The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Revelation chapter 3 explained book of revelation each. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12.
Revelation 3 is the third chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The devil will mount a persecution against gods people to such an extent that the whole earth will be thrown into. When it comes to pleasing god with our lives, those who failed did so for. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. This recalls the mysterious, but unrevealed name attending the angel of the lord and son of god throughout scripture. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Revelation 3 and to the angel of the church in sardis. Greeting someone ask about the many books, what book that lord said about removing and adding and i thought to share matthew 10. Mcclain, the greatness of the kingdom winona lake, in. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. 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. Revelation chapter 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven.
Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. And behold a great red dragon the word rendered dragon. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. In revelation chapter 3, we continued with the last 3 of the 7 churches. This chapter contains messages to the churches of sardis, philadelphia and laodicea, three of the seven churches of asia located in. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast, showing that the beast on earth receives its power from the. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. The one who is victorious i will make a pillar in the. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation uses many signs, or symbols, that are not to be understood literally.
Biblical scholars agree that the third of the stars he swept from the sky represents the angels that he tempted to follow him in his rebellion against god revelation 12. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead sardis. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Revelation 3 niv bible to the angelof the church in. This relationship between these two is further confirmed in revelation. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Revelation 3, new international version niv the bible app.
Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. They change the persona of jesus to god, defiling the first commandments. Satans actions included convincing a third of the angels to follow him in his attempt to make himself like god, attempting to have christ killed as a child matthew 2. The name new jerusalem is always coupled in the revelation with the phrase, coming down from heaven see revelation 21. But thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Generally speaking, it appears that the first two phrases refer to a book which contains the names of every person who has physical life upon the earth. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Revelation 1 introduction to revelation sunday, february 17, 20. The dragon spoken of in revelation 12 is clearly satan, who desires to destroy israel and her child, jesus christ. And i will write on them the name of my god, and they will. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
These are the words of him who holds the seven spiritsof god and the seven stars. Revelation 12 new international version niv biblica. Yet 42 you continue to cling 43 to my name and you have not denied your 44 faith in me, 45 even in the days of antipas, my faithful witness, 46 who was killed in your city. He is the dragon that deceived the world since 200 ad. The spirituality and holiness of the church is thus set forth, since its being is wholly. I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth verse 3. Revelation 12 lessons in overcoming sunday, june 30, 20.
If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The eyes which were as a flame of fire saw nothing to blame in the philadelphian church, and the lips out of which came the twoedged sword that cuts through all hypocrisy to the discerning of the thoughts and intents of the heart, spoke only eulogium thou hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth, so that it might devour her child the moment he was born. Fifth of seven in series he who overcomes, i will make him a pillar in the temple of my god, and he will not go out from it anymore. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. This new name, which denotes a yet unrevealed aspect of the character of jesus rev. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. In sending his seven letters to the churches, early in the book of revelation, the lord jesus gives great insight into the.
All who are victorious will become pillars in the temple of my god, and they will never have to leave it. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 3. Untangling lies christians have been told revelation 3. We can see what most concerns christwhat is most important to himat the end, when the pressures will be more intense than they have ever been in the history of man, when satan is lining up all of his forces, all of his armies, all of his weaponry. Nowhere does the bible identify these two witnesses by name, although people through the.
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. The route by which the revelation came to john is given here. Free reading plans and devotionals related to revelation 3. I will write on him the name of my god and the name of the city of my god, the new jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from my god. Apr 25, 2018 there is the book of the living ps 69. 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. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. It also reveals that god will protect israel in the wilderness. 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. Revelation chapter 12 kjv king james version rev 12 14. Revelation chapter 3 kjv king james version behold i stand at the door and knock if any man hear my voice th word, and open the door understanding i will come into him and sup communion with him and he with me.
John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his angels. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies.
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