The end times in revelation though revelation can be difficult to understand because it uses so many symbols, it actually provides a very simple description of the end times as the early christians noticed. Battle was ordained a priest by archbishop desmond tutu in 1993 and received his masters of divinity from princeton theological seminary, a masters of sacred theology from yale university, and a. According to the book of revelation, in the end times, an antichrist figure heads the government. How can anyone be in heaven knowing others are in hell. Aug 31, 2017 the book of revelation provides the primary description of the sequence of end time prophecy. These verses give us information about the price of food items like wheat and barley. Taking all of these prophecies and organizing them can be difficult. Jun 04, 2014 bbc documentary on the book of revelation.
Jun 09, 2014 the prophecies contained in the book of revelation are key end time revelations which we must prepare ourselves for, as the end time is happening now. But the apocalypse is not here, doomsday prophesiers say. The book of revelationa revealing of the futureis history written in advance. Sixty years passed before he revealed more of the specifics about the end time to the apostle john. The book of revelation gives us a few details about what this time period will entail. A biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several prophecies from the book of revelation have been fulfilled, meaning humanity is. The book of revelation, written by the apostle john, describes his vision of the future and serves as a prophetic message for the end times. The book is all about jesus christ, and it is his selfrevelation. It tells the story of revelation s author and the times he lived in. Lets start with revelations, starts in 1981 and finishes in 2009.
Additional signs of the end times are nations warring with other nations. In this last biblical book, many of daniels prophecies come to their final fulfillment. Jesus christ will return, destroy the antichrist and his armies, and cast them into the lake of fire revelation 19. This article is a resource for many seeking to understand if the coronavirus pandemic is an end times plague. The events described dont necessarily take place in chronological order, and the language used often relies on symbols and obscure references most christians dont understand. In the gospel accounts jesus gave a brief summary of the events and conditions leading up to his return. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. What does the bible say about the end of the world eschaton. The book of revelation lions leopards and bears oh my. The following pdf file gives a brief, summary timeline of the events of revelation. Irvin baxter, discussed prophecies in the book of revelation that seven trumpets will sound before the end of. John macarthur explains the book of revelation paperback march 1, 2007. We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation.
The glory of god will be seen in the return of christ during the end times whether it be in judgment on the unrepentant or in blessing on the redeemed. Irvin baxter, discussed prophecies in the book of revelation that seven trumpets will sound before the end of the age, and the second coming of jesus christ. What are some signs of the end times according to revelations. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The book of revelation is an important book regarding the future, but one must have the proper biblical method of interpretation and a relationship with christ in order to understand it. The bible describes events and conditions that would mark the conclusion of the current system of things, or the end of the world. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. Its called the book of revelation, not revelations.
Jul 07, 2018 the revelation of jesus christ was written by the apostle john. Does the book of revelation give us additional details about events leading up to christs return. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. The bible functions apologetically as the proverbial ace up ones sleeveand as the ace begins to get slammed on the table in defense of a particular end time scenario this quaint phrase rears its ugly head and becomes the second incarnation of jesus the christ as someone says, well, the book of revelations says stop. Timeline of events in revelation beyond revelation. In the gospel accounts jesus gave a brief summary of the events and conditions leading up. 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. Bible verses related to signs of the end times from the king james version kjv by book order sort by relevance daniel 12. My guest, elaine pagels, is the author of a new book about what she describes as the strangest book in the. Jesus opens, in revelation 6, the seven seals on the scroll of prophecy. He describes a series of visions that the lord gave him about what will happen in the end times. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him revelation 1.
Dec 21, 2019 the end of the world is upon us, as the popes 2020 plan to tackle climate change is straight out the book of revelations, according to the outrageous claims of a biblical preacher online. What if revelation is not about end times, but rather a guide to how we create heaven on earth, right now. Jesus gave the meaning of the seals in the olivet prophecy about the end time matthew 24, mark, luke 21. Michael battle is the herbert thompson professor of church and society and director of the desmond tutu center at general theological seminary in new york. Revelation is the only book in the bible that ends with a blessing on those who keep the sayings of the book, and a curse on those who add to or take away from the things written in the book. These are, i guess you could say the two final prophets that the book expects to appear on the earth, like moses and elijah of ancient times in the bible. This is not the end of the world, say those who study christian. This long and detailed prophecy is in the last book of the bible, revelation. The book of revelation provides the primary description of the sequence of end time prophecy. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
The end of the world is upon us, as the popes 2020 plan to tackle climate change is straight out the book of revelations, according to the outrageous claims of a biblical preacher online. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and of the bible and speaks of the end times. The sign of the end times in bible prophecy points to simultaneous conditions and events that precede the end of this world. At the end of the sevenyear tribulation, the antichrist will launch a final attack on jerusalem, culminating in the battle of armageddon. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. The book of revelation is the most intriguing and mysterious book of the bible. Near the time generally books of prophecy end of days seals imminence sealing the message disclosures and he said to me, do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near. Blessed is he that readeth and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein. Christ will then bind satan in the abyss for years and he will rule his. The event usually referred to as the end of the world eschaton is described in 2 peter 3. In this powerful series the instructor gary mcdade takes the viewer through a chapterbychapter study of a book that. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times.
