Lets take some time tonight and study the first 8 verses of revelation. Revelation sermon series there are terrifying moments when you are driving in a storm and the windshield is so covered by rain or snow that you cannot see anything in the distance. Revelation is a book in the new testament that mainly focuses on the predictions of the end times in christianity. Preaching the gospel from revelation archive truth for life. The glory of the word of god arches over all the universe. This is an outlne to the chapter by chapter study of the book of revelation. There he saw the throne of god and the court of heaven. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. After the rapture the events of future prophetic history as the book of revelation records will rapidly follow one after the other. This message looks at the three suppers mentioned in the book of revelation. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Done in a way that leaves no doubt that jesus loves you. Many things that have their commencement in genesis have their conclusion in revelation. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Then go into each of the twenty two chapters of the book of revelation one by one. It is the great revelation of jesus christ to us, his followers. We see a portrait of a church that on the surface seems perfect. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Things like sin, satan, creation, the curse, heaven, earth, redemption, etc, come full circle by the time you reach revelation. This book, above all, shows the lord jesus christ and reveals him to us. Instead of these things being hidden as some say, even the name revelation means an unveiling. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Here are some of the topics covered in this childrens sermon book. This book does a great job of exploring and digesting some very difficult theological principles.
The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Among the 30 or so similar books that appeared in the first through third. The first in a series on an overview of the book of revelation with a focus in this sermon. Both of these themes are often reflected in christian hymns. The sermons were preached at christ reformed church in 2002. Then the wipers move across the window to clear away the mess so you can see clearly again. We can understand the book and we can learn much from it. The book of revelation and the book of genesis stand like the great bookends of gods creation. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation gravel hill church of christ. Bible reading offers the widest scope for the enrichment of public worship, and it is a great pity.
Its also the final words of the word of god because its the last book of the bible. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. They have been edited for publication on the riddleblog. The bible often is read poorly in our church services. In the films of those books there are no pauses or interludes as the books do. The revelation of jesus christ is one of the most exciting and interesting books of the bible. Book of revelation sermon audios apostle johns vision.
This will be the tenth sermon that has been prepared and delivered introducing us to this old testament apocalyptic book. The book of revelation can be daunting to read, and even harder to understand if you dont pay attention to what it says about itself at the very beginning and at the very end. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. Many find themselves asking, do the words captured in the book of revelation really have anything to do with us. 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. Written in language that can often be mysterious and crafted in a form that confounds, this book speaks of things that are difficult for us to understand and hard for us to process. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book of revelation made clear west palm beach church. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. The book of revelation is a series of expository preachingnotes that gives the listener an account of what happens in the book of revelations with commentary on each scripture within the text. It means to pull back a covering or a veil that is hiding something. We continue our series on the letters to the seven churches of revelation by looking at the letter to the church in ephesus.
Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The second in a series on an overview of the book of revelation. Sermons on the book of revelation a series by pastor cary fry. The concluding testimony concerning the coming, revelation 22. Sermons on revelation first presbyterian church, jackson. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. On the radio you are sharing the services of the first baptist church in dallas. The story of the new testament canon is a fascinating one, with many twists and turns. The book of revelation in the light of the finished work.
Introduction part one introduction part two prologue 1. Now turn with me if you would to the last book of the bible, the book of revelation a book that often intimidates and frightens and terrifies, because of its use of apocalyptic imagery involving colors and numbers and so on but were in none. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. The book of revelation difficult book this is confessedly the book of the bible most difficult of interpretation. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place behold, he is coming with clouds, and every eye will see him, even they who pierced him. And i heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, go your ways and pour out the vials of the wrath of god upon the earth. An introduction to the book of revelation revelation 21. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than. Sproul explains the importance of properly dating the. Pastor chuck boohers revelation sermon by crossroads church. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book of revelation has fascinated and intrigued readers for centuries.
The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. In chapter one, john meets jesus again, long after the resurrection and ascension. However, it is always a good to remember that you should never judge a book by its film. The same word was used when paul saw jesus on the damascus road. It was transcribed from the first recording in his the book of the revelation series, entitled introduction to revelation transcribed by preach the word. Pdf kindle epub download all the mp3 audio files and the pdf in one go as a zip file 500mb, or request the series on cdrom or dvdrom by filling out the form. The text of the book of the revelation is also available as an ebook in the following formats. So let me catch us up and set the context for todays message. Barber it might seem at first strange to begin a sermon series on the book of revelation from a passage at the end of the book rather than the beginning. The warning against altering the book, revelation 22.
