Common misinterpretations about the end times book of. 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. Technically speaking, the clock started ticking for humanity living in the end days after the resurrection and ascension of christ. Book of revelation end times prophecies the mark of the. What is going to happen according to end times prophecy. My guest, elaine pagels, is the author of a new book about what she describes as the strangest book in the. Heres why christian scholars who study end times say this is not the.
Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 2,292,109 views 58. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. Book of revelation end times prophecies the mark of the beast covid19 youtube bible reference revelation revelation of john. Schneider, mike bickle foreword, bob souer, tantor audio. In revelation 14 we see three angels proclaiming, with loud voices, three important messages to the world. What if revelation is not about end times, but rather a guide to how we create heaven on earth, right now. Coronavirus infections are rapidly spreading across the globe amid growing concerns and bizarre theories the covid19 epidemic was. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Lets look at the characteristics of each horsemen and how they all play an important role in the end times from the bible book of revelation. But the apocalypse is not here, doomsday prophesiers say.
There are a lot of common misconceptions and false statements about what the bible says, end times prophecies, and the book of revelation. You may wonder how much more expensive food items like wheat and barley will become during the end times after reading revelation 6. Schneider, the book of revelation decoded when the world was experiencing this current pandemic, i began to pray and ask gods direction as to what he wanted me to study at this time. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. The end time in the book of revelation vision of the end time. There are three primary theories on the identity of the two witnesses in revelation. The end times are a very important subject in the bible. What will happen at the end of time telling the truth. In bible prophecy, the books of daniel and revelation provide the primary basis for christians end time views. The end of the world will be preceded by widespread pestilence and plague, militant christians reading the bible. The beast, the false prophet, who has the number 666, the antichrist, is. Following is a very brief summary of what the bible declares will happen in the end times.
The revelation prophecy timeline david jeremiah blog. The end time is a future described variously in the eschatologies of several world religions which teach that world events will reach a climax. How can anyone be in heaven knowing others are in hell. John takes great pains to emphasize that we are responsible to keep the sayings of the book of revelation. Revelation is a book written to reveal the future, and jesus christ is the one who does the revealing. The rise of the internet and new technological advances give fresh meaning to prophecies about the two witnesses ch. He describes a series of visions that the lord gave him about what will happen in the end times.
Prophesies and descriptions of the end times are scattered throughout the biblefrom a jewish scholar in a foreign court daniel, to jesus in the book of matthew, to the elderly semiretired fisherman john revelation. Heres why christian scholars who study end times say this is not the end of the world. Of all the prophecies written in the bible, about half of them have already come to pass. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of jesus christs earlier prophecy. 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. Revelation is from the greek word apokalupsis which means, a disclosure, an unveiling. Revelation, the end times book of the bible, is becoming less mysterious.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. One of the most important themes in this book is obedience. These end times prophecies clearly identify the last days. Five of the seven trumpets that signify the end of the age have come to pass. 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. This is not the end of the world, say those who study christian. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading unlocking the last days. Revelation, the end times book of the bible, is becoming. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times. Please prayerfully study this information as it is of utmost importance for everyone. Your guide to understanding the end times through the eyes of the hebrew prophets audible audio edition. A guide to the book of revelation and the end times.
The end times will see jesus ruling the nations in truth and righteousness as king of kings and lord of lords. Gary mcdade takes the viewer through a chapter by chapter study of the book of revelation, which is sometimes difficult to understand because of the symbols and apocalyptic literature. The book of revelation reveals prophecies, offers a blessing and extends an invitation to believe. With only two left to occur, we must look to the bible to understand what to expect. Christian scholars dispel these views, based on the book of revelation. The book of revelation is an unveiling of the character and program of god. The end time in the book of revelation in the gospel accounts jesus gave a brief summary of the events and conditions leading up to his return.
The close of the church year comes with readings on the end times, primarily from the book of revelation, also known as the apocalypse of st. The revelation of jesus christ was written by the apostle john. Decoding the book of revelation revelation is a coded book. This article is a resource for many seeking to understand if the coronavirus pandemic is an end times plague. Is coronavirus the prophesied plague in the book of revelation. They are addressed in many of the old testament prophetic books isaiah. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. Sixty years passed before he revealed more of the specifics about the end time to the apostle john. The book of revelation raises questions that many of us would rather not think about. But what does the biblical scripture say will happen. The rest of the book, really the last half of the book is about the overthrow of this system.
The book of revelation is an important book regarding the future, but one must have the proper biblical method of interpretation and a relationship with christ in order to understand it. Four horsemen of the apocalypse meaning in revelation. Revelation and the end times concordia publishing house. The temple in heaven end of days revelation of the future days, last.
But as for you, daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the end of time. Post poll shows labor dead, netanyahu soar the jerusalem post asked whether they were satisfied with netanyahus handling of the crisis over the coronavirus, 68% said yes, and only 30% said no. Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your. The bible indicates in revelation that seven trumpets will sound before the end of. The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by christian hardliners are to be believed. There is a picture in revelation 19 of the aftermath. The better we understand the end times, the less we will fear them. 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. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. 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 book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. Nearly every book of the bible contains prophecy regarding the end times. Israel, the beast and the end times with greg laurie.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Taking all of these prophecies and organizing them can be difficult. There are many different interpretations regarding the end times spoken of in the bible. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second. In the time of the apostle john, who wrote this book under the inspiration of jesus christ revelation 1. These four horsemen of the apocalypse appear to symbolically portray four disastrous occurrences that will take place before the second coming of jesus christ. Its beneficial for us to have some idea of how much more expensive food items like wheat and barley may cost at that time. Three angels messages of revelation gods final warning.
We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. The sign of the end times in bible prophecy points to simultaneous conditions and events that precede the end of this world. Also, in revelation 18 we have another angel, crying out mightily to the inhabitants of the world, giving gods final warning and call of mercy, and it is high time for the world to heed these final. Symbolic numbers, confusing timelines, and strange imagery aside, the point of revelation is to illustrate our final destiny in end times. John then describes events and trends to take place during. The book of revelation provides the primary description of the sequence of end time prophecy. A guide to the book of revelation and the end times kindle edition by lasseigne, jeff, laurie, greg. Revelation illustrates an ultimate victory in end times. Heres why christian scholars who study end times say this.
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