Every event and experience in our present life and in this period of history is covered in the. This coloring book goes with the 10session series called revelation 101. And nowhere does this happen so splendiferously than in revelation. However, the book of revelation is typically the book that determines the answer to a persons label. Full of awesome and gruesome scenes that seem to provoke more fear than faith, the book of revelation is often read as a roadmap through the doom and gloom of the end time. It is, therefore, no surprise when the reader begins to get the impression that the book of revelation is a very dark, mysterious book that is difficult, if not downright impossible, to understand but to many peoples surprise the book of revelation is not about the rapture. He also serves as associate professor of bible exposition at dts, and he and his wife.
Mark hitchcock is the author of nearly 30 books related to endtime bible prophecy, including middle east burning and 101 answers to questions about the book of revelation. Thus, as was the common practice at the time, it became used as the name of the book. These engage small groups in study, dialogue, interaction, and the application of revelation to life because they focus on finding jesus in the book of revelation. The urantia book paper 101 the real nature of religion 101. He had been driven into exile to the small island of patmos of the west coast of asia minor, possibly sometime during the persecution under domitian ruled 8196, although equally possibly under the reign of trajan 98117. At faith bible church in edmond, oklahoma, where i serve as pastor, we took a full year to complete a versebyverse study of revelation. Revelation has a great deal to say about angels and demons. Mark hitchcock is the author of over 30 books related to endtime bible prophecy, including middle east burning and 101 answers to questions about the book of revelation. Prophet michael carter the book of revelation 101 r. The book of revelation is the only book of the bible that comes with a warning to those who would add to the words of this book of prophecy the book of revelation and to those would take away from the words of the book of this prophecy the book of revelation. The book of revelation serves as the basis for endtime prophecy for the christian. The book of revelation was written by john of patmos, and its not about the end of the world at all. How did the early church fathers view the revelation of john.
Section 101 has considerable data relative to the second coming and millennium. For many people the book of revelation is shrouded in mystery. Read it on your own, share it in a group, pass it along, and put yourself in the picture with the revelation of jesus christ. Milton coronado created the artwork in this collection. However, johns aim is not to confuse the reader, but rather to bless them revelation 1. Those who are rich in the things of this world need to remember that all they poss. Revelation 101 provides a fresh look at the last book of the biblethe book of revelation.
The book of revelation can be daunting and confusing to read, with its vivid imagery and sounds. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible that contains a special blessing to those who read, hear and do. By the way, the book is called revelation singular. Readers who have questions about the book of revelation usually dont want to wade through pages of commentary to find their answers. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Jesus 101 christian media, christian videos, christ. It contains a curse to those who add to it or subtract from it. It should be noted that these same views can often be applied to other major prophetic passages of scripture the olivet discourse is next. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 101. The church through the ages its true that we can lose sight of the forest by focusing on the trees.
Revelation book 1, page 101 the joseph smith papers. Larry spargimino and mark hitchcock from southwest radio church august 12, 2016 midamerica prophecy conference in oklahoma city. Its a verse by verse commentary that explains the book s confusing symbolism, event timing and past tense description of future prophecy. He also serves as associate professor of bible exposition at dts, and he and his wife, cheryl, have. Early church and book of revelation church history 101. 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. Correctly understood, however, this grand finale of the new testament is aloud and clear call to conversion as well as a message of hope and consolation for christians of every age.
Every event and experience in our present life and in this period of history is covered in the seven visions. Description 101 answers to questions about the book of revelation by mark hitchcock. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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. I thought it was goofy when i heard him and i was really amused when he came out with a sequel in 1990, something like 100 reasons why christ will return by. It is the portrait of his immeasurable love, a revelation of christ as the victorious lamb. Finding jesus in the book of revelation by steve case and daniel wysong. Are the trumpet judgments literal or symbolic revelation 8. I remember when colin deal travelled around speaking and selling his book, christ returns by 1988 101 reasons why. The mysterious book of revelation has been the center of debate for. Introduction to the book of revelation michael hoggard. How will we know when the book of revelation is here. In the book of revelation, the last chapter in the story of redemption, god has drawn back the veil on a beautiful masterpiece one that exceeds all our expectations and surpasses our wildest imaginings. In fact, it talks about angels more than any other bible book.
You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Apocalypse is a greek noun meaning uncovering or revelation. Revelation 101 finding jesus in the book of revelation. Finding jesus in the book of revelation, covers the same material for small groups. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. His specific aesthetic objections to revelation were that its imagery was unnatural and that. Buy revelation 101 by bruce watson paperback online at lulu. Prophet michael carter the book of revelation 101 youtube. He earned a thm and phd from dallas theological seminary and is the senior pastor of faith bible church in edmond, oklahoma. Every event and experience in our present life and in this period of history is. But many have failed to find jesus or have been confused by the symbolism. The revelation draws more on the old testament text than any other book of the bible. Paper 101 the real nature of religion urantia book. Its actually one of the easiest books to understand.
Therefore, reading revelation should be a blessing. It is the first word of the book in its original greek. The entire scope of the history of the church was given in seven short visions which john wrote as. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book revelation stands in contrast to the book of genesis 4. The book of revelation covers history from pentecost to the end of the world.
Mark hitchcock, 101 answers to questions about the book of revelation. Its a verse by verse commentary that explains the books confusing symbolism, event timing and past tense description of future prophecy. Below will be a very brief introduction to the four major ways to interpret the book of revelation. The revelation to john is apocalyptic literature in the tradition of hebrew apocalyptic like the book of daniel with adaptations to christian needs. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. And he placed his right foot on the sea and his left on the land.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 101 answers to questions about the book of revelation. There are thirtyfour direct references to the book of daniel in the revelation. Revelation book 1, page 101 201 the joseph smith papers. These easyto find and easytounderstand responses to the most commonly asked questions about the book of revelation will empower readers to mine its. Revelation 101 is a book that explains the seven visions of the book of revelation from a historical, biblical viewpoint. Core christianity the book of revelation is not about. Finding jesus in the book of revelation, november 24, 2015, 7. Evidently for emphasis, this is mentioned three time in this chapter 10. Presenters manual has been reduced to just 180 pages in this basic commentary on revelation. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family.
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