Some writers, however, have advanced the preterist from a latin word meaning that which is past view, contending that the apocalypse was penned around a. The book of revelation is written in a specific literary style called apocalyptic. Biblical proof that revelation was fulfilled in the first. John of patmos also called john the revelator, john the divine, john the theologian, and possibly john the apostle.
Then he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of god and of the lamb, in the middle of its street. Traditionally, the book of revelation has been dated near the end of the first century, around a. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue. Apr 21, 2008 strengths and weaknesses of proofs for gods existence from general revelation author preacherwin posted on april 21, 2008 may 27, 2008 categories apologetics, pastoral reflections tags apologetics, general revelation, proof for gods existence, proofs post navigation. The very fact that the author of the apocalypse simply calls himself john is a dead giveaway that he was well known throughout the churches in asia minor. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,626,287 views 58. Its part of the schedule for the upcoming cpac conference. Apr 04, 2014 the bible indicates in revelation that seven trumpets will sound before the end of the age and the second coming of jesus christ.
Revelation overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible. The whole history of polycarp, and his testimony to the books of the new testament, may be seen in lardner, ii. The greek word for revelation is apocalypsis, so the title of the book is a translation of that word. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. It held ones attention throughout, leaving the viewer wondering what heshe would have done if something similar had occurred to him or her personally, thus, thought provoking. And here is more proof in revelation 18 we read about the judgment of the whore of babylon.
In the 1970s there was an extremely popular book titled the late great planet earth which allegedly interpreted the book of revelation. Dating the authorship of revelation biblical thinking with. In addition to the forensic analysis in the following video there are no photos available that show michelle was ever pregnant. Apr 15, 2019 the bible isnt the first book you might turn to for gratuitous violence, but its definitely in there. As i clearly demonstrate using both the bible and the book of mormon, it was known and revealed since old testament times that there is only one god, one single creator of the entire universe, one almighty being, consisting of the father, the son and the holy spirit. Revelation is not merely a book that was not sealed. Contrasting the common concepts about the book of revelation and the concept presented here. Five of the seven have already sounded as evidenced by critical moments in recent history, and a third world war, which is the triggering event of the sixth trumpet, may have already begun. Apr, 2011 finally, while there is little to commend the notion that a shadowy figure named john the elder wrote the book of revelation, there is ample evidence that it was written by john the apostle. Finally, while there is little to commend the notion that a shadowy figure named john the elder wrote the book of revelation, there is ample evidence that it was written by john the apostle.
That statement could be applied to every book of the nt because those books did not mention whether or not they were sealed. Tradition states that john the apostle served as the pastor to the churches in ephesus. Princeton religious scholar elaine pagels puts the new testaments last book in historical context. Interpreters of revelation normally fall into four groups. 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. Mar 01, 2017 the images that are seen in the book of revelation are explained by the author. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Preterists understand the book exclusively in terms of its firstcentury setting, claiming that most of its events have already taken place. The preterist approach to revelation the unfolding of. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today.
The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. The bible indicates in revelation that seven trumpets will sound before the end of the age and the second coming of jesus christ. Revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. Mar, 2020 according to the last chapters of the bible, the book of revelation, the world will be ravaged by many disasters in the end days. The relevant quote is about the identity of the beast of revelation and is found in the work of eusebius, 4th century church historian, book 5, chapter 8. Historicists take it as describing the long chain of events from patmos to the end of history. Kenneth gentry has written an entire book, before jerusalem fell, defending a pread 70 dating of the book of revelation. 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 simp.
A very clinical book dealing with the date of the writing of the book of revelation. Note that this could have been in reference to the book of revelation being circulated widely seen by many, in reference to john still being alive last seen, or a reference to the dating of the book itself being written. It is based on the belief that god has revealed gods existence to humans through the creation or inspiration of the text, which is then thought to be a sacred text. We, therefore, do not venture to affirm anything with certainty respecting the name of antichrist. The verse reveals that the fifth seal martyrs refused to worship the beast the antichrist and refused to accept the mark of the beast. There are many images found in the book of revelation and these images are explained by the writer with much detail. According to the last chapters of the bible, the book of revelation, the world will be ravaged by many disasters in the end days. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. 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.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Over the course of the churchs history there have been four main approaches. Determining the date revelations authorship biblical. His book will be proven to be a manuscript concerning a nonviolent revolution towards the roman empire. Advocates of a late date take it as proof of the book being written around 91ad but iraneaus never explicitly says so. But there is compelling evidence in the writings of the church fathers that the book of revelation was written approximately 25 years after the events surrounding the destruction of jerusalem in a. You will also enjoy my book finding proof of jesus. It is well known that domitian had a fondness for this type of persecution. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding.
