These are two descriptions of the same voice. God will annihilate the lost. The number seven in Revelation is different from the other numbers in Revelation in the sense that the seven elements stand in chronological sequence to each otherthe second follows after the firstthe third after the second, and so forth, with the seventh as the last or end. In other words, from both Israel and the church. 2. 7. Arguments against the usual translation: The Word was God.. The Gospels mention certain clothes he wore. The people who overcome the beast sing the song of both Moses and the Lamb (Rev 15:3). Show me Latter-day Saints who have to rely on miracles, signs, and visions in order to be strong in the Church, and I will show you people. 17:2). Scientific testing dates the shroud to the Middle Ages, not the first century. In other words, the efficacy of Jesus death was permanent; it never needed repeating (cf. At the sight of Jesus in this vision, John falls down as dead. This is not to be taken literally. On earth, however, these things go unappreciated by most; and thats a modest portrayal of things! Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order Pickup. 1:16b). Since the number four represents the whole earth (cf. I am the Root of David (Rev. The planets are hanging on a thread of nothing. That is when His unending and inexplicable love for each of us will overtake us completely. spiritual forces of wickedness that possess people. 1. A list of articles about the nature of Christ and a proposal on how it is possible for the Son to be both eternal and subordinate to the Father. 2. He is creator and consummator, absolute Lord of all history. 30 Descriptions of Jesus in Revelation 1-3, page 4 The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. 1:16; 2:12) Ruler of the kings of the earth (Rev. he got tired; John 4:6), but they never describe features like his height, weight, skin tone, eye color, or hair color. What did Jesus mean, the Kingdom of God comes? As a professor, he has taught Bible and theology courses at two Christian universities. Otherwise, it is impossible to make a claim about knowing God in any meaningful way. 12:26; Joel 3:16) and has authority to direct armies (Joel 2:11; Isa. There are many people in West Africa who have dreamt or seen visions that have spiritual ramifications for themselves and their family. The article on the 24 elders also shows that the 24 elders represent Gods people from BOTH the time before AND after Christ. 1:8) 7. Unclear who it is spoken to in Rev. Moses had clothed Aaron with a tunic and sash (Lev. 1:11; 22:13) Psalm 2:9). Even the liberal scholar William Barclay repudiated such a view. Though human empires dazzle and awe with their size and might, they are all fragile. Evolution teaches that man never was a sinless being, that sin is simply our present level of development and, consequently, that we do not need a savior. Around the throne were twenty-four thrones; What God spoke to us in His Son, as contained in the gospels and the New Testament, has a much higher authority than the Old Testament. 1. This confirms that John is not viewing one specific event, in contrast to Daniel 7:9, where the throne was placed for a special event. Instead of simply obtaining information, we should strive to acquire wisdom, which is the practical application of knowledge for the greater benefit. God does not desire the book of Revelation to be a frustrating, impenetrable enigma, but as a gift of His grace, a sharing of privileged information. End (3x): Rev. To be comforted by that living presence. In the Trinity doctrine, God is three Persons in one Being, but Jesus is not God. Twenty-eight times in this document Jesus is portrayed as a lamb. With faces like a lion, ox, man, and eagle/vulture (Ezek 1:10; Rev 4:7); A rainbow surrounding the throne (Ezek 1:28; Rev 4:3). This strange symbol banishes any idea that John was seeing Jesus in a natural, physical way. In terms of the book of Revelation, this is the sense that most interpreters and readers recognize in it. The True Witness (Rev. These things refer to chapters two and three, reflecting Johns time. In Revelation 11 there are 2 descriptions of Jesus 1. His name is called The Word of God (Rev. 6 (it is not in Rev. According to the traditions, healing is work that is disallowed on the Sabbath. Rev 1:19). Her Child was caught up to God and His throne Their faces were like the faces of a lion, a calf, a man, and a flying eagle (Rev 4:7). 2 descriptions in Rev. Their primary reason centers on the fact that this phrase appears between greetings from God the Father and the Son of God. These enormous miracles do, in fact, take place. An inner voice, a picture (vision), automatic writing, art or speaking, or a shift in your physical surroundings are all examples of how reality might manifest itself (creation). PrivacyPolicyTerms ofUse. If God did not exist, one would not even be able to comprehend the meaning of the word God. As a result, it both demonstrates that God exists and is self-defeating. The argument that there is no God is unconvincing and ultimately futile. Page 6 There are nearly 100 descriptions of Jesus in the book of Revelation 6 descriptions in Rev. 3. Who Are the 144,000 of Revelation 7 and 14? What do the numbers in the Book of Revelation mean? They were full of eyes in front and behind (Rev 4:6), symbolizing knowledge of everything. Jesus always knew exactly what people were thinking (Mark 2:8, Luke 5:22, John 2:24-25). 