The last words of jesus the book of revelation

We hear the book of revelation and our minds race to the last days. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. Revelation 22 new international version niv eden restored. Eden restored then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. Here are his seven words, the last seven expressions of jesus christ on the. However, they fail to see that, even in their own doctrine, jesus necessarily said these words at revelation 1. Ebook jesus words only or was paul the apostle jesus. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The beauty of heaven revelation 2122 seven final visions 7th vision last words. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. Twentytwo picture words are employed in revealing jesus christ as the source of this book.

In this lesson, we consider the bibles last words revelation 22. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. 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 victory of god in christ is ultimately the victory of grace. John is the writer, but jesus christ is the author, says grotius. Jesus words only or was paul the apostle jesus condemns in revelation 2 name author. In jesus christ the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily col. Title unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title.

Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god. Good friday services are common where the seven last words of jesus are preached. But these seven last words provide a window into jesus soul, a way to understand what is ultimately important to this one who is dying on the cross these words reveal his incredible love, his determination, his humanness as well as his divinity, his. I would contend, and many, if not most, scholars of the book of revelation agree, that the book of revelation relates events, or truths, dealing matters that began. First, john describes the lords prophecy as it is spoken to him. Mar 22, 2020 yet, revelation is hopeful when jesus says three times in the last chapter, look, i am coming soon. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of. In the last chapter of revelation, jesus interjects three times. In an effort to protect our employees health during this time, we are limiting our shipping options to standard mail only on all resources ordered online and by. What is meant when the book of revelation says that the things prophesied therein must soon take place. Revelation and the whole bible is a book of triumph and the victory is in jesus christ. It is christ who bids john write to the seven churches.

The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and of. What did jesus mean when he said to his disciples that some of them would not taste death until they saw the son of man coming in his kingdom. As richard veras puts it, the face of jesus, which shines like the sun, is the face of the one who called himself the light of the world, wisdom for everyday life from the book of revelation, cincinnati. The prophecies of the book of revelation are revealed at last. Usually, the preaching is shared by seven ministers who each take one of the.

Yet in these last daysthis era wherein the lord is fulfilling his promiseshe has spoken finally and definitively in his son heb. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. The main players of the tribulation in this weeks program, dr. The gospel of life, the encyclical evangelium vitae, times books, new york. The book of revelation this series contains 9 programs divided into 3 parts covering revelation chapters 16 the. Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand.

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. Apr 01, 2018 program revelations battle of armageddon and the seven last plagues with evangelist mark finley jesus is coming soon, but specific events must take place before he returns. 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. The end times in the words of jesus classic collection youtube. Seven last words of jesus from the cross explained christianity. The book of revelation unveiled at last herbert w armstrong.

Any focus on lastday events must keep jesus front and center out of necessity, which is exactly what the book of revelation does. End of the agecoupled with doom, gloom, and disaster. The book of revelation dvd and study guide package quantity. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Jesus instructed all believers to read, hear, and heed the words of this uncovering. Here is a startling, eyeopening booklet vividly picturing the catastrophic events soon to bring the end of this age. As we open to christs last words, we have come to the last church he addresses in revelation 3. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. So, we look for special revelation nowhere but in christ.

Revelation 22 niv eden restored then the angel showed. Lesson 3 page 22 of standard edition jesus and the book. 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. When we think about revelation, we may visualize all kinds of monsters. Revelation christs final words to his church youtube. In revelation 5 jesus receives from god a book sealed with seven seals. Blessed is he who heeds blessed is he who heeds the words of the prophecy of this book. These last words of the unveiling shared with john announce gods concluding invitation the time is near. This package contains the 3 dvds from the series entitled, the last words of jesus. Here in the last words to the last church we find a grand summary of the entire life of the believer, reflecting the theme of most of the new testament epistles. This weeks lesson looks at jesus in the book of revelation. This final book of the scriptures which began with the revelation of jesus christ ends with a prayer that his grace might be with those who have witnessed the scene through johns pen.

The beauty of heaven revelation 2122 seven final visions 7th vision last words in this lesson, we consider the bibles last words revelation 22. This was literally, the last i am statement by christ in scripture. Jesus set the stage for the end times in his own words. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. The book of revelation is intended to be an open book. The lord, the god of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants what must soon a take place. I am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. The appearance of these four consecutive blood moons is a sign that the lords great and terrible day will soon arrive. I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last revelation 22. For i testify to every man that hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if any man shall add to these things, god shall add to him the plagues that are written in this book. The seven seals explained the seals are the second main division of revelation, and cover chapters 4 to 7.

