The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Revelation 19 niv bible after this i heard what sounded. It wont be long before someone is publishing an end times book, showing how revelation prophesied covid19 and is a sign of the end. While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of those plagues, i believe there are a couple of reasons not to. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. So, is covid 19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. Revelation chapter 19 explained discover revelation. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. This is a 15th century supplement to the codex vaticanus, which originally did not include revelation. A lot of people start reading the bible and skip to the end to find out what happens. Revelation 19 niv threefold hallelujah over babylons. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, revelation 1.
It is impossible to see all the events in revelation as already fulfilled. Revelation 19, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The book of revelation was likely written between a. Lots of couples agree, seemingly, for theyve never in my experience chosen this passage. It is the final warning that the world will surely end and judgment will be. As many of the coronaviruses do, it jumped from an animal to a human and spread from there. Revelation 1922 portrays christs future triumph over the forces of evil and his recreation of the world for the redeemed.
Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. I love the various pictures that are given in revelation of gods people coming through the troubles whether it is coming out of the great tribulation 7. Covid19 is simply more contagious than most, as well as generally more deadly.
These twentyfour elders, i believe, as i said before, are two groups of twelve, twelve disciples and twelve old testament prophets. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from 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. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all.
The second coming of jesus christ 1 and after these things i heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, alleluia. Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the lord our god. In his message the man on the white horse he gives many. All that remains is the capture of that unholy trinity thats caused all the devastation and the. The book of revelation is filled with symbolism, and the description in revelation 19.
The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. David guzik commentary on revelation 19, describes the marriage of the lamb. We are to live righteously, pleasing god, worshiping god, and knowing that through jesus we have the ultimate victory. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The book of revelation has the highest divine authority and divine authorship of all the books in the new testament. The focus of this chapter of revelation is the physical return of the lord jesus christ to the planet earth to sit upon his throne, i.
The rest of the book of revelation comprises the things that are to take place after this. The great tribulation has ended, babylon has been destroyed, and planet earth is ready to receive her king. Therefore write the things which you have seen, and the things which are. Wuhan, which was the epicenter of the covid19 epidemic, has closed the last of its 16. Revelation 19 new international version niv biblica. May you be encouraged and inspired by these 19 quotes from the book of revelation. After these things i heard a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, alleluia. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 19 by tom. All the heavenly beings join their voices proclaiming alleluia. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.
The book of revelation lions leopards and bears oh my. This entry is part 15 of 16 in the series revelation. The marriage supper of the lamb is made readythe testimony of jesus is the spirit of prophecychrist is king of kings and lord of lords. Revelation 19 new international version niv threefold hallelujah over babylons fall. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. Revelation 19, the books of the bible nt books the bible app. This view conflicts with the book s own often repeated claim to be prophecy 1. This view conflicts with the books own often repeated claim to be prophecy 1. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Jan 02, 2020 the book of revelation is filled with symbolism, and the description in revelation 19.
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. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. 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. Threefold hallelujah over babylons fall after this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. Revelation 19 kjv and after these things i heard a great. Apr 26, 2008 revelation 19 is a curious choice for the wedding liturgy. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place.
After this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. This will be followed by a lastditch satanic rebellion, a final victory, and the last judgments on mankind. Revelation 19 after these things i heard a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, alleluia. Revelation 19 is the nineteenth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second. 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. This book matches, or even supersedes, richard phillipss other fine volumes in this reputable series. 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. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Mar 24, 2020 is covid 19 one of the plagues of revelation. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Salvation, glory, and might belong to our god, 2 for true and just are his judgments he has condemned the great harlot. 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.
Revelation 19 begins with a picture of the redeemed saints in heaven singing triumphant praises to god with all their hearts. Chapter 1 includes the things john saw to introduce his writing. They are praising god for the justice and righteousness of his judgments on babylon and for salvation from sin and from the power of satan. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. Revelation 19 niv threefold hallelujah over babylons bible. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding.
These three components provide a good working outline of the book of revelation. In the same passage, jesus eyes are said to be like blazing fire verse 12, his robe is soaked in blood verse, and theres a sword coming out of his mouth verse 15. Revelation chapter 19 and 20 bring the climax of the book of revelation. The author opens up revelation in a manner that informs the bible student, equips the preacher, comforts the suffering believer, and ignites the worshiper for the praise of christ. Revelation 19 is a curious choice for the wedding liturgy. While revelation offers many details on the tribulationeven if they are often couched in the mystery of symbolic languageit is the final four chapters that dictate the overall message of the book. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. A second reason to doubt that it is one of the plagues of revelation is that we know the source of this virus. Another great resource for me has been the teaching of the book of revelation series by pastor. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 19. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The book of revelation foretells that at the time of the end, in the last few years of satans dominion over the earth, a religious personality will arise and deceive the whole world by means of miraculous signs. What does the book of revelation say about covid 19. In this verse we learn that jesus instructed john to write what he had seen, the things that are, and those that are still future.
Jul 27, 2017 have you ever tried to read the book of revelation. The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. Revelation 19 kjv and after these things i heard a great bible. This individual is referred to as another beast revelation. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Revelation reformed expository commentary reformed.
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. Mar 24, 2020 according to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid 19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. Salvation and glory and power belong to our god, for true and just are his judgments. The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by christian hardliners are to be believed. Here this costume contrasts with the blooddyed one of their leader. 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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. It wont be long before someone is publishing an end times book, showing how revelation prophesied covid 19 and is a sign of the end. Maybe they get stuck on 1 corinthians and never go beyond that. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st.
The second coming of christ, for example, obviously did not take place in the first century. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. If you dont know what you are reading, this can be really. Apr 27, 2020 it wont be long before someone is publishing an end times book, showing how revelation prophesied covid19 and is a sign of the end. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. I dont believe that in fact i regard that as an irresponsible use of scripture in direct defiance of johns warning at the end of this book, not to add anything to his words. Revelation 19 after this i heard what seemed to be the loud. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. This is the canticle for sunday evening prayer outside of lent. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped its image.
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