Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Great tribulation period is specifically from chapter 618. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Did you know that you can benefit personally by understanding this vision. As we see in this book, god has a wry wit about his judgments. The apocalypse of saint john revelation chapter 9 dramatized audio king james holy bible video book in hd. Pursuing the climate of acceptance and inclusion ravi zacharias at ucla. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The church age must end before there will be the start of daniels last week. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. Audio reflections video books of the bible understanding the bible. From chapter six to chapter nineteen are the events yet to take place in daniels seventieth week. Can you identify with the way crystal felt about the four horsemen of the apocalypse. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. And the fifth angel sounded the trumpet, and i saw a star fall from heaven upon the earth, and there was given to him the key of the bottomless pit. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. The answer is found in the literal meaning of revelation and apocalypse as well as the explicit and intended meaning of the words of the holy scriptures that are translated as revelation, revelations or apocalypse. Some commentators say that the star is the word of god, the pit is human nature, and the lesson is that if the gospel is rejected, horrors are unleashed. In the time of the great tribulation we do not see the church on earth except on heaven.
When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Revelation 9 kjv and the fifth angel sounded, and i saw bible. Revelation 9 is the ninth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Their teeth were like lions teeth, 9and they had chests like iron breastplates. Revelation 8 niv bible when he opened the seventh seal.
New testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book. I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that i love you. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. But this is far from the plain meaning of revelation 9. Revelation chapters 15 and 16 will reveal what happens under these judgments. In either case, the epic ride of those horsemen forms one of the bestknown scenes in revelation, the last book of the bible. Daily bible study revelation, revelations or apocalypse. Four horsemen of the apocalypse meaning in revelation. It is not the altar of incense, but the grand altar of sacrifice.
And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood. The greek name, meaning destroyer, given in revelation 9. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 9 sounding. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
The book of revelation chapter 9 and the ideology of charles. Jul 24, 2016 revelation 9 revelation chapter 9 holy bible hd. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 9. Breastplates were designed to protect the vital organs and sustain the life of the warrior. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Revelation 9 niv the fifth angel sounded his trumpet, bible. These things saith he, that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. Lets look at the characteristics of each horsemen and how they all play an important role in the end times from the bible book of revelation. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. Revelation chapter 3 in the bible king james version. These three trumpets 57 all affect mankind directly, this is why they are given the title the three woes summary of each division of chapter.
Revelation 9, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Under the altar the altar of the temple in revelation 11. May 21, 2019 these four horsemen of the apocalypse appear to symbolically portray four disastrous occurrences that will take place before the second coming of jesus christ. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. That some things were to come to pass shortly, is evident, by what is said. This chapter also describes a terrible scenario, where those who dont have the seal of god on the forehead, are tormented for months. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Later in our study chapter 11 and 16, we will look at trumpet 7. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Behold, i give those from the synagogue of satanthose declaring themselves to be jews, and are not, but they liebehold, i will cause them. When he opened the abyss, smoke rose from it like the smoke from a gigantic furnace. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of god shouted for joy. Revelation chapter 9 book of revelation each scripture. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Feb 28, 2015 here in chapter, 9 we will look at trumpets 56 affect lost mankind directly. This chapter begins with the sounding of the fifth trumpet judgment, where a star falls from heaven unto the earth revelation 9. I am your fellowservant and the fellowservant of your brothers the prophets and those who keep the message of this book. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Mansons bizarre ideology combined his interpretations of beatles songs with his interpretation of the bibles book of revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know thy works, that thou hast the name of being alive. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. The book of the apocalypse, chapter 3 1 and to the angel of the church of sardis, write. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. And i saw the seven angels who stand before god, and seven trumpets were given to them. Revelation 2 niv bible to the angelof the church in. Revelation 9, the 9th chapter in the final book of the bible, begins with the 5th angel blowing a trumpet, leading to a star falling from heaven to earth. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure.
These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. The bible often speaks of mankinds stubbornness and disobedience. Why do bible translations hint, hint themselves seemingly differ. This interpretation is the most satisfactory one and coincides the best with the prophecies given elsewhere in the bible. Revelation 9 niv bible the fifth angel sounded his. Revelation 9 the fifth angel sounded his trumpet, and i saw a star that had fallen from the sky to the earth. We are together in jesus, and we share these things. Look at those who belong to the synagogue of satan, who claim to be jews but are liars instead. I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. The only place apostle john sees part of the church in the great tribulation period is in chapter 7 but he sees it in heaven. Rapture in the book of revelation christian truth center. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. I shall not blot that name out of the book of life, but acknowledge it in the presence of my father and his angels.
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