And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as you will. It certainly is clear that the messages of this inspired book issue from our Lord (22:16); and yet the narrative also is supremely and ultimately about Christ (1996, 120-121; emphasis added). 1) If you would like to skip the detailed discussion below, the next article in this series is , This is Jesus voice which John previously heard as a loud voice; , This is the second time that the phrase , All around the throne (Rev 4:3, 4, 6), and, There are four major throne scenes in the Old Testament. Lamb having seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God (Rev. There are multiple similarities. His countenance was like the sun shining in its strength (Rev. 1:5), similar to King of kings (Rev. He made a clear distinction between God and the Son, describing the Father as Almighty and the Son as subordinate. Nelson, our prophet, is a shining example of this ability to inspire others. God the Father, the Ancient of Days, appeared to Daniel with hair that was white like wool (Dan. Whenever the circumstances demanded it, and whenever the moment was appropriate, these rare gems were unveiled. 22:16) Clearly this final book of the New Testament is very much about Christ, as well as being conveyed by him. Arguments against the usual translation: The Word was God.. This is an overview of the articles on the verses that refer to Jesus as theos. Contrast that sort of knowledge with statements such as I am aware of the cold outdoors or I am aware of my love for my wife. These are three distinct types of knowledge, each of which is acquired in a distinctive manner. Union of Church and State in the Late Roman Empire, the series on the vision of the book with the seven seals, the list of the articles in the series on the sealed book, The 24 elders in Gods throne room are humans from Israel and the Church, List of all articles on the vision of the sealed book (Rev 4:1-8:1), The 490 years of Daniel 9 - Evaluation of the Four Major Interpretations. These features indicate endurance, perseverance, strength, and speed. The fact that the cosmos and the planet were created demonstrates that there is a God. Justinian liberated the Nicene Church in Rome from Arian domination. But the description of the four living creatures (Rev 4:6-7) and the holy, holy, holy (Rev 4:8) refer to the throne vision in Isaiah 6. The book is not intended to be a collection of arcane prophecies, mysteries, symbols, and warnings, but an uncovering of knowledge about things which must shortly take place. As verse 1 maintains, the Father gave the contents of Revelation to Jesus Christ, who as Head of the church passed them on to His disciples through John, so that they would have all the facts that God allowed about the imminent future. But what does revelation mean? The most talented being ever created used his freedom to rebel and to accuse God of arbitrary judgment. This is symbolized by robes made white in the blood of the sacrifice (7:14). (How the Bible Describes His Clothes). 1:8 (Father); 3:14 (Jesus); 21:6 (Father); 22:13 (Jesus) There are 12 descriptions in Revelation 1 that are not in Revelation 2-3 and 6 in Revelation 2-3 that are not in Revelation 1. 1) The whole meaning is that there is no God. This is based on the following: 1) Elders is a familiar Biblical title for humans but angels are never called elders. In righteousness He judges and makes war (Rev. While a rainbow normally exhibits multiple colors from purple to red, the primary color of this rainbow is green; the color of an emerald. That is exactly where John finds himself and where he is commanded to write what he sees on a scroll. Daniel is, therefore, a true prophecy. This is a reference back to the Revelation 1:10-20 Revelation 1:10-20 [10] I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, This significantly replicates the descriptive of the Lord God, the Almighty in chapter one (v. 8; cf. 22 (6 that are not in Rev. It is possible to reach the logical conclusion that everything that exists was produced by an uncaused cause. The article on the 24 elders identifies them as human representatives of Gods people on earth. The One sitting on the throne, therefore, is God the Father. In Revelation 5:5 Revelation 5:5And one of the elders said to me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.American King James VersionHe is described as the "Root of David" and in Revelation 22:16 Revelation 22:16I Jesus have sent my angel to testify to you these things in the churches. All of these tactics of the adversary have the potential to damage and even destroy our ability to identify and respond to the delicate signals from God that are conveyed via the power of His Spirit. 22:12) 2. He thrust in His sickle on the earth, and the earth was reaped (Rev. Since the number four represents the whole earth (cf. 1:7; 3:11) One who intervenes in history; He is not silent, 30 Descriptions of Jesus in Revelation 1-3,Page 2 Why did Jesus deliberately heal on the Sabbath? Around the throne were twenty-four thrones; Like the rainbow in the previous verse, the 24 elders are . Bow and submit only to Jesus; yet, Fear not: There is no fear in love, butperfect love casts out fear. 22:16) Every person who receives by proper priesthood authority the saving ordinances of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins and the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghostand who is acting in faith to fulfill the priesthood injunction to receive the Holy Ghosthas the ability to receive the spirit of revelation from the Lord. Comparison of Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21, where Christ gave His most comprehensive explanation of His return and of the End of the Age. 5:5) 5. (Dan. Images of Jesus tend to reflect that artist more than anything else. The Last (Rev. 5:30-31). It is reassuring to know that Jesus not only holds on to the churches, but that he also walks amongst them as well. The seven letters in chapters 2 and 3 were also addressed to seven churches ON EARTH. The planets are hanging on a thread of nothing. 