From his seclusion on the greek island of patmos, john wrote letters to the 7 churches that revealed his vision of the future and the pathway he saw for. Daniel 8 speaks of 2,300 days in a prophecy concerning a persecution of the jewish people during the intertestamental period. The seven seals and seven trumpets are a series of catastrophic events that will take place during the end days to enact the judgment of god upon the earth. The author concludes that scripture is essentially a collection of prophecies, not a record of past events.
Jesus opens, in revelation 6, the seven seals on the scroll of prophecy. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The book of revelation raises questions that many of us would rather not think about. Then i, daniel, looked, and behold, two others stood, one on this bank of the stream and one on. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. James macdonald, senior pastor, harvest bible chapel in a warm conversational style, the author expounds the great truths of the book of revelation and applies them practically to the individual believer and the local church. In light of this, i believe the church is caught up to be with the lord prior to the period of seven years tribulation, and that the first event of that age is the worldwide preaching of the gospel, symbolized by the. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. 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 speaks of things that are already history. So we see that at the last trumpet at the end of the 1260 days gt or 1290 days after the daily was taken away the 1st resurrection occurs, the saints enter heaven and then the final 3rd woe occurs which is the outpouring of the 7 vials of plagues upon the unrepentant wicked that remain during this 45 day period. Scoffers 2 peter 3 not only do more people claim that god is a figment of our imagination, those who do believe in a god, believe hes not ever coming back again, but the apostle peter warned against such hard heartedness, saying that scoffers will come in the last days with. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian. So he consented to this and tested them for ten days. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
But the apocalypse is not here, doomsday prophesiers say. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. This article is a resource for many seeking to understand if the coronavirus pandemic is an end times plague.
Feb 15, 20 this book is a fascinating study in search of the real jesus. Winner of the independent foreign fiction prize for the best translated novel of 2014, now a new directions paperback winner of the independent foreign fiction prize and the hans fallada prize, the end of days, by the acclaimed german writer jenny erpenbeck. Revelation mentions 1,260 days, for a total discrepancy of 75 days. Revelations is a bold new hybrid format that takes the film technique of cloverfield found footage, cell phone cameras etc. The books of daniel and revelation are often studied together, because their prophecies concerning the end times dovetail with each other. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
King james version the bible calls this time period the last days and the time of the end, or end times. Jul 29, 2018 when the appointed time of the end arrives, the first four trumpets will commence. The bible indicates in revelation that seven trumpets will sound before the end of the age and the second coming of jesus christ. Yet this mysterious and confusing book seems to do anything but unveil, especially when we read it on our own. The book of revelationa revealing of the futureis history written in advance. Christ gives the best summary of these events and how to prepare for them.
A combination documentaryfirst person fictional interpretation loosely based on. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of. Both books mention a certain number of days during the tribulation. The book of revelation gives us a few details about what this time period will. The book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. The twonight, fourhour event brings to life six fictional characters firsthand accounts of the end of days events. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. Questions about the antichrist, the millennium, and many others a are sharply disputed among bible teachers today. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Isaiah jeremiah ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos micah nahum zechariah malachi revelation chapters 420.
Politifact the book end of days described an illness in. The end of days is a gripping, dramatic interpretation of how the ancient prophecies of the book of revelation could unfold in our modern world. The bible describes events and conditions that would mark the conclusion of the current system of things, or the end of the world. The revelations concerning the last days are found throughout the bible but primarily in the following books of the bible.
What are the seven seals and trumpets in revelation. Politifact the book end of days described an illness. This is not the end of the world, say those who study christian. Reminiscent of the 10 plagues to fall on egypt during the exodus exodus 711, a series of. Aug 14, 2019 christianity wiki end times what are the seven seals and trumpets in revelation. Bible verses about end of days bible verses related to end of days from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order. Here are 5 great bible stories about the end times. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and of the bible and speaks of the end times. The first coming of jesus at the end of days as want to read. Without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. John then describes events and trends to take place during the period before the 3 1. A guide to the book of revelation and the end times kindle edition by lasseigne, jeff, laurie, greg. When the thousand years are over, satan will be released.
