When one looks at the over all picture of Revelation, it gathers themes from the whole Bible and sets them into focus in its pages.
When one steps back and look at the Bible, the Book of Genesis and the Book of Revelation is like two book-ends, that’s holding the entire Bible together.
In Genesis we have the story of the beginning of humanity and sin recorded, and in Revelation we have the end of it recorded.
In Genesis there is the beginning of civilization and of history and in Revelation we learn the end of both.
In Genesis we learn of the beginning of God’s judgments upon mankind because of sin and in Revelation we see His Holy and Righteous Nature and Judge of the Wicked, issued down!
In Genesis we see the birth of Jesus forecasted to be by the seed of a woman. In the New Testament we have the birth of Jesus the meek and lowly one with eyes of compassion. In Revelation we have Jesus, with a rod of iron and a two-edged sword to smite the nations with eyes fire.
2006-12-17 14:59:38 · 17 answers · asked by n_007pen 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm not sure that you realize that Revelations is made up of dreams and visions of the future...
The Book of Revelation, also called Revelation to John or Apocalypse of John is the last canonical book of the New Testament in the Bible. It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. The book is frequently called "Book of Revelations" or simply "Revelations"; however, the title found on some of the earliest manuscripts is "The Apocalypse/Revelation of John," and the most common title found on later manuscripts is "The Apocalypse/Revelation of the theologian" The first sentence of the book, The Revelation of Jesus Christ ... unto his servant John, is also sometimes used as a title.
After a short introduction (ch. 1:1–10), it contains an account of the author, who identifies himself as John, and of two visions that he received on the isle of Patmos. The first vision (chs. 1:11–3:22), related by "one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle", speaking with "a great voice, as of a trumpet", are statements addressed to the seven churches of Asia. The second vision comprising the rest of the book (chs. 4–22) begins with "a door … opened in heaven" and describes the end of the world—involving the final rebellion by Satan at Armageddon, God's final defeat of Satan, and the restoration of peace to the world.
Armageddon; also spelled Har-Magedon in some modern English translations, is a climactic battle between good and evil mentioned in the Book of Revelation in the Christian New Testament, or more generally, an apocalyptic catastrophe.
The word Armageddon in Scripture is known only from a single verse in the Greek New Testament, where it is said to be Hebrew, but it is thought to represent the Hebrew words Har Megido, meaning "Hill of Megiddo". Megiddo was the location of many decisive battles in ancient times.
2006-12-17 15:05:06 · answer #1 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-23 23:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry Revelations to me looks like the first book in history written by an author stoned on drugs.
in some the the Biblical books you have floods, taking donkeys, a little here and there, but not too much.
Revelation is just jammed packed with lakes of fire, dragons, evil spirits, and all sorts of stuff that a guy who was tripping would babble off.
2006-12-17 15:04:32 · answer #3 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The Book of Revelation is the Salvation History. It is the Mass.
2006-12-17 15:23:31 · answer #4 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Revelation was written during a time of terrible Christian persecution by the Roman government -- particularly Emperor Nero. If you take the full name of Nero and add the summation of his name using the numerical values of his name in the Hebrew language (letters equaled a numerical number), Nero's name equals the number 666. It was a book that gave the people hope during extreme moments of persecution because of their beliefs.
2006-12-17 15:04:17 · answer #5 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you have a wonderful 3 demensional take on it. Well said, thank you. There are themes and symbols all through Old and New Testament that the book of Revelations echoes. When put all together, it dovetails very nicely.
2006-12-17 15:04:48 · answer #6 · answered by sheepinarowboat 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Revelation is a book about Roman persecution. It is intended to help Christians through that time and is not a prophecy of "end times". "666" is Nero Caesar (the name in Hebrew numerology equals that amount). It also mentions in Revelation 17:9 that "the seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman [the Whore of Babylon] is seated", the seven hills of Rome.
2006-12-17 15:04:44 · answer #7 · answered by The Doctor 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, Revelation was written by Christian mystics. It's full of numerology, alchemy, astrology, mysticism, and mind games in general (there’s even polytheism and a goddess in there). Actually it doesn’t belong in the bible and no wonder Luther wanted it out. However it has the happy ending Christians like so that’s why it's in.
2006-12-17 15:06:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Revelation shows what the new city will look like, what our after life will be like, and what will happen to those who do not believe. In my opinion, its the most important book of the bible. Its very interesting to read to.
2006-12-17 15:08:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
. I recomend the following: "The Great Controversy (Between Christ and Satan)" by E. G. White. "The Prophecies of Daniel and the Revelation" by Uriah Smith. And of course the Holy King James Bible. I believe that the two Bible books (Daniel and Revelation) cannot be understood by themselves, as these two books explain each other ! May God bless you as you study His Word <:)))><
2016-03-13 08:05:23 · answer #10 · answered by Elizabeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