Though the book of revelation itself does not determine this important question with finality, it is significant that the church so prominent in. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. The lamb, with seven horns and seven eyes, takes the book from him who sits on the throne. 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. Revelation is indeed sent as a letter with a traditional greeting, direct messages to the recipients re 23, and a sendoff re 22. It tells us that daniels 70th week is divided into 2 halves and ends with the 2nd coming. The way the book of revelation is actually written is as a series of kind of unfolding revelations, each one of which gets to something deeper in the story.
The book of revelation has the highest divine authority and divine authorship of all the books in the new testament. After this i looked, and i saw in heaven the templethat is, the tabernacle of the covenant lawand it was opened. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The day of wrath is at the beginning of the day of the lord, that extended period when god is going to deal directly in governing the entire world.
The wrath of god in the book of revelation 11042014 revelation 15. We in uk have no way of defending ourselves let alone our school and college children. What the book of revelation reveals about the end times. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. As the book of revelation makes plain, he will bring over the earth his reign at. It is another evidence that the great tribulation is already under way. It is made known that only the lion that is from the tribe of judah is worthy to open this book. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. What does the book of revelation say about the wrath of god. First, lets clarify that only the terms wrath of god and great tribulation are used in the bible.
How the lord has covered the daughter of zion with a cloud in his anger. The first chapter introduces the book and how it was received. Tonight he will be in revelation 6 looking at the day of gods wrath. God is giving another sign that the return of jesus is soon. All heavenly beings sing praise and honor the lamb. Seven angels are given seven bowls of gods wrath, each consisting of. The revelation of gods wrath reformed bible studies. Most of the time this period is referred to as a day, but in revelation 20 it is called a thousand years. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. The armed police in the uk are few, fewer in the likes of county towns or small cities. Chronology of the book of revelation prewrath resource. Map of jesus christs return trip at the end of the 7 year tribulation period. Read the additional passages referring to gods wrath in appl. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come.
When a group of isis militants across the country launch their attack on the day of wrath, many americans are in complete disbelief and shock over what unfolds. It is significant that early in the book of revelation the day of wrath is declared as having already come. Pouring out gods wrath revelation 1516 revelation made. David reagana wellknown, wellrespected authority on the book of revelation and prophecy in generaloffers an indepth examination of the book of revelation. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Jesus will destroy all the armies that have come against israel.
Dragons and beasts, wrath and grace what does it mean. The book of revelation is a vision of the future given to the apostle john, who recorded it for us in the bible. Times of tribulation revelation 611 seven seals 5th and 6th seals day of wrath we now resume our versebyverse study. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation 5 introduces the seals written on the backside of a book in the right hand of the lamb of god. The universal church is composed of all who truly believe in christ, but in the last days, a time of widespread apostasy, a remnant has been called out to keep the commandments of god and the faith. Mar 01, 2020 the book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. A book secured by seven seals is revealed in the right hand of him who sits on the throne. They are recorded as apocalyptic events that were seen in the vision of the revelation of jesus christ, by john of patmos. Then i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous.
Behold, the day of the lord is coming, cruel, with fury and burning anger, to make the land a desolation. Join pastor tom hughes as he continues our study through the book of revelation. Auto play click on cogwheel icon on bottom right bar to auto play. The book of revelation the wrath of god 9 of 22 youtube. Sep 01, 20 the book of revelation the wrath of god 9 of 22 framingtheworld. Proposed chronology of the book of revelation prewrath. Jun, 2016 the book of revelation is a series of visions the apostle john received on the island of patmos. The seventh seal is opened initiating the day of the lord, the awesome and oftpredicted wrath of god. The seventh seal, which is also known as the day of the lord, is the major theme of the book of revelation. Wrath of antichrist, wrath of satan, wrath of god grace. Another thoughtprovoking book by william forstchen.
Niv 2010 we then see the seven angels each receiving a golden bowl full of the wrath of god. However, no matter how you read the book of revelation, the conclusion is the same. Although scripture clearly teaches a consummate day of wrath when the lord will judge the world and cast the impenitent into the lake of fire ps. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Seventh day adventists believe the book of revelation is especially relevant to believers in the days preceding the second coming of jesus christ. God will reign on the earth in righteousness with his beloved followers forever. While there are many interpretations about the book of revelation, it is impossible to cover them all in the space allotted.
