The nonprophets guide to the book of revelation with. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lamb s book of life. Encounter 72 of god s mightiest angels as they proclaim god s messages of warning and hope to a lost world throughout the book of revelation. The revised common lectionary does not give us much of the book of revelation.
Some people read the book of revelation to figure out the time of jesus return. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. Lamb, enthroned with god, and praised by all creation. God must have known before the garden that man would fallin fact god knew before the earth even existed that a sacrifice was going to be necessary and that is why jesus is said to be slain before the foundation of the earth. The book begins with messages to seven churches and the opening of seven seals by jesus christ six seals will be opened before the wrath of god. Disciple lessons from the book of revelation is an 8lesson, interative internet bible study series. A metaphor glossary for the book of revelation as one tool for greater understanding of the word of god. We are to live righteously, pleasing god, worshiping god, and knowing that through jesus we have the ultimate victory. After moses had finished writing down the words of this revelation in a book, right down to the last word, he ordered the levites who were responsible for carrying the chest of the covenant of god, saying, take this book of revelation and place it alongside the chest of the covenant of god, your god. Gods plan in the book of revelation faith ministries resources. 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. In the book of revelation, god is not the lamb, and the lamb is not god. A guide to reading, understanding, and applying the book of revelation dalrymple, rob on.
If youve ever read the book of revelation you know that it is full of symbols beasts and elders, angels and that great serpent all manner of interesting creatures. Could you please tell me something about the symbolism of the lamb of god in revelation and of symbolism in general in that book such as the. As the lamb in heaven, with authority to open the title deed to the earth 6. A lionlike lamb that rises to deliver victory after being slain appears several times in the book of revelation. The significance of the lamb goes back to the passover instructions where god lays claim to all the firstborn. Look under description for e book options and to download a free pdf sample chapter. In revelation 5 jesus receives from god a book sealed with seven seals. He is the key to the book of revelation and safeguards the destiny of the church. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled the lamb and the scroll, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland.
At the end of the book of revelation, a warning stands as a guard defending god s truth. Therefore, eventually, at the end of human history, the book of life will contain only the names of people who have eternal life in jesus. God is declaring in this prophecy that he sees all that is going on in the earth. The lamb in the structure of the book of revelation. Symbols in the book of revelation semnele vremurilor. The lamb of god in the revelation of jesus christ sermon by. The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of god s people and emphasizes that god s vengeance will come upon his enemies.
The book of revelation is a powerful book about the past, the end times, so here are the 17 best bible verses from the book of revelation for you to read. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. One can differentiate between these two, but not separate them. To this end, in the book s fourth chapter, god is picture figuratively as sitting on the throne of the universe revelation 4. To fulfill these prophecies of the bible god the mother, who is the reality of the most holy place, came down to this earth as man in the flesh. The lamb of god in the revelation of jesus christ sermon.
Aug 09, 2019 tomorrow well discuss the first picture i had posted on the introduction of the book of revelation, which was revelation 5 the book of the lamb. The seven seals explained the seals are the second main division of revelation, and cover chapters 4 to 7. 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. Having used and been impressed with some others in this series, i looked forward to checking this one out. Donald guthrie, the lamb in the structure of the book of revelation, vox evangelica 12 1981. Some trinitarians claim that this phrase shows that the lamb is god. This 17th century manuscript in the british library contains the name yehovah with full vowels and refers to yehoshua mashiach.
While the book of revelation can feel intimidating and appear dark and foreboding, with its chaotic imagery and intense scenes of violence, focusing on the lamb allows us to keep johns central theme front and center. This takes place not because god needs the evidence, for he is god and knows all things, but that the whole universe may know the justice of the sentence and god s name may be vindicated. The revelation of christ revelation 15 seven scenes in heaven scenes 3,4 the scroll and the lamb. In the first appearance of the lamb in revelation only the lamb which is of the tribe of judah, and the root of david is found worthy to take the judgment scroll from god and break the seals. Jesus christ the lamb of revelation alpha and omega ministries. God was very clear that a persons name can be removed from the book of life. I dont know about you, but when i win something in life, i feel good. The final episode of our lamb series brings us to that puzzling letter to the early church we call revelation. Dec 17, 2019 many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the prophecies or not. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. 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. The book of revelation is filled with mysterious symbols. We touch on themes of the apocalypse and apolyptic literature, the end times, eschatology, the millennium, tribulation, satan, the antichrist, final judgment, and the new heavens and the new earth.
