Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Jorge gutierrezsolana y tapia, a scholar, writer, mm, and former diplomat, is no stranger to the entrails of national interests and realpolitiks, experiences that. Hahn goes into great hahnlike detail about his ideas regarding 70 a. Secretarygeneral of nato, j avier solana as the antichrist. I heard or read somewhere that the book of revelation isnt included in catholic bibles, but that they have 73 books instead of the protestant 66, which protestants know as the apocryp. Therefore, solana remains one of many people who are speculated to be the antichrist. He was explaining how to him solana fits revelation s requirement of the.
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. It is an honor and a joy to share my work with you. Most of the other revelations, and this fascinated me, many of them were found with the gnostic gospels in upper egypt, and they had been censored by church leaders for over a thousand and a half years. March 20, 2007 javier solanas support continues to grow why and how this may impact the usa. This painting depicts the scene from the book of revelation referenced in handels masterpiece. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. For years, i have illustrated, designed and directed many book covers, ads, logos, commercials and campaigns.
It was javier solana among others who desired to see the western european union become the core of the eu for military affairs. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. In america, the fundamentalist christian right often use the number in sermons about the coming apocalypse. Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. The book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible and the most controversial. Youll grasp the meaning of each verse, youll understand every important symbol, and youll get the big picture of all that god has promised for those who believe in him. Please explain the twentyfour elders standing around the throne of god. Why do catholic bibles not include the book of revelation. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. Revelation 1 introduction to revelation sunday, february 17, 20. Mar 07, 2012 the book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible.
Apr, 2007 his number is six hundred threescore and six 666 revelation. And no one knows for sure what the 666 passage in revelation. The biblical basis for the ten kings and the same ten rulers as the ten horns derives from the book of revelation and the book of daniel. The book of revelations prophecies about the seven last plagues are terrifying and show there will be massive suffering and destruction around the world in the end times. Or as in another site linked below, the highly subjective and contrivable bible. Unknown to many christians, a 10nation military alliance appeared in europe in 1995, called the western european union or the brussels treaty powers. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. They and satanists responded coolly to the new revelation.
A bookscroll secured by seven seals is revealed in the right hand of himthe one god who sits on the throne it is made known that only the lion that is from the tribe of judah is worthy to open this bookscroll. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. 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. An interlude in which the mystery of god is revealed and a special little book held by a strong angel as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 10. Javier solana candidate for antichrist or setting the stage. More commonly, the first beast is identified as the antichrist, while the second beast is known as the false prophet. Most of the other revelations, and this fascinated me, many of them were found with the gnostic gospels in upper egypt, and they had been censored by. The first verse in the book of revelation does not say exactly who that particular john is, but it is naturally assumed to be john the apostle since it was the apostles that were given the authority by god to write scripture. The fulfillment readings and resources solana beach. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Adolf hitler was the 7 th beast, the king of fierce countenance daniel 8. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Nov 18, 2005 in the new testament book of revelation, we learn that this leader will somehow be identified with the number 666 revelation.
From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. The revelation of jesus christ the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his bondservants, the things which must soon take place. Rather, it is a book of mystical teaching, relating especially to the esoteric experiences of the evolving consciousness. In the new testament book of revelation, we learn that this leader will somehow be identified with the number 666 revelation.
Jan 10, 2011 javier solana was chosen in 1999 to become the first leader of the ten nation weu after it had become ten members. There are a total of 66 books in our bible, but there is only one book that promises some kind of a special blessing for those who will attempt to try and read it and keep the words, revelation, and knowledge that is contained in it and that one book is the very last book of the bible, the book of revelation. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The holy bible makes it clear that no one knows for sure the hour or the day of christs return in the end times, but the current convergence of events may be. 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. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. This will be necessary for god to deal with a sinful and rebellious world. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Youll grasp the meaning of each verse, youll understand every important symbol, and youll get the big picture of all that god has promised for those.
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. His position is linked in two places with the number 666 in official eu documents. The revelation of jesus christ is communicated by an angel to a man named john when he was on the island of patmos. The theology of the book of revelation new testament theology. Solanas name does not compute to 666 in the new testaments gematria unless its artificially manipulated with an strange value system or a contrived transliteration into hebrew nor does he fit the depiction of the beast from the sea in revelation. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Wilkinson is waiting for solana to reimerge and while his site is fixated on solana, he provides no good reason as to why he chose him. The book of revelation s prophecies about the seven last plagues are terrifying and show there will be massive suffering and destruction around the world in the end times. In december of 1998, at their vienna summit, the eus heads created the new office of high representative for.
In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. An impression of the hallelujah chorus from handels messiah. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. Beale shows, however, revelation is not merely a futurology but a book about how the church should live for the glory of god throughout the ages. 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. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. John records the prophetic vision, in written text, and is instructed to send the document to the seven churches of asia.
Indie rock, indie pop, postpunk revival, new wave, electronic. In chapter of the book of revelation, john wrote about two beasts. Dec 28, 2018 blessed are those who read and study from the book of revelation. It does belong to a tradition of apocalyptic writing, which began in judaism in the second temple period. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. The book of revelation the new international greek testament. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Jul 17, 2012 paramhansa yogananda stated that it is a book of yogic wisdom, and he wrote a yet unpublished commentary of several hundred manuscript pages to expound that fact. They are divided into two sections labeled old testament and new testament. The theology of the book of revelation new testament theology bauckham, richard on.
It could be said that he arose after the ten were in place. He is the only one of the seven that can come back from the dead and astound the world because everyone knows that he was and then he was not, and they will wonder when they see that he is again. Oct, 2011 from the album portamento universal music 2011. Of interest, javier solana announced his retirement on july 5, 2009, effective at the end of his term in october of this year. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible. As i write these words in midmarch, 2007, javier solana has had a busy week in the middle east. The book of revelation is traditionally said to be written by john.
It is the first fulllength book within the revelation series, which is meant to be read in release order. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visions dreams and nightmares. I t is most important to realize that the book of revelation is purely spiritual symbolism and not prophecy at all. Bible prophecy foretells a 10nation military alliance that will rise out of a revived roman empire the european union and will come under the control of the antichrist daniel 7. In december of 1998, at their vienna summit, the eus heads created the new office of high representative for common foreign and security policy for the european union. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. His number is six hundred threescore and six 666 revelation. The angel gives a man named john the book of revelation. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Hi everyonei was reading scott hahns excellent book lambs supper for probably the third time when i came across an argument he was making about the book of revelation where he argues many of the events in the book of revelation were foretelling the fall of jerusalem in 70 a. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ, song of moses, song of. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. 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. Javier solana story javier solanas speedy rise to global power part ii. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Javier solana could he be the antichrist as prophecied in revelation. 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.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. July 3, 2019 revelation 6 the seven seals the book of revelation june 22, 2019 prophecy. Solana s name does not compute to 666 in the new testaments gematria unless its artificially manipulated with an strange value system or a contrived transliteration into hebrew nor does he fit the depiction of the beast from the sea in revelation. Jun 04, 2006 the book of revelation is traditionally considered to be written by john, a disciple of jesus. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work.
Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. There is a beast, and a number of other creatures in revelation, but no antichrist. And no guide makes revelation more understandable than the smart guide to the bible. Elaine pagels on what the book of revelation reveals wsj. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. Javier solana candidate for antichrist or setting the. Paramhansa yogananda stated that it is a book of yogic wisdom, and he wrote a yet. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Unknown to many christians, a 10nation military alliance appeared in europe in 1995, called the western european union or the brussels. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The holy bible makes it clear that no one knows for sure the hour or the day of christs return in the end times, but the current convergence of events may be one of the signs we are in the latter days. 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 simp.
In january 2002 as recorded by javier solana it was determined that the weu would remain at ten members. The word antichrist appears nowhere in the book of revelation. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. 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. Apr 25, 2012 hi everyonei was reading scott hahns excellent book lambs supper for probably the third time when i came across an argument he was making about the book of revelation where he argues many of the events in the book of revelation were foretelling the fall of jerusalem in 70 a. Even stranger, it was only one of many now forgotten books of revelation. The book of revelation is gods message to all who are concerned about the future.