1) In response, he said to them, According to what is written, and in accordance with what it behooved Christ to suffer, and in accordance with what it behooved Christ to rise from the dead on the third day: and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And you are present as witnesses to these events. Search the scriptures, because you believe that in them you have everlasting life; and they are the ones who bear witness about me, says John 5:39-40. And He who was sitting was like a jasper stone and a sardius in appearance. They were full of eyes in front and behind (Rev 4:6), symbolizing knowledge of everything. The seven Spirits of God (4 times) Rev. II. I am the Omega (Rev. 5 descriptions in Rev. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.American King James Versionas "the Offspring of David. Has the seven Spirits of God (Rev. Traditionally, the book of Revelation has been ascribed to the apostle John, son of Zebedee (Matthew 4:21), the disciple whom Jesus loved (John 21:20; 13:23; 20:2), and no creditable argument has been put forward to dispute his authorship. Why has Christ not yet returned? Next, John saw 24 elders sitting on 24 thrones around Gods throne. 1:10-16), plus 18 descriptions in Revelation 2-3, totaling 42. This fits the Bibles description of His exaltation after His ascension quite precisely. This is Thomas Lees response to the Law of Christ-article. 12:5) 2. He may appear in a theophany (an appearance of God), but a theophany is only a faint reflection of His real full Being. Many passages are claimed to be divinely revealed. In the Greek New Testament, apocalypsis appears in two senses. Third, the preincarnate Word affirmed his active role in the creation process (cf. It is one of the tragedies of theological history that some cultists (e.g., the ancient Arians) misappropriated this text to suggest that Christ did not exist eternally, but was created by God as the first of his creations. We must not fear the fearsome Christ, because he loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood (Rev. (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, 132). This commenced the Byzantine Papacy which completely eliminated Arianism. 19:12), Word of God (Rev. Does that mean that He is part of creation? Since He sits on the throne, He has the ultimate authority. 19 (7 that are not in Rev. 1) With what kind of body are the dead resurrected? Occasionally, the simplicity of the way (1 Nephi 17:41) of receiving small and incremental spiritual impressions that accumulate over time and in totality to provide the desired answer or the direction we require may cause us to look beyond the mark (1 Nephi 17:42). Like the rainbow in the previous verse, the 24 elders are around the throne, which should be taken in a horizontal sense. John also saw four living creatures in the center and around the throne (Rev 4:6). Their faces were like the faces of a lion, a calf, a man, and a flying eagle (Rev 4:7). The context is a dispute about eating meat. 1:8) In Revelation 2:1 Revelation 2:1To the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things said he that holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the middle of the seven golden candlesticks;American King James Versionto Ephesus, Jesus describes Himself as "He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands." Everything exists as a result of someones creation. Living creature, on the other hand, is a broader term that can represent also angels, birds, and humans. 15. 7:10) I took action right away and was baptized as a result. 1:1, 2, 6, 9; 2:7, 18; 3:1, 2, 12 (4x), 14; 4:5, 8; 5:6, 9, 10; 6:9; 7:2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17; 8:2, 4; 9:4, 13; 10:7; 11:1, 4, 11, 13, 16 (2x), 17, 19; 12:5, 6, 10 (2x), 17; 13:6; 14:4, 5, 7, 10, 12, 19; 15:1, 2, 3 (2x), 7, 8; 16:1, 7, 9, 11, 14, 19, 21; 17:17 (2x); 18:5, 8, 20; 19:1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 15, 17; 20:4, 6, 9, 12; 21:2, 3 (3x), 4, 7, 10, 11, 22, 23; 22:1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 18, 19 1:13; 2:1) Revelation 19:15 Revelation 19:15And out of his mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treads the wine press of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.American King James Versionand 21 describe how Christ will use His sword-God's Word will be the basis for judgment and destruction of those who disobey God's law. In this article we will address some of the rewarding truths about our Lord set forth in this book. For while Moses gave the law, it was Jesus Christ who brought grace and truth to the world. The most important thing to realize is that there will be no longer be any justification for not believing in God since the evidence of the universe demonstrates that He exists. All things, including creation, judgment and salvation, are from God, the Father, but through Jesus Christ. (Revelation 2:8 New International Version) The term Smyrna is derived from the word myrrh, which was a perfume that was used to embalm dead bodies in ancient times. Psalm 2:9). The people who overcome the beast sing the song of both Moses and the Lamb (Rev 15:3) the key figures of the Old and New Testaments. Status: Son of Man (Rev. (Rev. The following identifies them as people: Angels are never described as having such things. Loud voice, as of a trumpet (Rev. 16:15) It is not clear whether the rainbow was horizontally around the throne or a half-circle vertically arched above the throne, as rainbows are on earth. 11:15) Gods existence is demonstrated through the broad revelation of conscience and the creation of the universe. Was His promise to soon return fulfilled in the Destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70? 