So we will have to look outside the book of revelation. Eastern christians became skeptical of the book as doubts concerning its authorship and unusual style were reinforced by aversion to its acceptance by montanists and other groups considered to be heretical. Hes in hospital on life support from a hart attack. Revelation is a book of worship revelation presents clearest picture of our glorious resurrected savior revelation was written to encourage the saints revelation is the only new testament book of prophecy revelation depicts christ riding out of heaven to destroy sin and satan and to restore creation to its. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. Various purposes are assigned to it, but all are convinced that it is more than mere space filler. Many dont realize that the book of revelation came from a direct encounter with an angel sent by jesus to give the contents to john. In studying the ot it is apparent that the woman clothed with the sun, and the moon.
I have heard some say that the woman represents israel, while others say that it is the church who has replaced israel in. Please pick out the symbol that interests you and discuss. This is the new king james version of the new testament book of revelation. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of him. The revelation 12 sign prophecy is an apocalyptic belief that an astronomical alignment on september 23, 2017 fulfilled the first two verses of revelation 12. Commentary for revelation 12 16 revelation 12 14 interludes in the book of revelation. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation 12 niv bible a great sign appeared in heaven. Jesus christ has already defeated satan, sin, and death on our behalf a truth that gives us great hope for the future. 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. John concludes the revelation of jesus ministry 12. Revelation chapter 12 kjv king james version praying for my son david alan clayton. In revelation chapter 12, john sees the vision of woman about to give birth and a devouring dragon waiting to pounce. Many of the events described in revelation 611 seem to be chronological in order.
The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The description of the antichrist mentioned in daniel 9. Thomas aquinas believed in two types of individual revelation from god, general revelation and special revelation. Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Revelation 12 new american standard bible nasb the woman, israel. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The book is the revelation, not of the secrets of history, but of jesus christ. Pastor chesser preaches in revelation chapters 11 12, in this continued wednesday night series.
For example, the seven heads of the beast are said to be both seven mountains rev. While some people want to take it literally, we must remind ourselves that revelation uses numbers in a figurative way to symbolically describe something without consideration of the numerical value. Now viewing scripture range from the book of revelation chapter 12. Furthermore, he said it would come as a destruction upon the whole earth isaiah 28. Having briefly referred to this, the writer revelation 12. This theory, promoted by some christians and christian news organizations, proposed that a literal fulfillment of the prophecy made in the book. Truly i tell you, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them. The garland with 12 stars may be symbolic of the 12 tribes of israel genesis 37. This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days. The book of revelation brings to us great changes in the course of the history of the world. The book of revelation has fascinated both believers and unbelievers ever since it was written. Biblical scholars agree that the third of the stars he swept from the sky represents the angels that he tempted to follow him in his rebellion against god revelation 12. David guzik commentary on revelation 12 explains the woman, the child, and the.
Jesus christ has already defeated satan, sin, and death on our behalf. Beale rightly notes the epistolary form of revelation stating, this book both begins and concludes in typical epistolary manner 3839. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Welcome to today we have taken a study in revelation 12 and this is a very edifying chapter as it would be in the bible. Introduction to revelation bible book of revelation. In revelation chapter 12, john sees a vision of a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars revelation 12. 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. The accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them day and night before our god, has been thrown down. I think that the key to the book of revelation is that it has an incredibly ornate and lush imagery. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. But god designed this book for a very different purpose. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. This can lead the reader to expect this pattern to continue.
The book of revelation lesson one the background of revelation 1. The book of revelation has been a source of both great encouragement and great confusion to christians throughout the centuries. Throughout revelation 12 we note that the woman is repeatedly protected by god verses 6, 1416, especially as the time approaches for the kingdom of our god to be established on earth verse 10. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to courses on the book of revelation in both the church and the academy. By the woman, here we are to understand the church, so described revelation 12. Symbols in the book of revelation page 2 christian forums. Revelation was the last book accepted into the christian biblical canon, and to the present day some churches that derive from the church of the east reject it. At the beginning of revelation 12, john wrote about a woman clothed with the sun, having the moon under her feet, and having a crown with twelve stars on her head. Revelation is meant to produce in you comfort, courage, hope, and praise. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12. Revelation 12 2011 verse by verse ministry international. We must look, not to the events about which it seems to us to speak, but to him who utters it. You encounter these fantastic figures who play some role in the drama of the end, whether it be. Introduction bible students are convinced that the book of revelation is in our bible for a purpose.
