If that is considered adding to the bible, then most denominations are guilty. Uncovering the book of revelation widtsoe foundation. Its message for the righteous continues to promote comfort and confidence. Of course, joseph smith had a background of angelic tutoring that none of us share. John, revelations of the encyclopedia of mormonism. Know that the book of revelation deals with things that are to occur after new testament times, particularly in the last days.
The manual states, john was one of the saviors original apostles. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The seals each represent 1,000 years of the lords doings with the. The book of revelation gets 65 verses that are referenced.
A panel discussion on the book of revelation at the second annual conference of the byu new testament commentary project held on may. Two book of mormon passages underscore the importance of the revelation of john for the latter days. The books author identifies himself as john see revelation 1. The macarthur new testament commentary chicago, il. The book of mormon affirms that john was foreordained to write the things. As he records in the book of revelation, john sees the opening of the six seals, and then the seventh, undone by the savior jesus christ himself, the seventh seal representing the millennium, years of peace with christ as king revelation 19. The book of revelation is above all else an unveiling of the greatness and glory of jesus christ. Most important, the commentary emphasizes the primary focus of johns work, the revelation of jesus christ revelation 1. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. This is the seventh in a series of articles extracted and edited from the revelation of john the apostle, volume fourteen in the brigham young university new testament commentary series.
Book of revelation lds gospel discussion thirdhour. Some christian scholars in later centuries questioned its authorship, objected to some of its doctrines for instance, its teachings about the millennium or its teaching that people would be judged according to their works, and found its. John the divine, draper said he had a powerful insight while working with coauthor michael rhodes on the revelation of john the apostle, the latest book in byus 18volume new testament commentary series, of which the widtsoe foundation is a publication sponsor. A message to the latterday saints from the book of revelation by richard d. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation.
The apostle john, sometimes referred to as john the beloved and john the revelator, and scriptural texts linked to his name are esteemed highly by latterday saints. The author of the book of revelation identifies himself only as john. John the revelator assured his readers that although satan makes. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. During a lifetime of study and research into the revelation of st. The book of revelation, also called revelation to john or apocalypse of john is the last canonical book of the new testament in the bible. You can explore revelation under the guidance of one of the worlds leading and most loved bible teachers and preachers, john stott. Mcconkie, understanding the book of revelation, ensign september 1975. Byu new testament commentary series kindle edition by draper, richard d. A disclosure of the imcomparable christ, once crucified, now resurrected and reigning, and one day returning in power and great glory. Draper, why is the book of revelation called the apocalypse. He came to understand that evil would be allowed to rule. Hence, the book of revelation has perpetual relevance to the humble followers of jesus.
Draper, for whom was the book of revelation written and why. Hence its title in english, the book of revelation or the uncovering or unveiling. We are to understand that it was a mission, and an ordinance, for him to gather the tribes of israel. 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. What the lds curriculum generally attempts to do with revelation is a fascinating reflection of our own mecentered, therapeutic era. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. The smell of acne face cleanser filled the room as i dove into mysterious depictions of fourfaced angels, beasts from the sea and land, of massive angels, and 100pound hailstones being hurled to the earth. The revelation of john the apostle byu new testament. A careful reading of the book of mormon provides a world of information regarding the brass plates. Revelation 1 to 11 glory, and power, be unto the lamb. Therefore, i, john, the faithful witness, bear record of the things which were delivered me of the angel. The message of revelation is the same as that of all scripture. Thus, the central question is, is it possible for the book to be made easier for latterday saints to understand. Revelation 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
For example, this revelation helps us see that the seven seals in the book. The imagery of johns vision stoked peoples imaginations and gave rise to many different. The messages contained in the book of revelation are taught in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints gospel doctrine classes in sunday school as part of the new testament study year. Who hath sent forth his angel from before his throne, to testify unto those who are the seven servants over the seven churches. Elder mcconkie once said, if you have already fallen in love with john s presentation of the plan of salvation as it is set out in the apocalypse, you are one of the favored few in the church. In revelation 1216, john described in some detail the war that satan wages against god and his faithful saints, which began in the premortal world and continues in mortality. Book of revelation mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Revelation to john appears to be a collection of separate. John is to write down what is revealed what he sees in his vision and send it to the seven churches. Apr 30, 2017 the revelation of jesus christ to john as written in the holy bible.
There have been erroneous reports that president thomas s. The commentary highlights the apostles witness that jesus is the lamb of god alive and active in these last daysdirecting earthly affairs and preparing his saints and the faithful so that the fathers intentions will ultimately be accomplished. What are we to understand by the little book which was eaten by john, as mentioned in the 10th chapter of revelation. Revelation the dragon, two beasts, and the mark lds. The lord explained to nephi that another person, the apostle john, had been. For those parts which are prophetic, it will be much easier to see meaning after the events have transpired. Panel discussion of the revelation of john the apostle. The book of mormon confirms that the recipient was john, one of the twelve 1 ne. If you want to better understand the book of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The bible dictionary of the lds edition of the king james bible places the.