1:8 (Father); 21:6 (Father); 22:13 (Jesus) The Beginning of the creation of God (Rev. One cannot assert that there is no God since the very mention of God establishes the existence of God in and of itself. Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I sawseven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the lampstandsone likea son of man. Each message begins with an explanation of who the message is from and in each case different terminology is used. John describes a heavenly vision he had of Jesus in Revelation. 41:4; 44:6; 48:12 (all 7 references to Jesus) God who has power over these plagues (Rev. 19:16) Jesus said, Some standing here shall not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming. Is this His Physical Return? This implies that John did not view one specific event but received a TIMELESS description of Gods throne room. I am the Alpha (Rev. The beast in Revelation is the mainstream church of Christendom. The ultimate of life is eternal life in Christ Jesus, the Son of God, 1 John 5:11-12. an interesting collection of names for Jesus Christ. As such, the four living creatures represent the angelic portion of Gods kingdom, while the twenty-four elders represent the human race before God. 20:11) The sea of glass appears again in Revelation, but then it is mingled with fire (Rev 15:2). 1:8) Jerusalem, Israels capital city, becomes the bride of Christ (Rev 21:2; cf. Potent Persia was prostrated by Alexander the Greats phalanxes. Why is the title of this website Revelation BY and not OF Jesus Christ? 1) Christs death proved that God judges rightly. The main purpose of this independent website is to explain the Book of Revelation. Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever (Rev. This truth has been revealed to me both by reason and by divine revelation. 1:18); Jesus name (Rev. And, as time went on, they came to see that the spirit of revelation often manifests itself as ideas and feelings that enter our minds and hearts via the power of the Holy Spirit, rather than as physical manifestations. First (4x): Rev. Next, John describes Jesus hair, eyes, feet, voice, and face: The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. Unlike Christians, Muslims believe that the first and second ways of communication continue to exist; however, they are unsure whether or not the third method of communication continues to exist.Despite this, the revelation of prophethood has come to an end, as well.GOD SPEAKS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS.Matthew F.Cunningham is the Chancellor of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Reno.Inspirati, Your email address will not be published. 14 (3 that are not in Rev. Is it valid to assume that everything in Revelation is literal unless it cannot be literal? Revelation has the meaning of unveiling or disclosure.. The earthquake and great hail, on the other hand, are things that happen on earth and, therefore, probably represent the earthly consequences of Gods decrees. 4:1-10 The first thing that John saw was Gods throne (Rev 4:2). Several important expressions strike the reader. The people who overcome the beast sing the song of both Moses and the Lamb (Rev 15:3) the key figures of the Old and New Testaments. It is one of the tragedies of theological history that some cultists (e.g., the ancient Arians) misappropriated this text to suggest that Christ did not exist eternally, but was created by God as the first of his creations. Therefore, the substance of His Being can never be defined in terms of physical things. The six main titles of God in Revelation: Alpha, Omega, Beginning, End, First and Last. Spoken to Jesus (Rev. Traditionally, the book of Revelation has been ascribed to the apostle John, son of Zebedee (Matthew 4:21), the disciple whom Jesus loved (John 21:20; 13:23; 20:2), and no creditable argument has been put forward to dispute his authorship. He has a sharp sickle (Rev. In Revelation 22 there are 10 descriptions of Jesus The whole meaning is that there is no God. Nelson, our prophet, is a shining example of this ability to inspire others. @ 2021-2022 Copyright | All Right Reserved, link to What Did Jesus Wear? This extensive greeting certifies, not only that the prophecy has its source in God, but also that it will come to pass. 1:11, 17; 2:8; 22:13) 15. A discussion of the Dispensational Gap Theory and the 490 years-of Daniel 9 to explain the delay in Christs Return. Many of these are based on descriptions that are found elsewhere in Revelation, but reading through each one of them may provide tremendous encouragement lets take a quick look at what they all mean briefly: This is what the angel of the church in Ephesus should write to him: These are the words of him who walks amid the seven golden lampstands while holding the seven stars in his right hand. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, (and we saw his glory, the glory as of the only born of the Father,) full of grace and truth, as it is written in John 1:13-18. His testimony was heard by the people and John cried out, This is he of whom I spoke, He that cometh after Me is preferred before Me, because he had been there before me. And from his fullness have we gotten everything, as well as grace for grace. A study of the letter to the Colossians. The lake of fire is the second death (Rev 20:10) and symbolizes annihilation. How wonderfully he used that skill. 9 I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony God (100 times): Rev. The others call him to different places ON EARTH where something special happens. 