The author of the work identifies himself in the text as john and says that he was on patmos, an island in the aegean, when he was instructed by a heavenly figure to write. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. From the very first verse we are told that jesus is not god. God knows and sees all that is happening on the earth.
In the later verses of revelation 5, john then writes, and i saw between the throne with the four living creatures and the elders a lamb standing, as if slainand he came and took the book out of the right hand of him who sat on the throne revelation 5. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Revelation closes with a vision of the future restored paradise in the new heavens and the new earth where righteous dwell securely forever. Biblical christians believe that god completed the progress of revelation with the writing of the book of revelation. Listen to the words of the apostle john, recorded in revelation 1. The record of his visions, the book of revelation, has fascinated man for two millennia. May you be encouraged and inspired by these 19 quotes from the book of revelation. But god had decreed for the temple to be rebuilt and therefore it will be rebuilt by the power of god s spirit. In these verses as well, god is distinguished from the lamb.
Why was the book of revelation included in the bible. As with many other experiences recorded in the bible stories, people, when confronted by the reality of god, commonly recognize their own smallness and unworthiness in light of gods goodness and greatness. In the book of revelation, the apostle john hears rather than sees the conclusion of history and compares it to the sound of a great wedding feastthe marriage supper of the lamb. They conclude that in the sixty six books of the bible, god has said everything to man he desired to say and god s revelation to man was completed by 95 a. The lamb of god in the book of revelation bethany baptist. In johns other big book besides revelation he said the gospel of john, he wrote, john the baptist was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at jesus as he walked by and said, behold, the lamb of god. Who is worthy to open the scroll and to break its seals. Our father abraham the lamb of revelation our father.
For reasons we can only speculate on the decision to include it was made at the last minutetruly a cliffha. Lamb occurs 24 times in the book of revelation here are all 24 occurrences. Twice in johns gospel, john the baptist refers to jesus as the lamb of god, referring to his impending sacrifice. This book on the revelation of god is part of the contours of christian theology series. We continue to study the second vision in the book of revelation, consisting of seven scenes in heaven. Could you please tell me something about the symbolism of the lamb of god in revelation and of symbolism in general in that book such as the new jerusalem its walls and gates, etc. Welcome to our program, brother, it is always good to have you. Lamb of god is a title for jesus that appears in the gospel of john. Nov 09, 2014 we are a church that exists to glorify god by proclaiming jesus christ as lord and preparing his people to worship him forever. The book of revelation includes over twentynine references to a lionlike lamb slain but standing which delivers victory in a manner reminiscent of the resurrected christ.
After the lamb was found worthy to receive the book having seven seals as described in revelation 5, john referred to the book with a possessive noun, calling it, the lamb s book of life revelation 21. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Mar 11, 2014 the book of revelation, often known simply as revelation or the apocalypse, is the final book of the bible and is the only purely apocalyptic book in the new testament. What heaven will be like benefits of heaven imperfection, and god s purposes citizens, heavenly god s intolerance of evil exclusion lamb of god and nothing unclean, and no one who practices abomination and lying, shall ever come into it, but only those whose names are written in the lamb s book of life.
In the book of revelation, god is not the lamb, and the. Whoever has sinned against me, i will blot him out of my book exodus 32. The theme occurs in various places culminating in the apocalypses center vision, the vision of the satanic trinity that is engaged in war against gods people rev 1214. The last book of the bible is truly and surely the revelation of jesus christ. Jesus christ the lamb of revelation alpha and omega. Names in the book of revelation in the book of revelation, the concept of name occurs quite frequently, and for many reasons.