Shamain webster, who lives in the suburbs outside of dallas, has seen the signs of a coming apocalypse for a while now, just as the bible. It is the book of the hour where many ancient prophecies are coming to pass in our age. The revelation of jesus christ was written by the apostle john. The book of revelation raises questions that many of us would rather not think about. The book of revelation is often used to support various endtime scenarios. What is going to happen according to end times prophecy. Keep up to date with the end times current events developing in israel and throughout the middle east. The first four of the seven represent events beginning in the days of the apostles and leading up to the time of the end.
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. So, i cull both mainstream and nonmainstream sources for news items that reflect fulfilled prophecy and add those items to this. Update on december 17, 2019 by pastor jack wellman. The book of revelation is often used to support various end time scenarios. The prophecies of the book of revelation are among the most important parts of the bible, and understanding these words is a crucial component of understanding how the end times will unfold. Although containing many errors, this documentary clearly shows that johns book was intended for. In this article, i will share my research concerning the end time cost of food and famine revealed in revelation 6. The ten plagues in egypt, including turning water to blood exodus 7. As a result, many christians read the new testament up until the book of revelation, and then they stop. In the biblical book of revelation, jesus christ foretold many more signs of the time of the end. King james version the bible calls this time period the last days and the time of the end, or end times. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Throughout chapters eight and nine, he prophesies milestones, or seals, that marks the end of days. In stark contrast, if the book of revelation does, indeed, describe a series of terrifying, endtime plagues, those plagues will mark the end of civilization as we know it, along with the ushering in of a glorious new age.
Revelation offers every believer a dramatic and hopefilled overview of what the end of the age will be like. Gods wrath will be on the earth, the beast will be revealed, and plagues and suffering will occur. The book of revelation is used to support things found nowhere else in scripture. For 2,000 years, the words jesus spoke on that hilltop in jerusalem were preserved in the book of matthew so we could know the events of our time that signal the end time. This page is designed to help you stay informed as to how bible prophecy is being fulfilled in current events i have found that, often, important national and international events that indicate bible prophecy being fulfilled are not reported by mainstream media. Book of revelations have we already heard the seven. Revelation is from the greek word apokalupsis which means, a disclosure, an unveiling.
Throughout this program gary covers popular views of premillennialism. Nearly every book of the bible contains prophecy regarding the end times. The triumph of the lamb in revelation rogers, adrian on. Following is a very brief summary of what the bible declares will happen in. The prophecies contained in the book of revelation are key end time revelations which we must prepare ourselves for, as the end time is happening now. Gary mcdade takes the viewer through a chapter by chapter study of the book of revelation, which is sometimes difficult to understand because of the symbols and apocalyptic literature. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. From what i see and reading book of revelations, we are in revelation 18 3. Although containing many errors, this documentary clearly shows that johns book was intended for his contemporaries and not about a future end of the. Spirits of demons will perform signs and miracles to mislead many. These end times prophecies clearly identify the last days. This is the culmination of a series of events called the day of the. Scripture says that eternal life is the gift of god through grace.
Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Other false gods appear and claim christs authority. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation. What does the bible say about the end of the world. During these years, christ will reign on earth as king in jerusalem, sitting on the throne of david luke 1. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. Easytoread version the following are some outstanding features of lastdays, or. The glory of god will be seen in the return of christ during the end times whether it be in judgment on the unrepentant or in. The book of revelation is probably the most avoided and misunderstood book in the bible.
When all seven seals are opened, the seven trumpets of revelation documented in chapter. Dec 18, 2019 a biblical preacher outrageously warned that 2020 could be the end of the world after wildly claiming several prophecies from the book of revelation have been fulfilled, meaning humanity is living. Oct 05, 2015 interpretations of revelations and end times. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter. There is a clear message that is encoded for our generation, yet more than 80% of churches have very little understanding of this book. Around 95ad, the apostle john wrote end time prophesies in the book of revelation. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. There is an increase in false prophecy, and these authorities seek to persecute christians. Christ alone is worthy to take the book with seven seals 8. There are many different interpretations regarding the end times spoken of in the bible. Jan 01, 2004 respected bible teacher and beloved pastor adrian rogers takes readers on a breathtaking journey through the blessing book. The imminent end of history is at the heart of revelation. 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.