Jesus will return bodily to the very place from which he ascendedthe mount of olives near jerusalem read acts 1. To accomplish that, jesus ushers in two different judgments, two different resurrections, and two different eternities. A magnificent white horse carries jesus christ as he leads angels and saints in a dramatic battle between good and evil after jesus return to earth, the bible describes in revelation 19. The return of jesus in the book of revelation last days detective. The new testament does not give us any signs of the timesat least in regard to the return of jesus. Eschatology, the second coming, and the book of revelation.
He has used many wordpictures in his book, but by the return of christ, he means an actual event. May 2008 this sermon was delivered at the iron hall evangelical church in belfast, northern ireland, by pastor david legge. The second coming is a christian concept regarding the return of jesus to earth after his first coming and his believed ascension to heaven about two thousand years ago. This is when god begins to answer what jesus taught us to pray for matthew 6.
The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Futurists typically interpret revelations chapters 422 as referring to historical events in the distant future for john and the churches of asia minor, including a final crisis period followed by jesus return to establish his kingdom on earth, judge evil, and usher in the new creation. Most importantly, this book shows us the depth of our saviors love. Daymond is an expert on bible prophecy who preaches, teaches, and writes prolifically about the subject, particularly on the rapture ready website and in his bestselling book the book of revelation. The story begins in verse 11 when the apostle john who wrote the book of. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. This is the great earthquake often mentioned elsewhere in revelation. What is the significance of the trumpet of which paul wrote. The second coming is a christian, islamic, and bahai belief regarding the return of jesus. According to the prophecies in the book of the prophet joel and the book of revelation, before the arrival of the great disaster, the spirit of god will.
Apr 06, 2020 revelation is not the testimony or revelation of john the apostle, rather it is the revelation of jesus christ, which was given to john to share with the seven churches and the whole world. Apr 05, 2018 jesus will destroy lucifers visible body at the second coming and this will return lucifer to living in the abyss, or the spirit world. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The one sitting on it is called faithful and true, and in righteousness he judges and makes war revelation. Does jesus return to earth in revelation chapter 11, verse. The four horsemen are depicted in the book of revelation chapter 6 as the first four of seven seals. Common misinterpretations about the end times book of. Predictions and claims for the second coming of christ. In the opening chapter we see jesus described as john saw him, in all his glory. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and of the bible and speaks of the end times. Why was the book of revelation included in the bible. His subtle lies, coupled with the performance of evil supernatural wonders, have led the world to worship him as both god and savior matthew 24.
Apr 24, 2020 if he understood the prophecies in the book of revelation, he would know these are some of the signs pointing to the return of jesus christ. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment. If jesus were to come back to earth in revelation 11. Jesus rides a white horse in the book of revelation. Jesus is described very differently in the book of revelation than in the gospels. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
Weinland predicted jesus would return on 29 september 2011. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Jesus said that after the tribulation would come signs in the heavens and then he would return to the earth with the great sound of a trumpet matthew 24. The book is a secret code that tells us the date of jesus return. Why preacher fears end of world in 2020 after prophecies fulfilled. For example, they say that it means the growth of the church. Fourteen signs announcing christs return tomorrows world. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. In 30 minutes, understanding the book of revelation ebook will help you understand the different ways christians have interpreted revelation throughout the centuries. For the entirety of the great tribulation period, up to the return of jesus, the beast antichrist has broadcast an endless stream of deceptions revelation. So, when a man named john from denver, colorado, recently wrote in and asked piper about how jesus return pertains to the mention of a millennium a 1,000year period discussed in revelation 20 piper proceeded to offer a detailed response about the overarching debate that continues to persist in theological circles over that. The book of revelation is the goto when learning about the second coming. The return of christ in the seven last plagues in the book. The return of christ in the seven last plagues in the book of.
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. Johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The book is not a secret code that allows believers to decipher the timeline of jesuss return. But the book of revelation renews our hope for our future in christ by reminding us that he is the victor, and he will return in all his glory and rule over us. 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. At the return of christ all things will be restored.