Joseph smith said, the book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be written. The book of mormon is a separate book taking place on a different continent. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. There we find the approach johns book takes and the general time period into which. Here are just a few places that have highlighted latter day saints. The following historical events were significant to john the apostle and his audience. This is because, according to his angelic guide, this portion of the vision would later be written by john, one of the apostles of the lamb. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1.
If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times this video tutorial is a must see. And the revelations which i have caused to be written by my servant john shall be unfolded in the eyes of all the people ether 4. The original recipients of revelation were the believers in these seven churches. The apostle john, sometimes referred to as john the beloved and. The book of revelation was written in the first century a. The only additions in their version of the king james version of the bible is in the form of footnotes and reference information. This commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of john s book through the lens of the lds doctrine and mormon experience. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. John, who wrote the bibles book of revelation, was the longest living apostle. The three introductory chapters of the book record john s testimony of the truthfulness of the revelation, john s instructions from the lord, and john s counsel to the seven branches of the church in asia.
Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. How do mormons interpret the warning in revelation about. A message to the latterday saints from the book of revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Johns work stands as a testament of the foreknowledge of god and has thereby given hope and assurance through nearly two millennia. Studying the bible and book of mormon together helps us. Listen to this report filed by john in the seventh chapter of revelation. So, the book of mormon, brought forth through the prophet joseph smith.
Many christian denominations believe that the bible is the word of god, and that the scriptures begin and end with this holy writ. Past, present, and future grant underwood when the invitation to join this panel was issued, session conve ners sent me a copy of richard drapers paper, indicating it was based on his commentary on revelation and as such offered a glimpse of the volumes content and. Yet the book of revelation need not remain closed, at least for latterday saints who accept modern revelation. For some parts of the book of revelation, joseph smith, first prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, often inadvertently called the mormon church, went to the lord with direct questions. As a teenager, i remember being a bit frightened of the book of revelation. After these things i looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands revelation 7. Ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea 1. The revelation of john, a servant of god, which was given unto him of jesus christ. This is the best book hands down on the lds perspective of revelation that i have read thus far there are parts of the book of revelation whose meaning has yet to be revealed but where these are encountered the authors are candid enough to acknowledge this and to give us their best understanding as of now about those parts. Also known as the apocalypse, a greek word meaning revealed or. As discussed in our december 10th come, follow me blog post by jasmin gimenez, the book of mormon prophet nephi recorded a panoramic vision of future events 1 nephi 1114. Mormon church clarifies revelation declaring donald trump. In my judgment the gospel of john ranks far ahead of those of matthew, mark, or luke.
Some reflections on the revelation of john in mormon thought. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Rhodes, hardcover or ebook, 918 pages this commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of john s book through the lens of the lds doctrine and mormon experience. See more ideas about bible, jesus christ and john the evangelist. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation of john the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Traditionally, this was often believed to be the same person as john, son of zebedee, one of the apostles of jesus, to whom the gospel of john was also attributed. This commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of johns book through the lens of the lds doctrine and mormon experience.
It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. For i testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, if any man shall add unto these things, god shall add unto him the plagues. Some reflections on the revelation of john in mormon. Revelation 810 the seven trumpets and the little book. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. Chapter 4 records john s vision of heaven, and chapters 5 through 20 record his vision of the triumphant destiny of gods kingdom. Understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation. Revelation is an apocalyptic prophecy with an epistolary introduction addressed to seven churches in the roman province of asia.
He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. Less than 24 hours after a controversial revelation declaring donald trump as the antichrist was leaked to the media, the church of jesus christ of latter day saints aka the mormon church has clarified its position on the republican presidential candidates role in the end of days. This study has been somewhat superficial by only capturing some of the content recorded in the book of mormon that comprises the lost books of. Also known as the apocalypse, a greek word meaning revealed or uncovered. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the revelation of john the apostle. As we will see later in the book of revelation, the dragon in john s day, while representing rome in many respects, still is open to be seen in many different ways, depending on the time period of the reader. The apostle john, the beloved disciple of jesus christ, is the author of this book. However, nephi was instructed to not record the conclusion of his vision. John was told to write down what he saw in a book and to send it to seven churches in the province of asia western asia minor. John as a translated being, an additional record of john, and clarification of the book of revelation. Modern scripture adds to an understanding of the man and his writings in three important areas. An exegetical study of the revelation to john dallas, tx.