Why do people believe the Book of Revelation describes the "end of the world"? It doesn't! Can I get an Amen?

Question

People's misunderstanding leads to the catastrophic conclusion that the world just ends. Nothing. Oblivion. It all returns to darkness. What's your opinion?

The world will not end in fire and ice.

Doesn't Revelation state the world will not end at all? That it will be restored to the form and shape God intended when the angels shouted for joy! I think Acts 3:20-21 sums it up.

Answer 1

If you read the first 3 chapters in Genesis and the last 3 chapters of Revelation, it sums up what is in the middle.
Genesis telling us how mankind was created, and where, and Revelation telling us how God is going to undo all of the damage done.
So, since it is Jehovah purpose to have the earth filled with the children of Adam and Eve, then during that 1,000 year Reign of Christ, the earth will be transformed back to the Paradise lost and Jehovah's purpose will be fulfilled..

Answer 2

Satan and unholy angels have to be dealt with Rev.12:1-12; by Michael of Jude 9; and Dan.12:1-13 in end times, Satan cast down has a short time in the world that will end.

Rev.9:1-5 [ 5x 30 = 150 ]; The Pit is open for Satan, THE SEALED OF GOD ARE THERE.

Dan.8:12-14 [ 2300 after Daniel and Revelations plus 300 is 2600 Word circulation in world ]; Time is 2613 after Babylon Empire #3 ended Promised Land Kings. JESUS WILL BE KING AT HIS SECOND COMING.

Revelations, Daniel and the gospels do tell the end of the world as Satan and unholy angels separated from Michael and holy angels and Matt.25:31-34; Holy angels separate the sheep from the goat.

Eph. 2:7; 3:21; The world with Jesus is without end. John 3:16; 2Pet.3:13 All made new. Rev.21:1-5;

Answer 3

Well Zorro:
You almost make a point.
Your comment emphasizes why the book is more accurately called 'Revelation' and not 'Apocalypse'.
The word 'revelation' means an unveiling.
That's what the book does.
It unveils God's purpose for the earth.
You will note in chapter 7, verse14, that a group survive the end of the 'world'.
They are the nucleus of a new society that inherit the benefits mentioned in Revelation 21:3,4.
So, its not about the end of the planet.
Its about the end of man's rule over the earth and the start of God's rule.

Answer 4

I can't tell you what the official Catholic interpretation is. For that, see the link provided by imacatholic. I can give you my personal understanding. The Book of Revelations was written during a time when Christians were being persecuted. Christians were living in catacombs and when caught were martyred in the Coliseum. Revelations was written in code so that it could only be understood by other Christians. Much of Revelations is symbolic and cannot be taken literally. It is the most difficult book to understand in the Bible. It is also the last book in the Bible. It should be read after the other books in the Bible. One may be able to understand Revelations once they understand the rest of the Bible. BTW I am a Catholic who has read the entire Bible and read most of the Bible several times.

Answer 5

Amen. I believe the book of Revelation describes the definitive victory of God over sin and death. It also describes the heavenly liturgy (the big fat praise and worship service / wedding banquet) that never ends. It's an invitation to this feast for the heavenly bridegroom Jesus "The Spirit and the Bride say come. Maranatha, Come Lord Jesus."

I find it funny that so many people today want to read Revelation in order to understand how the world is going to end. They try to interpret it literally and not in the category of Apocalyptic literature. Funny thing is that Revelation was one of the books Luther wanted to take out of the Bible and it's protestants who came up with the whole rapture thing.

Do you think my answer "would suffice"?

Answer 6

Dear Zorro,

The Book of Revelation covers Eternity (no time) and various periods of time during the earth's history. For example, Rev 2 & 3 cover the church age which lasted from 33 A.D. through 1988 A.D. There are also verses in Rev that speak of Israel and that the fruit of Israel was the Lord Jesus Christ. There are also many verses that speak of the end of the world and Judgment Day (seven trumpet judgments and seven seal judgments). Let me suggest you get a book entitled, "Time Has End" by Harold Camping. You can Google it.

Answer 7

The world does come to an end, but that does not mean the planet. The word "world" means people, not planet. In the context of the Bible, it means those not living in the light of Christ and God. That includes those living in the gray fringes, acting just enough like a Christian to claim to be one, but not giving up all the pleasures of the WORLD that the Bible teaches against.

Answer 8

The Book of Revelation does in fact need to be better understood on what it meant for the 1st Century readers. The majority of the book deals with the occult of Emperor Worship that was beginning to take root at the time and was being forced on all who lived in the Roman Empire. The book of Revelation's purpsoe was to tell the Christians to overcome this and do not give in!!!
The "apocalyptic" genre usually has to do with the past and not the future. Read some intertestamental literature why don't we?

UPDATE:
Small portions of the letter, do speak of "future" events. But not the majority of the letter!

Answer 9

Let's do this. Instead of assumptions, lets look directly at the Book of Revelations, told through John.

He speaks of the condition of the Church thorough history. John urges to fight for love, obedience and against immorality.
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The book is a warning and encouragement. It assures us that good with truimph over evil and that the war waged while in the flesh is not in vain. Christ's message is one of hope for all, and that all things will be made new.

Answer 10

What christians believe Revelations says there is an end and then nothing?Read at least 18-22 then you will have some understanding.