The other three systems are the historicist, the preterist, and the spiritual or idealist. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. In this easy to understand book it gives a basic understanding of what god says it will be like. Understanding the book of revelation local business. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. But in particularly, he really looks at the section between chapters 12 and 21, commencing with the great beast, the. However, today we will explain the keys to unlocking the treasures of this mysterious book. Michael white on the various ways revelation has been interpreted, exploring how in each case, the. Many believe these churches represent christians from the time of christ to the end time, or symbolize. Understanding the book of revelation by messenger elijah muhammad. What is the futurist interpretation of the book of revelation. God reveals a basic framework for understanding future events. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times this video tutorial is a must see. The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand.
In this sense the word apocalyptic has a slightly broader meaning, and it. Many people have assumed that the book of revelation is just impossible to understand. Not just what to expect in the future but a clearer picture of king jesus, his royalty and loving kindness. Revelation never describes itself as a symbolic code of future events plotted on a timeline. So, he said that these 42 generations or 1,260 years marked the period from the birth of jesus until the end he saw predicted in revelation. Ones soulwinner power would, certainly, more than double if he diligently studies, and understands, the book of revelation, and realizes what is going to take place on earth before too long. Understanding the book of revelation how can i do it. For william miller, most of the book of revelation has not yet come to pass. It provides ultimate assurance of salvation in christ. Its often the book of the bible that christians, pastors, and seminaries have the most trouble understanding.
Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. It does belong to a tradition of apocalyptic writing, which began in judaism in the second temple period. Revelation 1 study of the book of chapter by chapter and verse by verse. The key to understanding the book of revelation is to interpret it as literally as possibleit says what it means and means what it says. Understanding the book of revelation is a timely book as we approach the twentyfirst century. When people read the book of revelation they encounter this vast array of symbols. The book of revelation has come to be read as prophesying the events of the end of. Applying the best available sources of commentary from a variety of scholars, donald and jay parry show that the book of revelation is meant for us to understand and that it is possible to understand it. The book of revelation is a book many people read but few truly understand. How to understand the book of revelation without feeling.
The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Understanding the book of revelation the book of revelation is a source of hope and encouragement for christians because the book tells about the triumphant return of our lord, jesus christ. You cant understand the book of revelation without starting in the old testament. Understanding the book of revelation is an excellent christian booklet with revelation bible charts that explain the symbols.
Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. This twohour special invites the viewer to understand how these ideas evolveda. Tabor, professor and chair of the religious studies department at. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant. Gods wonder and love for us all, a chance to the end to turn to him, give him honor, glory and repentance for living a live without him.
It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. Some have attempted to use this number in association with roman emperors or evil leaders throughout history. Although later christian tradition holds that the book of revelation was. The book of revelation belongs to a genre that we call apocalyptic works and. Elaine pagels new book, revelations, may not become a bestseller. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Revelation made simple and easy to understand this last book of the bible bears the title revelation, meaning unveiling and, yet, it presents visions of. Revelation has featured prominently in our circles for 150 years. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder.
What is the futurist interpretation of the book of. As mentioned before, the book s very name means to reveal to unveil, to open to understanding what otherwise could not be comprehended. They describe the book and whats in it plus a few surprising things that arent. Includes definitions, symbols, ways of approaching the text, and different interpretations. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. We know quite a lot about how the book of daniel came to be written. Keys to understanding revelation united church of god. Daniel the character comes to us from the babylonian exile. How to understand the book of revelation 1 of 20 youtube.
The books second and third chapters contain vital warnings to the seven churches that existed in asia minor in the first century a. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. When luther began, he was uncomfortable with the book of revelation. The key to understanding is the mysterious book of revelation is comprehending its story flow. But skip heitzig, the dynamic senior pastor at calvary of albuquerqueone of the nations largest churchesis eager to bring clarity to the mystery of revelation and share why its an important, relevant, and exciting book to explore. The futurist interpretation of the book of revelation is one of four approaches to understanding the prophecies of revelation. He then looked identified particular events and individuals in christian history as fulfilling elements in revelation in a continuum from the days of jesus until his own time. Understanding the book of revelation logos bible software. People do understand that the idea of apocalypticism has influenced several western christian european leaders into. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. But recognizing this comes from understanding how to read this kind of apocalyptic literature. Revelation is not too hard to comprehend, and we should benefit from it.
The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Revelation reveals the events of the day of the lord revelation 1. 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. This framework is primarily laid out in daniel and revelation. He also describes revelation as a window to gods plan for the world, having spent many years studying this book as a chronological presentation of gods revelation in jesus. He gives a number of reasons why it is important for christians to understand the book of revelation. Understanding the book of revelation pamphlet is a basic guide to bible prophecy. Understanding the book of revelation kindle edition by. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
It is the final expression of and complement to the prophecies of the jewish prophets. Understanding the book of revelation baxley available at. Understanding the book of revelation rob dalrymple. With this book, i learned about what the book of revelation is truly about. Revelation is a source of hope and encouragement for christians because the book tells about the triumphant return of our lord, jesus christ. Understanding the book of revelation the book of revelation is an exciting yet often misunderstood book in the bible. Like the books of prophecy in the old testament, revelation proclaims a message. Yet most people believe that this final book of the bible cannot be understood at allthat its language and symbols are too confusing to make sense. 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 revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass.
The theme of the book is the events leading up to the jesus second coming. But it seems to me an important way of understanding our tradition. 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. The basic premise of the futurist viewpoint is that the majority of the prophecies in. This is the best book hands down on the lds perspective of revelation that i have read thus far there are parts of the book of revelation whose meaning has yet to be revealed but where these are encountered the authors are candid enough to acknowledge this and to give us their best understanding as of now about those parts. Because his understanding of scripture and the way he preached from the pulpit and. Understanding the book of revelation by messenger elijah. The website accompaniment to pbss frontline production about the. The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols.
When the apocalyptic, epistolary, and prophetic nature of revelation are considered in harmony, they yield a meaningful understanding of the book in its original setting and an enduring application for today. The word revelation means an uncovering, unveiling, a disclosure of truth. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. They also discuss revelations structure and atmosphere of violence and suffering. Apocalypticism is the religious belief that there will be an apocalypse, a term which originally referred to a revelation, but now usually refers to the belief that the end of the world is. And in fact the book of revelation is largely a christian interpretation of the book of daniel. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Understanding the book of revelation part 14 youtube.
Know that the book of revelation deals with things that are to occur after new testament times, particularly in the last days. The book of revelation in the new testament has the literal title in greek, the apocalypse of john. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. How can one be blessed by reading a book that no one seems to understand. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. The lesson of revelation is first and most importantly.
The book of revelation opens with a blessing for its reader, hearers, and keepers rev 1. The key to understanding some of revelations wild imagery of beasts, mythic serpents. I used this book to help guide our youth group through the book of revelation and we learned a lot. The last and greatest messenger of allah gives us a clear interpretation of the book of revelation. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible in our canon for good reason. Revelation, commentary by vernard eller, full text. Elaine pagels on the book of revelation february 24, 2012. Collins, pbs frontline according to the dictionary of the bible revelation. Michael white on the various ways revelation has been interpreted, exploring how in each case, the difference lies in how the historical setting of revelation is understood.
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