True mystery of revelations concerning the second coming of christ. Apr 08, 2012 that book, published in the old testament under the pseudonym daniel, is one of the earliest ancient apocalypses, and it influenced jewish and christian literature thereafter. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times. The book of revelation is divided into three parts. July 3, 2019 revelation 6 the seven seals the book of revelation june 22, 2019 prophecy talk youtube listed as top prophecy channel bible prophecy news may 25, 2019 the devils symbols exposes seat of antichristno. Much more bible prophecy is fulfilled than most christians know today. Thomas aquinas believed in two types of individual revelation from god, general revelation and special revelation. From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration.
Author elaine pagels includes here discussion of not only john of patmoss book of revelations, so wellknown from the new testament, but also discussion of the numerous revelation texts found at nag hammadi in upper egypt in 1945. King james version the bible calls this time period the last days and the time of the end, or end times. Prophecy central revelation in the blue letter bible text, versions, commentaries, audio messages and more. Jun 09, 2014 the prophecies contained in the book of revelation are key end time revelations which we must prepare ourselves for, as the end time is happening now. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Many christian evangelists and conspiracy theorists believe these events are already.
Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. Rapture in the book of revelation christian truth center. A strange vision given to john of a world racked by geophysical upheaval and spiritual transformation, it is a book cloaked in allegory and metaphor. The mark of the beast is associated with the number of the beast, 666, and the name of the beast in revelation. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of. But the viral epidemic could yet spiral out of control if outrageous claims. In general revelation, god reveals himself through his creation, such that at least some truths about god can be learned by the empirical study of nature, physics, cosmology, etc. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Apostle john in the book of revelation represents the church he is a church apostle. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. So, i cull both mainstream and nonmainstream sources for news items that reflect fulfilled prophecy and add those. Jesus opens, in revelation 6, the seven seals on the scroll of prophecy. Elaine pagels is a harrington spear paine professor of religion, princeton university.
For nearly 2,000 years the final book of the new testament has inspired some of western cultures greatest paintings, music, and poetry. Princeton religious scholar elaine pagels puts the new testaments last book in historical context. The book of revelation is also called the apocalypse of john and revelation of jesus christ, it is the last canonical book of the new testament and the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. But what does the biblical scripture say will happen. The book of revelation is a strong warning from jesus about false islamic teaching that would later come into the world. 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. Most chapter studies below contain a versebyverse commentary. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. The prophecies of the book of revelation are among the most important parts of the bible, and understanding these words is a crucial component of understanding how the end times will unfold.
Lorna raver author elaine pagels returns the book of revelation to its historical origin, written as its author john of patmos took aim at the roman empire after what is now known as the jewish war in 66 ce. There has been much controversy over the book of revelation. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. A profound exploration of the bibles most controversial bookfrom the author of beyond belief and the gnostic gospels. In revelation 7 jesus described 7 historical churches to john. 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. A profound exploration of the bibles most controversial book from the author of beyond belief and the gnostic gospels. They represent 7 periods of church history which will last approximately 2000 years, more or less. Elaine pagels on the book of revelation february 24, 2012. Other parts of revelation, such as christs return and the establishment of gods kingdom on earth havent yet come to pass, and thus, still remain within the realm of future prophecy. We often think of prophecy as a prediction of the future, but the original greek word, propheteia, means speaking the mind of god. At times we will also refer to it as the book of revelation, the revelation, or just revelation. The bibles scariest book elaine pagels explains that the book of revelation has always been more politics than prophecy. Posted on aug 2, 2001 by mario seiglie estimated reading time.
Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation by elaine pagels 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. The revelation prophecy timeline david jeremiah blog. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. Elaine h pagels a worldrenowned scholar of religion and bestselling author of the gnostic gospels, beyond belief, and reading judas explores the strangest and most controversial book in the bible. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. Revelation is the final book of the bible and tells what would come after the apostles. David reagan presents an overview of the entire book of revelation, covering the book chapter by chapter. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. The book calls itself the revelation of jesus christ. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible.
Its as though you take all of your nightmares about plague or destruction or war or torture or natural catastrophe, and you just wrap it into a. The novel coronavirus has infected more than 82,000 people and killed at least 2,801. This page is designed to help you stay informed as to how bible prophecy is being fulfilled in current events i have found that, often, important national and international events that indicate bible prophecy being fulfilled are not reported by mainstream media. Amazing prophecies of revelations, glenville, north carolina. In 2012 in bible prophecy, irvin baxter demystifies the hype surrounding the 2012 doomsday rumors, in light of the real bible prophecies. Johns book of revelation appeals not only to fear but also to hope. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation by elaine pagels viking, 2012 related links publishers weekly. In her new book, revelations, elaine pagels surveys this most savage and peculiar book of the new testament with unruffled authority. This child is the messiah, who will receive glory and honor revelation 4. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it.
The entire book of revelation is devoted to the end of the world and details gods judgments unleashed upon the earth plague by plague. Trump, america, the book of revelation, bible prophecy. This little book is a wonderful resource for teachers, pastors, and all who want to gain a better understanding of the book of revelation. New haven sda temple brooklyn, ny 1,299,353 views 2. The first four of the seven represent events beginning in the days of the apostles and leading up to the time of the end. It gives a helpful and sometimes humorous overview of the various positions expounded in the remainder of the book, and it offers a valuable apology for the.
