Book of revelation definition of book of revelation by the. The battle of armageddon jon paulien blog and daily. The term is also used in a generic sense to refer to any end of the world scenario. The book of revelation the battle of armageddon 19 of 22. Since the battle of armageddon is set up under the sixth plague, and the plagues are called the wrath of god. Seven seals contain the most meaningful stages of human history, its knowledge clarifies the mystery that have surrounded them since john delivered his prophecy contained in the book of revelation. In fact, armageddon is mentioned only once and the battle of armageddon is not mentioned at all. The third member of the unholy trinity is the beast coming up out of the earth revelation.
In the bible, we find a curious story replete with divine judgment. Professor ed hindson speaks the war of armageddon spoken of in the book of revelation. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Book of revelation the last book of the new testament.
Into a place called in the hebrew tongue armageddon. It presents the conclusion of the great drama of redemption begun in the first three chapters of genesis. Even though the book of revelation was finally included in the new testament canon because christian leaders came to think it had been ive been asked about who wrote the book of revelation. Armageddon has become a byword for the end of the world. If his stated goal is achieved, the final seven years to armageddon will begin at that time. In islamic theology, the armageddon is also mentioned in hadith as the greatest armageddon or almalhama alkubra. The seven seals of the book of revelation apocalypse and. According to the book of revelation in the new testament of the christian bible, armageddon is the prophesied location of a gathering of armies for a battle during the end times, variously interpreted as either a literal or a symbolic location. A literal battle that will take place under the sixth plague between the nations of the world to gain control of that small piece of land in the middle east.
Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. Armageddon is a different kind of war prophecy in the news. The book of revelation was written sometime around. John explains that there will be a clash between the forces of good and evil in this place. Sequential order of events in the book of revelation. White is professor of classics and christian origins at the university of texas at austin, and acted as historical consultant for apocalypse. Chapter 19 the final showdown the real armageddon prophecy. Armageddon the coming of christ the rider on the white horse. The smart guide to the bible series by daymond duck with larry richards, general editor. The mount of megiddo in northern israel is not actuall. At this point it may be beneficial to say something about the text of revelation.
The book of revelation the battle of armageddon 19 of. Nov 10, 20 the book of revelation the battle of armageddon 19 of 22 framingtheworld. But if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. At the heart of this millenialism is the description of armageddon, the final battle on earth between god and satan, in the book of revelation. And i saw heaven opened and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called faithful and true, and in righteousness he judges and wages war. The nice and accurate prophecies of agnes nutter, witch by terry pra. T he book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book.
Revelation is a book permeated by worship and punctuated throughout with songs of praise. The word armageddon occurs only once in the bible, at revelation 16. One of the principal keys to understanding the book of revelation is the chronology which takes place in its amazing chapters. It is the last battle before the gog and magog battle following the millennium in revelation 20. These governments and their supporters oppose god even now by refusing to submit to his rulership. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. The one passage which does mention armageddon or more correctly, harmagedon occurs in the book of revelation.
But did you know that there is no such place in israel called armageddon. In the book of revelation they are delivered from spiritual babylon in connection with the battle of armageddon. And the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river, the euphrates. The second coming of christ and the annihilation of the armies. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation.
Though, as any scholar will admit, the syntax and grammar of the greek is most unusual. Many misinterpretations of endtime events have resulted from not recognizing the proper sequencing of several passages in this remarkable and momentous prophetic book. It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end. Titles coming soon at armageddon books antichrist, 666. Sep 28, 2019 armageddon is a different kind of war.
Book of revelation synonyms, book of revelation pronunciation, book of revelation translation, english dictionary definition of book of revelation. Titles coming soon at armageddon books bible prophecy bookstore. If this is a literal conflict of arms, the place where it will take place is probably indicated. The apocalypse what does the bible really teach about the end of the world, armageddon, the second coming of jesus christ and the final battle against the antichrist. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. The battle of armageddon refers to the final war between human governments and god. Like the rest of the new testament, it was written in greek. The gospels and the book of revelation raise many apocalyptic questions for christians. Here are some musings on it, the first part taken from my textbook on the new testament. Popular belief is that the antichrist will reveal himself, and christ will return to the earth to take the good and the righteous up to heaven in an event known as the rapture, leaving satan behind to rule the earth for 1,000 years.
The bible prophesies a sevenyear period that will immediately precede the battle of armageddon and the second coming of jesus to the earth. The word armageddon, greek for har megiddo mount megiddo in hebrew, had never been mentioned before revelation. The word armageddon occurs only once in the bible, at. Revelation predicts a final conflict over true and false worship. Although the word armageddon comes to us via the bible, it has entered the modern vernacular as a term that refers to doomsday, or a cataclysmic event. John, in revelation, tells us that the last battle of history will take place on the plains of armageddon. The olivet discourse harmonized with the book of revelation. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. 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. An insiders guide to the book of revelation paulien ph. Antichrist, armageddon, 666, tribulation, rapture, millennium, israel, second coming, mark of the beast, revelation, daniel, and much more. The book of revelation the battle of armageddon 19 of 22 framingtheworld.
The battle of armageddon, jon paulien blog, daily devotional gospel of patmos, book of revelation bible study encouragement fot the last days end of time preparation. What revelation says about the armageddon articles july 2, 20 the dust hadnt even settled from operation desert storm after iraq invaded kuwait in the early 1990s when i received an advertisement for a book predicting that this was the beginning of the end. We are about to read 61 verses that give a very broad overview of the events of armageddon. As the armies of the world are engaged in struggle for power throughout the holy land and in the very act of sacking the city of jerusalem, the glory of the lord appears in heaven and the majestic procession pictured in revelation 19. Nov 01, 2008 the seven seals of the book of revelation apocalypse and armageddon explained. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The events leading up to this battle have been predicted in the bible some of which have been fulfilled in this generation. The battle of armageddon is pictured in the book of revelation as the final battle where god defeats evil. Armageddon is the battle to end all battles during the tribulation. Kelly bowring april 2020 blessed is the one who reads aloudand blessed are those who listen to this prophetic messageand heed what is written in the book of revelation, for the continue reading. Prophetically, revelation shows that at the place that is called in hebrew armageddon, the kings of the entire inhabited earth will be gathered together to the war of the great day of god the almighty.
Jan 06, 2014 by irvin baxter us secretary of state john kerry has set a goal of reaching a middle east peace agreement by may 2014. The prophecy of the final 7 years before armageddon endtime. Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. Were going to briefly cover issues such as genre, authorship, date, symbolism, literary structure, and so forth. It is obvious that the churchgods people of the last dayswill be persecuted and threatened with death just like ancient israel. Antichrist, armageddon, 666, tribulation, rapture, millennium, israel, second coming. The book of revelation mentions an apocalyptic battle at armageddon revelation 16. 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. Posted on november 24, 2016 updated on february 19, 2017.
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