Actually, the type of metal mentioned here is not known. There you will see seven actual letters from jesus one to each church. The phrase unto the ages of the ages occurs twelve other times in the book of revelation and always refers to eternity 1. 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 philadelphian church is the recipient of this letter. Its important for us to know about the events that will. He is described as the root of david and in revelation 22. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6. A testimony of jesus christ a commentary on the book of revelation kindle edition by garland, anthony. The deity of jesus third introduction revelation 1. Art of jesus christ in the book of revelation apocalypse. A lamb with seven horns and seven eyes revelation 5.
His body was like beryl, his face like the appearance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torch. Unlike, say, the gospel of mark, where jesus is portrayed as pretty human and separate from god. Jan 02, 2020 jesus warns his church of impending judgment if they did not repent. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book of revelation is clear that, for a time, the latterday saints will have to face these conditions with courage and faith. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation authored. The book of revelationa revealing of the futureis history written in advance. Bamberg apocalypse, about 1020, bamberg, staatsbibliothek. Whether we call it revelation what which has been revealed or whether we call it the apocalypse based on the greek, every reader and expositor will find. What was jesus message to the church in ephesus in revelation. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ.
One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. The whiteness of jesus head is described both as wool and as snow. This reference is found in a passage of scripture that describes one of the seven churches described in the book of revelation revelation 2. I am the root and the offspring of david, and the bright and morning star. The book of life is first described in revelation 3. Revelation of jesus, timeline a revelation of jesus. It is generally translated as brass, copper, or bronze. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a testimony of jesus christ a commentary on the book of revelation. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. In the opening chapter we see jesus described as john saw him, in all his glory. In saying that jesus head and his hair were white as white wool, as snow. By steven bancarz it is sometimes suggested that the book of revelation describes a blackskinned jesus.
The second introduction established that the book is from god and described what jesus meant to christians. Jun 03, 20 these two phrases are also present in revelation 20. A quick reading will reveal that the new heaven is a wonderful place. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future.
In revelation 5 there is a fitting description of jesus as a sacrificial lamb. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Many medieval manuscript illustrations depicting scenes from revelation. All 22 chapters are illustrated from various sources. What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in. Jesus asked john to take care of his mother john 19. A testimony of jesus christ a commentary on the book of. The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow, and. Messiah would be born of the seed of a woman gen 3.
I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place revelation 2. Aug, 2009 the book of revelation is full of names for jesus that describe who he is, such as faithful, king, alpha, omega, bright morning star. But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the nicolaitans, which i also hate. It would appear that paul saw the present heaven but not the future heaven. It is not the same kind of white as we normally think of skin color. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. John sees a vision of the risen, ascended and glorified jesus christ, whom. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time.
According to irenaeus, he was a weak and inglorious man, and in the acts of peter he is described as small and ugly to the ignorant. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,626,287 views 58. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. Can you explain the description of jesus in revelation 1. The reader is encouraged to study the messages of revelation 21 through 22. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. Certainly, this description speaks of jesus purity and holiness. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1.
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. 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 name is beyond description, inexpressible, and only known to. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation. The righteous are described by their decision to accept righteousness by faith those who wash their robes. 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.
What was jesus message to the church in philadelphia in revelation. It described the events surrounding the second coming of jesus christ chapters 619, the millennium and final judgment chapter 20, and the eternal state chapters 21 and 22. Some argue that jesus must have been of african descent because the book of revelation compares his hair to wool and his feet to burnished bronze. We all know that there are difficult words, phrases, illusions, characters, and descriptions in the last book of the new testament. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. Names of jesus in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. Gospel of john, three epistles of john, and revelation. Oct 21, 2016 revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. W hen you study the book of revelation, one of the first things that you will look at are the seven churches listed in revelation chapters 2 and 3. Johns vision of the son of man is described in the scriptural revelation 1. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. Overview of the book of revelation church of jesus christ.
The descriptions of jesus christ in revelation 2 and 3. Apr 15, 2020 the book of revelation explains for us that god the son, jesus christ the creator is here on the ground guiding his church to accomplish his purposes in the world. Hell in the book of revelation christian worldview press. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Each of these messages includes information apropos to each church, and from these messages we can draw lessons. This argument is usually put forth by the black hebrew israelites as an apologetic for black people being the real jews and the white man being evil, and the verses used to support this idea are in revelation 1. The seven churches described in the book of revelation. Christs name written on the christian denotes he shall wholly belong to him. A major roadblock to understanding the book of revelation is putting the events described on a timeline. It is christ who bids john write to the seven churches. The book of revelation explains for us that god the son, jesus christ the creator is here on the ground guiding his church to accomplish his purposes in the world. Jesus feet are described as being like polished bronze still glowing from the furnace. John was the only disciple present at the cross when christ was crucified.
How does book of revelation describe jesus answers. Im not sure whether this person wants me to assure them that the gospel jesus is the revelation jesus or that the revelation. In the letters he applauds and chastises each church and he offers them advice on how to get back on track. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Revelation 2 begins a series of brief letters to seven churches that existed during the apostle johns time in asia minor modernday turkey.
In other words, their punishment would be the disbanding or destruction of the ephesian church. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of. The new heaven and earth are described in revelation 2122. Dec 27, 2019 a major roadblock to understanding the book of revelation is putting the events described on a timeline.
This video uses the entire bible narrative as a model for the revelation timeline. 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. Who are the nicolaitans mentioned in the book of revelation. 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. Is the jesus in revelation the same as the jesus in the gospels. There is no passage of the scripture that describes the color of jesus human skin in definite terms. The book of revelation includes johns vision of the son of man. In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the. The only ones to enter the new jerusalem will be those. Title unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. What was jesus message to the church in ephesus in. Now the third introduction tells about the giving of the book and describes the majesty of jesus as god.
According to the bible, book of daniel, chapter 10. Perhaps his hair was like white wool, while the rest of his head was like snow. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. The most common description of jesus in the book of revelation is as a lamb, appearing some 28 times in the book rev 5. Messages of the book of revelation for latterday saints. Tertullian states that jesus s outward form was despised, that he had an ignoble appearance, and the slander he suffered proved the abject condition of his body. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. Revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. These two phrases are also present in revelation 20. Also in the 14th century nicephorus callistus quoted an unnamed antique source that described jesus as tall and beautiful with fair, wavy hair, but his account was most likely without basis and was inspired by the prevailing artistic images of jesus.
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