Read revelation 19 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. The first place we see jesus in the book of revelation, he is referred to as one like the son of man rev. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name. Revelation 19 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. God wanted himand usto understand that he, the supreme ruler of the universe, personally reveals the contents of the book of revelation. We all like to get letters, preferably letters addressed to us personally, not simply to occupant.
It is the revelation by jesus christ to his servant john about things which will come to pass. A brief analogy of the book of revelation its author, purpose and how it relates to us today. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. A part series on the book of revelation by bing alabata. In the books very first verse, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. During that time im sure hundreds of people saw him. Revelation 1216 the church of jesus christ of latter. In other words, its answer to these people who are struggling to find fulfillment in christianity is to point them right back to jesus.
Title unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Book of revelation understanding it, topics covered, jesus. Jesus and the book revelation seventhday adventist church. This son of man is in the midst of seven lampstands, has seven stars in his right hand, white hair, and a sharp twoedged sword coming out of his mouth rev. Conclusion just as origen focused his attention on the christology of the book of revelation daley, 1991, p. Everything in revelation, from the structure to the content, has one. He is a glorious savior, and we need him to be both harshly just with sinners, and we need him to be tenderly merciful toward those who repent. The emptiness of the shadow left a man unperfected as pertaining to conscience and unprepared for heaven heb.
Revelation with the right perspective, you will adore jesus more and more. This word is usually used today to refer to divinelydestructive events, because the book of revelation has practically become synonymous. The book of revelations divine authority united church. Anyone who has lived away from home for even a short time knows that there is no substitute. Everything leads us to or flows from this event, which terminates the great tribulation and begins the establishment of gods kingdom on earth. Revelation chapters 4 and 5 are not part of the revelation of jesus christ which the god gave to him. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. It is a revelation given by jesus christ from heaven, now that god has raised him from the dead.
I read the book of revelation just to learn about jesus. John sees a vision of the risen, ascended and glorified jesus christ, whom. Twenty years before ihop started, we had friday night prayer meetings. He has no stately form or majesty that we should look upon him, nor appearance that we. John sees gods throne surrounded by heavenly witnesses. Suffering, causes of suffering, nature of red animals angel of death. The second coming in the book of revelation george r. This is part 18 of a chapterbychapter bible study series in the book of revelation.
Revelation 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Why are the gospels silent on the physical appearance of jesus. Revelation the word amen solemnly confirms that which went before. Each message begins with an explanation of who the message is from and in each case different terminology is used. These relate the experience of the apostle johns visionary exaltation to heaven itself. Jesus was alive on this earth for thirtyeight days after his resurrection. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and awesomeness. Most popular bible verses in revelation knowing jesus. Walvoord, longtime president of dallas theological seminary, was one of the most prominent evangelical scholars of his generation. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Revelation 1 new international version niv biblica. The descriptions of jesus christ in revelation 2 and 3. Here are thirteen of his appearances that are recorded for us in the bible in chronological order. In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the world as the son of god.
Every other time the book refers to itself, it is as a prophecy v. Apr 19, 2018 a brief analogy of the book of revelation its author, purpose and how it relates to us today. Much of it, of course, will also be about jesus, but above all the title is saying that the book is from jesus. Revelation 1 commentary the revelation of jesus christ. Yet when he appeared to john, he looked like the ancient of days who appeared to daniel. He appeared to mary magdalene as a gardener mark 16.
Revelation, the book, the return of jesus christ and the signs. When was the book of revelation written by the apostle. I went to the friday night prayer meeting for years, lots of years, in the 1990s, all through the 1990s. This generally is understood as 1 the revelation from jesus christor 2 the revelation about jesus christ rev. What does the bible say about what jesus looked like. God was equally careful in revealing to john the source of his prophetic visions. The greek word translated revelation is apokalupsis, for which reason men refer to it as the apocalypse. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled the return of jesus christ, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland. Chronology of revelation resurrection appearances of jesus. Plainly, this has nothing to do with a historic jesus or any coming events on this planet. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he. Anyone who has lived away from home for even a short time knows that there is no substitute for a personal letter from home and loved ones. And because we are his people, we are having trouble.