In christian theology the lamb of god is viewed as both foundational and integral to the message of christianity. The last two references to god and the lamb in the book of revelation rev. As with others in the series, it was a good mixture of going deeply into the subject while being written in an accessible manner. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and awesomeness. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. A guide to reading, understanding, and applying the book of revelation. Oct 17, 20 god will do much more for his people if they will have faith in him. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. The purpose of this discussion is not to explain all the mysteries of revelation. There we read, but nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the lamb s book of life. Revelation is the book of the throne of god and of the lamb 22. Jan 03, 2016 if your name is in the book it is your great and first calling to gaze on the revelation of god until you see the glory of the lamb see john 1. The beast, the book, and the beauty of the lamb desiring god.
The book is titled, the nonprophets guide to the book of revelation. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes january 9, 2018 january 9, 2018 abraham5321 the uniqueness of jesus daniel shayesteh both from an islamic and from a christian point of view. An examination of the relationship between god and the lamb in the book of revelation. The bibles unfolding revelation of sacrifice reymond, robert l. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. This imagery of a wedding celebration depicts the believers intimate and everlasting fellowship with jesus christ, which begins at the end of the ages in the recreated paradise of the new jerusalem. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the prophecies or not. A testament to the lamb of god, ensign, december 2019. 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. How is jesus the lamb of god and the lion of judah. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
My colleague, nathan jones, and i have a very special guest today todd hampson, who is a very creative artist and excellent writer who has produced a delightful book about the meaning of the book of revelation. Rather, i want to highlight the key dynamics of how to read, interpret and understand the book in light of what we now know about god s goodness. Lund who served as a general authority seventy from 2002 to 2008 offers four keys to studying and understanding the book of revelation. Jesus christ the lamb of revelation an examination of the relationship between god and the lamb in the book of revelation john the apostle was privileged to see things far beyond what any man had seen before. Many of the presbyters in attendance at the council of nicaea didnt want it in the bible. In the book of revelation, god is not the lamb, and the lamb is not. God knew that their plans of rebuilding had been frustrated. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.
God gives me my victories, and this knowledge makes me feel like praising him. Though revelation is often seen as the book of doom and gloom, it is actually given to the church as a mysterious vision of the heavenly liturgy and eternal union with god. 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 christ. The lord jesus christ is the main person of the apocalypse with his preferred title the lamb appearing 28 times in the book of the revelation.
All firstborn of unclean animals, as well as human beings, must be redeemed by a lamb. Story flow of the book of revelation united church of god. And we see the lamb of god actually slain outside jerusalem. God worthy of reigning over everything because he is the creator, so in the songs of rev. Not only does it give us churches, aliens, creatures and battle, but it tells us of final victory. Jul 08, 2009 the lord jesus christ is the main person of the apocalypse with his preferred title the lamb appearing 28 times in the book of the revelation. The book of revelation is a vision of the future given to the apostle john, who recorded it for us in the bible. A look at these verses is not only instructive of many things, but also shows the basic pattern of how the concept of name is used throughout the rest of the scriptures. This is part 12 of a chapterbychapter bible study series in the book of revelation. The mighty angels of revelation nathan jones angels. Revelation 5 the scroll and the lamb revelationlogic.
Johns vision reveals how god longs to come and gather the church to himself as a bride in the eternal wedding feast of the lamb. At the beginning of this book of revelation a blessing is promised for all who study it. There are eight references in new testament to the book of life, and two of them refer specifically to the book of life that belongs to the lamb, jesus christ. Keep in mind this is not the revelation of john but the book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ. In the fifth chapter, we see jesus christ, the lamb, who has made salvation possible revelation 5. In the book of revelation, john refers to christ as the lamb of god more than any other designation. This is why the book of revelation and the bible would be woefully incomplete with this fourth vision, the vision of gods eternal kingdom. Reflections on worship in revelation 4 and 5 by ekkehardt mueller worship is a crucial issue in the book of revelation. Johnson deftly guides us through questions about how to interpret revelation, what it meant to its original audience, and how it equips us today. Is there a difference between the book of life and the. The book of revelation is primarily about the second coming of christ, and it refers to him more often as the lamb than as the lion.
The book of revelation is an unveiling, a vivid disclosure of invisible realities. In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the world as the son of god. The revelation of god contours of christian theology. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of god s promise given to abraham in genesis. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him 1. Before we look at johns vision of gods eternal kingdom, lets first correct some of the popular misconceptions about heaven. Tonight i want you to join me as we behold the lamb of god in the book of revelation.