Its first verse, an occurrence of 1111, offers joyful praise in gratitude for gods. So, this is how the 11th hour got its fame for being the last moment to. Again, this does not chronologically advance the narrative of tribulation events, but is descriptive, introductory and explanatory. Worthy are you, our lord and god, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed. Meaning of the number 111, 1111 in the bible bible study. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The book of revelation bible prophecy dimension 11. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. You are worthy, our lord and god, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being. The epistemology of the book of revelation newton 2018. It is a revealing of that which was not formerly known or knowable by man.
Revelation 11, new international version niv the bible app. Obbie beal on revelation 4 verse 11 thou art worthy, o lord, to receive glory and honour and power. Dimension1111 astrology titorial and free horoscopes for all zodiac signs. Verse upon verse study from the book of revelation.
The aim of this study is to present an understandable color visualization of the successive events, purposes and characterizations that mark the consummation of the age. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. Neither this condition of the saints beneath the altar, nor this now first given robe, is. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. And each of the four living beings had six wings about him, and they were full of eyes within. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i. It held ones attention throughout, leaving the viewer wondering what heshe would have done if something similar had occurred to him or her personally, thus, thought provoking. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 11. Sacramental theology in the book of revelation charles a. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads.
Glory, vision, angels, throne, apocalypse view more view less 9. In its literary genre it resembles strongly the ot books of ezekiel, daniel, and zechariah. Gieschen the book of revelation is often interpreted as a document that is full of eschatology, namely, it is understood as depicting the gloom of the last days and the glory of eternity. Everything is coming in the future, and most of it is in the final days before the eschaton. 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.
Before reading the book, look over the following questions and then answer the questions as you read. The book of revelation was likely written between a. The orthodox faith volume i doctrine and scripture. It is a book of the future of the kingdom of god among men. Revelation 4 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The 1111 phenomenon occurs when a person feels drawn to look at the clock. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. Revelation 4, new international version niv the bible app. The futurist would say that nothing in the book of revelation past chapter 4 has yet been fulfilled. Revelation 4 is the fourth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The book of revelation, also called the apocalypse which means that which has been disclosed, and also called the revelation to saint john, is traditionally considered to be the work of the lords apostle who later wrote the fourth gospel and the letters. Revelation prep questions and study notes accumulated. Zechariahs vision had both a near fulfillment the rebuilding of the temple by joshua and zerubbabel, and a far future fulfilment the two witnesses, whose. The first vision that the author experiences is that of entering heaven and seeing gods throne revelation 4.
The book of revelation is unique as the sole totally apocalyptic work in the nt. The demonstration of gods power universally results in fear, especially for those who. If you have noticed that number 1111 is appearing everywhere around you, if it is. The date of the book in its present form is probably near the end of the reign of domitian a. The white robe in this book, says alford, is the vestment of acknowledged and glorified righteousness in which the saints reign with christ. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me, like the sound of a trumpet, now said, come up here, and i will show you the things that must occur in the future.
I, however, thought it was very well acted and the premise was unique and interesting. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. 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 book of revelation is also called the apocalypse of john and. Thus began a string of unbelievable coincidences, leading eventually to revelation 11. Revelation 1111 3 revelation 1 study notes main point and purpose john is told to write a prophetic, revelatory, letter to seven churches, for their blessing if obeyed in the midst of hardship, and for the glory of christ. Around gods throne are twenty four other thrones, on which sit elders in white robes. It occupies a central place in christian eschatology. Recent developments in christian philosophy, in particular epistemology, need to be enriched by a study of epistemology in the bible.
Free access to sermons on revelation 1111, church sermons, illustrations on revelation 1111, and powerpoints for preaching on revelation 1111. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i bible gateway. It presents other facts and explanations that contribute to the total prophetic scene of the. Another brilliant book, superbly read revelation is terrifyingly dark in places and not an easy story to hear at times, but nonetheless another brilliant shardlake book. It is a book about the tribulations and triumphs of gods people. The book of revelation was strongly graphic which could bother some people. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. The book of revelation asv american standard version. As a result of this false theophany, many will worship the dragon and the beast verses 4, 12.
In revelation, god is described as having the appearance like that of jasper and carnelian with a rainbowlike halo as brilliant as emerald. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation of 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. Sounding the fifth and sixth trumpets demonic locusts and demonic horsemen 1 and the fifth angel sounded, and i saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth. Revelation 11 is the eleventh chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in. John sees the celestial earth, the throne of god, and all created things worshipping the lord. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. The principal divisions of the book of revelation are the following. They are divided into two sections labeled old testament and new testament. The book of revelation is the book of consummation, as genesis is the book of commencements, thus bringing to completion the divine library of the holy writ.
Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. It would take a book to tell them all, but ill mention a few. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Paper 101 the real nature of religion urantia book. A rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne. This article uncovers the epistemological assumptions of the book of revelation specifically related to spiritual experience, revelation, and eschatological vindication and points out how they may advance the development of a contemporary christian epistemology. This was the new revelation that jesus christ released and it was usually. William barclay presents a refreshing study showing the difference in the attitude shown in the book of acts toward rome and the empire and that shown in the revelation. The last time we opened the book of revelation we saw the angels with their sleeves rolled up, rubber gloves and waders on, and pails full of ammonia and clorox, finally ready to disinfect creation before the holy one takes. Blessing for obedience is the key in verse 3, glory is the goal in verse 6, and hardship as the context comes in verse 9. The book of revelation is also called the apocalypse of john and revelation of jesus christ, it is the last canonical book of the new testament and the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work.
And the angel stood, saying, rise and measure the temple of god, the altar, and those who worship there. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Ben witherington iii is well known for his many contributions to biblical studies author of twenty. As the second half of the tribulation week progresses from the seal judgments to the trumpet judgments, the intensity of gods dealing increases by at least a third, i. Introduction to revelation read the whole book of revelation at least once or more.
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