But because of your stubbornness and unrepentant heart you are storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of god. 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. When the lamb opened the second seal, i heard the second living creature say, come. Even those police armed with a tazer would be useless in this situation. I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. What is striking in the book of revelation and strange, perhaps, to the modern readeris that the wrath is the wrath of the. There are three visions, each portraying the christian or gospel age and the day of gods wrath at the end of the age. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. Judgment of the beasts revelation 1220 seven plagues the bowls wrath we now look at the vision of the bowls of gods wrath in revelation 16.
Its bible on your screen pastor in your headphones with clear, relatable teaching so you can understand. 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. The day of the lord is a biblical term and theme used in both the hebrew bible. 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. In addition, the majority of the endtime puzzle pieces are appearing and its just a matter of. The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. Revelation 6 commentary the great day of wrath bible gateway. Reagan uses a plethora of scripture references presented in an easytounderstand writing style to unravel the puzzle of the. Before the decree takes effect the day passes like the chaff before the burning anger of the lord comes upon you, before the day of the lords anger comes upon you.
The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. This is another vision about the great day of god and gods judgment and punishment of the wicked. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Under the antichrist, the wickedness of man has reached its peak, and it is met with gods wrath against sin. Understanding that the wrath of god was given to a specific nation and city because of their covenant, gives clues as to how to read into the book of revelations on the subject of gods wrath. The end of the world, also known as the great day of his wrath by john martin. When and why will god pour out his wrath on humanity. But because of your stubbornness and unrepentant heart you are storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of. The parable of the wheat and the tares the bible scholar. The wrath of god, in the book of revelation, part 4. The seven bowls are a set of plagues mentioned in revelation 16. The book of revelation describes the day of the lord as an apocalyptic time of gods almighty wrath, which comes upon those who are deemed.
In chapter 4, john the revelator is taken up to the throne room of god, and in chapter 5, he sees a scroll with seven seals, the first six of which are opened by jesus in chapter 6. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. There is not just one place in the book of revelation to accurately pinpoint exactly where we are. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. Use left and right arrows on keyboard to move through revelation virtual map. Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5 minutes. The events of this day of wrath are described in great detail in the book of revelation. The ultimate triumph of jesus christ the worthy lamb is assured. Times of tribulation revelation 611 seven seals 5th and 6th seals day of wrath. Some christians still perpetuate the name of the lords day for sunday. The book of revelation the wrath of god 9 of 22 framingtheworld. Opening of seals in revelation 6 is the wrath of god.
Satans wrath is depicted in the fourth and fifth seals and prior to the day of the lords wrath which begins with the breaking of the seventh seal. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. It is necessary to look beyond the literal meaning to see that these images mean to convey a sense of gods wrath at sin in the former case and trust in gods providential care over the church in the latter. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Some translations of the bible, such as the king james version and youngs literal translation, use the word vial instead of bowl in this passage and in revelation 16.
So that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the field, and all creeping things that creep upon the earth, and all the men that areupon the face of the earth, shall shake at my. Only jesus christ is found worthy to loose the seals of this book, as revelation 6 shows how opening these seals brings utter devastation to the inhabitants of the earth. The book of revelation is a series of visions the apostle john received on the island of patmos. Christian standard bible because the great day of their wrath has come. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. Forstchen is master of fearinducing, preppermaking novels, and this one does not disappoint. The 6th seal is clearly marked by the oftrepeated indication of the imminent day of the lord, the wrath of god. No other book of the new testament feels like revelation. All the prophets also mention something of the events of this great day. Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
And that though we do find a change, it is to sunday, and not the the lords day a name which has become practically universal. For in my jealousy and in the fire of my wrath have i spoken, surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of israel. It includes gods wrath on rebellious humans at the end of this age and includes the return of jesus christ to earth and the establishment of the kingdom of god on earth. Bowls of wrath is an image used by isaiah to describe gods wrath coming to punish sinners. Dec 17, 2017 join pastor tom hughes as he continues our study through the book of revelation. However, below are a few things that have occurred. These visions give insight into the person of jesus christ, his unparalleled power, and his plan to bring his fathers kingdom to the earth. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Spend time in prayer and meditation on your application.