Revelations cast of characters united church of god. The judgments are somewhat parallel both to the 10 plaques on egypt and to the trumpets of chapters 8 and 9. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. The tapestry of this 12th chapter of the revelation first introduces the woman that produces the messiah 12. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. The first 4 announce the divine destruction of earths ecology verses 612. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest.
The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Revelation 8 is the eighth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the. Revelation 8, new international version niv the bible app. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. In the book of revelation, seven trumpets are sounded, one at a time, to cue apocalyptic events seen by john of patmos revelation 1. Revelation 12, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write.
From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The events described occur over a wide variety of eras, including past, present, and future. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. Revelation chapters 812 the book of revelation can be easy to understand. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and blowing the seventh trumpet. The sealed scroll was introduced in revelation 5, and the seals were opened one by one up to the sixth seal in revelation 6. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue.
These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. The israel of old gave birth to the messiah rev 12. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. Then follow the first four trumpet blasts, each heralding catastrophes modeled on the plagues of egypt affecting the traditional prophetic third cf. Revelation 12 niv bible a great sign appeared in heaven. According to the first words of the book, god gave this revelation to jesus, who entrusted it to an angel to pass on to john. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. Of the books in the new testament, only the book of revelation documents the apocalypse. Chapter 12 nd there appeared a great wonder in heaven. The usa is in the bible, in revelations, see that this is clearly so.
The silence comes before a great storm the power of silence is everywhere and most of all the power of god is everywhere so the half hour is not much time to god as we know a thousand years are as one day. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. 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 scripture. In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy. 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. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Revelation 812 niv the seventh seal and the golden censer.
David reagan and guests as he explains chapters 8 12 on the show christ in prophecy. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. But first and foremost this book is the revelation of jesus christ. Revelation 12, new international version niv the bible app. May 01, 20 worldview everlasting, the organization, no longer exists. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
Revelation, chapter 8 united states conference of catholic bishops. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 8 book of revelation each scripture. See more ideas about revelation, prophetic art, book of revelation. Many people died from this water, because it was made bitter. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Jun 02, 2010 the most frequently requested christ in prophecy television show episodes on revelation have been pulled out of the vault and rereleased over the six episodes, dr. Revelation chapters 812 revelation lamb and lion ministries. The seventh seal is opened and seven angels appear with seven trumpets, ready to proclaim the purposes of god. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The seven trumpets is the sound cycle of seven that appears in the book of revelation.
Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. In chapter 4, john the revelator is taken up to the throne room of god, and in chapter 5, he sees a scroll with seven seals, the first six of which are opened by jesus in chapter 6. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Now four of the seven angels blow their trumpets with disastrous effects on earth. A third of the waters turned bitter, and many people died from the waters that had become bitter.
Revelation 8, new king james version nkjv the bible app. In this chapter, we see that there is a silence when the 7th seal is opened. Art used by permission by pat marvenko smith, 1992. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those 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. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This part serves as a marker similar to the others in revelation 9. Revelation 8, the 8th chapter in the last book of the bible, focuses on the 7th seal. Like the seven seals, the trumpets can be divided into two cycles. Although the author of the book identifies himself as john, the nature of his identity remains to be a hot topic for debate among bible.
The woman represents israel, and her child is christ, the messiah compare 12. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Revelation 811 niv the seventh seal and the golden censer. The events of the fifth and sixth trumpet judgments. Although not at first in chapter form, the book of revelation is now divided into 22 chapters and can be broken up into four separate parts for an easier understanding of how it flows. The seven trumpets are sounded by seven angels and the events that follow are described in detail from revelation chapters 8 to 11. A third of the sea turned into blood, 9 a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. But you can find all the new work revfisk is doing at, including all the new videos po. It also reveals that god will protect israel in the wilderness. David reagan and guests don mcgee of crown and sickle ministries and dennis pollock of spirit of grace ministries go chapter by chapter through the book of revelation, explaining that the book of revelation isnt difficult to. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. David reagan and guests as he explains chapters 812 on the show christ in prophecy. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 8. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. John was exiled on the island of patmos at the time he wrote the book of revelation. This is a selftest on chapters 12 16 of the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Some due to length, have been shortened into continued sections. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Note here that the book of revelation does not assign a number to the rebel rev.
The first chapter introduces the book and how it was received. The fifth trumpet is followed by a representation of another star as falling from heaven and opening the bottomless pit, out of which come swarms of locusts. Jan 26, 2007 revelations cast of characters the book of revelation, written more than 1,900 years ago in a foreign land, with symbolic language that depends on knowledge of the prophetic literature that went before, can seem mysterious and concealed. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. The book of revelation, also known as the book of apocalypse, is a new testament book that plays a central role in todays christianity and the study of the bible. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
This is a selftest on chapters 6 11 of the book of revelation. And the seven angels who had 1 the seven trumpets 2 prepared themselves to sound them. The mighty angel, the little book, and the seven thunders. Starting in chapter 12, revelation takes a detour from the stepbystep narrative of the end times. Chapters 12 to 14 are explanatory prophecies that describe some of the major personages and movements of the latter half of the tribulation period. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The book of revelations, it must be admitted, is perhaps not the lightest read in the bible. We see that god pours out the smoke of the incense of the saints onto the earth, resulting in thunder, lightning, and earthquakes.
The wrath of satan the great tribulation as he persecutes yahovahs people israel and her children throughout. Revelation chapters 89 the christ in prophecy journal. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 8. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. In the course of these visions, seven main figures are described. Let us fervently pray for the defeat of satan, that he can no longer trouble our brethren, especially of the tribulation week. Numerically, the number of the beast should have been 8. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Video references spirit of grace ministries resources to order, call 19727363567 mf, 8 a. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. 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. See the meaning of the seven seals, seven trumpets and bowls of wrath. Revelation 9, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. Revelation 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Revelation 8 niv the seventh seal and the golden censer bible. Chapters 2122 finish with a vision of the new heaven and earth, where there is no longer any curse of death or pain or suffering. She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Revelation chapter 16 describe the final seven vials of the wrath of god, representing the climax of gods punishment of sinners during the tribulation period. The seventh and the final seal opened up with nothing but total silence in heaven for the space of half an hour. Chapter summary revelation 8 tells us john saw seven angels receive seven. Chapters 2 and 3 are letters to churches in seven cities that were in existence in johns day.
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