Like daniel and other apocalypses, it was composed as resistance literature to meet a crisis. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. Jan 02, 2020 the message is from the lord jesus christ via an angel or messenger likely a reference to the churchs pastor. October 47, 2015 gospel meeting at the nettleton church of christ in jonesboro, ar. Latterday saints are fortunate that the restoration has provided many keys to interpret this book. A simple key that readers can use to understand the book of revelation comes in the first five words of johns record. All of the notes are the work of charles coats, the preacher who works with the church of christ in webberville. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book of revelation has always appealed to people. My name is brent kercheville and i have devoted more than ten years of study to the book of revelation. After all, joseph smith once said that the book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be written. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the.
Introducing the book of revelation ron courter church of christ. He reveals that through the blood of jesus we can live our lives free of sickness, disease, and poverty because through jesus blood we. In contrast to the spectacle of christs suffering and death on the cross, revelation shows us christs victory over satan, sin, and death. Even so, the book is never opened or read in revelation, but it has seven seals that are removed one by one. Revelation 2 begins a series of brief letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey that existed during the apostle johns time. Identifying the opposition characters in revelation 5. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Some note that although the term church ekklesia is not found in chapters 618 of the book of revelation, saints hagion, rev.
Yet this does not prove that the church is present at that time because saints is a generic term which describes believers of all ages. All who have come to earth stand before god, the righteous to be confirmed in judgment previously given, and the wicked to be judged by the lord and given their place. In contrast to the spectacle of christ s suffering and death on the cross, revelation shows us christ s victory over satan, sin, and death. Zechariah lived and prophesied more than 500 years before christs first coming, yet his prophetic book tells us a great deal about our world of today. Before you begin resoluting, remind yourself of this very important point. John watched the entire tribulation period in heaven the same way the bride of christ will.
Church of christ 10 things to know about their history. The book of revelation gravel hill church of christ. The church and the book of revelation commentary a. The fall of satan revelation 20 church of christ articles. The reason is that the book is full of vivid images, but with little explanation as to what the images mean. This book is the one book of the new testament that pronounces a blessing on the one who reads it, hears, and keeps the things in it. Revelations in context audiobook by the church of jesus. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. We are a nondenominational congregation of christians located in west palm beach aiming to be faithful in every way to. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev.
Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. Jan 02, 2020 the first thing to note in this letter to the ephesian church is that the message is from the lord jesus christ. In order for the book of revelation to be written prior to 70 ad, the church at ephesus would have to have lost her first love to the degree it did while paul was alive or very shortly after his death. Each of these messages includes specific information for each church, and there are lessons in each letter for believers today. The book begins, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Futurists hal lindsey taught this in his best selling book, the late great planet earth as did tim lahaye in the very popular book series, left behind. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The book consists of the revelation unveiling, uncovering of jesus christ which god gave him to show unto his servants 1. It promises that god will institute universal peace, prosperity and cooperation over all the earth immediately after the return of jesus christ. Churches of christ are independent christian congregations linked with one another through distinguished beliefs and practices. In the book of revelation, the christians are told they will be victorious in the end and their enemies will be crushed in defeat.
Revelation 22, the tree of life brent kercheville march, 2011 revelation 21. I am married to a wonderful wife and have three terrific little girls. I thought it was goofy when i heard him and i was really amused when he came out with a sequel in 1990, something like 100 reasons why christ will return by. Journey home former church of christ minister marcus grodi with eben emerson 012011 duration. Seven prophecies that must be fulfilled before jesus christs.
Bj clarke takes a look at what the bible reveals about this controversial book. The church in the book of revelation westminster theological. We are a nondenominational congregation of christians located in west palm beach aiming to be faithful in every way to jesus christ. What was jesus message to the church in ephesus in. Revelations of christ liberates jesus message from the sepulcher of religious bigotry and smallmindedness. The book of revelation unveiled kindle edition by united. It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature.