30 Descriptions of Jesus in Revelation 1-3 Page 7 (Revelation 2:1, New International Version) After the imagery of Revelation 1:20, in which the seven stars represent angels of the churches and the seven lampstands represent churches themselves, the title is based on the imagery of Revelation 1:20. The number seven must be interpreted symbolically. Rev 12:1; 21:12, 14, 17; 7:4-8). Heres what the Bible has to say about having a conscience: Since that which is known about God is obvious within them; for God made it evident to them, says Romans 1:19, because that which is known about God is evident within them. For when Gentiles who do not have the Law instinctively do the things of the Law, these, not having the Law, are a law to themselves in that they demonstrate the work of the Law written in their hearts, their consciences bearing witness, and their thoughts alternately accusing and defending them on the day when, according to my gospel, God will judge the secrets of men through Christ Jesus, these are a law to themselves. Write the following to the angel of the church in Sardis: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars in his possession. That is rarely comfortable. 13. 16. The latter, known as revelation, has shown to be the more effective of the two in terms of knowing this and other spiritual facts. Revelation 1:1-2 The book itself tells us, right at the beginning, what it is about, but because of the way it is translated into English, we can read right over it and miss the books own declaration of its contents. Everything in this chapter happens in and around the throne. Was His promise to soon return fulfilled in the Destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70? What are the Law and the Prophets and how did Jesus fulfill them? An analysis of the evidence for eternal torment supports annihilation. The first Christian leaders to see the shroud called it a fake. The Prophet Joseph Smith said, The Holy Ghost is a revelator, and no man can receive the Holy Ghost without receiving revelations (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, 132). 19:11) [15] And his feet like to fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. In Revelations case, as the book of the Unveiling, apocalypsis literally refers to the visible appearance of One who is now hidden from human sight, and that One is, of course, Jesus Christ. Since He sits on the throne, He has ultimate authority. In the book of Revelation, John describes a vision he had of Jesus (Rev. What generation, did Jesus say, will not pass away until all these things take place? The Bible nowhere gives a physical description of what Jesus looked like during His incarnation. The closest thing we get to a description is in Isaiah 53:2b, He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him. The description of the four living creatures, therefore, combines features drawn from both the cherubim in Ezekiel and the seraphim of Isaiah 6. Son of Man (Rev. The traditions made it the worst day. But the description of the four living creatures (Rev 4:6-7) and the holy, holy, holy (Rev 4:8) refer to the throne vision in Isaiah 6. His people who sleep in the dust will awake to everlasting life. Jesus looked like a normal person. 1:13b). (Revelation 3:1a New International Version) In this passage, Jesus appears to be emphasizing his mastery of all things spiritual, which could be connected to Isaiah 11:2-4. 90 Descriptions of Jesus in Revelation There are 24 distinct descriptions in Revelation 1, 18 descriptions in Revelation 2-3, totaling 42 . Since space, time, and matter exist somewhere within God, the substance of His Being can never be defined in terms of physical things. John also saw four living creatures in the center and around the throne (Rev 4:6). More likely, it is a reference to the lampstand with 7 lamps (a menorah, in Zechariah chapter 4). 1) 8 descriptions in Rev. 19952022 All correspondence and questions should be sent to info@ucg.org. Herif A.Elfass, President of the Northern Nevada Muslim Community Chapter 42, verse 51 of the Quran states that there are three modalities of Divine contact with mankind: spoken, written, and telepathic.There are three types of inspiration: I direct but behind a barrier, which is to say through a dream, vision, or simply hearing words; (ii) direct but behind a barrier, which is to say through an angel coming down with a message from Allah to His creation; and (iii) through messengers, which is to say through an angel coming down with a message from Allah to His creation.It is believed that Allah (SWT) communicated with Prophet Moses mother through the first mode, with Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) through the second mode, with Mary (Prophet Jesus mother) through the third mode, and that Allah (SWT) communicated with Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through all three means. While a rainbow normally exhibits multiple colors from purple to red, the primary color of this rainbow is green; the color of an emerald. Evil arose from this freedom. It is the Greek noun apocalypsis, which is why this book is often called the book of the Apocalypse. This noun comes from the verb apocalupto, which literally means to take away the veil, such as when a painting or statue has its covering taken away. His voice alarms as a trumpet, shakes the earth (Heb. 1:5; 3:7, 14) The people with the mark of the beast can see this, but they refuse to repent. When asked how this pattern of revelation manifested itself in his life, President Joseph F. beg the Lord to show me some magnificent thing, in order that I would receive a witness. Nevertheless, the Lord kept wonders from me, and instead revealed the truth to me in line upon line, until He had brought me to fully comprehend the truth from my head to my feet, and until all doubt and fear had been completely expelled from my heart and mind The fact that He did not have to dispatch an angel from the sky or speak with the trump of an archangel to accomplish this was a blessing. