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” It is important to understand that God stopped giving specific revelation when the book of Revelation was completed. Conclusion: God has revealed Himself to us in through specific and general revelation. Today we have His completed specific revelation of Himself in the Bible. It provides all that we need to know (2 Timothy 3:15-17).
At the end of the present age Christ’s victory will be complete, and the angel’s proclamation will be true: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will reign for ever and ever” (Revelation 11:15). Don’t get bogged down, trying to figure out every detail. Instead, look for its central ...
Overview of the book of Revelation Introduction. —Revelation 1: 1-9. Messages from Jesus to the seven congregations. —Revelation 1:10– 3: 22. A vision of God on his throne in heaven. —Revelation 4:1- 11. A series of visions, each one leading into the next: Seven seals. —Revelation 5:1– 8:6.
The seven churches are listed in Revelation 2-3. They are churches in the cities of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. The seven stars appear to be the pastors of the seven churches. Lampstands (Rev. 11) But the meaning of the two lampstands changes in Revelation 11.
The effect of this removal, in the absence of multitudes of people, will, of course, be evident on earth. Then, second, after a period of seven years of tribulation on earth, Christ will return to the earth with His church, the saints who were raptured (Matthew 24:30, 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 1 Peter 1:13, Revelation 1:7).
The Third Scene in Heaven. The third scene occurs in Revelation 14:1-20. This scene includes another glimpse of the 144,000 witnesses (Revelation 14:1-5), an angel presenting the gospel (Revelation 14:6-13) and looking ahead to the final judgment upon the nations of the world, which is called the battle of Armageddon (Revelation 14:14-20).
Specific Revelation. Since the creation will not give us specific revelation, that is, specific or special information about God, He has given us the Bible which are His words to us. The Bible provides us with very specific information about God Himself. As a result, we can know more about Him and spiritual life. Consider these passages,
Therefore, according to Revelation 2-3 they will be given seven rewards. Revelation 2:7 says believers will eat of the tree of life which is in the Paradise of God. Revelation 22:2 says the tree of life will be in the eternal heaven. More Promises to Overcomers. The second promise given to those who overcome is given in
When you read Revelation, nowhere in the book does it state that John is in exile or imprisoned. He states that he is there for the Gospel. The tradition of John's exile was started by Augustine about 200 years after John lived. It appears that Revelation was written between A.D. 43-47. Bible Answer:
New Jerusalem is called “the bride, the Lamb’s wife.” (Revelation 21: 9, 10) In this symbolic description, the Lamb refers to Jesus Christ. (John 1: 29; Revelation 5: 12) “The Lamb’s wife,” Christ’s bride, represents Christians who will be united with Jesus in heaven. The Bible likens the relationship between Jesus and these ...