Use and misuse of the book of revelation gospel guardian. Verse by verse study on revelation chapter 12, the woman clothed with the sun and. Outside of revelation, examples of apocalyptic literature in the bible are daniel chapters 7 12, isaiah chapters 2427, ezekiel chapters 37 41, and zechariah chapters 914. Revelation 12, new king james version nkjv the bible app. This question becomes increasingly pertinent as we near the day on which the revelation 12 sign may be fulfilled. No other new testament book poses more serious and difficult interpretive challenges than revelation.
Historically the predominant assumption was that the male child of revelation 12. She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. Ive put together a chart of symbols from revelation chapter 12 to17. Josephs dream in genesis 37 throughout the book of revelation, the holy spirit uses imagery from the old testament. 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. Naturally we would like to know when they happened or when they will happen, but these questions divide the greatest specialists in biblical interpretation, so we mustnt imagine that we. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. People believe the world is going to end on september due to an ancient prophecy david avocado wolfe this is the best description of the revelation 12 sign breakdown. John brings his account of jesus public ministry to a close by showing how the unbelief jesus has met is a fulfillment of scripture 12. The woman, the child, and the dragonnow a great sign appeared in heaven. In revelation 12 there is war in heaven as michael casts satan out of heaven. All these prophecies come together in the book of revelation.
The sun refers to jacob also called israel, the name divinely bestowed on jacob at peniel gen 32. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Presumably, this woman is symbolic rather than literal. The number of people who received this seal of god in their foreheads was 144,000. Then he adds a general appeal given by jesus without indicating when or where it is spoken. In this 12 week study, stephen witmer helps readers understand and appreciate revelation s core message. Start the year by studying the end the book of revelation. Only this view does justice to revelation s claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. Polyvalent symbolism, in which symbols have more than one meaning, also is part of revelations imagery. The woman in revelation 12 is part of the fusion imagerypolyvalent symbolism that is found in the book. Similar imagery is used in genesis 37 in josephs dream about his father jacob israel, his mother, and his brothers the tribes of israel. Revelation 12 kjv and there appeared a great wonder in bible.
Let us refer to it as the revelation just as the book reads. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelatio. Dec 12, 2019 pastor chesser is in chapter 5 in the book of revelation, in this wednesday night series. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
The purpose of revelation many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. He persecutes the woman the church for 1260 days years but even after great persecution a faithful remnant remains. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The dragon spoken of in revelation 12 is clearly satan, who desires to destroy israel and her child, jesus christ. Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. At the beginning of revelation 12, john wrote about a woman clothed with the. Wilsons charts cover a range of historical, literary, rhetorical, and interpretive issues that will guide the careful student in making more viable interpretations of this difficult yet enriching book. In fact, the book of revelation has scores of allusions to the old testament. In this accessible study, stephen witmer helps readers understand and appreciate revelations core message.
The book of revelation is a vision from jesus christ, given to him by god the father. It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. Understanding the book of revelation how can i do it. Revelation 1 new american standard bible nasb the revelation of jesus christ. Join us this sunday, march 17, as pastor barry continues his teaching on the book of revelation. Revelation nasb the revelation of jesus christ the. But different interpreters understand the symbols and imagery of the book in.
The book of revelation bold type and underlining of scripture text have been added for emphasis your questions and comments are welcome note. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the. Therefore, at minimum, the argument can be made that revelation is a conglomerate of narrative, prophetic, apocalyptic, and epistolary genres. The best understanding, however, can be found in other parts of scripture.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 12. This is the right method in studying the revelation. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The fourth approach of the book of revelation is not examined by elliot and is the view that this study shall take. Comparing genesis 37 to revelation 12 helps us identify the woman in revelation 12 with the nation of israel.
Oct 07, 2006 sermons book of revelation, part 19 of 35. In general revelation, god reveals himself through his creation, such that at least some truths about god can be learned by the empirical study of nature, physics, cosmology, etc. Revelation 12 revelation chapter 12 is a chapter to skips from time period to time period and if you are not reading it with spiritual understanding, it is very easy for you to get lost. The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth, so that it might devour her child the moment he was. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his.