His return will touch off a tremendous earthquake zechariah 14. In the same way he left the earth in the clouds, he will return to. 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. So the return of jesus christ and the resurrection of the saints occur in the same time period. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The most common description of jesus in the book of revelation is as a lamb, appearing some 28 times in the book rev 5. For reasons we can only speculate on the decision to include it was made at the last minutetruly a cliffha. When jesus returns, he will be ready for war revelation 19. The story of revelation, redemption, and the return of jesus christ kindle edition by sowa, cynthia. Many of the presbyters in attendance at the council of nicaea didnt want it in the bible. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. The lamb comes to save the people because in the imagery, the lamb is the messiah and the messiah is jesus and he will be coming back.
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. The return of jesus and his complete victory over islam youtube. Before the coming of jesus, hebrew scripture had also looked for the coming of the day of the lord, though for jews then and now, that day was. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. When jesus first came into jerusalem, he came humbly on. Apr 09, 2018 the book of revelation talks about jesus throughout the book. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. They also believe the four horsemen of the apocalypse who bring death, war, famine, and disease before the return of jesus christ have all been released as well. Four horsemen are active, bible scholars claim book of. It will not be a secret event, for every eye will see him. Bible scholars have sensationally claimed the end of the world could be upon us as they believe the four horsemen, who bring about death, war, famine and disease before the return of jesus christ. The story of revelation, redemption, and the return of jesus christ. The return of jesus and his complete victory over islam.
Opinion eth several bible scholars according to express, are now claiming that the seals in the book of revelation have now been broken and that end of the world is now upon us. Chapter 19 narrates the climax of revelationthe victorious return of jesus. Here are some of the major ones that can help you keep track of the action. And i will pour out on the house of david and the inhabitants of. The 6 verses in book of revelation that have sparked quite. As a result, we readers are blessed with a better understanding of revelation and the signs of jesus return. Sowa takes up his mantle and soundly builds upon his great work. What will happen at the end of time telling the truth. The book of revelation tells of seven trumpets sounded by seven angelic beings at the end of the age the first six coming in chapters 89. The book of revelation is a source of hope and encouragement for christians because the book tells about the triumphant return of our lord, jesus christ. Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. How to view the book of revelation as literal or figurative.
The book of revelation is a most fascinating book, said kong hee, senior pastor of city harvest church as he began the much anticipated bible study series on revelations on wednesday, april 22. When that prediction failed, he then moved the date to 18 may 20, claiming that a day with god is as a year, giving himself another year for his prophecy to take place. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading wonderful counselor. Instead, it shows that every human kingdom eventually becomes babylon and must be resisted. In short, the return of christ brings about what is referred to as the kingdom of god in scripturegods absolute rule over his creation, including humankind. These seals are benchmarks of endtime events leading up to and including the return of jesus christ. Now, from a prophetic standpoint, this chapter is the culmination of all prophetic scripture. Seven prophecies that must be fulfilled before jesus christs. The book of revelation is a book that many have feared opening and reading. Satan, however, is forever the optimist when it comes to pursuing evil. The return of christ in the seven last plagues in the book of revelation.
How does book of revelation describe jesus answers. In revelation 5 jesus receives from god a book sealed with seven seals. Today, many people argue that the return of christ is a wordpicture for something else. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. It was transcribed from the eighteenth recording in his the book of the revelation series, entitled the return of jesus christ transcribed by preach the word. Jan 15, 2020 the book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the revelation. It can be a frustrating and confusing book to read, so its no wonder misinterpretations are rampant. For we know that those vial judgments will happen after the 7th trumpet judgment rev. Dear clara godwinjackson, you and i have exchanged some interesting ideas here on quora beforeand now i will give you my take on the significance of that beautiful new testament book of revelations. Bible scholars claim book of revelation seals broken. It is christ who bids john write to the seven churches. Views about the nature of jesus second coming vary among christian denominations and among individual. 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.