We can overcome satan by relying on the atonement of jesus christ, living so that our names are written in the lambs book of life, and keeping the covenants we. Johns vision of the son of man is described in the scriptural revelation 1. Matthew when one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to jesus, blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of god. 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. The writings of lorber and mayerhofer, known today as the new revelation of jesus christ or the lords new word are believed by thousands scattered all over the world to be, indeed, a divine gift offered by the lord himself to the entire mankind in preparation for the. Everything in revelation, from the structure to the content, has one purpose. Pictures of jesus in the book of revelation part 1 jesus. Near the books end it adds, seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
Apr 06, 2009 jesus is presented in revelation as the christ who died for us, loves us, covers our sin, provides our robes made white by washing them in red blood. He has no stately form or majesty that we should look upon him, nor appearance that we should be attracted to him. Jesus christ has sparked the imagination of generations of people. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation. The messages to the seven churches of revelation 2 and 3 offer an interesting collection of names for jesus christ.
Therefore, the revelation of truth is the revelation of jesus. See more ideas about bible, jesus is coming and prophetic art. This generally is understood as 1 the revelation from jesus christor 2 the revelation about jesus christ. Thats why the opening words of the book are, the revelation of. In this sermon series, we are highlighting five pictures of jesus in the book of revelation. Rather, john is using words to give us a picture of jesus character or what it feels like to be in the son of mans presence. The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. Why are the gospels silent on the physical appearance of. In saying that jesus head and his hair were white as white wool, as snow, revelation 114 uses color. It stresses the supremacy and the sufficiency of christs work.
The appearance of jesus christ to john revelation 1. And he who was sitting was like a jasper stone and a sardius in appearance. Son of man is one of the 34 titles given to jesus in the book of revelation. Chapter 19 narrates the climax of revelationthe victorious return of jesus. When you read revelation, nowhere in the book does it state that john is in exile or imprisoned. The book stresses the finality of the christian revelation over the revelation that had been given in the old testament. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 19 and more. I was on patmos island because i had taught gods message. Jesus revelation jesus christ is the alpha and omegathe complete revelation of god to the entire world. If we want to know what some people think jesus looked like as a baby, boy or man, we have but to observe what history has provided. March, 2018 openhandspublications faith, christianity, religion leave a comment. Jesus christ is the same today, yesterday and forever hebrews.
If jesus is the immediate source of the revelation, god is its ultimate source. 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. The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow, and. His body was like beryl, his face like the appearance of lightning, his eyes like. They were created human beings, but jesus is gods unique sonthe creator and sustainer and heir of the whole universe, and the savior whose death redeems humanity. Jesus is presented in revelation as the christ who died for us, loves us, covers our sin, provides our robes made white by washing them in red blood. Unlike, say, the gospel of mark, where jesus is portrayed as pretty human and separate from god. There are 24 distinct descriptions in revelation 1 7 descriptions in v. Is the jesus in revelation the same as the jesus in the. In this john sees the throne and the one sitting on the throne god almighty the alpha and omega, or the one who was, the one who is, and, the. The complete title of the book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ. Though matthew speaks of only eleven being present at this appearance, yet as it was the oft. May 2008 this sermon was delivered at the iron hall evangelical church in belfast, northern ireland, by pastor david legge. Thats why the opening words of the book are, the revelation of jesus christ apocalypsis iesou christou.
For he grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of parched ground. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the lord. It is not an exact portrait of jesus, after all, jesus is a spirit. This is when god begins to answer what jesus taught us to pray for matthew 6. And when i saw it, i fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. Lesson 3 page 22 of standard edition jesus and the book. Jesus is depicted as wearing a long robe belted at the breasts with golden belt. The tradition of johns exile was started by augustine about 200 years after john lived. The insufficiency of the animals blood for remission and atonement was that it purified the flesh and not the soul heb.
The prophecy of isaiah 53 asserts that jesus would not have any extraordinary physical attributes. Harpur is apparently quoting the king james version of revelation. It was transcribed from the eighteenth recording in his the book of the revelation series, entitled the return of jesus christ transcribed by preach the word. Christ chooses some as kings and priests unto godchrist will come againjohn sees the. Jesus appearancewill the real jesus please stand up. He could not well say had doubted, for he records no other appearance where they had opportunity to were no doubters among them at. The book of revelation starts by telling us the full title of the book itself. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and of the bible and speaks of the end times. Paul pointed out that at this time we walk by faith and not by sight but that the time would come for the faithful to go home to be with the lord and that one day all of us will appear before the judgment seat of christ. The book of revelation includes johns vision of the son of man. Names of jesus in the book of revelation a virtuous woman.
The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the. Can you explain the description of jesus in revelation 1. The book of revelations divine authority united church of god. Dec 06, 2001 the messages to the seven churches of revelation 2 and 3 offer an interesting collection of names for jesus christ. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his bondservants, the things which must soon take place. Matthew records no other appearance to the apostles save this one, and it seems to us reasonable to think that he here notes the doubts of thomas, and connects them with the appearance of jesus generally.
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