Jan 24, 2019 the bible is filled with promises made by god to his followerssome fulfilled, others yet to be. Nov 05, 2012 in conclusion, the book of revelation has a heavy emphasis on the glory of god. At the heart of the israelites promised land, jerusalem represented. Theology of the glory of god from the book of revelation. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. All gods plans for history from beginning to end have this one goalworship god. Gods pattern of focusing on israel continues throughout the bible to the endtime prophecies. We live in the end time, and gods concern in revelation, the ultimate endtime book, does not turn from this pattern. The contemporary focus of revelation by david chilton. Sep 12, 2017 as we saw in our mapping gods highway in revelation post, 2 visions 2 through 6 are repetitions or recapitulations.
While christians should live simply, the focus should not be on. Through focusing on gods unchanging nature and believing his word, our trust in him grows. Revelation 5 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. At the end of revelation, the kings of the earth and the nations are servants who walk by god s guidance and bring their glory to god s empire. We gain inner stability when uncertainty shakes our world. Do not wait until the wave crests and the threshold becomes too overwhelming to begin to prepare, or it will be too late and you will be swept.
This falls top ten list cover a variety of bible studies on revelation. How to approach revelation vision of gods victory summarized by 1 john 5. God s promises god s god s word is is happening right before our eyes as pastor randy ballard. This is the only book of the bible with such a direct promise of blessing for its. They are parallel and repetitive visions that use different images to describe the same. This collection of bible verses about gods promises should be enough to get anyone motivated to live for him.
As we journey through this study of revelation, well focus on five aspects of the book that are important in helping us understand the message of what we are to expect in the future, and how we are to live now because of it. Jun 30, 2009 the book of revelation could be described as an enigma wrapped in a riddle. Sep 05, 2017 the book is a versebyverse quest to understand the book of revelation, the final book in the bible and the first place many people go to seek answers about the future. Suffering affliction focusing on our master teacher.
The book of revelation is practical and applicable. Each section discussed in revelation is looked at in three ways. The book of revelation frequently speaks of god as the great king over all. Theology of redemption from the book of revelation. Christians today also need encouragement because the devil has not taken a leave of absence nor retired. Read revelation 5 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Promises in revelation bible promises, salvationpromises. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time.
He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. Explains how revelation s context and setting can help us understand its original meaning and apply its message to our own lives in the modern world. Throughout the book, he deceives the world into engaging with him in active rebellion against almighty god revelation 16. It is designed to be helpful in the life of every christian who lives from the time john recorded his visions until jesus returns. Does the book of revelation picture god and gods justice in ways that contradict.
As your read these bible verses about the promises of god, claim them over your life and see god move. The acknowledged trials and the promises of victory to the. Top 10 bible studies on revelation for fall 2019 christian bible. The book of revelation presents jesus seated on a white horse as king of kings and lord of lords 19. The goal and purpose of the revelation the new message. A thematic approach to the book of revelation focusing around ten key themes which answer the basic question of who is lord. Thats the goal of everything the angel has been revealing.
It is in this book that the victory of god as the god of history is seen in the culmination of the ages and the establishment of the eternal state. It unveils jesus and fixes our hearts and hopes on him. Nov 17, 2016 from genesis through revelation, god s promises are trustworthy. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. In fact, revelation is a book in which all the great themes, seed plots, lines of doctrine and bible prophecy find their fulfillment. Thats the point of all gods judgments, all gods dealings with the world. Jul 26, 2019 the book of revelation is just what its title says it is. Nov 03, 2012 the goal of the revelation is to give humanity this one great chance in its hour of greatest difficulty, challenge and uncertaintygreater than even the world wars and conflicts this will be. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 5 and more. By this we mean these visions cover the same time period and culminate in gods judgment of israel after the flesh 1 cor. As its title promises, this truly is the revelation of jesus christ 1. The bible provides several authoritative definitions of death and a convincing promise of. Mar 27, 2019 esv gospel transformation study bible.
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. First, well explore the historical background of the book of revelation. Gods purpose for the nation of israel is not yet complete, as romans 911 makes clear. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. There are a total of 66 books in our bible, but there is only one book that promises some kind of a special blessing for those who will attempt to try and read it and keep the words, revelation, and knowledge that is contained in it and that one book is the very last book of the bible, the book of revelation. He is the almighty who will realize all his promises and plans. Promises to overcomers of the 7 churches people get ready. I think ive just found my new go to book when someone asks for help in understanding the book of revelation.
