It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end. Walvoord table of contents title page preface introduction 1. Captured in just one book is a complete overview of gods plan and purpose for the church, israel, and other nations in the end times. This book is like a great union station where the great trunk lines of prophecy come in from other portions of scripture.
The lamb and the sevensealed scroll is the second volume in dr. At the time of johns vision, recorded in the fourth chapter of revelation, john was in heaven, a type of the bride of christ. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. The book that was sealed was not the book of revelation, but that portion of the prophecy of daniel which related to the last days. The seven sealed book and the lion who was also a lamb. Book traversal links for the revelation of jesus christ. The background and meaning of the sealed book of revelation 5. The book of revelation is a vision the apostle john received on the island of patmos in approximately 95 a.
Mar 14, 2016 nephi prophesied, for the book shall be sealed by the power of god, and the revelation which was sealed shall be kept in the book until the own due time of the lord. The letters to sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea 4. God is revealed seated upon his mighty throne holding a mysterious book in his right hand. If the book of daniel is not properly understood, the book of revelation cannot be correctly understood either. This booklet is meant to provide a short introduction and then questions for each major section of the book of revelation. The historical survey shows that the interpretation of the sealed.
Continuing to examine the book of revelation within its original historical, literary, and biblical context, dr. Many people believe that the book of revelation is a sealed book one not intended for us to understand. Daniel did not understand all he was told and ask in verse eight, what shall be the end of. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.
Page 4 for those who dont know, the ecumenical movement supports the false religious doctrine that all paths lead to god, or that man is a god. The book of revelation bold type and underlining of scripture text have been added for emphasis your questions and comments are welcome note. Revelation six pictured jesus opening the sealed book that dealt with the future of man. Essene book of revelation the essene book of revelations translated by e b szekely behold, the angel of the air shall bring him, and every eye shall see him, and the brotherhood, all the vast brotherhood of the earth shall raise their voice as one and sing, because of him. The scripture says, but thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. But if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place. In this present study we will consider that portion of history. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. John sees heavenly messengers sent to restore the gospel, signaling the beginning of the end of satans dominion. These two books produce one integrated story written by two men who lived about seven hundred years apart.
He called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The patriarch job portrayed this truth as well when he penned the words of elihu, the only comforter to whom god laid no. The message of chapter five cannot be over emphasized. And i saw a mighty angel who called out in a loud voice, who is fit to open the book and break its seals. The revelation of the sealed book velez, anibal on. It is a revelation apocalypse, which is an unveiling. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Therefore, this great multitude of people belongs to god. The bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 7 144,000 sealed on earth and a throne scene of delivered saints pdf download. The revelation of christ revelation 15 seven scenes in heaven scenes 3,4 the scroll and the lamb we continue to study the second vision in the book of revelation, consisting of seven scenes in heaven.
Chapter 5 of the book of revelation continues the vision of the throne of heaven given in the preceding chapter. God revealed to daniel the events that precede the second coming of the messiah in the tribulation by sending michael the arch angel to answer his questions dan. T he book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1. Johns vision of the seven seals in the book of revelation.
The lamb and the sevensealed scroll understanding the. Analysis revelation says that the redeemed bear a seal on their foreheads. Revelation 7 new international version niv 144,000 sealed. The little book revelation 10 this book contains the final events before the return of christ. These two books produce one integrated story written by. The letters to ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira 3. The lamb and the seven sealed scroll is the second volume in dr. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Booker turns his clear, prophetic explanation to the sevensealed scroll, which contains the word of the lord given to. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights.
And it is true that the book of revelation can be difficult to understand, but the fact that it is a revelation, and carries a special blessing for those who study it, means that god intended it. The opening of the seventh seal to the second coming of jesus christ. Did you know it was standard legal practice in the ancient near east to copy and seal important documents. It does not seem to have been the lords purpose to arrange every aspect of the book of revelation in strict chronological order. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 7 144,000. The book contains the prophecy of events to be unfolded in the rest of the book of revelation. The sevensealed book of revelation is a book of redemption for the whole earth. Book reading ranko stefanovic, revelation of jesus christ. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1.