Christ will then reign upon the earth for one thousand years. Revelation to john appears to be a collection of separate. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Nov 08, 2015 journey home former church of christ minister marcus grodi with eben emerson 012011 duration. The stories in this collection help answer these questions and help see the revelations through new eyes. He invited members of the church to seek the holy spirit to understand the important messages of this book for their lives.
This whore is the satanic counterpart of the woman in chapter 12, which is the church of christ. The predominating thought in this chapter is that of the exalted and glorified christ amidst the congregations of his church, his constant attendance with them and concern for them being represented in this chapter as a fact connected not merely with the salvation of people, but especially with the execution of judgment, not merely. These lessons showfrom the scriptureswhat the book of revelation is all about. Yet, in order to bring about authentic change, tone must go through an internal transformation.
If he understood the prophecies in the book of revelation, he would know these are some of the signs pointing to the return of jesus christ. Understanding the numerical symbolism in revelation 4. The book of revelation part 2 ron courter church of christ. Understanding the book of revelation church of jesus christ. What was jesus message to the church in laodicea in. This thinking is based primarily on the absence of the word church from revelation 3.
The book of revelation, also called revelation to john or apocalypse of john is the last canonical book of the new testament in the bible. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia. The book of revelation takes an approach to the plan of salvation that is found nowhere else in all of our inspired writings. What was jesus message to the church in sardis in revelation.
There is something about a good mystery that stirs the heart and revelation is certainly mysterious. Even now christ walks with his church, protects his church, and conquers his brides enemies rev. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Susa young gates and the vision of the redemption of the dead read or listen for background on doctrine and covenants 8. The fall of satan revelation 20 the beast from the sea roman emperors, the beast from the earth concilia and the enemies of the christians have fallen. The book of revelation made clear west palm beach church. South fulton street church of christ 1035 s fulton street denver, co 80247 3033641650. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. This is not johns message to the ephesian believers. The book of revelation cannot be adequately understood except against the historical background that occasioned its writing. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The pain and suffering that satan caused is beyond belief. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ.
This heavenly city is sometimes called the new jerusalem. John, or the book of revelation, is the last book of the bible, and in most traditions is believed to cover those events which surround the end of the world, and the last judgement. There is a common belief that if one is dissatisfied with some aspect of their life, they should do something about it. From here you can read the book of revelation, listen to audio sermons on the revelation prepared and delivered by bobby stafford or read the study lessons on the revelation of jesus christ prepared and published here by david hersey. 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. How did the early church fathers view the revelation of john. I remember when colin deal travelled around speaking and selling his book, christ returns by 1988 101 reasons why. A glorious future awaits the true saints of god, and we who are born again through repentance and faith in the blood of jesus christ should be busy serving christ, while constantly.
Pauls love and diligent instruction of the church in ephesus is well documented in scripture. Each event correlates with chapters in the book of revelation and reveals the biblical timeline of the end times. These presentations have been converted to pdf so that you may download and follow along if you wish. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. This was not simply johns message to those in laodicea. The revelation of jesus christ webberville church of christ. In the great tribulation period we do not see the church. Revelations, like francis of assisi in the thirteenth century, resurrects the spirit of christ. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. The revelation of jesus christ walnut street church of christ. Another word found in the book of revelation and the gospel of john is lamb where it is translated from the greek word arnion.
The messages contained in the book of revelation are taught in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints gospel doctrine classes in sunday school as part of the new testament study year. The book of revelation unveiled united church of god. For the person who knows little about the bible as a whole, the book of revelation is a. The antichrist will claim to be the true christ, the christ of god. Hence, it would seem that he will present himself to the jews as their longexpected messiah the one foretold by the old testament prophets and that before apostate christendom, given over by god. The book itself suggests that the crisis was ruthless persecution of the early church by the roman authorities. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. Rajan gives great insight into the freedoms we enjoy and the depth of relationship we share with our heavenly father. Outline of the book of revelation floral heights church of. The church will be rapture before the great tribulation period. It is assumed by pretribulationists that the church is not present on earth during the events spoken of in the majority of the book of revelation. The mission of the orthodox church in america, the local autocephalous orthodox christian church, is to be faithful in fulfilling the commandment of christ to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son and of the holy spirit.
