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How to read the book of revelation christian news on. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation, coronavirus, and the mark of the beast. Each letter, as proclaimed by jesus and recorded by john the apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches and warns each congregation to repent. Seminary and associate minister at st nicholas church, nottingham, uk.

This book is designed to give the reader a foundational understanding of christs return and the events surrounding his return as reported in revelation, lawrence said. There are other apocalypses outside of the nt but they generally not very well known. An introduction and commentary and over 8 million other books are. Notice how many in my list simply never recur again.

Before we look at these letters as a whole, lets briefly look at the seven cities where the recipients lived. The book of revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in asia minor modernday turkey revelation 23. Arthur walkington pink was born in nottingham, england on april 1, 1886 and became a christian in his early 20s. The book of revelation opens with seven letters to seven churches. The angel gives john the letter to the churches of asia, beatus escorial, circa 950. The spiritual decline of the 7 churches chapters 2 and 3, also argues for the later. Understanding the book of revelation the church of jesus christ. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it.

God was the author of the plagues of egypt in exodus 712 and is equally the author of the plagues described in the book of revelation. The seven churches of revelation, also known as the seven churches of the apocalypse and the seven churches of asia, are seven major churches of early christianity, as mentioned in the new testament book of revelation. The seven churches of revelation life in a dying world. I became heavily involved in all souls church, working with teenage and student. Revelation is the story of the devil trying to conquer the church, but the church overcomes the devil and the world because she belongs to the lord who has won for us the victory rev. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. The book of revelation muslim converts to christianity. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Pastor lawrence is the founding pastor of christs church of fountain hills, where he served as pastor for thirtyfour years before retiring in 2017. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. In the past there was much controversy whether the book of revelation should or should not be included in the nt.

One of our most fascinating exercises in scriptural interpretation is to study the book of revelation, to ponder its truths, and to discover. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The discontinuity and lack of explanation is evident from the start, since the revealing angel mentioned in 1. Yet another prophecy about the end of the world comes and goes but we know, like the proverbial bus, another one will be along soon. One of the reasons for this predictable yet disappointing procession is that we dont really know how to read the book of revelation properly. Lacking in every way, it was compromising, conceited, and christless. France who was then at the london bible college and in church i preached. He was given instructions for believers living at the end. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog. You have recently begun work on a commentary about the book of revelation. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. God is sovereign over all things human, biological and physical and especially the rise and fall of nations daniel 2.

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. The doctrine of revelation arthur pink collection book 15. The book of revelation is the most developed example of a scriptural writer. The book of revelation is very different in nature from the gospels and acts, and the epistles. What are the angels doing in the book of revelation. Enoch was taken into heaven and was shown the end from the beginning. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the doctrine of revelation arthur pink collection book 15. The advice in these letters is prophetic, forewarning presentday christian communities of the snares that can lure us away from our faith. The doctrine of revelation arthur pink collection book 15 kindle edition by pink, arthur w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.