Studying the bible and book of mormon together helps us. For more than four decades, alan stringfellows bible studies have brought greater insight into gods word to thousands of believers. The book of revelation provides the clearest biblical portrait of the events of the tribulation, dealing with the specifics of that terrible time chapters 418. Five common misinterpretations of the book of revelation, the here are five of the most common fallacious statements propagated in the name of john the revelator. Aug 09, 2011 insights on revelation is a commentary on revelation. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation.
It is with a vivid realization of my total unworthiness and weakness that i humbly submit to you, dear reader, the results of my twentyodd year research into the book of revelation. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. What do you recommend to a serious student of the book of revelation. A time when earth was a thought in the twinkling of heavenly fathers eye. I have experience in the history, language, and transmission of the bible and other ancient texts.
The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. As part of scripture, the book of revelation was given by inspiration of god 2 timothy 3. A study of the book of revelation one of his most fascinating and bestloved series. Stringfellows indepth teaching will bring clarity and understanding to one of the most misunderstood books in scripture. Their understanding of the book frames our understanding. In order for twentyfirst century readers to properly understand revelation, we have to look at it through first century eyes. We cannot hope to solve these problems here, but we may perhaps find enough common ground to glean insights from the final book of the bible. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is mans number. I came to be in the spirit on the lords day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. Insights into the book of revelation ebook 9781512761801 by dale wells. Summary in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early. Drawing on gold medallion awardwinner chuck swindolls 50 years of experience studying and preaching gods word, this series combines chucks deep insight, signature easygoing style, and humor to bring a warmth and practical accessibility not often found in.
No, revelation must be unfolded within us, a little at a time, until the unveiling of christ is realized. And so i think this allows us to break down the book of revelation into these, broadly speaking, these parts where youve got jesus and the letters at the beginning, and then youve got the throne and the judgments in the middle, and then at the end youve got the harlot and then the king and then the bride. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. And what significance does each book have as it relates to the whole.
Scott hahns covenantalhistorical approach to this amazing book of scripture has made the end. Drive brand and product development by getting close to your customers in realtime. Insights from the jst into the book of revelation religious studies. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. The book of revelation was written sometime around. The apostle john wrote the book of revelation around the year ad 95 from his exile on the island of patmos. The book of revelation is addressed to seven actual churches in the province of asia in the first century a. Dec 26, 2019 because nephis vision fits well into the apocalyptic genre of sacred literature, to which the book of revelation also belongs, great insights can be gained by studying the two visions together.
Dec 05, 2010 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The prophet joseph smith, in a sermon delivered in 1843, stated that the book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be written. Given the page constraints i was amazed at the penetrating insights into revelation that were given. Pastor steve riley insights into the book of revelation three angels messages. I especially enjoyed the chapter on the preterist view by kenneth l. Dust jacket has mild rubbing overall, small chips, and tears. As illuminated by the book of mormon by njeim, george a shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. This was a very helpful work that compares four scholarly approaches to the book of revelation. This is the beginning of a new series of teachings on the gospel of john. Agnostic insights into genesis, the gospels, and revelation by christian carvajal available from rakuten kobo. To many people, the book of revelation is the most mysterious and enigmatic book in the whole bible. The brilliance of revelation is that it provides a final answer to this problem, a hope that jesus will once and for all heal the wounds wrought by sin revelation 19, reign for a thousand years on earth revelation 20, and then recreate the world into a place that represents gods original design revelation 2122.
Pastor steve riley insights into the book of revelation. Christs redemption can only be perfect and complete when it has abolished all the works of the devil in every human being. Insights into the book of revelation 1970 edition open. The tribulation will be a time of judgment, a time when those left on the earth after the rapture will suffer deeply for their nonbelief. This is part one of a two part study as a prelude into the book of revelation. His instruction began with a strong pleading to present their bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to. Its contents are labeled the prophecy, singular, and insights into bible prophecy. We look for christ, not insights into coming events. Hallelujah insights into the book of revelation which i won through goodreads giveaways, dale wells argues that john the disciples apocalyptic vision of the future in revelation is historically based on the old testament which was to be read by first century christians and fulfilled in the momentous events of the period. Nov 06, 2018 for more than four decades, alan stringfellows bible studies have brought greater insight into gods word to thousands of believers. Insights on revelation swindolls living insights new. The evidence i have come across is water finds its on level and will never bend.
Revelation interpretation in the last day new insight. A metaphor glossary for the book of revelation as one tool for greater understanding of the word of god. They believe the book of revelation provides insight into the early eucharist, saying that it is the new temple worship in the new heaven and earth. It is not the middle east, but the middle of you that is the most important as you read through the book. Hallelujah insights into the book of revelation by. From the great vision of nephi, we gain significant insight into. A careful examination of the book of revelation explains its purpose and what it is about.
Add to that assumption the fact that it was written by a first century author and that it was originally read by first century readers who were expected to understand and obey the message contained in it. Insights on the bible an overview of the books of the bible. As illuminated by the book of mormon hardcover 1970 by george a njeim author. Now, the author of through the bible in one year and great characters of the bible leads readers on a 25lesson, versebyverse study of the book of revelation. The idea of the eucharist as a foretaste of the heavenly banquet is also explored by british methodist geoffrey wainwright in his book eucharist and eschatology oxford university press, 1980. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Insights into the book of revelation which i won through goodreads giveaways, dale wells argues that john the disciples apocalyptic vision of the future in revelation is historically based on the old testament which was to be read by first century christians and fulfilled in the momentous events of the period. This angel sent from jesus was on a mission to give john insights into the meaning of the visions within the book of revelation 22. As illuminated by the book of mormon njeim, george a on. Christian carvajal was born and raised in a fundamentalist faith, jehovahs witnesses. Jan 20, 2019 insight into the book of revelation january 20, 2019 in opinion apostle john wrote the book of revelation, of what was revealed to him in prophetic visions illuminating the dwelling of god the father and of the son, of the present and of what is to become. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Therefore, this book contains information god intends to disclose or reveal to humans, rather than conceal from us.
In our fellowship we spent over a year studying this book, and we had some very enlightening and illuminating times. All of this, however, is not meant to imply that the book of revelation is simple or easily understood. Whether this has evolved into expertise is an open question. It is essential we understand the events that are to come and not bow to false teachings or sensationalism, and the best way to do that is see what our lord jesus christ taught on the matter. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. Find resources here on the books of the bible that will add value to your personal study of the greatest book ever written. Once we realize that this red dragon refers to the chinese communist party, it is not difficult to recognize that the prophecies in the book of. The central purpose of this book is to bring us a revelation of jesus christ and his perfect redemption in all of humanity. White is professor of classics and christian origins at the university of texas at austin, and acted as historical consultant for apocalypse.
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