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood (Rev. Thus, John includes the seven Spirits as a source of the prophecy to specify how it was imparted to the seven churches. (1) The Revelation of Jesus Christ.--The book is a revelation of the things which are and the things which shall be. In human meetings, the audience normally sits in front of the speaker but the twenty-four thrones encircle the throne. 1:8; 21:6) 5. The Waldensians were critical of Catholic beliefs. If they are the same as the four living creatures, they are the leaders of the angels. God does not literally have seven Spirits. 4. This is also the place when Jesus plainly identifies himself as the one who is fulfilling the prophesy of Isaiah 22:20-23.Written in a letter to an angel of the church at Laodicea, write: These are the words of Amen, the loyal and genuine witness, the ruler of Gods creation, the ruler of Gods creation. (Revelation 3:14 New International Version) This is an excellent way to conclude these seven titles, since not only are we reminded of the loyalty and honesty of Jesus, but we are also reminded of his Kingship and the certainty of his rule as a result.Whatever he says will be decided, and whatever he intends to accomplish will be accomplished.As a conclusion, the admonition that comes at the close of each of the seven letters Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches is the only appropriate way to wrap things up. "John is the writer, but Jesus Christ is the author," says Grotius; and consistently with this the action of Christ is seen throughout. 12:5) 2. The genitive frequently is expressed in English by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of Jesus Christ.. The knowledge of the outdoor temperature may be shown by scientific evidence. Oh, the vanity, the frailty, and the folly of human beings! 19:7): Bridegroom God Consider carefully and deliberately how we might resist the devils enticements and righteously apply unto it, including the spirit of revelation in our own personal lives and families, before we make a decision. It is a law that exists within every individual. If it were any closer, the earth would be ablaze with high temperatures. Following his discovery of the young prophet Joseph Smith and his efforts to translate the Book of Mormon, Oliver felt compelled to lend his help to the young prophet. I can of my own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not my own will, but the will of the Father which has sent me. For a further discussion, see The 24 elders. For this reason, and due to the connection between the Spirits and the lamps in the temple that were ALWAYS burning, the seven Spirits of God can be understood to mean that Gods Spirit is ALWAYS present. Gods power in creation, as well as in conscience, is demonstrated through general revelation. The following identifies them as people: Angels are never described as having such things. 2. Relative to the animals, the face like a man implies intelligence. What Did Jesus Wear? On His head were many crowns (Rev. God does not exist somewhere in the universe. Did Paul divide the words of the Shema between the Father and the Son? 8. Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. The Lord who was (Rev. Though Christians may feel frightened and overwhelmed by hostile powers and circumstances, Jesus voice is like the sound of rushing waters. His laws are unbreakable. But what does revelation mean? The New Jerusalem spoken of in Revelation 21 is not the same city that is to be built on the American continent as part of the last days and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ (see Articles of Faith 1:10). Revelation 1 describes Jesus in much detail (Rev 1:13-18) but there is a vagueness in this description of God. For strong is the Lord God who judges her (Rev. said, Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after these things. 1:17a). The following are further examples: Out from the throne come flashes of lightning And the four living creatures, In Revelation 2:12 Revelation 2:12And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things said he which has the sharp sword with two edges;American King James Versionto Pergamos, Jesus reminds us that He "has the sharp two-edged sword." Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. He guarantees the new covenant promise, their lawless deeds I will remember no more. Using apocalypse this way derives from the content of the book of Revelation, not from the words Greek meaning. From the waist up, He looks like glowing metal and, from the waist down, like fire. 1:16); out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, thatHe should strike the nations (Rev. Matthew 22:43). All rights reserved. This symbolized Gods perfect wisdom. As a result, he proceeded to Harmony, Pennsylvania, and took up the position of Josephs scribe. What is the difference between revelation and vision? Is it possible that God reveals himself via creation? And no amount of marvelous manifestations will ever be able to accomplish this (in Conference Report, April 1900, 4041). He alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seenor can see (1 Tim 6:16). 