The book of revelation seals the bible on multiple levels. It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end. The seven seals, trumpets, and bowls depicted in the book of revelation represent the final judgments of god that are poured out on an unbelieving world in the end times. And as the apostle john, saw the lord open them, he saw the events of each of its seven sections, and recorded what he saw according to the direction of the lord. Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek. All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beastall whose names have not been written in the lambs book of life, the lamb who was slain from the creation of. When jesus gave his life on the cross, he redeemed the earth back to god, but god hasnt taken possession of it yet. Revelation 6 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. Filled with vivid imagery, rich themes, and deep spiritual insights, it can be challenging to read and understand. Be thankful for the good news that you have been hearing. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. When john sees a scroll in heaven, which no being except for the lion of the tribe of judah, the root of david can open revelation 5. Bible scholars claim seals in book of revelation are.
Bible verses about seven seals church of the great god. They also believe the four horsemen of the apocalypse who bring death, war, famine, and disease before the return of jesus. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. This was either due to the expense, or in some countries, the church forbade the possession of a bible.
Part of the yale divinity school bible study presented by. Then i heard one of the four living beings say with a voice like thunder, come. And i looked, and behold, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, stood a lamb as though it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. The seven seals in revelation are written in revelation chapters 5, 6, and 8. Book of revelation kjv listen audio bible online bible study tools. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of revelation taught by pastor paul. How should we understand the seven seals, seven trumpets. What are the seven seals and trumpets in revelation. Some have tried to argue that the judgments spoken of in the book are things that either took place during the destruction of jerusalem in ad 70 or have been taking place. The seals i watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals.
Prior to the fall of the papacy in 1798, only a few people in europe owned a bible. Revelation 6, english standard version 2016 esv bible. The book contains the prophecy of events to be unfolded in the rest of the book of revelation. The discussion of the seven seals begins in revelation chapter 6. Opinion eth several bible scholars according to express, are now claiming that the seals in the book of revelation have now been broken and that end of the world is now upon us. After the opening of the sixth of the seven seals is an interlude in the book of revelation. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The 7 seals of revelation, come from the scroll that only one person can open. But if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place. Visit us at for online studies through the entire bible. He was given a crown, and he rode forth victorious to further his victories. The lamb has gone to the one who sits on the throne and has taken the scroll from his hand. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a.
No other book on earth has ever overcome the popularity of the bible and the bible will be the book upon which the great controversy will be focused. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. Behold, the lion of the tribe of judah, the root of david, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible.
Revelation 6 nlt the lamb breaks the first six seals. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme. The holy bible book 01 genesis kjv dramatized audio. The bible teaches that salvation comes through faith alone and ever since jesus opened the first seal in 1798, the holy spirit has been advancing this message throughout the world. Yet woven throughout revelations sweeping tapestry is a unifying message. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls. Then, in heaven, he sees a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and. The seven seals close a book that has been written, and jehovah gods son, jesus christ, is found as the only one worthy to open the book. Behold, the lion of the tribe of judah, the root of david, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. It is only by placing the entire world in a dire situation that jesus will give the survivors a chance to live by faith regardless of religious heritage or background. Revelation 619 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible.
John describes the 144,000 jews who will be protected during the tribulation revelation 7. Todays reading lecturas del dia national bible week readings audio reflections video books of the bible understanding the bible. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls vials in the book of revelation. The book of revelation is outlined with a sequence of four sets of symbols. The seven seals of revelation reveal the prophetic trends and events leading up to the return of christ. Each symbol is used to describe gods judgment upon sinful christ rejecting men and women of the earth.
Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. Part of the yale divinity school bible study presented by the congregational church of new canaan connecticut. For two hundred years, no book has outsold the bible and had its exposure and global distribution. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The book of revelation is one of the most intriguing books of the bible. Therefore, each seal is a perioid of time when significant events in history occurred. Remember from my introduction, that revelation is symbolic of actual events. Revelation 5 king james version books of the bible. T he book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book. The seven seals of revelation the seven seals listed with commentary and also showing correlation with other scripture. In the book of revelation, the seven seals of god are the seven symbolic seals greek.
Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible gateway. The judgments get increasingly worse and more devastating as the end times progress. Revelation 5, english standard version 2016 esv bible. Bookofrevelations3populationreductionpredictionschartsfourthsealkillfourthsixthtrumpetkillthird7seals7trumpets7vialsofwrath.
Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. In chapter five the scene is still in heaven and continues the vision of the throne, only now the focus is on a new item of vital importance, the sevensealed book actually, a scroll, the greek biblion and its recipient. Revelation 6 new living translation nlt the lamb breaks the first six seals. The book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, or the apocalypse of john, is a book of the new testament that occupies a central place in christian eschatology. The seals 6 i watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. There is only one place in the bible that tells us when this book is opened. End time bible studies on the books of daniel and revelations.
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