Some of it i was able to use some of which you can find here. Here we present the first chapter of the book of revelation with clarifications and meanings added in parentheses. Most chapter studies below contain a versebyverse commentary. Revelation 17 the ten kings without a kingdom christian. 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.
The 10 horns are less easy to explain astronomically, and the book of revelation indicates that they are kings who have yet to reign. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Who represents the beast and ten kings of revelation 17. The wild beast and the kings are gathered to make or wage not merely war, but the war the definite article is used. The following concerns the claim that revelation should be interpreted in a consistently literal way.
Each of these witnesses say the book of revelation was written in ad 95. How the most controversial book in the bible changed. To date, china has completed her allweather road to afghanistan. If we limit our scope of inquiry to kingdoms of special relevance to israel, then two additional candidates immediately come to mind. The final 10 kings of revelation let it be known that the prophecies of the bible guarantee that the united states will not end up being the worlds last superpower on planet earth. Dionysius, who studied under origen, also denied the teaching of a literal millennium. Book of revelation in the textus receptus king james.
The book of revelation draws types and prophecies from the rest of the bible to weave them into a great prophecy of the worlds selfdestruction and then the restoration to the life lost in the garden of eden. The book of revelation kjv audio bible full by alexander. It has been noticed that the true king is followed by his armyone army, united by one bond, and under one king. Articles the description of the woman and the beast upon which she sits in 17. Aug 29, 2016 in this post i provide a list of the numbers used in the book of revelation because those numbers are often seen as symbolic. The apostle john identifies himself as the writer of the book and tells us he was a prisoner on the isle of patmos 96 c.
The sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings from the east. The book of revelation victory, christs reign, eternity the book of revelation demonstrates gods almighty infinite love, power, sovereignty, and truth. Detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes. This mirrors the verse above about the 7 kings, of whom 5 have already reigned. It uses beasts to illustrate the world empires leading up to the new world order. Revelation 5 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Then i saw three evil spirits that looked like frogs. And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet. The seven kings of revelation 17 ligonier ministries. Much of the book tells of horrendous events that will occur as satan tries to destroy gods people and all creation. Thoughts on the ten kings of revelation 17 and islam. Regardless of the reason or reasons why the king of the south and the king of the north fight, prophecies in the book of zechariah explain that jerusalem will be a focal point of conflict before jesus christs return. Summary of other strong witnesses to the ad 95 date.
Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation. The book of daniel in preterist perspective and in the days of these kings shall the god of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed. And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river euphrates. By the trumpets, contained under the seventh seal, the kingdom of the world is shaken, that it may at length become the kingdom of christ. The sabbath day was on a saturday, and no one could be hanging on a cross on the sabbath. Cultural impact of the book of revelation in his new book a history of the end of the world. These are of one mind, and they will give their power and authority to the beast. Revelation summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of revelation for bible study or sunday school lessons. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. Johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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.
Therefore, in this post i want to show a comprehensive list of the numbers in the book of revelation. So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness. Soon i plan to update some of these posts, especially those pertaining to the beast of revelation. And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition. The insider g8 and the ten kings of bible prophecy. They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones. We know that they are 12,000 jews from each of 12 tribes of israel listed in revelation 7. Download the audio lecture here the transcription is here. Now, she is arming herself with modern weapons which will enable her to kill 33% of all mankind, just as the prophecy foretells. Feb 27, 20 in preparation for the reno symposium on revelation, i did a lot of preparation work. The ten horns which you saw are ten kings who have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority for one hour as kings with the beast. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes events, symbols, and entities witnessed by john 20200218t20. We wish to share with you in all humility and seriousness the important fulfillment of the emergence of the 8 th king, the last pope, and why the 8 th is pope francis, and not jpii as we previously thought. Why the new testament book of revelation is often misunderstood and misused a talk presented by the rev.
The book of revelation was written by the apostle john revelation 1. This might correlate with the individual reigns of god kings for each sar, or orbit of nibiru. Thus he said, the fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. We are now living under the reign of the 8 th king, the last pope. Farrell to the inquiring skeptics of upper new york on october 1, 1997 at the guilderland public library. They are called kings of the east because that is the direction from. Some have agreed that the harlot woman of revelation 17 is religious babylon apostate christendom but that revelation 18 describes the destruction of a rebuilt commercial babylon.
Historically, though, many thought it was written earlier than that, and there is a surprisingly strong case that the book was written in the late a. He finds this blending of johns present and future consistent with the nature of prophecy in the new testament. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. The ten kings will then burn the harlot, apostate christendom, with fire as described in revelation 17. The 10 kings in revelation alamongordo prophecies 2020. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. He died on a friday, sometime shortly after 3 pm in the afternoon. That is the internal evidence of the book and the external testimony of early church fathers. The book and its seals represent all power in heaven and earth given to christ. China has been identified as this kings of the east prophecy for reasons which will surprise you. Oct 25, 2016 who represents the beast and ten kings of revelation 17 while many believe that the beast represents a revived roman empire and the ten kings the european union, the bible provides a very different answer. He claimed, based on the writing style and the lack of an apostolic claim in the book, john the elder presbyter was the author not john the apostle. Introduction the book of revelation in the bible speaks of the rise of the illuminati and the enforcement of the illuminatis new world order.
Aug 10, 2017 the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings from the east. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks. A copy of this book is contained in the following chapters. Sep 18, 2019 in the days of these kings book perfectbound paperback 740 pages. Five fallen kings commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Three books of the bible explain many symbols each book introduces. He does not affirm that he was caught up into heaven, nor does he say what impression was on his own mind, if any, as to the place where he was. The teaching on the millennium was based on a literal reading of the book of revelation revelation 20.
Oct 14, 2005 the following text was utilized as the basis for discussion in a lecture of the free online course about the real meaning of the book of revelation. Perhaps it will be a religious dispute because of the king of the north coming into the middle east. Who represents the beast and ten kings of revelation 17 while many believe that the beast represents a revived roman empire and the ten kings the european union, the bible provides a very different answer. Beasts were used in paganism to represent power and authority. The people of the earth the kings, merchants, sailors, etc. And immediately i was in the spirit see the notes on revelation 1. The textus receptus departs from both the nestlealand text and the byzantine majority text considerably in the book of revelation. March lecture at getty center with elaine pagels, professor of religion at princeton and author of revelations, on the book of revelation. Most scholars today think that the book of revelation was written around the year a. They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy. The final 10 kings of revelation european union in bible. Nobody interprets the book of revelation literally, as the word. And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, a. Notice that the book of revelation gives more details.
Jul 25, 2016 this statement by irenaeus is the clearest statement and earliest witness to the ad 95 date of the book of revelation hitchcock, domitianic date of revelation, 19. This article will show what we know about the 144,000 jews of the book of revelation and how they fit into the end of this age and in the millennium. In the preface to the revised edition of commentary mounce states that he still has the same basic approach to the book and he remains a premillennialist, but he has a deeper appreciation for other views of the book. After the two witnesses are taken to heaven rev 11. According to the book of revelation satan deceives the whole world revelation 12. The beast itself is an eighth king who is of the seven and was and is not and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition. The muratorian fragment, an early document listing most of the books belonging to the new testament, states that the apostle john wrote the apocalypse or revelation. The seven kings of revelation 17 from keith mathison jun 09, 2010 category.