Book of revelation part 2 of 2, chapters 1222 with the words of jesus, the lord god in red. Yet my sense is that we take the wrong lesson from jesuss declaration of forgiveness if we read itas many preachers doas an affirmation of. These are the words of jesus himself, john, and the angel. The book is a secret code that tells us the date of jesus return.

Revelations battle of armageddon and the seven last plagues. Like the rest of the bible, is not just for the people of god. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. The book of the generation of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham. The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. We complete our studies in the book of revelation by looking at the final words of jesus recorded in the bible. In the book of revelation, god is not the lamb, and the.

The throne room of god imagine the scene the apostle john must have experienced as he witnessed the throne room of god in revelation 45. The great secrets of the book of revelation paw creek. The bible book of luke records the final words of jesus before he died on. By all accounts jesus didnt do a lot of talking on the cross. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Comments such as these have raised many questions, causing. The book of revelation is an apocalyptic letter that relies on visions, symbols and old testament references to reveal the. The book of revelationss incredible, fierce image of jesus. These statements are of tremendous significance because they are the last words of jesus before his death. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 22. The seven last words of jesus explained in a simplified way. It is also quite impossible for yahweh to have identified himself in the book of isaiah according to his human nature or according to his humanity or according to the flesh in the book of isaiah.

Ep 4 the role of the antichrist the last words of jesus. Probably the last new testament book to be written was the gospel of john, not the revelation. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. The last two references to god and the lamb in the book of revelation rev. In many other places in the book of revelation, jesus christ and the symbols representing jesus christ are differentiated from god e. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. Nothing is clearer in the book of revelation than that gods blessing is on the saints but not on the wicked. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. But jude, halfbrother of jesus, adds a very interesting verse.

Prophecies of jesus second coming have been fulfilled. He was silent during the hours he hung there, except for a very few words. 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. They obviously come from different oral traditions, since the gospels werent written until between 25 and 60 years after the events they describe. 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. Grace is last word the end of the story of salvation. The book of revelation, part 2 aired on march 19, 2020. An attorney argues the inspired new testament consists of jesus. Jesus christ seven last words in three areas christ. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll revelation 22. 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. Names of jesus in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.

At last, the most mysterious, intriguing, neverbeforeunderstood book of revelation stands unveiled. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The eternal revelations of jesus christ must show the transcending facts of his person. 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. The sights and sounds exceeded anything he could have fully explained in human words. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Ron rhodes start in revelation 10 with the little scroll and continue toward the middle of revelation to discuss the two witnesses. What is the significance of the words jesus spoke while on the. Yet in faithfulness to christ, john penned his vision for us. Mar 19, 2019 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. The end times in the words of jesus classic collection. Thomas hollands crowned with glory, 2000, used with permission revelation 22. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.

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. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. During the week, many activities are taking place to remind people of jesus final week on earth.

Chapter one is clothed in christs glory and that glory shines brighter as this revelation unfolds. Yet, revelation is hopeful when jesus says three times in the last chapter, look, i am coming soon. Just as this book began with a glorious revelation of jesus christ, so now does it conclude with the same, and with the normal invitation that would issue from a revelation of his person. First and last in the words of jesus gracelife blog. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. The book of revelation program 4 by john ankerberg on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who. The first word in the greek new testament text of revelation is the word apocalupsis which can be translated as either revelation or unveiling. The book of revelation, among other things, also tells us about the end of the world. The return of christ in the seven last plagues in the book of. The traditional seven last words of jesus are taken from all four gospelsthree from luke, three from john and one that is found in both mark and matthew. Jesus last recorded words the day he rose from the dead thomas, because you have seen me, you have believed. The christ that appears in revelation 1 is powerful, even fierce.

Judes lasting testimony is that jesus is the only true and wise god. However, this does not mean we look only to the actual words that christ spoke during his earthly ministry. Last week we studied how god gave daniel the meaning of a vision that predicted the future, right up to the end of the world. The seven last words are collected from the different gospel accounts as a devotional exercise, and the church has long chosen to begin its good friday services with jesuss words of absolution. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. The book of revelation as well as the 168 page last words of jesus study guide for this series.