist, saying that it is the new temple worship in the new heaven and earth. Apostle john in the book of revelation represents the church he is a church apostle. The inspired writings of mary kathryn baxter are divinely anointed by god, and they have blessed hundreds of thousands of people. The reader is encouraged to study the messages of revelation 21 through 22. Many christians are confused by the book of revelation. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Included are her s of the order of heaven, what happens to. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. It was while john was in the spirit on the lords day, that he saw the ark of gods testament in heaven. Included in this book are her depictions of heaven s gates, angels, music, worship, storehouses of blessings, joyful heavenly citizens, four living creatures, and brilliant throne of god.
So erase your mind of what you think heaven is like and open your mind to receive the view of heaven that john sees. In the last few weeks, we have focused on the power that enables gods people to not only overcome the events of the last days the events in this unfolding visionbut in all of life. John the revelator saw the books opened in heaven paw creek. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Is the war in heaven in revelation 12 describing satans original fall or an end times angelic battle.
Introduction the opening verses of revelation 21 speak of heaven and earth, namely, a new heaven and a new earth. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Jun 20, 2019 how does the book of revelation describe heaven. 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 a profound revelation of what the house of god, the church, is called to bethe place of access to heaven in which gods messengers ascend into the heavenly places. 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. This new chapter follows after the year reign of christ on the earth and the eternal punishment of the unholy trinity dragon, beast, and false prophet. That is a basic revelation of the purpose of gods houseto be the place of access to heaven. The new heaven and earth are described in revelation 2122. The second half an hour is the seven last plagues, when god intervenes to protects his people. Baxter was shown for ten nights the glories of heaventhe home of redeemed souls.
I also heard it would be about the size of the modern day u. 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. 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. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. The new heaven and new earth the new jerusalem descends. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. So, there we will be in heaven with an immortality that we enter into. Verse 2 shows the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Is the war in heaven in revelation 12 describing satans. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events.
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