In Revelations?

Question

in the first chapter it talks about a Pageant in Heaven.... what kind of pageant would this be...?

sorry i misquoted tho I read it in another version of the bible so it was hard to find ...... I found this


Chapters 17-18 describe a "pageant" in which is portrayed the dreadful nature of the "world religion" of the Antichrist; giving emphasis to the righteousness of the terrible judgment of God upon all who rebel against His Son and embrace this false religion. Chapter 19 describes the wonderful event that follows the wrath of God - that is, the glorious return of Jesus Christ, with all His saints, to rule upon this earth. It mentions only briefly the 1,000 year reign on Christ upon the earth; and then concludes with the final resurrection and the GreathWhite Throne judgment. Chapters 21-22 describe, in glorious detail, the New Jerusalem - our eternal home, in which we'll dwell with Jesus forever.

Answer 1

"Pageant" in the context of visionary literature basically means "symbolic display," the content of the Vision, the sequence and procession of images.

Answer 2

There is no such pageant in heaven. There is a warning of Jesus to those sinners who are doing bad things on earth that may suffer hardship and may die.
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Answer 3

The first chapter of Revelation is not about a feast. Here are some tips about this book of the bible.

The flow of the book is as follows:
• Section I (chapter 1) presents Him whom John has seen—the Lord's Person.
• Section II (chapters 2-3) addresses the things that are—the Lord's people.
• Section III (chapters 4-22) details the things yet to come—the Lord's program.

Chapter 1 is the revelation of the glorified Christ. In chapters 2 and 3, we see the entire scope of church history. In chapters 4 and 5, we see the church taken up to heaven. In chapters 6 through 19, we see the Tribulation. In chapter 20, we see the Millennium. In chapters 21 and 22, we see the new heaven and the new earth.

As you read through this book, always bear in mind that it was given not because believers were trying to figure out the nuances of eschatology, but because they were watching their brothers and sisters dying as a result of inconceivable persecution. "Where is the Lord?" they must have cried. "We believe in Him. We've given our lives to Him, but what's happening?" They needed a revelation of Jesus Christ to see that Jesus Christ is in control, that He is on the throne. Thus, this message coming from John would give great comfort to their hearts.

The overarching theme of this book is that Jesus Christ is on the throne and is in control. Things are going according to plan, and He's coming back.

In the 1300s Richard I left England to do battle in the Middle East. While he was gone, his brother, Prince John, took over the reins of power. So evil was John that men like Robin Hood rose up as a result of his corrupt rule. But the day came when finally Richard—the Lionhearted—finished his crusade and worked his way back up into Europe and toward England. When word traveled through the land that Richard was returning, Prince John erected a series of castles and defenses to keep his brother from regaining control. But as Richard and his men arrived on the shores of England, they mowed down the lines of defense and took control of the castles as easily as a hot knife goes through butter. And in each village and hamlet on his way back to power, church bells pealed, and people shouted, "The king is coming! The lion has returned!"

Such is the message of the Book of Revelation. The King is in control. The Lion of the Tribe of Judah has prevailed. Jesus is on His way.

Answer 4

It talks about a message to the seven Churches in Asia, and refers to one clothed as a Son of Man with seven stars and seven lampstands. I don't understand the reference to a pageant?

Answer 5

That is, of course, the Winter Snow Pageant. It was a big hit until the Swedes came along and reminded everybody that their hell was cold, now Heavan can't be "cold as hell" any more so it's like a constant 78 degrees - no more pageant.

Hope this helps.

Answer 6

this was a foretelling of the catching up of the saint. that most Christians call the rapture.

Answer 7

which version of the Bible?

Answer 8

what are you reading?

Revelation 1
1The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

2Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.

3Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

4John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

5And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

6And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

7Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

8I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

9I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

10I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,

11Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

12And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;

13And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.

14His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

15And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.

16And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

17And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

18I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

19Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;

20The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.

Answer 9

beauty pageant. jesus and all of his male followers parading around in drag....

Answer 10

I could not find this in any of my bibles. Could you please site the verse?