The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. Aug, 2009 many people believe that the book of revelation is a sealed bookone not intended for us to understand. Pdf revelation unsealed download full pdf book download. If we have a proper starting point, it can be both exciting and spiritually edifying. Booker turns his clear, prophetic explanation to the seven sealed scroll, which contains the word of the lord given to. In addition, ecumenical doctrines include the denial of the reality of sin, and do not teach a need for true repentance or divine forgiveness. In light of this book s stern warning, we must avoid going beyond what is written and adding to or taking away from the revelation rev. The seal consists of the names of god and the lamb and shows that the. It is the first book to approach the text of revelation from what is termed the prewrath rapture perspective. Mar 06, 2011 and no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. Daniel and the revelation by uriah smith 1897 edition reprint by. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and to what is to come. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family.
It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. The sixth seal in revelation 6 is one of the prime examples of the. We are aware that any attempt to explain these books and make an application of their prophecies, is generally looked upon as a futile and fanatical task, and is sometimes met even with open. All the events of revelation the end times, here represented as the sealed scroll, fall under the mighty power of the. The soul and body had been redeemed through the blood of the lamb, but the earth had not received its redemption yet. Booker turns his clear, prophetic explanation to the seven sealed scroll, which contains the word of the lord given to daniel and is sealed until the time of the end. In johns vision, the seven seals hold closed a scroll in heaven, and, as each seal is broken, a new judgment is unleashed on the earth. The blessing pronounced upon all who read the book of the revelation to read, in spiritual language, is to understand and keep its sayings rev. The background and meaning of the sealed book of revelation.
This practice ensured that the legal agreements made were verifiable. This clearly shows that the sevensealed book contains prophecies of all the. Our redeemer kinsman and the sevensealed book ernest. There is another reason to believe that the sealed book in the hand of god is the. Jesus is redeeming the world back unto himself for his coming kingdom. The sealed scroll and the lamb worthy to open it 5. And it is true that the book of revelation can be difficult to understand, but the fact that it is a revelation, and carries a special blessing for those who study it, means that god intended it to be understood. The 144,000 and the great multitude are the same group portrayed from different perspectives. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. I am the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end. The first designation is a symbolical term, the latter describes reality. Phillips new testament phillips the sealed book of future events. Revelation unsealed is unique in a number of major areas. 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.
Abbottsmith, a manual greek lexicon of the new testament. Even though revelation is full of symbols and prophetic signs, when numbers in revelation are given in a literal format, they tend to be literal numbers. This apocalyptic book is one of the most important messages concerning the future, yet one of the least read books of the bible and often the least understood. It was not sealed because the message of hope would soon begin to come to pass rev. The sealed bookrevelation 5 pastor bill randles blog. John is now introduced to an item of central importance, namely, a book which contains the prophecy of impending events to be unfolded in the book of revelation. The primary task of this study was to determine the background of the sealed. Mystery of the sealed book, part 1 ne of the most intriguing prophecies in the book of revelation is johns vision of the book with seven seals. John then sees a lamb that goes and takes the scroll from god.
Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. 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. The followers of the beast are sealed in their foreheads to mark their allegiance. The scroll of revelation 5 is a unique scroll which god has sealed with seven seals. Revelation depends on daniel the book of revelation is a continuation of the book of daniel. The books of daniel and the revelation are counterparts of each other. The lamb and the sevensealed scroll understanding the book. The seven sealed scroll revelation 5 read revelation 5. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. They naturally stand side by side, and should be studied together. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
Mystery of the sealed book, part 1 light bearers ministry. Many people consider the book of revelation intimidating. The next thing catching the attention of john was the seven sealed scroll held in the right hand of the throne sitter. And i saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof. And i wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. Mystery of the sealed book, part 2 n our previous study we learned that the sealed book of revelation 5 contains the entire history of gods providences, the prophetic history of all nations and the church, and each persons individual history. Whereas the 1260 daysyears is given in symbolic language, for example, revelation 12 says time, times and half a time.
The reference here is to a scroll because it is rolled out and would be made of lambs skin. The earliest documented patristic references to rev 5. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. Those who are preparing to enter the ministry, who desire to become successful students of the prophecies, will find daniel and the revelation an invaluable help. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter.
Finally, a book which simplistically, insightfully and systematically presents an integrated, concrete overview of the 22 chapters, or 404 verses, of the book of revelation. The seven seals are one of a series of endtimes judgments from god. The lamb and the sevensealed scroll book 2 understanding. Overview of the book of revelation the church of jesus christ of. The revelation to john new international version the prologue.
An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. God is seated on his throne and holds in his right hand a sealed scroll. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals.