Oh, lamb of god, we do worship you with other saints of god around the world. Dec 23, 2016 god the mother in revelation through all these prophecies and more, god teaches us that we must know god the mother in the last day to receive the water of life, eternal life. 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. Revelation 5 niv the scroll and the lamb then i saw in bible.
One of the most vivid of these unveilings comes in revelation 5. 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. The book of revelation includes over twentynine references to a lionlike lamb slain but standing which delivers victory in a manner reminiscent of the resurrected christ. This heavenly prelude is very important for placing not just the entire book of revelation into the proper context, but the purpose and ministry of christ himself. Worthy is the lamb who was killed to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and praise. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the prophecies or not. Could you please tell me something about the symbolism of the lamb of god in revelation and of symbolism in general in that book such as the. 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. There shall not be anything defiled there, or one who makes defilement or lies, but only those who are written in the book of the lamb. Behold, the lamb of god, who takes away the sin of the world. And we see the lamb of god actually slain outside jerusalem. In the new testament, the apostle paul warned people of this coming time of judgment saying, for the wrath of god is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men romans 1. For the wedding day of the lamb has come, his bride has made herself ready. The book of revelation is a vision of the future given to the apostle john, who recorded it for us in the bible.
God gave this book of prophecy to john through jesus and the angel gabriel to be a message of. Mar 16, 2014 john did not waste any time to unveil jesus the lamb of god and lion of judah in his book of prophecy. The father, sitting on the throne, holds a sealed book really a scroll in his right hand, and a strong angel asks the question, who is worthy to open the book. God rules, but god had definitively manifested his rule in jesus, who turned out not to be the lion who devoured our enemies but rather the lamb who was slain. Revelation 1 jesus christ the lamb of god and lion of. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
In johns other big book besides revelation he said the gospel of john, he wrote, john the baptist was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at jesus as he walked by and said, behold, the lamb of god. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Jul 08, 2009 the lamb of god the lord jesus christ is the main person of the apocalypse with his preferred title the lamb appearing 28 times in the book of the revelation. Dec 17, 2019 many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the prophecies or not. Donald guthrie, the lamb in the structure of the book of revelation, vox evangelica 12 1981.
The final episode of our lamb series brings us to that puzzling letter to the early church we call revelation. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. In johns vision, the seven seals hold closed a scroll in heaven, and, as each seal is broken, a new judgment is unleashed on the earth. While the book of revelation can feel intimidating and appear dark and foreboding, with its chaotic imagery and intense scenes of violence, focusing on the lamb allows us to keep johns central theme front and center.
Now we have come to the end of the bible, that is, the the book of revelation. Look once again at the words that this approach will lead us to associate with a dimension of gods character. The revised common lectionary does not give us much of the book of revelation. The significance of the lamb goes back to the passover instructions where god lays claim to all the firstborn. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of god sent into. The seven seals contained secret information known only to god until the lamb lion was found worthy to open the book scroll and to look on the contents. The book of revelations, it must be admitted, is perhaps not the lightest read in the bible. In christian theology the lamb of god is viewed as both foundational and integral to the message of christianity. This jolting event in the life of one family led author nathan jones to set off to explore the greatest source in the study of angelology the book of revelation. On the one hand, you have godcreator of the universe and the mastermind behind all the wrath and destruction that is revelation. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. The mighty angels of revelation nathan jones angels. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy.
An examination of the relationship between god and the lamb in the book of revelation. 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. God and jesus are two sides of one pretty amazing divine coin. In johns vision, the only one worthy to open the book scroll is referred to as both the lion of judah and the lamb having seven horns and seven eyes. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. The only survivor who could remember insisted they must have been rescued, not by a mere man, but by an actual angel sent from god. Lamb of god is a title for jesus that appears in the gospel of john. 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. Apr 06, 2018 this is part 3 of the 3part passover lamb series. The book of the life of the lamb who was slain is an eternal book, pledging gods redemptive act in history, and securing gods eternal praise from his redeemed. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. The usa is in the bible, in revelations, see that this is clearly so. Revelation 5 the scroll and the lamb then i saw in.
