i already have my opinion on what the book of Revelation is about. i just want to know how all of you interpret it. do you think it is a prophecy of what will happen on judgement day? or do you think that it is a letter that was written to the christians in code about the fall of the roman empire? all answers are appreciated!!
2006-09-10 09:42:03 · 14 answers · asked by Jenn 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Rev1:1A revelation by Jesus Christ, which God gave him, to show his slaves the things that must shortly take place. And he sent forth his angel and presented [it] in signs through him to his slave John, 2 who bore witness to the word God gave and to the witness Jesus Christ gave, even to all the things he saw. 3 Happy is he who reads aloud and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and who observe the things written in it; for the appointed time is near.
It is twofold, it is a message to the early congregations, but is also a message for every Christian until the end days.
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2006-09-10 09:44:08 · answer #1 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Revelation is about three things:
1) The destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in 70AD.
2) The future Tribulations and the Second Coming.
3) The Mass.
2006-09-10 09:47:16 · answer #2 · answered by Dysthymia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a clear metaphor for the same philosophy as expressed in the Chakra systems of the East. These are represented by 7 (candles, stars, spirits, eyes, horns, etc.) ineach stage of oprning. The four divisions of the CNS are the four beasts awakened and subservient to the rising power. The main text is the turmoil awakened in a person going through this awakening. The final rising of the kundalini is the opening of the seals and the ego being cast out, the seeds of karma roasted in the fire of enlightenment.
2006-09-10 09:58:58 · answer #3 · answered by neil s 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The book of Revelation, in my opinion, is an outline (sort of) of what will happen in the Apocalypse. Its not concise though, you should try and read the book of Daniel or all the old Prophets. You'd be surprised how much prophecy there is when it comes to Apocalypse.
2006-09-10 09:46:14 · answer #4 · answered by noforio 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
John states what it's about on the title page.. It is the revelation of Jesus Christ. About the days ahead where the whole world will know that He is God. It will be the PROOF so many of the haters are demanding.. Jim
2006-09-10 09:49:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is the book that Satan does not want you to read!!! It tells about Jesus second coming, final judgment and the end of evil and how Satan is chained and sent to a lake of fire for eternity.
It is a direct revelation from God to John, future events that will happen.
2006-09-10 09:46:42 · answer #6 · answered by Marco 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A hermit on the island of Patmos had a loaf of bread made from ergot infected grain and some writing material . . .
2006-09-10 10:13:32 · answer #7 · answered by Sincere Questioner 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Revelation is about coming events.
Cordially,
John
2006-09-10 09:43:37 · answer #8 · answered by John 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When you add the Book of Daniel, the book of Ezekial to this mix of the book of revelation you are left with one opinion only and that it goes beyond the Roman Empire and let me add the following
Signs of the End of the Age
Luke 21 (NIV)
5Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, 6"As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down."
7"Teacher," they asked, "when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?"
8He replied: "Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and, 'The time is near.' Do not follow them. 9When you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away."
10Then he said to them: "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.
12"But before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name. 13This will result in your being witnesses to them. 14But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. 15For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. 16You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death. 17All men will hate you because of me. 18But not a hair of your head will perish. 19By standing firm you will gain life.
20"When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near. 21Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country not enter the city. 22For this is the time of punishment in fulfillment of all that has been written. 23How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! There will be great distress in the land and wrath against this people. 24They will fall by the sword and will be taken as prisoners to all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
25"There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. 26Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. 27At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
29He told them this parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees. 30When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. 31Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
32"I tell you the truth, this generation[b] will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. 33Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
34"Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap. 35For it will come upon all those who live on the face of the whole earth. 36Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man."
The fig tree is a symbol for Israel, which became a nation in 1948. THIS GENERATION WILL NOT PASS AWAY BEFORE HE RETURNS!
2006-09-10 09:52:35 · answer #9 · answered by rapturefuture 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a symbolic history of the Church. some things have happened some haven't.
It is not a crystal ball into the future.
AND DO NOT TRUST ALL THE ENDTIME PROPHECY BOOKS.
2006-09-10 09:44:59 · answer #10 · answered by Villain 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