This is one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse. We, therefore, do not venture to affirm anything with. Yet, these six do a good job demonstrating the strengths and weaknesses of such proofs. According to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. 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. Neither shall he regard the god of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god. Strengths and weaknesses of proofs for gods existence from. This is just a small sampling of the many proposed proofs for gods existence drawn from general revelation.
But they dont care because digital angel got its money for chipping you and sending you to hell. Elaine pagels, the princeton university professor of religion, famous for infusing old religious debates with new urgency, packed the radcliffe. Proof of rapture simple but concrete proof of pretribulation the seals and revelation revealing revelations true timeline introduction the correct interpretation of the seals is important because it straightens out revelations timeline so nothing is contradicted, either within the book or with other books of the bible. Only a handful of extremists today even countenance the possibility that revelation could have been written pseudonymously.
Apr, 2020 proof revelation is part of the danielmatthew one prophecy and is now history. It is based on the belief that god has revealed gods existence to humans through. Jeff daugherty, the christian whistleblower, 20year minister, bible college graduate and veteran of over 100k hours. Many major entities and symbols in the book of revelation are introduced earlier in the bible. It explicitly says do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand rev 22. The whole history of polycarp, and his testimony to the books of the new testament, may. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Everyone has heard of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, but less. For instance, the lamb, having seven horns and seven eyes, that took the book from god is christ because the image of the lamb appears as if it was. Everything about revelation is the consummation of what began in genesis beths teaching is an overview of the book of revelation. For the preterist view to work, the book of revelation has to have been written sometime prior to a. Many who believe the horseman is christ point to revelation 19s depiction of christ on a white horse as proof that he is the rider of the first seal.
He compiles a ton of evidence that many find convincing. The book of revelation was written during his neros reign. Another internal evidence of a late date is that this book was penned while john was banished to patmos 1. Email me if you want to order a signed copy and i will get it to you. The strength of the proof is that it demonstrates the truth. At the end of the day, neither side can absolutely prove when revelation was written. Strengths and weaknesses of proofs for gods existence. 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. Why is revelation, the last book of the bible, so different from the rest of the text. Coronavirus infections are rapidly spreading across the globe amid growing concerns and bizarre theories the covid19 epidemic was.
An issue that must be addressed before proceeding to an examination of the text of revelation is our basic hermeneutical approach to the book. Discussion of why the book of revelation is a book of proof rather than a book of prophecy. This is not indeed absolute proof, but it furnishes strong presumptive evidence in favor of the opinion that the book of revelation was written by the apostle john. Among the things found in this book was the idea that revelation was speaking about such things as the soviet union, nuclear attacks between the ussr and the us, etc. Mar 24, 2020 according to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. The teaching company shmoop helpfully rounded up some of the terrible things that happen to people unlucky enough to live in the world described by revelation. If the book of revelation is a book of prophecy as it claims to be rev. Scripture describing homosexual trait of the antichrist.
I, however, thought it was very well acted and the premise was unique and interesting. Gentry a preterist who believes the entire book of revelation was fulfilled at the fall of jerusalem in 70 ad gives a very matterofafact account of his belief in the idea that the book was written by the disciple john during neros reign. In sharp contrast, the book of revelation provides ample internal evidence that it was written by a jew intimately acquainted with the historical events and locations he wrote about. The book of revelation was strongly graphic which could bother some people. According to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the. Let us apply this definition to the mormon claims of revelation.
But what does the biblical scripture say will happen. If, however, this persecution is dated in the time of nero, how does one account for the fact that peter and paul are murdered. Our first evidence of any real objection to the book of revelation comes from the person of gaius in the early third century who rejects the book on the grounds that it was a forgery of the heretic cerinthus. Proof revelation is part of the danielmatthew one prophecy and is now history.
Apr 27, 2009 the book of revelation was written during his neros reign. The images that are seen in the book of revelation are explained by the author. Gentry a preterist who believes the entire book of revelation was fulfilled at the fall of jerusalem in 70 ad gives a very matter of afact account of his belief in the idea that the book was written by the disciple john during neros reign. Oct 21, 2016 revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ.
Perhaps as much as any other nt book, we have evidence for an early, widespread, and consistent reception of revelation. Christian theology only begotten son what christians mean by the expression only begotten son. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. There are other examples of it in the biblefor example in parts of the book of. The origin of the 12,000 and 144,000 in the book of revelation the book of revelation written by john is a highly encrypted book with several symbolic representations deriving from several sources. The fourth and final major interpretation of the book of revelation is historicism.
This book is not to replace reading the bible, my intent is to make it easier for you to read and understand the bible. Proof michelle obama a transgender the true story of. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The text of revelation states that john was on patmos, a greek island where.