2:1; 3:1, 7, 14). The Lamb slain from the foundation of the world (Rev. 2 descriptions in Rev. Browne claims that most of her forecasts were incorrect, but that she has firsthand experience with such experiences and thinks that they really exist. The Amen (Rev. The three seven-headed beasts are three of the seven heads. This is the law that Adam and Abraham knew. In this passage, Jesus assures His followers that he overcame death and resurrected from the dead. Isaiah mentions his physical appearance when he was crucified. The days were days on which some Christians abstained from eating meat. Each of the letters to the churches is directly from Jesus and includes a piece of the description about Jesus from Revelation 1. The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow (Rev. 2022 Fortify Your Faith Foundation. A beautiful Christ is unveiled while a company of overcoming saints is seen rising into the fullness of Christ. It is wonderful to think that human beings, that love their fellow human beings like themselves, represent humanity in the control room of the universe. May a Christian Address Christ in Praise or Prayer. C.S. 1:4, 8) Title. Did Jesus say that He and the Father are one being? American King James Version, but now He adds that He is "the Son of God." 1:5) similar to the First (Rev. 6. The First (Rev. 16:31), and The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of old men is their gray hair (Prov. This is the law as it existed from the beginning. The Law of Moses was a temporary watered-down version. 1:10), voice as the sound of many waters (Rev. The glorified Christ identified Himself in five ways as the eternal Savior, First, I am the first and the last (v. 17). Does the absence of Darius in history prove that Daniel is fiction? Who is Babylon the great, the mother of harlots (Rev 17:5)? 1:16a). 19:12): ruler of the kings of the earth In verse 9, he adds that he is both your brother and companion in tribulation and the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ. He claims no special prominence or distinction; in his own mind, he is just a regular guy enduring the same trials in his walk to Gods Kingdom as any other Christian. (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, 132). Jesus is all of these things; Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace. Revelation 1:14-15 The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire, his feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the roar of many waters. It means that the throne was standing BEFORE John saw it. One is the Greek letter A, which denotes the word no. In Greek, the term gnosis is the root word for knowledge.The entire meaning of the phrase is lack of information. The Agnostic is described as someone who believes that no information can be gained about God.The Agnostic believes that there is nothing that can be understood about God that can either confirm or refute the existence of God outside of this earthly universe.How can you make a case for the presence of God if you hold an Agnostic viewpoint? 80:1-3; Ps. The Long Lines Creed reflects the Christology of the first centuries. 4. My Father (Rev. Apocalypsis appears in eighteen places in the New Testament, and in ten of those placesincluding Revelation 1:1it is used literally, referring to a person or a thing. 7. That revealed knowledge does not come through literature, scientific proof, or cerebral reasoning; rather, it comes from revelation. It is a bit difficult to understand what . (1 John 4:18). The book of Job explains that Satan knew that God would not use force, but would allow all created beings complete freedom. Some things in this world cannot be seen, as the Apostle Paul points out in 2 Corinthians 4:18: While we do not look at the things that are seen, but at the things that are not seen: for the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are not seen are eternal. When we stop to consider it, it makes perfect sense in the context of a redemption plan that is fully just and fair. Second, Christ did not subscribe to the theories that the universe is eternal, or that it is a self-caused accident; it is a creation in time. A person cannot argue that there is no knowledge of God without simultaneously stating that there is knowledge of God. 2. Other throne visions describe God in human terms (e.g., Ezek 1:26-27), but these could have been descriptions of the unique Son of God for, before He became a human being, He existed in the form of God and had equality with God (Phil 2:6). Brash Babylon was swept away overnight by Persia (Dan. 14:1) 2. And he was clothed with a clothing dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. 12 (neither are in Rev. American King James Version; 4:8-10; Colossians 1:18 Colossians 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.American King James Version, 21-22; 2:12. In his right hand he held seven stars (Rev. 5) The number 24 is a doubling of the number 12 and Revelation associates the number 12 with Gods people (Rev 12:1; 21:12, 14, 17; 7:4-8). They are wired deeply to our souls and involuntarily betray our deepest thoughts, inclinations, and feelings. His identity as God, and the way he spoke and the miracles he performed may lead some to think that he was a ghost-like supernatural entity that radiated light all the time. The momentum of continuous creation would result in endless regress if it continued indefinitely. (How the Bible Describes His Clothes). He has created everything that can be seen and cannot be described in terms of things that can be seen. [15] And his feet like to fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. Simply, apocalypsis and apocalupto refer to taking away a veil or unveiling rather than to cataclysmic events. 