This theory, promoted by some christians and christian news organizations, proposed that a literal fulfillment of the prophecy made in the book. Baba vanga prophesied 44th us president would be black and bring crises. This page contains a list of our bible studies on the book of revelation, and how the prophecies in this book were fulfilled in the first century ad. Mar 21, 2012 her revelations is a slim book that packs in dense layers of scholarship and meaning. 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 book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days. May 11, 2020 the book of revelation by the apostle john outlines the end of the world and the second coming of jesus christ. The seven letters to the seven churches revelation the seven letters to the seven churches not only contained the messages of christ for the early churches, but also contained the prophetic meaning for the seven historical periods in the christian history in the last two thousand years. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation by elaine pagels. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. The strangest book of the new testament, filled with visions of the rapture, the whore of babylon, and apocalyptic writing of the end of times, the book of revelation has fascinated readers for more than two thousand years, but where did it come from. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
Elaine pagels on the book of revelation february 24. The revelation 12 sign prophecy is an apocalyptic belief that an astronomical alignment on september 23, 2017 fulfilled the first two verses of revelation 12. 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. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. While all judgment prophecies are harsh and frightening, the revelation prophecy stands out as the most terrifying. What is the mark of the beast talked about in the book of. Here is a sermon i did about thirteen years ago on a blog i had written on xanga if anyone remembers that blog site. The second coming is mentioned 318 times in the new testaments 210 chapters. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation by elaine h. These are the socalled gnostic or apocryphal texts expunged by order of egyptian bishop athanasius in the 4th. Revelations is a slim book that packs in dense layers of scholarship and meaning. The bible describes events and conditions that would mark the conclusion of the current system of things, or the end of the world. Warnings of the end of the world in 2012 are driven by the supposed ending of the mayan calendar and fears that planet x or a planetary alignment will cause catastrophic destruction on earth. They believe that the book of revela tion was penned in the mid 60s and predicts. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. Those visions didnt start with the book of revelation, but for almost 2,000 years, the trippy images and fiery rhetoric that blaze away at the back of. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. It ends in the cataclysmic destruction of the earth. Easytoread version the following are some outstanding features of lastdays, or. Nevertheless, most christian bookstores devote entire sections to the sort of bible prophecy literature that uses the book of revelation, among other biblical literature, to tell us that we are currently living in the last days. A prophecy may predict the future, or it may not matthew 26. In the final chapters of the bible, the four horsemen of the apocalypse will arrive. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation by elaine pagels viking her central point is that this most famous story about the end is a window on the beginnings. Much of the book of revelation prophecies are fulfilled.
Theres no other book in the bible quite like revelation, but there are plenty of books like revelation that didnt make it into the bible, pagels says. Prophesies 2012 golden age, peace and prosperity if humanity follows the messiah book. All the prophecies that daniel gave started thenin daniels timeand end up at the endtime. New book claims four gospels written before fall of jerusalem. Lets come to another key to understanding the events in revelation for the endtime. According to islam we are in the islamic year 1439 and will enter the islamic year of 1440 on september 11th, 2018. Soon i plan to update some of these posts, especially those pertaining to the beast of revelation. Mar 20, 2012 the book of revelation has defined the christian concept of the apocalypse, in terms of imagery and prophecy, more than any other book included in the judeochristian bible. The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by christian hardliners are to be believed. Many people mistakenly call the last book of the christian bible revelations. A startling exploration of the history of the most controversial book of the bible, by the bestselling author of beyond belief through the bestselling books of elaine pagels, thousands of readers have come to know and treasure the suppressed biblical texts known as the gnostic gospels. Messianic prophesies 2012 2012 is connected in many prophesies with the appearance of peacemaker nostradamus predictions john hogues book millennium and the name moon in 2012. Short summary of the book of revelation prophecy talk. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed.
The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the. Keeping you informed and up to date with end time prophecies as foretold by the holy bible scriptures. The things john saw and things which are were revealed to apostle john when he was on earth but for the things to take place after, he was taken to heaven. He demonstrate over and over that if you will accept its plain sense meaning, you will understand it. Mar 07, 2012 the book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. John hogues book nostradamus and the millennium prophet book truth 666 true magic 2012. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Elaine pagels examines the history of the book of revelation.
He emphasizes that the book of revelation is not difficult to understand. I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a. Jesus gave the meaning of the seals in the olivet prophecy about. One of elaine pagelss great gifts is much in abundance. Many christians today believe that the book of revelation which some mistakenly call revelations was written by the same john who wrote the gospel of john, speaks to an audience of persecuted christians, and stands in harmony with the rest of the new testament.
The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts. 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. Pagels to john of patmos, is the last book in the new. Coronavirus disease covid19 could kill a quarter of the worlds population if a chilling prophecy in the bibles book of revelation comes to pass, christian evangelists have claimed. Early church leaders suppressed an astonishing range of books that claimed to be revelations from apostles such as peter and james. Revelation fulfilled, unveiling the mystery of the book of. Thus a beast in prophecy symbolizes a great nation, wohlberg then examines revelation.
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