The book contains the prophecy of events to be unfolded in the rest of the book of revelation. There is only one place in the bible that tells us when this book is opened. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. John describes the 144,000 jews who will be protected during the tribulation revelation 7. Behold, the lion of the tribe of judah, the root of david, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals. The 7 seals of revelation, come from the scroll that only one person can open. When jesus gave his life on the cross, he redeemed the earth back to god, but god hasnt taken possession of it yet.
Behold, the lion of the tribe of judah, the root of david, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, seven signs and seven bowls of revelation. Todays reading lecturas del dia national bible week readings audio reflections video books of the bible understanding the bible. The book of revelation is one of the most intriguing books of the bible. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible gateway.
The seven seals of revelation the seven seals listed with commentary and also showing correlation with other scripture. Revelation 6 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme. Revelation 6 nlt the lamb breaks the first six seals. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls. The seals 6 i watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. 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. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. Bookofrevelations3populationreductionpredictionschartsfourthsealkillfourthsixthtrumpetkillthird7seals7trumpets7vialsofwrath.
The holy bible book 01 genesis kjv dramatized audio. Study guide for revelation by chuck smith blue letter bible. Part of the yale divinity school bible study presented by the congregational church of new canaan connecticut. No other book on earth has ever overcome the popularity of the bible and the bible will be the book upon which the great controversy will be focused. The seven seals, trumpets, and bowls depicted in the book of revelation represent the final judgments of god that are poured out on an unbelieving world in the end times. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. They also believe the four horsemen of the apocalypse who bring death, war, famine, and disease before the return of jesus. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of revelation taught by pastor paul. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
The book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, or the apocalypse of john, is a book of the new testament that occupies a central place in christian eschatology. Then, in heaven, he sees a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and. Each symbol is used to describe gods judgment upon sinful christ rejecting men and women of the earth. How should we understand the seven seals, seven trumpets. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. He was given a crown, and he rode forth victorious to further his victories.
All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beastall whose names have not been written in the lambs book of life, the lamb who was slain from the creation of. Therefore, each seal is a perioid of time when significant events in history occurred. Visit us at for online studies through the entire bible. Prior to the fall of the papacy in 1798, only a few people in europe owned a bible. Bible scholars claim seals in book of revelation are. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end. Revelation 6, english standard version 2016 esv bible. End time bible studies on the books of daniel and revelations. T he book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book. War, famine, and death revelation 6 the book of revelation series. The bible teaches that salvation comes through faith alone and ever since jesus opened the first seal in 1798, the holy spirit has been advancing this message throughout the world.
Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. The judgments get increasingly worse and more devastating as the end times progress. Part of the yale divinity school bible study presented by. And i looked, and behold, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, stood a lamb as though it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven. The seven seals of revelation, come from the scroll that only one person can open. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Be thankful for the good news that you have been hearing. After the opening of the sixth of the seven seals is an interlude in the book of revelation. After jesus christ begins to open the seals, a series of events begin that lead to christs second coming.
Book of revelation kjv listen audio bible online bible study tools. Revelation 5 king james version books of the bible. Revelation 619 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. It is only by placing the entire world in a dire situation that jesus will give the survivors a chance to live by faith regardless of religious heritage or background. Remember from my introduction, that revelation is symbolic of actual events. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. And as the apostle john, saw the lord open them, he saw the events of each of its seven sections, and recorded what he saw according to the direction of the lord. Then i heard one of the four living beings say with a voice like thunder, come. Opinion eth several bible scholars according to express, are now claiming that the seals in the book of revelation have now been broken and that end of the world is now upon us. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. The seven seals of revelation reveal the prophetic trends and events leading up to the return of christ. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a.
Revelation 5, english standard version 2016 esv bible. The seals i watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. In chapter five the scene is still in heaven and continues the vision of the throne, only now the focus is on a new item of vital importance, the sevensealed book actually, a scroll, the greek biblion and its recipient. Bible verses about seven seals church of the great god. For two hundred years, no book has outsold the bible and had its exposure and global distribution. What are the seven seals and trumpets in revelation. The discussion of the seven seals begins in revelation chapter 6. Some have tried to argue that the judgments spoken of in the book are things that either took place during the destruction of jerusalem in ad 70 or have been taking place.
When john sees a scroll in heaven, which no being except for the lion of the tribe of judah, the root of david can open revelation 5. Filled with vivid imagery, rich themes, and deep spiritual insights, it can be challenging to read and understand. The seven seals in revelation are written in revelation chapters 5, 6, and 8. But if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation 6 new living translation nlt the lamb breaks the first six seals. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls vials in the book of revelation. Yet woven throughout revelations sweeping tapestry is a unifying message. The book of revelation is outlined with a sequence of four sets of symbols. The seven seals close a book that has been written, and jehovah gods son, jesus christ, is found as the only one worthy to open the book. The book of revelation seals the bible on multiple levels. This was either due to the expense, or in some countries, the church forbade the possession of a bible.
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