3. Rather, the intensity of the light rose gradually and steadily, and the obscurity of the night was gradually replaced by the splendour of the daytime sun. Garment to the feet (high priest) and girded about the chest with a golden band (Rev. You might crave this, especially in hard times. She (Israel) gave birth to a son (Jesus), a male child, who will rule all the nations with an iron scepter.. The seven Spirits of God (4 times) Rev. Historical Development of the Trinity Doctrine, Trinity doctrine Historical Development. He is faithful in character and true in his teaching. While the four Gospels in the New Tattoos are common today in the Western world, and people in other cultures have been permanently marking their bodies with images, designs, and words for thousands of years. 19:11). Jesus always knew exactly what people were thinking (Mark 2:8, Luke 5:22, John 2:24-25). He made a clear distinction between God and the Son, describing the Father as Almighty and the Son as subordinate. 1:10) similar to a faithful witness 19:16): ruler of the kings of the earth In Revelation 5:5 Revelation 5:5And one of the elders said to me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.American King James VersionHe is described as the "Root of David" and in Revelation 22:16 Revelation 22:16I Jesus have sent my angel to testify to you these things in the churches. The One sitting on the throne, therefore, is God the Father. 16 (it is in Rev. And out of his mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treads the wine press of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. My witness is formed as a result of the numerous spiritual encounters that I have been fortunate to observe, feel, and receive. This reminds us that Jesus is the head of the Church (Ephesians 1:22 Ephesians 1:22And has put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,American King James Version; 5:23; Colossians 1:18 Colossians 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.American King James Version) and that He controls the angels that represent each Church. 7. The Bibles sixty-six books are Gods written revelation.All Scripture is God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:16).The biblical authors were unerringly guided by the Holy Spirit as they recorded Gods truth.As a result, the Bible is the most reliable source of divine revelation, and it is available to anybody who want to read it. Jesus voice sounds both like a trumpet and like many waters (Rev 1:15). The ancient writers did not have the word God.. 1) 1:13); King of kings and Lord of lords (Rev. In Revelation 15 there are 8 descriptions of Jesus Specific revelation is the term used to describe this. The things of man are known to us by human means, but the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are folly unto him; neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned, says the Bible. But Alexander died at 33, and within two centuries Rome had taken over. 1:13) 10. Action: He judges and makes war (Rev. Occasionally, the simplicity of the way (1 Nephi 17:41) of receiving small and incremental spiritual impressions that accumulate over time and in totality to provide the desired answer or the direction we require may cause us to look beyond the mark (1 Nephi 17:42). 28:20). In his right hand he held seven stars, from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength.. 15:3) According to Galatians, the Law of Christ replaced the Law of Moses. 5:6) Does one require to be a prophet or somebody high in the religious hierarchy to experience revelation or can an everyday devotee also get it? and the second creature like a calf, And He who sat on him (Rev. 1:15); armies in heaven followed Him (Rev. Beginning (4x): Rev. Was Jesus deformed? A Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ. His voice as the sound of many waters (Rev. Such communications from Heavenly Father quietly and gently distil uponas the dews from heaven (dissolve into the atmosphere) (D&C 121:45). and behold, a throne was standing in heaven. (Mark 9:3). to learn more. In the flood story of Genesis, the rainbow was a symbol of Gods covenant with Noah (Gen 9:12-17), an assurance that He is faithful in keeping his promises. This passage tells us that Jesus has faithfully carried out His Father's business (Luke 2:49 Luke 2:49And he said to them, How is it that you sought me? To view the full ESV Copyright information, click here. John describes the Lord as the Lion that is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David (5:5). The person who sits on a throne has the legal authority to rule over some territory or a nation. Each living creature had a face like only one of the four beings (Rev 4:7). In righteousness He judges and makes war (Rev. It is a bit difficult to understand what in the center and around the throne means: It could mean that the four living creatures move around. By his word he smites the rebel nations and breaks them with his rod of iron (cf. By that time, I had a few more questions. 