Click here to purchase the printed version of the book. Continues to send the gospel to the nations, the word says he says again, i will give you the nations for your inheritance and the ends of the earth for your possession and king s point. In this regard, we should view revelation not merely as a book of frightening and often confusing imagery, but as a book of warm and. It was a time in which many christians were imprisoned, beaten, banished to desolate islands, burned at the. The persecuted christians were not at all forsaken by god. But instead of focusing on the glorified and victorious lord, many people just get lost in the books. Gods promises over 50 encouraging bible verses and scripture. Chapters 4 and 5 are central to the book of revelation as they show the sovereign hand of the god, the only one worthy to bring both judgment upon sin and the fulfillment of redemption. Promises in revelation the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Gods promises over 50 encouraging bible verses and. Perhaps the most wellknown promises christians have as their ultimate hope are found in two places in the book of revelation.
Gods seven promises in revelation 22 there are at least seven promises given to us in revelation 22 that confirm jesus victory over satan, sin and death. This reminds us that we need to stay awake and resist his lies revelation 16. It is rich with information about the firstcentury church. The goal and purpose of the revelation the new message from god. With a brand new and exciting devotional on the book of revelation, were focusing on 5 of those promises that specifically relate to what we often call end times or the second coming of christ, and what that will look like. Faith is the base but the appointed time of god is the destiny for you. Our discussion of the kingship of god and jesus will focus on two matters. God s people today have the honor of being his kingdom of priests.
The bible is a stunning piece of literature, even if you dont believe anything. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Mar 07, 2012 the book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. Read the book of revelation, knowing that god will bless you as you strive to understand and practice his way of life. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Promise bible personalized promise bible james riddle on.
This material was used in the life promises bible which was developed by kenneth boa. He is the son of man foretold in daniel 7, luminous in divine glory, who by his resurrection seized deaths keys and now walks among his churches. We have gods sure promise that when christ returns, well fully enjoy that victory. To him that overcometh will i give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of god. But for our purposes in this lesson, well focus on four problems that. This goes beyond the general filling or control of the spirit. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of god s ways up to eternal glory. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. And i saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. The purpose of johns book is the same as the purpose of the psalms, the purpose of the prophetic books, and the gospels, and the epistles. Promises from the book of revelation over the centuries the church of our dear lord has experienced various forms of adversity, but during its early existence there was a period of persecution that was exceptionally severe. Gods glory is seen in the literary structure of the book, within his characteristics, and in the person and work of jesus christ.
Is climate change eschatology simply a transmutation of. Those who do talk about it tend to focus on the judgment awaiting an unrepentant. Oct 14, 2019 no, because revelation says that the world will be destroyed by fire, whereas most of the global warming people tend to say that flooding or droughts will destroy human civilisation. First graders will explore the many gifts of love that god has given to us, focusing on aspects of creation, our families, friends, possessions, jesus christ, and gods care. The justice of god in the book of revelation peace theology. The difficulty of understanding it has led wonderful teachers of the bible to shy away from it and to ignore it altogether. Revelation 1 commentary grace and peace, glory and power. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. God promised to bless abraham and make his descendants as numerous as the stars in. God rules history, and will bring it to its consummation in christ. And he carried me away in the spirit revelation 21. Dec 28, 2018 blessed are those who read and study from the book of revelation.
Who bare record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. If one wants to grow in his or her understanding of gods glory, the revelation of jesus christ is a great place to start. The 7 blessings in the book of revelation biblical. What truly help me get a deeper understanding was my pastor used this book for a compliment to the latest sermon series which included daily scripture readings corresponding. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. However, the book of revelation is inspired scripture, and it is the only book of the bible that promises a blessing to those who read, hear. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. He is, at the moment, feverishly working to discourage, frustrate and. Selected promises of god in each book of the bible. These promises also assure us that all the effects of the fall are reversed in christs finished work and the salvation he has provided for us by grace through faith.
As christs servants, let us examine his revelation to us about the future, and our place in it. To have faith and to perseverse till the appointed time of god s fullfillment of promises is the will of god for your life. Kings point church of god the promises of god facebook. The vision of destruction is transformed to a vision of service, which signals readers to not take the book of revelation as a stepbystep chronology but as performed prophecy to persuade hearers to.