The language and imagery is so chosen as to appeal to the maturing gospel scholar, to those who already love the lord and have some knowledge of his goodness and grace. This collection includes the doctrine and covenants, a collection of latterday divine revelations and inspired declarations, and the pearl of great price, the name given to one of four volumes of scripture called the standard works of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The revelation of jesus christ revelation one in the first words of revelation we find a general introduction to the entire message. Request your printed copy of the revelation prophecy chart.
Messages of the book of revelation for latterday saints. The book of revelation can be daunting to read, and even harder to understand if you dont pay attention to what it says about itself at the very beginning and at the very end. Do you have questions about the book of revelations. Book of revelation mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Now represented worldwide as one of the various denominations to evolve out of the american restoration movement, they declare biblical foundation for their doctrine and practice and outline their legacy back to the early christian church as expressed in the new. Rodney thomas teaches through the book of revelation on sunday mornings with the anchors class at broadway. The book of revelation unveiled kindle edition by united church of god. The book of revelation is a most fascinating book, said kong hee, senior pastor of city harvest church as he began the much anticipated bible study series on revelations on wednesday, april 22.
The book of revelation made clear west palm beach church of. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Studying the book of revelation oak ridge church of christ. Rapture in the book of revelation christian truth center. Revelation 1 king james version kjv 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which. This is a book that all spiritual seekers can rejoice in and treasure. The church reappears in chapter 19 as the bride of christ which is the true redeemed church. The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning presentday christian communities of the snares that. The author of the book of revelations does not mention other churches within the same region, such as the church of collosse, why, what is it about these seven churches that spans almost 2000 years from the death resurrection of christ till today. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints believe that the warning. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. It reveals how this wonderful new world will be established and why it will never be destroyed or superseded by any other way of life or social order.
I currently minister at a church of christ in west palm beach, florida. The fundamental message of the book of revelation is simple. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The revelation prophecy chart provides a visual display of the events found in the book of revelation. A study outline of revelation church of christ in zion. The fourth approach of the book of revelation is not examined by elliot and is. The first thing to note in this letter to the ephesian church is that the message is from the lord jesus christ.
But there remains the grand instigator of the whole evil axis of power that persecuted the christians so intensely. The church and the book of revelation commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. Christ again is portrayed with old testament ascriptions of the messiah and the danielic angel of god in addressing the church. The revelation of jesus christ walnut street church of. Welcome to our online version of the king james translation of the revelation of jesus christ. Mcconkie 191585 of the quorum of the twelve apostles, 1 and seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation, by gerald n. How revelation 17 pictures the roman catholic church. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by spe cifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. The revelation of jesus christ online study resource from the church of christ. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation unveiled.
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. The book of revelation is one of the most misunderstood and misused books in the bible. The prophecies of the new testament are divided into revelations pertaining to the future of the true churches, and revelations pertaining to the apostate churches. The sharp two edged sword is the bible, see hebrews 4. Early church and book of revelation church history 101. They are also told by god not to give in to their enemies and worship who they want them to worship, but to worship god and only god.
Our purpose in this article is to lay a foundation and generate an interest in what is probably the most unique of all our books of scripture. Outline of the book of revelation floral heights church. I have not been formally trained by a seminary in the book of revelation. Understanding the book of revelation the church of jesus christ. Church of christ lessons on the revelation of jesus christ. Dating the book of revelation church of christ articles. Thomas uses a powerpoint presentation for each of his lessons. Apostle john in the book of revelation represents the church he is a church apostle. And he who overcomes, and keeps my works until the end, to him i will give power over the nations. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. The book of revelation unveiled it promises that god will institute universal peace, prosperity and cooperation over all the earth immediately after the return of jesus christ. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey revelation 23. The fourth approach of the book of revelation is not examined by elliot and is the view that this study shall take.
To the angel or messenger of the church in ephesus. Revelation of jesus to pergamos, the third church, of the 7 churches of revelations, jesus reveals himself as the one who holds the sharp two edged sword. 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. 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.