What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. The purpose of this verse, indeed the whole book, is to reveal the ultimate victory of the. Theyve resorted to bullying tactics and misinformation, which has caused division and real hurt in the body of christ. Chapter of the book of revelation has long hidden its teaching, but it is time it was made clearer. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months. In revelation 11 and 12, john mentions 1,260 days in two prophecies concerning another persecution of the jews during the end times. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The lords richest blessing on you for your teaching and guidance given to many believers. This question becomes increasingly pertinent as we near the day on which the revelation 12 sign may be fulfilled. These are often linked to the entities beast and false prophet entities mentioned in revelation 16. Revelation 11 niv the two witnesses i was given a reed.
There are five texts in the book of revelation that include a time period covering 1260 days in one form or another. The chronology of revelation introduction ron a model of the concurrency of the seals, trumpets, and bowls greg following the opening vision of chapter 1, the book of revelation covers the major topics such as seven churches, seven seals, seven trumpets, seven bowls, etc. The garland with 12 stars may be symbolic of the 12 tribes of israel genesis 37. Beast from the land false prophet the beast from the land is not directly identified in the revelation chapter as the false prophet, but the comparison to the following verse strongly suggests this conclusion. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The 7 years of daniel and the 42 months of revelation. The revelation 12 sign prophecy is an apocalyptic belief that an astronomical alignment on. Revelation chapter 12 contains a description of a woman, who is clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and a crown of twelve stars atop her head. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The horns are a symbol of power and the crowns are a representation of authority. In this post we will focus on the 10 hornskings who did not yet have authority when john wrote his book, but who would soon receive authority for one hour as kings with the scarlet beast. Even in revelation 12 which largely addresses heavenly events in a symbolic fashion, there is still a literal, visible fulfillment to this vision.
He reflects on the best way to approach the book when studying it for the first time, explains what the mark of the beast is really all about, and offers words of counsel and encouragement for pastors hesitant to preach through revelation in their churches. Revelation 12, amplified bible, classic edition ampc the. The book of revelation the chronological order of revelation 12 of 22. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. Years occurs 5xs in revelation clusterded together in 3 consecutive chaps. There are five texts in the book of revelation that include a time period covering. Geneva study bible 8 and i turned to k see the voice that spake with me.
Revelation 12, holman christian standard bible hcsb. In this interview, thomas schreiner discusses the book of revelation. This theory, promoted by some christians and christian news organizations, proposed that a literal fulfillment of the prophecy made in the book. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. This knowing the bible series is a tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout scripture. 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. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. And those who dwell on the earth, whose name has not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, will wonder when they see the beast, that he was and is not and will come. Revelation presents descriptions of two beasts, a beast from the sea verse 1 a beast from the land verse 11. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12.
The revelation 12 sign prophecy is an apocalyptic belief that an astronomical alignment on september 23, 2017 fulfilled the first two verses of revelation 12. In revelation chapter 12, john sees a vision of a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars revelation 12. Please pray for me like others in this time of the corona virus i know god is in control but i still get anxious and worry i am trying to read his word everyday i also. Andy is the senior pastor of sugar land bible church. A number of selfappointed bigwigs and experts have tried to debunk this revelation 12 sign. Why the revelation 12 sign cant be debunked unsealed. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. Revelation 12, amplified bible, classic edition ampc. Sep 22, 20 the book of revelation the chronological order of revelation 12 of 22. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
In the course of these visions, seven main figures are. The book of revelation has been a source of both great encouragement and great confusion to christians throughout the centuries. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. In daniel the prophet speaks of the antichrist making a covenant for one week7 years, but in revelation john speaks of power was given to the antichrist for 42 months. Starting in chapter 12, revelation takes a detour from the stepbystep narrative of the end times. Revelation 12, holman christian standard bible hcsb the. The 1260 days in the book of revelation biblical research institute. Historically the predominant assumption was that the male child of revelation 12. Jesus christ has already defeated satan, sin, and death on our behalf. The theme of this commentary is to show that revelation is not a book of empty symbols as is often supposed in preterist circles. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his. This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days.
Revelation 12 king james version kjv 12 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. Revelation beast, false prophet, 42 months, 666 explained. The seven heads and ten horns picture a terrifying image of great power, authority, knowledge, and strength. We also learn in these chapters that god restored the gospel of jesus christ to the earth in order to help his children withstand and overcome these tribulations in. The king and his kingdom 20 by third millennium ministries. She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. Jupiter exits the lower part of the womb 42 weeks later, which is the. Mar 10, 2020 pastor chesser continues the study of the book of revelation. Chapters 12 and of revelation contain repeated references to daniel 7. Pastor chesser continues the study of the book of revelation. Throughout revelation 12 we note that the woman is repeatedly protected by god verses 6, 1416, especially as the time approaches for the kingdom of our god to be established on earth verse 10. New international version the queen of the south will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it. The events described occur over a wide variety of eras, including past, present, and future.
Revelation 12 nrsv the woman and the dragon a great bible. But woe to you, earth and sea, for the devil has come down to you in great fury, for he knows he has but a short time. And i heard a loud voice saying in heaven, now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our god, and the power of his christ. Daniel 8 speaks of 2,300 days in a prophecy concerning a persecution of the jewish people during the intertestamental period. Revelation 12 niv bible a great sign appeared in heaven. In the following preterist bible commentary on revelation 12, the reader will be exposed to historical evidence of what appears to be a surprisingly literal fulfillment of revelation 12 during the first century. Since there are 12 months in a year, 42 months are 3. Two of these texts specifically utilize the phrase 1260 days rev 11. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children genesis 37.
In this accessible study, stephen witmer helps readers understand and appreciate revelations core message. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Just before the sounding of the seven trumpets of judgment, john is shown the multitude of those who. Yet their attempts havent been successful and here is why.
The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction. The book of revelation asv american standard version. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. Your guide to understanding the end times through the eyes of the hebrew prophets.
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