Revelation united states conference of catholic bishops. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. The theme of the book of revelation is the redemption and the ascension of man from the natural to the divine plane of existence. In the new testament book of revelation, an angel called abaddon is described as the king of an army of locusts. Were getting ready to see the final battle at the end of the tribulation but well have to wait until revelation 19. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Sep 11, 2017 this video is based on combined segments from an interview conducted by george noory on coast to coast am with 9 11 researcher author and now retired flight attendant rebekah roth. Getty the city that st john described was a symbolic economic babylon because by the time of the visions fulfilment it would have become the main centre of global world trade.
The voice which is now heard is not the cry of the groaning world, but of the oppressed and troubled church. Revelation 9 new international version niv biblica. Revelation 911 niv the fifth angel sounded his trumpet. The description of the antichrist mentioned in daniel 9. John was a christian leader of jewish origin who was in exile on the roman prison island of patmos. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Dec 18, 2009 21 brief observations concerning revelation 6. Commentary for revelation 9 the fifth trumpet is followed by a representation of another star as falling from heaven and opening the bottomless pit, out of which come swarms of locusts.
Revelations, bible confirmation, and sign it with the kingdom part 1. Revelation 111 glory, and power, be unto the lamb for ever consider writing down questions you have about what you read in revelation. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. The angel flying in midheaven with the everlasting gospel is followed by another angel. The fifth trumpet 11 they were ruled by a king, the angel of the abyss.
Jan 18, 2006 jim dwyer, city to release thousands of oral histories of 911 today, new york times, august 12, 2005. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. A history of the conflict revelation 12 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The book of revelation asv american standard version. Abaddonapollyon is the ruler of the abyss and the king of these demonic locusts. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Daniel 9 concentrates on the 70 weeks which is a specific time when gods people have to get rid of sin and to finish transgression. Metaphysically, what does john, the writer of the book of revelation, represent. All these prophecies come together in the book of revelation. Book of revelation chapters 9 thru 11 the sixth trumpet. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible.
Visions and revelations, bible confirmation, and sign it with the kingdom best read with accompanying study prophecy 9 11 01. Revelation chapter 9 book of revelation each scripture. Visions and revelationsbible confirms prophecy 91101. The book of revelation is johns record of that vision revelation 1.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Under the altar the altar of the temple in revelation 11. John begins his explanation for writing in verse 9 of the first. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. It is not introduced by the voice of the living beings, and the cry come. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Sep 11, 2018 a bible verse may have predicted the 911 attacks. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. It is not the altar of incense, but the grand altar of sacrifice. Shock claim prophecy laid out in book of revelation. Revelation 1 metaphysical bible interpretation truthunity.
He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. Yet it has a clear message for all who would devote themselves to its pages. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. I encourage you to bring your insights to class to share with others. The law was, the whole blood of the bullock shall be poured at the bottom of the altar of burntoffering, which is before the tabernacle of the congregation. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Were here to help you teach kids about the love of jesus found in the book of revelation. Revelation 9 has revealed destroying locusts, an image used of a world power. Two more angels appear to announce the judicial sentence of god on babylon and the inhabitants of the earth that give homage to the beast revelation 14. By wayne jackson there is much bible evidence to demonstrate that the soul is entirely conscious in the afterdeath state.
In vision, the apostle john saw before him a book or scroll sealed with seven seals. There is perhaps no more misunderstood book of the bible than revelation. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. John is going to let his readers know that he did not sit down and decide to write a letter to the seven churches in asia minor. Revelation chapter 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
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 symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. Revelation 9 new international version niv 9 the fifth angel sounded his trumpet, and i saw a star that had fallen from the sky to the earth. In this chapter, the next two angels trumpets are sounded, following the sounding of the first four trumpets in chapter 8. Daniel 7, 8, and 1012 specifically concentrate on the activities of nations and the persecuting of gods people. More proofs of this will be seen in chapters 10 and 11 of revelation. I write that new york city with its financial areas, as well as washington dc including the pentagon would be wiped out. The february and march 1832 revelations, as well as other documents transcribed on pages 119 of revelation book 2, were likely copied before js left hiram. The beast that makes war against the two witnesses is said to ascend out of the bottomless pit rev.
Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. No other new testament book poses more serious and difficult interpretive challenges than revelation. Outside of revelation, examples of apocalyptic literature in the bible are daniel chapters 712, isaiah chapters 2427, ezekiel chapters 3741, and zechariah chapters 9 14. We find satan later on in revelation, when he is imprisoned for 1,000 years revelation 20. This is the only picture we have in the book of revelation of some piece of information remaining sealed. Revelation 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Grab our free introduction to revelation lessons here. Revelation 9, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Revelation book 2 is a manuscript book of revelations and other texts copied into the book over a period of almost three years, from as early as february 1832 to late 1834. Some of his pyramids are in the valley of the kings in egypt.
Book of revelation a verse by verse audio study chapters 9 thru 11 the sixth trumpet and the strong angel with the little stone. His ascent from the pit may speak of his physical origin, the source of his spiritual empowerment, or both. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 1, english standard version 2016 esv the. The little scroll revelation 10 revelation made clear. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Thus rise the forever harmonious, thankful songs of the redeemed in heaven.
Wed love to send you introduction to revelation lessons for kids. Abaddonapollyon is often used as another name for satan. See the exposition of the seventh verse of this chapter. It was not for humanity to know the things that the seven thunders revealed.
His name in hebrew is abaddon, and in greek it is apollyon. Since the locusts represent the roman empire because the locusts and the beast are synonymous images revelation 11. Times of tribulation revelation 6 11 seven seals 5th and 6th seals day of wrath. Revelation was written in the last decade of the first century ca. Revelation 9 is the ninth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 9. I want to say at this time that the events on 9 11 01 are not the events i write about concerning the book of revelations and the endtimes.
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