1:14b). In his letter to the lukewarm Laodicean church, Jesus identified himself as the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God (3:14; cf. 2. Who walks in the midst of the 7 golden lampstands (Rev. Apokalypsis means unveiling, disclosure, or revelation, which is just the opposite of what most people suppose it means. The Jewish rulers authority was based on the traditions. The first five plagues erode the beasts authority. Gods appearance is vague because He cannot be seen (John 1:18). In the Greek New Testament, apocalypsis appears in two senses. The Revelation of Jesus Christ Revelation 1 Introduction: Nature never taught me that there exists a God of glory and of infinite majesty. The Lord is to come (Rev. The Faithful Witness (Rev. The WHEELS are full of eyes all around (Ezek 1:16-18). What exactly does Isaiah say about Jesus appearance? Some read Isaiah 52:14 and conclude that Jesus was deformed. I, John, your brother andpartner inthe tribulation andthe kingdom andthe patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmoson account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. Whether this verse refers to Jesus as God depends on punctuation, and punctuation is interpretation. When Jesus uses the words first and last, he is connecting himself with a title of God from the Old Testament (see Isaiah 41:4, 44:6, and 48:12), which is quite a claim! What did Jesus look like? And He who was sitting was like a jasper stone and a sardius in appearance. We may learn a great deal about the spirit of revelation from these two seemingly innocuous encounters with light. Unlike most books of the Bible, Revelation contains its own title: The Revelation of Jesus Christ (1:1). Since 12 are in both Revelation 1 and Revelation 2-3, we identify 30 descriptions (Rev. [18] I am he that lives, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for ever more, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. Jesus lineage from David is established both legally (Matthew 1:1ff) and biologically (Luke 3:23ff) by means of the New Testament genealogical records. Remember the five-part statue Nebuchadnezzar saw in Daniel 2? John was certainly in the midst of it on that rocky crag. They seem to be intermediaries between God and humanity, represented by the 24 elders. ", In Revelation 3:14 Revelation 3:14And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things said the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;American King James Versionto Laodicea, Jesus is called "the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God." 13. These were visions in the minds of the prophets. If God preferred those with more intelligence over those with fewer intellect, how fair would it be if God made the adoption of gospel truths a function of our intellects rather than our abilities? The Sabbath became an intolerable burden, falsely depicting God as a tyrant. 3. 2. Rev 19:7; 21:27). Relative to the animals, the , The throne vision of Ezekiel 1 also has four living creatures with faces like a lion, ox, man, and eagle/vulture, and that are full of eyes (Ezek 1:5; 1:10; 1:18; cf. Since they are always near the throne (Rev 4:6; 5:6; 7:11; 14:3), it could also mean that they are in the center of the circle of elders; between the circle of elders and the throne. Daniel 2 sets the stage for the identification of the Antichrist. Last (4x): Rev. Additionally, the prophets of the Old Testament indicated that the Messiah would descend from David. The first four must not be interpreted individually. In conclusion, the four living creatures are the primary connection between God and creation. 1:16); He shines forth to deliver His people (Ps. 1:16, 18; 3:7); He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron (Rev. 11:13; 16:11) 19:15). The messages to the seven churches of Revelation 2 and 3 offer an interesting collection of names for Jesus Christ. Jesus taught a different Sabbath. The Lord is implying that both knowledge and wisdom are required for success. However, in this specific instance of apocalypse, of a veil being taken away (when Jesus Christ returns), widespread devastation will in fact occur as this present age closes with wars and disasters. In this vision we see Jesus in his complete post-ascension power and glory. 22:12) 2. The number four represents the whole earth (cf. Under trial and persecution things seem dark and cold. The seven churches that John writes to are all in Asia Minor and form a roughly clockwise circle. For example, he wasnt an emperor who wore the attire of a dignitary or a famous soldier, outfitted in powerful armor. In the book of Revelation, why did Jesus have to die? In his view, God begot the Son as a rational power before all creatures as a Beginning; of the very substance of the Father. I was taught by several different groups of missionaries in succession, yet I constantly had questions for them. I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Each of these thinkers constructs his or her argument in a distinctive manner. The suffering church must know that he has eyes like blazing fire. He knows From what Ive read, it occurs when an ordinary human being receives knowledge from a source other than a natural one.Socrates, one of the most renowned philosophers of all time, was brought to trial on allegations of atheism and corrupting the young of Athens.He was found guilty and sentenced to death. Your donation gift(s) are very much appreciated and may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. The 24 elders in Gods throne room are humans from all ages. The root is the source from which a plant springs. 2. As a result, merely making the assertion establishes the existence of God. 22:16) I am the Omega (Rev. This is symbolized by robes made white in the blood of the sacrifice (7:14). 