What the bible said must happen before the second coming of jesus christ. In those letters jesus gave each of the churches warnings and encouragements. This is when god begins to answer what jesus taught us to pray for matthew 6. John, who may or may not have been the same john who was an apostle to jesus christ. I explained that this was the time that we set aside to round up all the folks who strayed during the summer, and get them back in church. I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, go and take the little book. Those focused on the world and pleasing the world and self will be left behind.
Most of the tribulations spoken of in the scriptures are three and a half years longnot seven years. In premillennialist doctrine is a reference to a great tribulation, but the various believers in premillennialism cannot make up their minds about the details. This leaves open the possibility that john is witnessing the moment. Aug 24, 2017 some will put their faith in jesus and worship him as the creator and some will end up trying to save themselves by avoiding persecution. Jesus told john to write seven letters to seven churches and those letters are also in the book. Is the second coming the same as the rapture or are these two different events. Britt gillette is the founder of end times bible prophecy and the author of coming to jesus and signs of the second coming. So the marriage of the lamb with his bride not only takes place in heaven but during the time of the. The tribulation is for the jewish people to come back to god, not believers in jesus christ. Title unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Utilizing footage from the jesus film, this video sample is the introduction to video bible study from.
Jesus reminded the people that oneday he would come back and he wanted them to be ready on that day. Revelation 6 new american standard bible nasb the first sealrider on white horse. All of the judgments god waited for in history are now poured out in the tribulation period which according to jesus and daniel lasts 7 years. However, if the church applies to a special group of people, not to be confused with the national israel, then we can allow for a rapture here, and there will still be some saints left in the tribulation. This is the event that inaugurates the tribulation period. And i saw heaven opened, for christ will come back visibly to earth to destroy the antichrist and his armies at the battle of armageddon, as it says in verses 1421. A prisoner on the island of patmos, john sees the unveiling of christ as he really is, through colorful and haunting symbols depicting the trials and tribulations of the. Tribulation principles book of revelation suffering. Two events catching away in the air meeting jesus in the clouds and second coming of jesus. Matthew 24,revelation 6 nasb signs of christs return. The tribulation according to the book of revelation. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube.
Cornerstone chapel in depth study of the book of revelation audio. The final book of the holy scriptures describes a dramatic, often terrifying vision by john, who may or may not have been the same john who was an apostle to jesus christ. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red, and the stars in the sky fell to earth, as late figs drop from a fig tree when shaken by a strong wind. The closing chapters of revelation are about the second coming of jesus christ. Adherents to full preterism believe that all biblical prophecy has been fulfilled, partial believe only a few things are left to be fulfilled. At the end of all the tribulations, john heard the multitude in heaven shouting, hallelujah. Many mix the two, god loves all mankind but those who hear his voice and are ready will meet him in the air. The persecution toward christ during his ministry took place for three and a half years until his death on the cross. Theres a lot of confusing nonsense out there, especially when it comes to commentaries on the book of revelation. This corresponds closely to what jesus says in matthew 24.
Faithful audio commentary on the book of revelation, the. He is a glorious savior, and we need him to be both harshly just with sinners, and we need him to be tenderly merciful toward those who repent. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio duration. Jul 12, 2011 pastor ray bentley explains how jesus is unveiled to us in the book of revelation. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled the return of jesus christ, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland. Each of the signs of christs return he saidare trends.
Jan 02, 2020 also giving strength to this view is the fact that moses and elijah both appeared with jesus at the transfiguration matthew 17. But he also shows us how he rescues the righteous before the tribulation, how he. John began his book of revelation by describing it as a revelation which god gave to jesus, but while on earth, jesus told his disciples, of that day or hour, no one knows except the father, not even the angels who are in heaven, or the son mk. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. So if the church is different, then the church watch can have a beginning here and an ending. Book of revelation full audio book by apostle john holy bible armageddon. It continues, the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became like blood. The remaining chapters take each of the seven sections of revelation, presenting a basic commentary for personal study.
