Dating the book of revelation church of christ articles. A journal of mormon scripture by the interpreter foundation. British astrologer david hamblin has written an excellent book on harmonic astrology. Mysteries of revelation, part 1 youtube stay safe and healthy. This is a necessary step in the process of conversion. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. In terms of the book of revelation, this is the sense that most interpreters and readers recognize in it. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 1,650,8 views 58. 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. Verse 11 worthy art thou, our lord and our god, to receive the glory and the honor and the power. Since being written, the endtime prophecies of the bible have been shrouded in mystery. The book is not a conceal ment, a puzzle, a riddle, as some people think.
Book of revelation posted on february 5, 2016 by pure revelations this is a spiritual translation of the book of revelation, i was told by the lord to do this for the purpose of helping to clarify the intent of the words written. They see it as the unveiling of prophetic events to understanding. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Many do not attempt to read the book of revelation as they find it confusing. The commission divides the book into three sections.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2who testifies to everything he saw. Sep 30, 2015 bauckhams book will guide you into a richer understanding of the symbolism and their significance and literary art of johns prophetic imagination. Apologetic and critical assumptions about book of mormon historicity. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. Our world is now inundated with book after book on the subject of e. Seven reasons for studying the book of revelation ministry. The prophecy apparent in the valley gate is that the sinner must be brought down into the valley of humility and conviction before he can call upon the lord for salvation. This is mike bickle at ihop kansas city mission base during an encounter god service on saturday august 22, 2009 teaching a simple outline of the book of revelation. Aug 25, 2009 this is mike bickle at ihop kansas city mission base during an encounter god service on saturday august 22, 2009 teaching a simple outline of the book of revelation. The book of revelation, the last book in the bible, is often misunderstood because there is so much symbolism in it.
Facts of the book of revelation this is not the book of revelations. Feb 05, 2016 book of revelation posted on february 5, 2016 by pure revelations this is a spiritual translation of the book of revelation, i was told by the lord to do this for the purpose of helping to clarify the intent of the words written. For the past 20 centuries, the book of revelation was a source of fear that the church used with speculative interpretations. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. In 1963, the actor david brian played hamblin in the episode the peacemaker of the syndicated western television series death valley days. The entire book constitutes the letterthe letters to the seven individual churches are introductions to the rest of the book, which is addressed to all seven. The book is pretty much covered on david hamblins website. Hence, i was very excited when john addey published his book harmonics in astrology l. The strongest point of aunes commentary is the amount of information it contains regarding relevant extrabiblical literature that sheds light on the historical context.
Orley berg doesnt think the book of revelation is an incomprehensible mystery. Revelation 5 common english bible ceb the lamb takes the scroll. The lamb, with seven horns and seven eyes, takes the book from him who sits on the throne. Just before the establishing of the new heaven and new earth, which really is the beginning of eternity, there is a final thousand year period on the existing earth known as the millenium. It is because people have thought it is a book of revelations, they have missed the point that the theme of this book is the day of the unveiling of christ and the events that precede and follow that unveiling or revelation. It is made known that only the lion that is from the tribe of judah is worthy to open this book. Gary stearman and david hamblin discuss the book of revelation. Jun 15, 2010 author david hamblin does an excellent job thoroughly covering end time prophecies making the subject very readable to those less familiar with how prophecy ties together. Revelation uses the word in various forms twentyone times, more than any other new testament book.
The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. A simple outline of the book of revelation part 2 of 14. Jacob hamblin april 6, 1819 august 31, 1886 was a western pioneer, mormon missionary. In future articles the letters to the seven churches as outlined in the first three chapters of the book will be examined. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation books four views on the book of revelation edited by marvin pate, the revelation of jesus christ by john walvoord, the book of revelation by clarence larkin, revelation revealed by jack van impe, keys to understanding the book of revelation by arthur bloomfield, wrath and glory by david reagan, revelation unveiled by tim lahaye, a.
And you must examine every scripture quotedalong with the entirety of revelation. Using the proven techniques of the scientific method, david put together a system of prophecy analysis that would allow for extremely complex theories to be tested against. This is part 18 of a chapterbychapter bible study series in the book of revelation. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Prophecy in the news publishes a monthly magazine every month full of exciting articles about subjects related to bible prophecy. Among the books of the new testament, the book of revelation is probably more widely debated than any other, due to its prophetic content, yet it is also the least understood people find it difficult to wrap their minds around it because in some places, it contains symbols that must be interpreted, and in other places, it contains literal descriptions or interpretations. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. There is considerable disagreement among students of revelation as to when it was written. But first and foremost this book is the revelation of jesus christ. Revelation s battle of armageddon and the seven last plagues revelations ancient discoveries duration. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled the return of jesus christ, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland. James tabor suggests that in the same way the basic apocalyptic texts of the dead sea scrolls have as their historical reference points the parties and politics of the mid1st century bce, the urtext of revelation is most likely composed against the backdrop of local events in judea in the 40s and 50s ceand has little to do with rome and its emperors. The usa is in the bible, in revelations, see that this is clearly so.
Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. However if we stop here and say that this is the books basic outline and we need go no further, then i feel we will be adopting an overly simple view of the books contents. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation means an unveiling, a disclosure, a display of who god is and what he promises to do. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Jacob hamblins house and wives daves mormon inquiry. Expertly sifting through the modern fog covering these important prophecies, david hamblin takes an exhaustive yet thoroughly readable approach to the study of the end times. For anyone interested in astrology, the greater mysteries, qabalah, tarot, healing, meditation or health. The way the book of revelation is actually written is as a series of kind of unfolding revelations, each one of which gets to something deeper in the story. David aunes massive commentary on the book of revelation is another that should be consulted by every serious student of scripture. Mounce, the book of revelation grand rapids, michigan. There is a picture of pricilla leavitt in the book the jacob vernon hamblin family by a descendant. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Compton, book with whom he had one child, clara melvina hamblin b.
See the meaning of the seven seals, seven trumpets and bowls of wrath. David does a marvelous job in this book, especially when he covers the book of revelation. Author david hamblin does an excellent job thoroughly covering end time prophecies making the subject very readable to those less familiar with how prophecy ties together. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written therein. The book of revelation is a revelation, the revelation of jesus christ 1. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. This study is being researched and written in an effort to try and bring to light the evidence which is available to help in the dating of this book. A book secured by seven seals is revealed in the right hand of him who sits on the throne.
Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Fowler, 1976, which promised to open up a far more detailed. Hamblins writing style makes this very readable yet he is thorough and acurate in his writing. Revelation books four views on the book of revelation edited by marvin pate, the revelation of jesus christ by john walvoord, the book of revelation by clarence larkin, revelation revealed by jack van impe, keys to understanding the book of revelation by arthur bloomfield, wrath and glory by david reagan, revelation unveiled by tim lahaye, a commentary on the revelation of john by george. All heavenly beings sing praise and honor the lamb. Jun 01, 2015 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelation s ancient discoveries duration. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The strongest point of aunes commentary is the amount of information it contains regarding relevant extrabiblical. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. Oct 24, 20 james tabor suggests that in the same way the basic apocalyptic texts of the dead sea scrolls have as their historical reference points the parties and politics of the mid1st century bce, the urtext of revelation is most likely composed against the backdrop of local events in judea in the 40s and 50s ceand has little to do with rome and its emperors. Each month we publish articles from the archives of j. Staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. The book starts at the time of the writting which is approximately 100 a.
At the time that john was exiled by rome to patmos and received the revelations recorded here, apostasy was already creeping into christs true church. The righteous branch, david hamblin this book makes the case that there is a native american group that retained the restored gospel as revealed to joseph smith, but that it was retained by this group since book of mormon times. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. I have never found a picture of lucinda taylor hamblin, however. 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. Hamblin s writing style makes this very readable yet he is thorough and acurate in his writing. It had writing on the front and the back, and it was sealed with seven seals. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. There was a david hamblin living in kanab in the 1880s, but apprently no relation to jacob hamblin. David pawson a commentary on the book of revelation. This leads the sinner to the next gate at the far south end of the city wall, overlooking the gehenna valley. However, when apocalypsis is used in a literal sense, it refers to the visible appearance of one previously unseen, as a woman shrouded by a veil is revealed when her.
Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 1,195,868 views 58. Analyzes what the four visions of the book of revelation reveal about jesus and his mission. If the book of revelation is a book of prophecy as it claims to be rev. Bauckhams book will guide you into a richer understanding of the symbolism and their significance and literary art of johns prophetic imagination. May 23, 2017 the prophecy apparent in the valley gate is that the sinner must be brought down into the valley of humility and conviction before he can call upon the lord for salvation. Can a prechristian version of the book of revelation be. The book of revelation focuses on the future and can produce two reactions among christians. The answers, direct from god, are contained in the collection of modern revelations called the doctrine and covenants. Revelation books four views on the book of revelation. David pawson believes that both perspectives are needed to live over the circumstances of the present. Great website to keep up with updates and see the illustrations from the. Interesting facts about the book of revelation only one hope.
Included are other articles from the best prophecy experts in the country, plus a full line of special offers from our bookstore. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The book next contains seven short letters of exhortation to the christian churches in the seven leading cities of asia minor ephesus 2. Paul spilsburys book is a close runnerup for my go to book for an introduction to revelation. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers.
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