John states that he is an actual eyewitness to the accounts of the book, which is the testimony of jesus christ himself. Revelation to john, last book of the new testament. Each page of scripture is from the king james bible, and is immediately followed by. The book of revelation has traditionally been seen as a frightening book about future wars, terrible earthquakes, dreadful plagues and the beast. The giant book of childrens sermons matthew to revelation by wesley t. Few realise that it is about the revelation of jesus. We then move to revelations and we love that because jesus is showing us his power of vengeance, we see angels using their power and authority, jesus riding on a white horse, we get a picture of the new jerusalem. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. As a result, revelation sermon audios demonstrate the ability of john to impart the warnings.
Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Few writings in history spark as much intrigue and interest as the book of revelation. Discover the most popular bible verses from revelation in this collection of scripture. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible lahaye, tim, parker, timothy on. Resting upon the book of acts we see the precious epistles. But yet it is one of the most widely read books in the bible and has become a rallying point for many christian sects. From ideas on sermon topics to how to develop church growth to insight on ministry life, preaching helps pastors develop every area of life and work in ministry.
The largest and most trusted library of over 1,922,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. The book of revelation sermon outlines based on the book of revelation. One of the things baptists enjoy most is church suppers. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever. Unfortunately, in many churches public reading of the bible is little more than homiletical throat clearing before the sermon. Book by book sermons by spurgeon kindle edition by spurgeon, charles h download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book of revelation sermon series on revelation. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. But, the book of revelation, more so than any other book of the bible, is a book about him. It is a revelation or an unveiling of the person, the purposes, the plans, the power, and the promotion of the lord jesus christ. It is given to reveal unto us the purposes, the person and the plans of the lord jesus. There are books that were accepted very quickly, almost from the start e.
The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. This web site explains the book of revelation, each individual scripture. This sermon explores who the martyred saints may be and their cry unto god, along with gods response the book of revelation how long revelation 6. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. The book of revelation and the book of genesis stand like the great bookends of god s creation. The concluding instructions concerning the book, revelation 22. But there is one question that seems to be overlooked in our search for signs of the endtimes. This is the pastor bringing the message entitled daniel and revelation. Children sermons and childrens sermons short childrens sermons childrens sermon illustrations childrens sermons for fathers day sermons for kids. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,924,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide.
Chapter 18 gives us the destruction of the great harlot city, babylon. Then, the crowning glory of the entire pyramid of truth, the wonderful book of revelation, the consummation of all prophecy shedding forth its glorious light upon the rest of the pyramid. You can also listen to them real audio files click here. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. October 2007 this sermon was delivered at the iron hall evangelical church in belfast, northern ireland, by pastor david legge. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. From the seven churches, to the seven seals, to the seven trumpets, to the dramatic scenes of cosmic conflict in which the 144000 are caught in the middle, to the final scenes of gods victory and redemtion into a mind blowing restored earth, johns visions continue to represent for.
They have right doctrine, they love the truth, they are patiently enduring but they have forgotten that whilst correct theology. Revelations on the book of revelation the world from prx pri. The message of revelation is so important that the lord takes the time and space to talk about the message of revelation itself. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Or rather, and i saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before not god, as in text, but the throne, and books or, rolls were opened. The book of daniel was a sealed book until the time of the end daniel 12. Revelation is a book written to reveal the future, and jesus christ is the one who does the revealing. The book of revelation was written by the apostle john as revealed to him by the spirit of god. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness.
Books and sermons dealing with daniel revelation amazing. Questions about the antichrist, the millennium, and many others a are sharply disputed among bible teachers today. Encouragement we as apostolics have no problem with the beginning or the ending of the word of god. Without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. And i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous, seven angels having the seven last plagues. It will prepare you for the rest of the material contained here. This message will give you some of the keys to unlocking the mysteries of revelation. Preach the word the book of the revelation strength. God is worthy to receive all our worship revelation 4. The great revelation and announcement contributed on apr 24, 2012 2,821 views. The tragedy of openminded christianity revelation 2.
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