Revelation - NIV

by Anonymous

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Reviews

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always an interesting read.

[Susan Mather Barone · Rating 5 out of 5]

A direct assurance sets Revelation apart in that John writes in verse 1:3,“Blessed is the one who reads, and those who hear the words of the prophecy and keep the things which are written in it; for the time is near.” Of the 66 books of the Bible, Revelation explicitly promises a blessing to those who read, hear, and keep Jesus’ words. The apostle John writes about what He sees and hears in the Spirit. Revelation has a three-fold witness at times: Jesus Christ, the angel He sent, and John. I worked through this book with Jen Wilkin, who came up with hand signals to remember the order of events. It starts with letters to the 7 churches, then moves to Christ opening the 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 histories, 7 bowls, 7 words of woe, 7 last sights. John loves his sevens. What is interesting is learning that this book tells the same story, but with different views/angles and with more details added to the scene. We learn about the prayers of the martyrs and saints for God to avenge their deaths, and how God has delivered justice in small scale at first until the 7 bowls when the fullness of His wrath is poured out. There is not this epic battle that rages like the wars we've seen in movies called "Armageddon." The Dragon, the beast, and the false prophet (the unholy 3) will draw out the earth-dweller kings to fight in this battle, but they are doomed. Think of all the times Israel swiftly won in battle because of God's favor. After the birds will be invited to God's supper. Jesus rides with His angels on a white horse in a white robe dipped in His own blood poured out for us. He conquers. The end. The unholy 3 find themselves in the Lake of Fire, and the birds enjoy their meal of the flesh of the earth-dwellers.

Revelation is a book of the Bible that best shows how Scripture interprets Scripture. The first audience would have heard in Jesus' words not only prophecies in the Old Testament, but His parables and in His sermons in the NT. Much of Revelation causes the reader to look back Jen said more than forward. She did a great job, by the way, of demystifying Revelation. It sounds like the "mark of the beast" may be about our people's beliefs and allegiances. Think of Deut. 6:4-9 where parents are told to teach their children about God and His commands. They are told: "You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. 9 You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." Christians will have God's name on their foreheads, much like Aaron wore on a gold plate on his turban as priest: Holy to the Lord.

Genesis and Revelation are bookends, so at the end of the latter we return to the Garden in the New Jerusalem. Jen said we will say a different "Lord's Prayer" and all His promises will be fulfilled. We will be like Christ. We will see Him as He is and not die from viewing His holiness and glory. The Tree of Life will be offered, and there will be no more darkness, evil, or sin. We will truly by free for eternity, and God will dwell with us. But before Christ comes, He calls out to those who haven't accepted Him as Lord and Redeemer. Revelation has many invitations. Eventually, the priests/saints though won't be able to intercede for the lost, which is why we sojourning Christians needs to stay ready and prepared for whatever divine assignments God has for us.

[Joan Haughton · Rating 5 out of 5]

The last book of the Bible. Well in the end we shall win! The victory is for us who believe on the name of Jesus, THE SON OF THE MOST HIGH GOD.

Bless the name of Jesus!

[Popo9694 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Come, Lord Jesus!

[Rachelle Bachiu · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the last book of the Bible and so important in what is happening in the world today. We are going through a lot of turmoil, fires, eruptions, divisions and while this is happening salvation is the only way to receive the peace we all need.

[Barb Hegreberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love studying individual books with others, I doing so we each make the other stronger!