What are the 7 seal judgments in revelation endtime events. In the book of revelation, the seven seals are the seven symbolic seals greek. Lets not forget what we were told in the first three verses of chapter 7. During the time when the church is gone, a remnant of 144,000 ethnic jews is converted 12,000 from each tribe. And one of the devices used by the author of the book of revelations is also something that happens in history. And i heard a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder. The book of revelation refers to christ as a lamb nearly 30 times. Chapter 4 presented god the father depicted as the undisputed king of heaven, and we shall soon see what he intends to do with regard to the earth.
Revelation 79 new international version niv 144,000 sealed. First, no where in the book of revelation is there a distinction made between the jewish christians and gentile christians. The next thing catching the attention of john was the seven sealed scroll held in the right hand of the throne sitter. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming of the christ and the beginning of the apocalypse. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. And i saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven. The face that this little book is opened shows that it was once closed. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent.
Sealed with seven seals according to the seven principal parts contained in it, one on the outside of each. Daniel, the book of daniel, is the key that unlocks the book of revelation. Revelation chapter 5 explained discover revelation. There are a number of reasons to reject this interpretation. Therefore, the complete sealing of gods people is being pictured in revelation 7. The interpretation of revelations symbolism and imagery is defined by the struggles between good. The simple meaning of the image presents itself to us. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future.
During the early 1800s the power of the ottoman empire was waning, a spiritual revival known as the. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey revelation 23. Apr 05, 2018 when revelations fourth seal breaks, the holy spirit will wage a campaign of death and destruction. What are the seven seals in the book of revelation. And i saw in the right hand of him seated on the throne, a book written within and without, sealed with seven seals. Honestly, with the 4th seal happening in the 1940s, and the 3rd seal being so vague, i dont see how anyone could have interpreted it correctly, before wwii. Some have suggested that this is picturing the jewish christians being sealed since the twelve tribes are named.
The jehovahs witnesses teach that only 144, 000 people will gain heaven. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. In this chapter, we see the narration of seal events momentarily suspended because as explained in the revelation overview this chapter is the first instance of what i call an interlude. The scroll is fully sealed until the proper time and the proper person to open the scroll. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. 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. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy.
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. Revelation 7 144,000 sealed after this i saw four bible. Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The seven seals of revelation, come from the scroll that only one person can open. Revelation 5 the scroll and the lamb revelationlogic. The reference here is to a scroll because it is rolled out and would be made of lambs skin or papyrus. Sealed up is katasfragizw from kata meaning down and sfragizw, to seal. Specifically, this is the interlude associated with the seals. And i heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of israel. I believe it is best to take this passage literally.
Revelation 5 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. We know that god can conceal information for long periods of time because he sealed daniel 11 until the time of the end. We see in the book of revelation god clearly instructing the write, apostle john, to seal not the book. Revelation 79 niv 144,000 sealed after this i saw four. A book written within and without that is, no part of it blank, full of matter. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning presentday christian communities. Without unlocking the book of revelation from its key, the book remains a mystery to us. On such a typical scroll, the book of revelation would fill a scroll 15 feet 4.
The seven bowl judgments in the book of revelation explained duration. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. Jan 17, 2012 and i heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of israel. There will certainly be an anger against them because of their preaching. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles explained the significance of. 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 first of the four seals are what are sometimes called the four horsemen of the apocalypse or unveiling. The seven sealed book and the lion who was also a lamb.
Many people are surprised to learn that the book sealed with seven seals is actually called the book of life. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. The book contains the prophecy of events to be unfolded in the rest of the book of revelation. He will remove the sinners sinful nature and the doorway to sin will be sealed. Apr 16, 2017 how close are we to the return of jesus christ. The following three steps will demonstrate that the book sealed up with seven seals is the book of life. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. John was told to eat the book to consume its contents, which were apparently the revelation of the seven thunders, and was told that those contents would initially taste sweet but would then become bitter, which, when he ate the book, he discovered was true. Seal 1 text click matthew 24 explained will people be saved after the rapture. The breaking of the seals would reveal the message inside each part of the scroll. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 7 144,000. The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning presentday christian communities of the snares that. Suddenly, jesus will set prostitutes, like rahab, and demon possessed people, such as mary magdalene, free. Revelation chapter 5 continues the vision of chapter 4. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Notice it says, do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees till we have sealed the servants of our god on their foreheads revelation 7. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation.
Thus, the compilers of the book of mormon can now be seen as being consistent with ancient legal formalities. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end but if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place. Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the spirit in our hearts 2corinthians 1. The seven seals are one of a series of endtimes judgments from god. Did you know it was standard legal practice in the ancient near east to copy and seal important documents. The book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book. Christs prophecy in matthew 24 goes on to explain these next two seals. Here we explain the main component of the revelations prophecy.
And i saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy to open the book, and to loose its seals. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it. But god is working out a supreme master plan, involving every human being. It does belong to a tradition of apocalyptic writing, which began in judaism in the second. Although john literally wrote revelation, the book makes it clear that the source of the revelations is jesus revelation 1. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. Mar 14, 2016 with this we can better understand what the book of mormon means when it refers to itself as a sealed book. 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. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The events of revelation 7 take place about 12 days prior to the middle of the tribulation week. The book is a scroll with seven messages, each of which has been sealed with the authority of god. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The book of daniel was by divine direction closed up and sealed till the time of the end, when the wise were to understand.
The church is raptured prior to the great tribulation. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. It is a book that, for all intents and purposes, an official agent has notarized, making it binding and authentic. Seven seals is the name of a 2005 album by primal fear and also a track on that album. John mentioned the book of life six times in revelation and he distinguished the book of life from other books that are in. Revelation chapter 5 explained book of revelation each. People that jesus has sealed will no longer have any interest or attraction for sin.
In the book of revelation chapter 14, there is another, apparently separate group from israel mentioned where john writes on mount zion stood the lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads. 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. Here this book is open, showing that the book of daniel has been unsealed, bringing us to the experience of 1844. British experimental apocalyptic folk band current 93 has several tracks that refer to the seven seals. The book of revelation and the book of daniel have a relationship one that of a padlock and a key. He is not christ, as some claim, for christ, as the lamb, is holding the seven sealed book and breaking its seals.
Revelation 7 new international version niv 144,000 sealed. Later, a mighty angel appears with a little book biblaridion and cries out at which seven thunders utter their voices. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 5. The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1. The idealist view does not take the book of revelation literally. This would indicate that the jewish 144,000 and any gentiles sealed at this time about 12 days before the middle of the tribulation week are newly converted. The background and meaning of the sealed book of revelation 5. Christ does not appear as a white horse rider until chapter 19. In other words, these men will not be able to be taken out. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. The book of revelation written in the end time throws more light to the book of daniel, the book of daniel being the key to unlock the book of revelation.
Later, we will see that there are also interludes associated with the trumpets and the bowls. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Now comes the opening and accomplishing also of the great things that are, as it were, the letters of it. The primary task of this study was to determine the background of the sealed. Through their faith, jesus will judge and transform all sinners. Through the prophet joseph smith, the lord has given us vital keys to understanding the book of revelation, particularly the meaning of the seven seals. Typically, the book of revelation has been studied as if this scroll has no reference to any scrolls. And as the apostle john, saw the lord open them, he saw the events of each of its seven sections, and recorded what. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The little book and the seven thunders revelation chapter. H ave you ever wondered what the seven seals in the book of revelation are and what they are for four seals, four horses. Sep 26, 2017 what are the 7 seal judgments in revelation endtime events the beat by allen parr. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
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