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. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. The one sitting on it is called faithful and true, and in righteousness he judges and makes war revelation 19. Then i saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. According to the prophecies in the book of the prophet joel and the book of revelation, before the arrival of the great disaster, the spirit of god will speak. The signs of the times and the return of jesus rob. This is the case with the first four seals of the book of revelation as i noted in. Dear clara godwinjackson, you and i have exchanged some interesting ideas here on quora beforeand now i will give you my take on the significance of that beautiful new testament book of revelations how do you view the book of revelation as li. What insight do you gain into jesus promise that he is coming soon. The beast, the false prophet, who has the number 666, the antichrist, is overthrown with judgments and plagues.
From mel gibsons the passion of the christ to the left behind novels, the cultures portrayals of god and jesus are increasingly violent and intolerant. This web site explains the book of revelation, each individual scripture. The appearance of these four consecutive blood moons is a sign that the lords great and terrible day will soon arrive. According to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation of jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. Mar 24, 2020 according to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. Matthew 24,revelation 6 nasb signs of christs return. These purposes will be brought to pass at the glorious triumphant return of the risen lord jesus christ. In the same way he left the earth in the clouds, he will return to the earth through the clouds matthew 24. There are four common views regarding how revelation applies to us today.
The lord jesus christ returns to this earth and, as we have read, he will return in great power and glory to set up his kingdom and as we will see in our next study in chapter 20, that kingdom will last for years. In his vision of judgment upon the wicked, the apostle john tells us that jesus is returning on a white horse. Jesus, the slain lamb who died for the sins of the world, will return one day as king with his followers to prompt repentance. I believe jesus when he said in matthew 24 that we cannot know the day or hour of his return, but we can know when christs return is. This is part 18 of a chapterbychapter bible study series in the book of revelation. The seven seals explained the seals are the second main division of revelation, and cover chapters 4 to 7. If he understood the prophecies in the book of revelation, he would know these are some of the signs pointing to the return of jesus christ.
The return of jesus in the book of revelation youtube. Revelation 6 new american standard bible nasb the first sealrider on white horse. Come with me on a journey through the book of revelation, and find out what this book says about the future coming of jesus. It is viewed as being too controversial, too terrifying, too confusing. Jesus is the lamb of god and the lamb comes into revelation a few times, including revelation 5. The belief is based on messianic prophecies found in the canonical gospels and is part of most christian eschatologies. He will return on the clouds, with his angels, and with power and great glory. The devil has never let his perfect record of defeats, or prophecies guaranteeing his future failures revelation 19. Everything leads us to or flows from this event, which terminates the great tribulation and begins the establishment of gods kingdom on earth. The antichrist is aware that his authoritarian and violent rule over the earth will be interrupted by the return of jesus revelation 12.
When his prediction failed to come true, he moved the date of jesus return to 27 may 2012. The book introduces a variety of names and symbolic descriptions. Revelation the book of revelation covers the entire sweep of history and future prophecy, with emphasis on the time leading up to jesus christs return. Bible scholars claim seals in book of revelation are. Jan 02, 2020 in short, the return of christ brings about what is referred to as the kingdom of god in scripturegods absolute rule over his creation, including humankind. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the revelation. Jun 25, 2019 a magnificent white horse carries jesus christ as he leads angels and saints in a dramatic battle between good and evil after jesus return to earth, the bible describes in revelation 19. Does jesus return to earth in revelation chapter 11, verse 15. What is this book, when did he receive it, why is only jesus able to open the book, and why did he not open the book immediately. Prophecies of jesus second coming have been fulfilled.
The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. The book of revelation is an apocalyptic letter that relies on visions, symbols and old testament references to reveal the. It allows 65 other diverse books to fall into their rightful place. Jesus will destroy lucifers visible body at the second coming and this will return lucifer to living in the abyss, or the spirit world.
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