Everything leads us to or flows from this event, which terminates the great tribulation and begins the establishment of gods kingdom on earth. 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. How to conquer death at the second coming of jesus christ sfp films duration. The famine in the days of elijah lasted for three and a half years. Cornerstone chapel in depth study of the book of revelation. This is part 18 of a chapterbychapter bible study series in the book of revelation. When things get really bad, just hold on, because our god has got an outcome that nobody can change. The list of biblical signs of christs return will not actually be full blown until the tribulation time. Receive his book 7 signs of the end times for free when you sign up for his monthly newsletter. Do you see the following conditions revelation describes, conditions so horrific that jesus declared, and unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved. Dec 12, 2012 the book of revelation full movie the revelation of jesus christ. The antichrist signs a covenant for seven years with the nation of israel. Have you ever wondered what the book of revelation is all about. When egypt was judged, there was a blackness of night.
Aliens in revelation true christian short stories by g. However, the fact that jesus is coming back is the bottom line and the source of comfort for me as a believer, as i hope it is for you. The four purposes for the tribulation the christ in. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. And he said to me, these are they which came out of great tribulation, and. Four horsemen are active, bible scholars claim book of. Later, during the great tribulation, to avoid torture, the wicked will worship the devil and wear his tattoo 666 on the right hand. The book of revelation reports these events as occurring during the 7year tribulation, which revelation reveals precede the second coming. The apostle john described a future time of persecution. The end of the world will be marked by great tribulation and the. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and. When jesus died on the cross, the whole earth darkened at midday. Whether you believe that the rapture will happen prior to the tribulation or at the very end, the fact that its going to happen should encourage your heart as you look to the future with great hope.
So he said to me, these are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the lamb revelation 7. Further, jewish tradition expects moses and elijah to return, based on the prophecy of elijahs coming in malachi 4. At the beginning of revelation, john stated, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place revelation 1. This generally is understood as 1 the revelation from jesus christor 2 the revelation about jesus christ rev. Finding jesus in the book of revelation by steve case. Apr 06, 2009 jesus is presented in revelation as the christ who died for us, loves us, covers our sin, provides our robes made white by washing them in red blood. Apr 05, 2018 the glory of jesus exposed the second coming i watched as he opened the sixth seal. When people read the book of revelation they encounter this vast array of. The book of revelation full movie the revelation of jesus. Because the rapture could happen at any moment and without warning and the second coming is preceded by so many signs, then the rapture and second coming must be different events. Tribulation events that are in the book of revelation. Apr 03, 2016 if the book of revelation is a video game, this is a great walkthrough. Christ opens the first of the sevensealed scroll, and the rider on the white horse probably antichrist appears. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy.
Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. This book will give you a deeper look at jesus, no matter what culture you come from, you will see that jesus came here for all of us. The next step is to enter your payment information. He uses the historicist method, interpreting the book as being fulfilled throughout history. The water turning to blood and that sort of thing, until finally, jesus christ returns as a. Dec 21, 2018 the list of biblical signs of christs return will not actually be full blown until the tribulation time. The tribulation of the church, the destructon of jerusalem, the fiction exposed gryparis, rev john on. What does the bible say about the great tribulation. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. The first two chapters of finding jesus in the book of revelation explain a new way of reading the book of revelation, but its actually as old as johns original writing. The next thing that will happen is the church will be raptured and the tribulation will begin.
After this event, christ will leave heaven, found in revelation 19. Jun 19, 2017 the four purposes for the tribulation. Audio verse by verse classroom study of the book of revelation with class camaraderie and great artwork. In the book of revelation, when is christ coming back on a cloud, before or after the tribulation. Jesus is coming back revelation resource for kids ministry. Thats why the opening words of the book are, the revelation of jesus christ apocalypsis iesou christou. Reimar vetnes book is sensible and easytounderstand. We are in the last days where christ is coming back soon. So how do we know we are not currently living in the tribulation. Is the jesus in revelation the same as the jesus in the. After these spirit powers are unleashed the fifth seal is broken and many christians will be killed and martyred for their faith. John, a symbol of the church, is taken up to heaven. Chapter 19 narrates the climax of revelationthe victorious return of jesus.
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