In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Some of these prophecies are thousands of years old and are about to fulfill. A lionlike lamb that rises to deliver victory after being slain appears several times in the book of revelation. You have redeemed us by your death and resurrection, and now we are yours. We continue to study the second vision in the book of revelation, consisting of seven scenes in heaven. Who is worthy to open the scroll and to break its seals. John describes the 144,000 jews who will be protected during the tribulation revelation 7. Of these, six appear in the book of revelation and one in philippians. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. The lamb of god in the revelation of jesus christ sermon. Gods word translation nothing unclean, no one who does anything detestable, and no liars will ever enter it. God the mother in revelation we have been searching for the evidences of god the mother from genesis all throughout the bible. The beast, the book, and the beauty of the lamb desiring god. I refer to the last book of the bible as the book of revelations because as the spirit of god opened this book to me i saw that it was the revelation of yeshua mashiach jesus christ and in this one revelation of the lamb of god you have a revelation of him, his father, his people, his kingdom, the throne room and many other things concerning him.
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. Only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life will enter it. The bibles unfolding revelation of sacrifice reymond, robert l. The lamb in the structure of the book of revelation. The lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of god sent out into all the earth. The revelation of christ revelation 15 seven scenes in heaven scenes 3,4 the scroll and the lamb. The lamb is the instrument through which all of gods plans will be fulfilled. The lamb of god the lord jesus christ is the main person of the apocalypse with his preferred title the lamb appearing 28 times in the book of the revelation. Lamb, enthroned with god, and praised by all creation. Chapters 2122 finish with a vision of the new heaven and earth, where there is no longer any curse of death or pain or suffering. The lamb of god in the revelation of jesus christ sermon by.
We are to live righteously, pleasing god, worshiping god, and knowing that. Jan 02, 2020 after the opening of the sixth of the seven seals is an interlude in the book of revelation. Revelation 5 niv bible then i saw in the right hand of. God gave this book of prophecy to john through jesus and the angel gabriel to be a. In the first appearance of the lamb in revelation only the lamb which is of the tribe of judah, and the root of david is found worthy to take the judgment scroll from god and break the seals. The lambs book of life is separate and distinct from the other books in heaven.
Jan 03, 2016 the book of the life of the lamb who was slain is an eternal book, pledging gods redemptive act in history, and securing gods eternal praise from his redeemed. Hes the savior of the world and the vanquisher of evil so thats means hes a hands on kind of guy. The bible says the book of life is opened once, at the end of the one thousand years. Revelation 1 jesus christ the lamb of god and lion of judah. A book of life is mentioned specifically on seven different occasions in the new testament. The seven seals are one of a series of endtimes judgments from god. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. God the mother in revelation, the wife of the lamb would come. Revelation closes with a vision of the future restored paradise in the new heavens and the new earth where righteous dwell securely forever. In the book of revelation, john refers to christ as the lamb of god more than any other designation. Jesus christ the lamb of revelation alpha and omega ministries. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of gods people and emphasizes that gods vengeance will come upon his enemies. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
God the mother in revelation, the wife of the lamb would. Could you please tell me something about the symbolism of the lamb of god in revelation and of symbolism in general in that book such as the new jerusalem its walls and gates, etc. May you be encouraged and inspired by these 19 quotes from the book of revelation. We are to live righteously, pleasing god, worshiping god, and knowing that through jesus we have the ultimate victory.
John did not waste any time to unveil jesus the lamb of god and lion of judah in his book of prophecy. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. As it is known, this book of revelation is concerned about the last day when jesus is coming for the second time to give us the salvation, eternal life.
See the meaning of the seven seals, seven trumpets and bowls of wrath. To fulfill these prophecies of the bible god the mother, who is the reality of the most holy place, came down to this earth as man in the flesh. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. This web site will be an avenue of reminding humanity and in particular true believers the promises and revelations of god hidden in prophecies. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. A testament to the lamb of god, ensign, december 2019. God knows and sees all that is happening on the earth. In our previous studies in mentioned that we would wait until revelation 5. Jesus does not replace god here or anywhere else in revelation. Gods spirit is at work and god will fulfill his promises and prophecies.