Its true that revelation is heavily packed with symbolic imagery. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. Signs of the end times 2020 biblical end time prophecy. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. At the end of the sevenyear tribulation, the antichrist will launch a final attack on jerusalem, culminating in the battle of armageddon. The book is interesting, thought provoking and challenging, especially if one is interested in bible prophecy. It ends in the cataclysmic destruction of the earth. Most importantly, the end time revelations that are uncovered in revelation show us that the end time is not a onetime event that destroys the planet in. The end time in the book of revelation vision of the end time. This article is a resource for many seeking to understand if the coronavirus pandemic is an end times plague. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times.
Christ alone is worthy to take the book with seven seals 8. 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. In ancient texts, apocalyptic messages cultivated endurance and. In the gospel accounts jesus gave a brief summary of the events and conditions leading up to his return. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The second half of the tribulation is known as the great tribulation revelation 7. Throughout this program gary covers popular views of premillennialism. 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. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book of revelation gives us a few details about what this time period will entail.
The end of time in revelation and the gospel of john i have been arguing that the author of the fourth gospel and the author of the book of revelation could not have been the same person, and in looking back at my posts i realize that i have left out an important point, one of the strongest arguments that we are dealing with two different people. Short summary of the book of revelation prophecy talk. He describes a series of visions that the lord gave him about what will happen in the end times. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. I want to show the connection of revelation 10 to the seventh seal. King james version the bible calls this time period the last days and the time of the end, or end times. To say that the book of revelation is a jumble and impossible to make heads or tails out of. Gods wrath will be on the earth, the beast will be. The bible indicates in revelation that seven trumpets will sound before the end of the age and the second coming of jesus christ. It is hosted by gary mcdade and includes 24 lessons on 8 dvds. 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. Ancient texts encouraged hope and endurance when they spoke of. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Are you interested in an eyewitness account of heaven and of things to come.
The entire book of revelation is devoted to the end of the world and details gods judgments unleashed upon the earth plague by plague. Other false gods appear and claim christs authority. The end of time revelation 1 12 paperback march 1, 2003 by various author 4. Israel, the beast and the end times with greg laurie. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear.
The end time is a future described variously in the eschatologies of several world religions which teach that world events will reach a climax. It is to be opened in the end time and given forth for a people to understand. How can anyone be in heaven knowing others are in hell. But the apocalypse is not here, doomsday prophesiers say.
The end time in the book of revelation in the biblical book of revelation, jesus christ foretold many more signs of the time of the end. John then describes events and trends to take place during. The revelation of jesus christ was written by the apostle john. Princeton religious scholar elaine pagels puts the new testaments last book in historical context. Revelation and end times bible answers for daily living. In the time of the apostle john, who wrote this book under the inspiration of jesus christ revelation 1. The book of revelation raises questions that many of us would rather not think about. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. Five of the seven have already sounded as evidenced by critical moments in recent history, and a third world war, which is the triggering event of the sixth trumpet, may have already begun. The book of revelation is an unveiling of the character and program of god.
Revelation is the last book of the bible and is a prophetic book of the end of the age and the return of christ. There is an increase in false prophecy, and these authorities seek to persecute christians. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. To read what was inside, the seal had to be broken and the scroll unrolled. Various outbreaks of pandemic diseases, such as the coronavirus, have prompted many to ask why god allowsor even causespandemic diseases and whether such illnesses are a sign of the end times. The book of revelation reveals prophecies, offers a blessing and extends an invitation to believe. Some people are comparing current times with the apocalypse.
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. Easytoread version the following are some outstanding features of lastdays, or. The prophecy of daniel 2 alone shows we are in the time of the end, and all the other evidence proves we are in the very end times. The author lays out a good case for this, recognizing that the last chapters of revelation do refer to end times. What are some signs of the end times according to revelations. 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. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Amillennialists believe that the end times encompass the time from christs ascension to the last day, and maintain that the mention of the thousand years in the book of revelation is meant to be taken metaphorically i. The biblical signs are clear for all to see, and after reading through this. What does the bible say about pandemic diseasessicknesses. The bible, particularly the old testament, describes numerous occasions when god brought plagues and. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. 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.
The bible is filled with signs as to what the end times will look like. What you are about to discover in this site is amazing evidence that we in 2020, are living right in the end of times for this world. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Revelation is from the greek word apokalupsis which means, a disclosure, an unveiling.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. This is not the end of the world, say those who study christian. The book of daniel defines that and shows us that it is the time of the end when the book will be opened and revealed to the wise. In stark contrast, if the book of revelation does, indeed, describe a series of terrifying, end time plagues, those plagues will mark the end of civilization as we know it, along with the ushering in of a glorious new age. Daniel was told to seal the book until the time of the end see dan. 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 book of revelation reveals prophecies, offers a. These heavenly signs announce the beginning of the day of the lord. Revelation speaks of things that are already history. Israel, the beast and the end times with greg laurie youtube. 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.
There are many different interpretations regarding the end times spoken of in the bible. Too often people shy away from the book of revelation because its mysterious and certain parts are difficult to understand. We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. According to the book of revelation, in the end times, an antichrist figure heads the government. The repetition of these glorious titles is not a mere idle repetition, or designed to give a rhetorical fulness to the peroration of the book. What is going to happen according to end times prophecy. This is the prevailing view among modern scholars who arent aligned with orthodox christianity. The bible describes events and conditions that would mark the conclusion of the current system of things, or the end of the world. In the biblical book of revelation, jesus christ foretold many more signs of the time of the end. Of all the prophecies written in the bible, about half of them have already come to pass.
50 922 939 731 392 141 159 1276 720 1477 920 256 457 590 73 1247 730 1501 1448 565 760 812 1015 1408 1299 1106 542 920 476 132 1212 799 211