Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes events, symbols, and entities witnessed by john 20200218t20. It produced twelve kinds of fruit, each month having its own fruit. The greek word for bound deo is only used twice in the book of revelation. The first four seals represent trends and plagues that have been continuing and intensifying through the years to our day. The endtime prophetic events recorded in the book of revelation that will occur before and at the time of christs return to earth are outlined by. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. The lake of fire appears in both ancient egyptian and christian religion, as well as in platos gorgias as a place of afterdeath punishment of the wicked. This book presents the vision of john regarding future events around his time or even possibly yet to come now of the last days. The phrase is used in five verses of the book of revelation. The euphrates river is entirely a muslim river it starts in turkey, goes through syria, iraq and iran and empties into the persian gulf. John sees a vision of the risen, ascended and glorified jesus christ, whom he describes as one like the son of man. Revelation 2021, new jerusalem, conclusion biblical.
The bibles book of revelation is basically a fever dream of epic proportions. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. Revelation 22 rsvce the river of life bible gateway. Bishop robert barron on the book of revelation youtube. Jun 30, 2019 the seventh seal, first six trumpets and the little book.
Revelation 22 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. This river also figures in the sixth trumpet vision, and possesses the same signification in both places. In the last chapter there is the description of the tree of life growing on the two sides of the river 22. Nov 14, 20 bishop robert barron on the book of revelation bishop robert barron. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. The book of revelation is written in a similar manner. So, the red rain in sri lanka and the red river in lebanon are not fulfillments of revelation.
The forgotten french tapestry with lessons for our. That time includes a sevenyear tribulation during which god will pour out his wrath as judgment for the worlds sin and as a final call for humanity to repent and worship him. Something happens to one of the boys that day that changes the trajectory of their friendship and lives. Rabbi schneider hosts the impactful television program, discovering the jewish jesus and has authored several books.
Verse by verse sermon messages through books of the bible sermon archive. The words of this prophecy given in the book of revelation are trustworthy and true. One of the thematic elements of revelation is the destruction of babylon. Edgar cayce on the book of revelation the afterlife. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Revelation 22, new revised standard version nrsv the. The book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, or the apocalypse of john, is a book of the new testament that occupies a central place in christian eschatology. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. Because this tree grows in the river of water of life, the tree is no doubt included in the final invitation to man, let him who is thirsty also come. My message was titled, josephus and the book of revelation nine case studies. But what does the biblical scripture say will happen.
Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. It describes the fiery end of the world, and the book of revelation can be interpreted a lot of different ways. That is the biggest trouble spot in the world today, among several other big ones. This tale opens with three boston kids, sean, jimmy, and dave, playing hockey in the street. Do the news reports of rivers turning blood red have. The euphrates river is the area of ancient babylon. The angels released from the euphrates river are probably fallen angels because they have been bound there. Revelation 22 revised standard version catholic edition rsvce the river of life. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. It is the natural direction from which enemies arise. In the middle of the street of the city, and on either side of the river, is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its.
Revelation 22 niv eden restored then the angel showed. This debate is rather recent since in the past it had simply stood unquestioned and taken for granted that it was a reference to rome. The book is presented as a letter from john to the seven churches in whatistoday turkey. The other verse where this word appears is in revelation 20.
The 12 gemstones of revelation goodreads share book. King james version 1 and he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of god and of the lamb. Revelation 22 new revised standard version, anglicised nrsva the river of life. Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Revelation 22 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. 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. And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on offthewall, but some of it serious and scholarly. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. It would have been better, perhaps, if the twentyfirst chapter had included the first five verses of the twentysecond, so as to take in. The book of revelation, quipped ambrose bierce, is a famous book in which st.
Nov 02, 2016 yesterday i had the privilege of speaking in a conference call hosted by my friend, jordan hardgrave. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. A third of the earth was burned up, along with a third of the trees and all the green grass. And connects this part of the vision with what precedes revelation 21. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Jesus is portrayed in this vision as having a robe with a golden sash, white hair, eyes like blazing fire, feet like bronze and a voice like rushing waters.
The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in. In the book of revelation, john describes a vision god gave him of the end times. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Awakening to messiah, do not be afraid, selfdeliverance, the book of revelation decoded, experiencing the supernatural, and most recently, the lion of judah. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. The seal, trumpet, and bowl judgments described in that book will be much worse than anything that is happening today see matthew 24. Commissioned by louis i, the duke of anjou, in the late 14th century, the 90 different scenes tell the story of the book of revelation, the bibles last gasp of horror, retribution and redemption. That river is dried up in preparation for the kings of the east making their way to their own destruction revelation 16.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river euphrates. And he showed me a river of water of life, bright as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of god and of the lamb. Revelation 22 new american standard bible nasb the river and the tree of life. The last book of the new testament is also called the prophecy book and the revelation of jesus christ. The book of revelation clearly stipulates that in order for china to make its way towards the place of armaggedon rev. The revealing is done by the commentators, who know nothing. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month.
How to stay on fire for god, must be one of the biggest questions i get asked regularly as a bible teacher. Detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes. Jan 14, 2017 biblical scholars have debated over the reference of babylon in the book of revelation as to what its identity is. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. Heres the big ol story behind the bibles book of revelation. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible.
I had the privilege of interviewing mary trask, on our radio show kingdom highlights, for her new book, the 12 gemstones of revelation, published destiny image. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The tree of life revelation 22 revelation made clear. Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek. The image of the lake of fire was taken up by the early christian. John seems to be left with the angel as the angel gives his final directions to john and the readers of the book. The apostle of jesus and the author of the gospel of john and the three letters of nt. The precise phrase river of life does not appear in the bible. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Revelation 22 nrsva the river of life then the angel. Revelation 22 1599 geneva bible gnv 22 1 the river of water of life is showed, 2 and the tree of life. The book of revelation is perhaps the most mysterious book in sacred scripture. When you get to the book of revelation, chapter 21 john tells us that he is with an angel and he is being shown the city of god.
It was flowing from the throne of god and the lamb. John then sees three unclean spirits that looked like frogs coming from the mouths of satan, the antichrist, and the false prophet verse. We will argue below for the historical position of babylon. 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 other plagues will be real, and why does not this mean the drying up of the real euphrates river. Revelation 22 nasb the river and the tree of life then.
In the biblical context, the concept seems analogous to the jewish gehenna, or the more common concept of hell. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Revelation 1922 portrays christs future triumph over the forces of evil and his recreation of the world for the redeemed. It would have been better, perhaps, if the twentyfirst chapter had included the first five verses of the twentysecond, so as to take in the whole of the description of the heavenly jerusalem.