Exploring the book of Revelation
Revelation, The Opening of the Seals
We are continuing to look at the book of Revelation. We are in Chapter 6 and we will be looking at the opening of the second through sixth seal. Jesus is the only one who is worthy to open the seals The seals are the beginning of the end for evil in the universe It will all culminate with Jesus… Continue reading Revelation, The Opening of the Seals
Revelation 7, April 23, 2014
Revelation Chapter 7 What we have seen is the opening of the first six seals on the scroll that only Jesus can open. We suspect that this covers 3 1/2 years of time. The sixth seal ended with such disasters happening that people are running asking for mountains to come and fall on them. The people finally recognize that something… Continue reading Revelation 7, April 23, 2014
Revelation: The Letters to the Churches
Revelation is in three parts. introduction of author and Jesus (Prologue) Letters to the churches Revelation of end times and elimination of evil Why does it start with a letter to the churches? God holds his church responsible for the inroads of evil. We have seen an example of this in Ezekiel; God’s called watchmen , “Son of man I… Continue reading Revelation: The Letters to the Churches
Revelation: The Rapture
The Book of Revelation is called the “Revelation of Jesus” because it reveals the plan God has to bring on the last age which will be an everlasting age. In these letters, we have 30 descriptions of Jesus and the possibilities of 18 Eternal rewards. Overcome Fear of the trials that are coming upon you Choices matter. Always a chance… Continue reading Revelation: The Rapture
Revelation: The Picture of the Throne Room
Revelation 5: 6- 14 Throne of God the Father Surrounded by Rainbow (God dealing in covenant) 24 lesser thrones God the Holy Spirit (Seven torches) Sea of Glass Four living beings who are cherubim God the Father holding a scroll which contains the end of evil in the world Call out to who is worthy to open the seals and… Continue reading Revelation: The Picture of the Throne Room
Revelation 8 The Handing Out of the Trumpets
Revelation 8 The Trumpets Are Given Out We are looking at the book of Revelation. We are not trying to scare anyone, but we are attempting to put an urgency into everyone to “Work while it is day for the night is coming when no one will be able to work” Time is short and we need to be bold… Continue reading Revelation 8 The Handing Out of the Trumpets
Revelation 8: 6 – 9: 12
Revelation 8: 6 – 9: 12 in Revelation 8, we are seeing a change that is happening in heaven. We have seen the breaking of the first seven seals. These basically consist of Jesus stepping back and showing mankind what happens when he is not in the picture. These first seven seals take about 3 1/2 years to happen. Now… Continue reading Revelation 8: 6 – 9: 12
Revelation 9:13 – 10:11
We are seeing the beginning of the end of evil in the world These judgements are going to last for 3 1/2 years. This is giving people a chance to repent. The patience of God give people a chance to repent, but that day will come as suddenlyas a thief in the night (See 2 Peter 3: 9 –… Continue reading Revelation 9:13 – 10:11
Revelation 11
Revelation 11 We are at the end of the end We are ready for the last trumpet to sound forth. This will usher in the last seven bowls of judgment. They will happen very quickly. An angel (Maybe Michael?) has stated that it is all over John was commanded to come forth and prophesy what was given to him. 1…. Continue reading Revelation 11
Revelation 12
Time periods of what is happening. Seven seals are opened. First four took 3/12 years to happen They are a sign to people of what happens when God steps back and people get theirworld without God. Last three seals are natural disasters that happen upon the earth. The last three seals, the seven trumpets, and the seven bowls take 3… Continue reading Revelation 12
Revelation 13
In this study of Revelation, we are not focusing on the details as much as the revelation of who Jesus is. I am not going to spend a lot of time trying to decide what the ten horns mean on the beast head mean, but I am going to show how Jesus destroys the power of the beast. In Chapter… Continue reading Revelation 13
Revelation 14 Part 1
We want to look at a couple of things to try and get perspective of what is all happening on the earth. During the last few weeks, we have looked at a couple of things that are extremely dangerous and can be downright scary. TheTrumpets sound The fifth trumpet brought demonic hoards that sting people with the mark of the… Continue reading Revelation 14 Part 1
Revelation 14 Part 2
Revelation 14 b We are at the end of the end. God’s judgement against sin and death is almost over. Then why is it taking so long to end? 1. We are looking at a couple of flashbacks while this is happening. 1. Two more flashbacks are still ahead. There is no time in heaven so things are happening in heaven… Continue reading Revelation 14 Part 2
Revelation 15, 16
Reminder of where we have been. Angel just does the final harvest. This could be the rapture It is for sure the battle of Armageddon. Now we are looking at more details about what is happening This happened in Genesis 1: 1 – 2: 7 and then more details given in Genesis 2: 8 – 25 Prelude to the… Continue reading Revelation 15, 16
Revelation 17 Fall of Babylon
Fall of Babylon Armageddon has happened. We have seen the destruction of all the armies of the antichrist. We will see a little more detail about this in Chapter 19. Now we are going to see another flashback that has to do with the destruction of Babylon. Babylon 1. Mentioned 287 times in the Bible. Only city that is mentioned… Continue reading Revelation 17 Fall of Babylon
Revelation 19
Chapter 19 Jesus Returns as the Conquering King of the Earth Couple of weeks ago, we saw the whole world crying over the fall of Babylon. Now we are going to contrast that with a song of praise in heaven for the returning king. Praise for the judgment of Babylon 1 – 5 Praise The Lord (Hallelujah) Only… Continue reading Revelation 19
Revelation 20
Revelation 20 There is really no gap between chapter 19 and 20 so we are seeing the completion of Jesus dealing with all of His enemies. The battle of Armageddon is fought and Jesus destroys His enemies with the glory of His presence Antichrist and false prophet are cast alive into the lake of fire. (3 1/2 year… Continue reading Revelation 20
Revelation A New heaven and New Earth
New Heaven and Earth We are looking at the end, and the new beginning that is going to last forever. Isaiah 65: 17 : For behold, I create a new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered nor come into mind. Think of this in contrast to the Lake of Fire we ended chapter 20… Continue reading Revelation A New heaven and New Earth