The seven seals are the first series of gods judgments during this time, and they are described in revelation 6. Revelation chapter 5 shows a scroll being presented to jesus christ in heaven. Volkmar, a modern rationalist preterist, points to pestilence striking in year 66. Jesus has commissioned the holy spirit to guide us into all truth john 16. In the book of revelation, john describes the vision god gave him of this future period. It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told. As each seal is broken, a new revelation about the identity of jesus emerges. One theory of the 7 seals from the book of revelation this is only my opinion and interpretation, which is subject to change updated 11 23 07.
This rider signifies twenty years of fighting, famine and. The book of revelation portrays a scroll with seven seals to be opened before christs second coming to the earth. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. The bible is a treasure trove of 66 books and it takes considerable time and effort to become familiar with its gems of truth. The seals are all represented by important events, the first of which was the shedding of blood by a righteous man in hell and the last of which was liliths death. This scroll is closed by seven seals that are opened one by one to indicate events that will occur before and during christs second coming.
The book and its seals represent all power in heaven and earth given to christ. The 66 seals are possibly a reference to the seven seals in the book of revelation, which are symbolic seals that bind an apocalyptic. Therefore, this great multitude of people belongs to god. The first seal describes peace which corresponds to the first 3. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming of the christ and the beginning of the apocalypse. First, what is in the book that is sealed with seven seals. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Revelation 5 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Then i saw when the lamb broke one of the seven seals, and i. The seals revelation 6 starts the seals, which are being broken by the lamb. As described by castiel, the seals are equivalent to locks on a.
Although revelation does have more plagues than just the seven seals. Following the seal judgments are the trumpet judgments and the bowl or vial judgments. We also understand we need to spread the gospel to as many souls as. The 66 seals are special attachments made by god to secure lucifers cage. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The 66 seals are possibly a reference to the seven seals in the book of revelation, which are symbolic seals that bind an apocalyptic bookscroll and, when opened, trigger an event key to the apocalypse. But if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Apr 05, 2018 the bible is a treasure trove of 66 books and it takes considerable time and effort to become familiar with its gems of truth. By the sixth seal events are visible to people living on earth. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. When writing the book of revelation, john used a literary form that would have been familiar to his readers.
Analysis revelation says that the redeemed bear a seal on their foreheads. At that time, jesus sent the holy spirit to earth on a campaign to enlighten the world. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Of course, the lamb is no longer slain because jesus was resurrected. Many attempting to explain the book of revelation incorrectly take a purely sequential approach, ie. These seals reveal the four horses and their riders, the martyrs and concludes with the rapture. The false prophet is telling to the people to make an image of the beast that was wounded by the sword and yet lived. When he opened the fifth seal, i saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of god and the testimony they had maintained. The seals of the book of revelation unfold before you.
Seal 1 is clearly the resurrection, when jesus went from being the slain lamb to the rider on the white horse. The 66 seals are metaphorical locks on lucifers cage created by god representing events. The seven seals and seven trumpets are a series of catastrophic events that. Then i saw when the lamb broke one of the seven seals, and i heard one of the four living creatures saying as with a voice of thunder, come. In the book of revelation, the seven seals of god are the seven symbolic seals greek. To understand the book of revelation it is necessary to grasp its simplistic message and relate its symbolism to scriptures found in other books. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming. Proof of rapture simple but concrete proof of pretribulation the seals and revelation revealing revelations true timeline introduction the correct interpretation of the seals is important because it straightens out revelations timeline so nothing is contradicted, either within the book or with other books of the bible. Gods people are marked with a seal enter the bible. By the trumpets, contained under the seventh seal, the kingdom of the world is shaken, that it may at length become the kingdom of christ. This idolatry is specifically pointed out in verse 14. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio duration. This article includes a chart and correlates with matthew 24 and luke 21.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to s. The seals provide an overview of the terrors that will occur in the tribulation period. The book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The description of the tribulation period begins in chapter 6 and ends in chapter 19. What are the seven seal judgments recorded in revelation chapters 6. Jan 02, 2020 the seven seals include the appearance of the antichrist revelation 6. Revelation 5 gnv 1 the book sealed with seven seals, 3. If that is the case and he is opening the seals now i believe we are in seal number 3 and seal number 4 will be the final 7 years of this age and contain the great tribulation that jesus talks about in matt.
And i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. Following the seal judgments are the trumpet judgments and the bowl or. The opening of the first four seals releases four angels riding horses, commonly called the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Revelation includes the contrasting female images of babylon the whore and new jerusalem the bride 17. It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end. In johns vision, the seven seals hold closed a scroll in heaven, and, as each seal is broken, a new judgment is unleashed on the earth. When these attachments broke, lucifers cage was immediately opened and he was released. Bible book number 66revelation watchtower online library. God blesses the one who reads this prophecy to the church, and he blesses all who listen to it and obey what it says. The judgments accompanying the blowing of the seven trumpets are preceded by a heavenly scene extending from 7. After lucifer fell from grace and rebelled, god commanded michael to bind lucifer into a cage deep in the pits of hell and lock the cage with 66 seals, of which that would need to be broken by any demon or angel wishing to free the devil. Highlights from the book of revelationi watchtower online. T he book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book.
A copy of this book is contained in the following chapters. Aug 24, 2017 the 66 seals are special attachments made by god to secure lucifers cage. Professor emeritus of christian communications discuss the book of revelation. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of book 66 is prohibited. In his vision john sees an angel searching for someone who is worthy to open a scroll that will commence judgment on the world. In the book of revelation, the seven seals are the seven symbolic seals greek. The seven seals are one of a series of endtimes judgments from god. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Highlights from the book of revelation i while imprisoned on the island of patmos, the aged apostle john receives a series of 16 visions. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The book of revelation predicts that many, if not all of the 144,000.
To reveal the full identity of christ and to give warning and hope to believers. Are the symbolisms of revelation intended to terrify. What are the seven seals in the book of revelation. John in the book of revelation is seeing the vision of these coming activities of the roman empire and the emperor worship. The opening of the six seals in chapter 6 is preceded by a vision of the lamb in heaven, worthy to open the book chs. He beholds in them what jehovah god and jesus christ accomplish during the lords day the period that stretches from the establishment of gods kingdom in 1914 to the end of christs millennial reign. The seven seals of revelation come from the scroll that only jesus could open. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls in.
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