12:5) 2. He stands before God interceding and pleading for the salvation and welfare of his people. 6. 15:4). 1:8; 21:6) The throne vision of Ezekiel 1 also has four living creatures with faces like a lion, ox, man, and eagle/vulture, and that are full of eyes (Ezek 1:5; 1:10; 1:18; cf. Podcast: Click here to open in a new window | Download | Insert into a webpage Subscribe using one of the following methods: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | More. The heads are seven consecutive phases of the Beast; beginning from ancient Babylon, ending with the end-time image of the beast. Lord (23 times): spoken by the Father (Rev. Write this to the angel of the church in Thyatira (Revelation 2:18 NIV) In addition to emphasizing Jesus deity, this is a title that draws on the book of Revelation 1.The depiction He responded that the purpose of the Sabbath is to free people from Satans bonds. This revelation featured a prophesy that has come to fruition over the course of 44 years since it was received. 19:11): the faithful witness Critical scholars interpretation of Daniel destroys the entire Bible. He was exiled by the authorities to Patmos, a rugged little volcanic island in the Dodecanese, two hours by ferry from the coast of Turkey. In return, the Catholic Church called all to destroy them, causing centuries of massacres. 12:5) God permanently engrained the seventh day into human existence. Another key is to let the Bibles usage of a word determine its meaning rather than to rely solely on what it means in secular Greek or Hebrew. Our establishment in the truth will not be brought about by miraculous manifestations to us, but rather by humility and unwavering adherence to the commands and ordinances of God (in Conference Report, Apr.1900, 40).Another frequent encounter with light teaches us another another lesson about the line upon line, precept upon precept pattern of revelation that we may apply to our own lives. He who has the key of David (Rev. 5. Who sat on the cloud (Rev. Christ did not only interpret the Law of Moses; He replaced it with higher moral standards that reflect the Fathers perfect heart. Lamb standing on Mount Zionwith one hundred and forty-four thousand saints (Rev. Moreover, the permanent standing aspect in the second verb indicates that following his resurrection Jesus never died again (cf. Socrates claimed that he had heard a voice throughout his life urging him not to do certain things when he was on trial, rebutting the charge of atheism.It is apparent that he was completely convinced in the authenticity of his spirit guides appearance.The term medium is being used very often these days.Sylvia Browne, who died last month at the age of 77, claimed she had received revelations while in trance states, according to her memoirs. Spirit (9 times) Rev. Both Revelation 4 and Ezekiel 1 have: In both, the four living creatures are especially close to God. I am coming quickly (Rev .3:11) They use our sins to accuse God of arbitrary judgment, but the Cross disarmed them. Nevertheless, the concept of seven lamps of fire in this verse still recalls the Hebrew sanctuary, in which seven lamps of fire were CONSTANTLY burning (Exo 25:37). Look now at how Jesus, the Son of Man, is portrayed to us with eight symbols. 1:10-16), plus 18 descriptions in Revelation 2-3, totaling 42. Jesus taught more about the Sabbath than all the other nine commandments put together. This is the only Lords Day reference in the New Testament. This is an overview of the articles on the verses that refer to Jesus as theos. He blogs at Campbell Markham: Thoughts and Letters. Do not fear earthly powers; dont bow to their pressure.John shows us the way,Jesus is truly the only one we need fear. The four living creatures and the twenty-four elders sang, praising him who was slain, and did purchase unto God with your blood a host of peoples over the earth (5:9). and before the throne there was something like a sea of glass, like crystal; It is not a real sea of glass; it is something LIKE a sea of glass. John is doing his best to describe his vision of heavenly in human terms. In Revelation 6 there is 1 description of Jesus The wrath of the Lamb (Rev. According to the Old Testament, the covenant is permanent while the Law was a temporary emergency addition that will fall away. There are also some interesting differences. The living God (Rev. In Ezekiel 1:26-27, the one sitting on the throne has a human appearance. 5:30-31). Christians have revered and worshiped Jesus of Nazareth for over 2,000 years. Who or what is the beast from the sea? Comparison of Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21, where Christ gave His most comprehensive explanation of His return and of the End of the Age. Rev 1:19). Once again, this refers back to Revelation 1:20 Revelation 1:20The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. 10. 1:13); sat on a white horse (Rev. Feast of Epiphany. The woman of Revelation 12 represents both Israel and the church. Revelation 4:1-8 - a visual description of God's throne room. The church is the property of Jesus Christ he knows his own sheep, he recognizes his real church, and he keeps a careful eye on them as the good shepherd (see John 10:1-16). 14. Furthermore, if these assertions are correct (and Jesus did everything he could to establish that they were correct), they have ramifications that impact every individual on the face of the globe. The roles of God and Christ Jesus in the letter to the Colossians, Is Jesus God? 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