The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new testament. Unlocking the last days is an urgent biblical message that must be heard and heeded. Unlocking the last days takes readers through key parts of this misunderstood book, using a versebyverse approach that clearly communicates gods truth, warnings, and promises. The book of revelation is one that is filled mysteries from every angle. Why do daniel and revelation give varying counts of 1,260. Apr 04, 2014 the bible indicates in revelation that seven trumpets will sound before the end of the age and the second coming of jesus christ. Reminiscent of the 10 plagues to fall on egypt during the exodus exodus 711, a series of catastrophic events will take place during the end days to enact the judgment of god upon the earth although revelation does have more plagues than just the seven seals and seven trumpets the seven bowls and the seven thundersthe latter of which john was not even allowed to write down their. Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. What would happen if the biblical prophecies of the book of revelations began to unfold today.
In the gospel accounts jesus gave a brief summary of the events that would lead to his return. Five of the seven have already sounded as evidenced by critical moments in recent history, and a third world war, which is the triggering event of the sixth trumpet, may have already begun. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. With alireza shojaei, claire armstrong, david dantes, darryl dougherty.
A combination documentaryfirst person fictional interpretation loosely based on the rapturejudgment day from the bible. In the book of revelation, the church as a unit is viewed first, followed by historical events concerning the rest of the world. Jun 09, 2014 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. Jesus did not say blessed is he who heeds the words of the history of this book, but rather blessed is he who heeds the words of the prophecy of this book. The main differences between these two prophecies are 1 daniels.
Bible signs of the last days fulfilled in our time. 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. Since ancient times, sacred texts from around the world foretold about a time period in human history when a mighty demigod would appear on. A guide to the book of revelation and the end times. Easytoread version the following are some outstanding features of last days, or. Revelation indicates that babylon will form and the woman will be persecuted for 42 months. These are, i guess you could say the two final prophets that the book expects to appear on the earth, like moses and elijah of ancient times in the bible. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The first four of the seven represent events beginning in the days of the apostles and leading up to the time of the end. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. The very title of the last book of the bible means unveiling. A biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several prophecies from the book of revelation have been fulfilled, meaning humanity is.
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. A biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several prophecies from the book of revelation have been fulfilled, meaning humanity is living. By activating, you agree that you want to enable cloud technology to access your xfinity stream subscription on additional supported devices like computers and tablets, as well as the tv connected to your settop dvr via comcasts network. The book end of days by sylvia browne explores, well, end of days predictions and prophecies about the end of the world, according to the books subtitle. Dec 17, 2019 5 short stories from the bible about the end times. This is the prevailing view among modern scholars who arent aligned with orthodox christianity. 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. Shamain webster, who lives in the suburbs outside of dallas, has seen the signs of a coming apocalypse for a while now, just as the bible. The 2008 book end of days predicted the current coronavirus outbreak.
But are those mysteries coming to light as we come closer to the end times. What do the books of daniel and revelations have in common. Some 60 years passed before he revealed more of the specifics about the end time to the apostle john. Mar 01, 20 the revelations concerning the last days are found throughout the bible but primarily in the following books of the bible. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.
Signs of the times of the last days amazing bible timeline. 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. Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase. 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. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. When the appointed time of the end arrives, the first four trumpets will commence. Dec 18, 2019 a biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several prophecies from the book of revelation have been fulfilled, meaning humanity is living. Not just the book of revelation but other places in the bible as well. The books of daniel and revelation are often studied together, because their prophecies concerning the end times dovetail with each other nicely.
A fictional interpretation of biblical prophecies unfolding in the modern world. In revelation 11 and 12, john mentions 1,260 days in two prophecies concerning another persecution of the jews during the end times. Jeff lasseigne has been the assistant pastor at harvest christian fellowship in riverside, california, serving under senior pastor greg laurie, since 1989. Easytoread version the following are some outstanding features of lastdays, or. The short scale hint in this prophecy says that when babylon forms, the deadly wound given to the papacy in 1798 will be healed. Sep 09, 2019 without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand.
The end days is an audiobook with narration, music, songs and drama that teaches the book of revelation in a fun and enjoyable way. How can anyone be in heaven knowing others are in hell. The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally.
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