1:8); spoken to the Father 4:8, 11; 11:15, 17; 19:1, 6; 21:22; 22:5. And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things said he which has the sharp sword with two edges; And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shines in his strength. And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things said he that is holy, he that is true, he that has the key of David, he that opens, and no man shuts; and shuts, and no man opens; The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Christ did not only interpret the Law of Moses; He replaced it with higher moral standards that reflect the Fathers perfect heart. 3. That authority is grounded in creation for God is counted worthy to sit on the throne and govern the universe because He created all things (Rev 4:11). Second, I am he that liveth (v. 18). The feet were an iron and clay compositefor all earthly kingdoms are poised upon a brittle foundation. 6. The instant and vivid sense of light was a defining characteristic of this experience. O. Revelation 4 is a vision of the governing center of the universe. His eyes were like a flame of fire (Rev. Does Revelation describe events in a strict chronological sequence? The Bible doesnt teach that he had a permanent physical abnormality. Jesus looked like a normal person. End (3x): Rev. Gods power in creation, as well as in conscience, is demonstrated through general revelation. 3. The Sabbath was to be the best day of the week for it was made for man. 2. Nathan informed Israels king: When your days are fulfilled, and you will sleep with your fathers, I will set up your seed after you, that shall proceed from your body, and I will establish his kingdom (2 Samuel 7:12). In 5:6 the Savior is described as a slain Lamb, which involved the shedding of his blood. 2:18) The concluding book of the New Testament begins in the following fashion: The revelation of Jesus Christ which God gave him to show to his servants. (1:1a). We are immediately told that this book contains the revelation of Jesus Christ. He did not see the throne being put in place like in Daniel 7:9. 13:8) 13. (b) His worthiness was grounded in his sacrificial death. Potent Persia was prostrated by Alexander the Greats phalanxes. 16:8-9). The line of reasoning may be traced back to Aristotle, Plato, and finally Thomas Aquinas. 3. What generation, did Jesus say, will not pass away until all these things take place? With characteristics that are unparalleled, these passages provide a vivid picture of our Lord and Saviour; will you pay attention to what he is saying to the churches and respond appropriately? His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow (Rev. Christ, by transgressing the traditions, condemned the Jewish system of authority. Jesus always knew exactly what people were thinking (Mark 2:8, Luke 5:22, John 2:24-25). John saw One sitting on the throne (Rev 4:2). He stands before God interceding and pleading for the salvation and welfare of his people. 6. Who created heaventhe earthand the sea (Rev. According to Rev 17:10, one head is. When is that? @ 2021-2022 Copyright | All Right Reserved, link to What Did Jesus Wear? The most common description of Jesus in the book of Revelation is as a Lamb, appearing some 28 times in the book (Rev 5:6, 12-13). The number seven in Revelation is different from the other numbers in Revelation in the sense that the seven elements stand in chronological sequence to each otherthe second follows after the firstthe third after the second, and so forth, with the seventh as the last or end. The throne was standing BEFORE John saw it. Your email address will not be sold, distributed, rented, or in any way given out to a third party. Critics claim that the vile person is Antiochus but this article lists several differences. Even on dark or foggy mornings, the sun will occasionally shine through.Because of the gloomy circumstances, it is more difficult to see the light, and it is impossible to determine the exact instant when the sun rises over the horizon.However, even on a dark morning like this, we have enough light to identify the beginning of a new day and to go about our business.In a similar vein, we frequently get revelation without being able to identify exactly how or when we are receiving it. In Revelation 2-3 there are 18 descriptions of Jesus (the last 6 are not in Revelation 1) Note: Jesus holding the 7 stars and being true are mentioned twice (Rev. The universe exists somewhere within God. 1:15); armies in heaven followed Him (Rev. 1. As such, the four living creatures represent the angelic portion of Gods kingdom, while the twenty-four elders represent the human race before God. On His head a golden crown (Rev. (Heb. Address this letter to an angel of the church in Smyrna. First, there is the Lords affirmation of his integrity. In verse 9, he adds that he is both your brother and companion in tribulation and the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ. He claims no special prominence or distinction; in his own mind, he is just a regular guy enduring the same trials in his walk to Gods Kingdom as any other Christian. Christians are tempted to bow before the dazzling might of the empires, rulers, and cultures that persecute them. In this section, we will focus on the description of Jesus as given in the second introduction. 8. 15:3) 14:14) 1:8 (Father); 1:11 (Jesus); 21:6 (Father); 22:13 (Jesus) Jesus is His visible image; at His right hand. I received the witness I have today by the whisperings of the still small voice of the living God, who spoke to me through the still small voice. Heres what the Bible has to say about having a conscience: Since that which is known about God is obvious within them; for God made it evident to them, says Romans 1:19, because that which is known about God is evident within them. For when Gentiles who do not have the Law instinctively do the things of the Law, these, not having the Law, are a law to themselves in that they demonstrate the work of the Law written in their hearts, their consciences bearing witness, and their thoughts alternately accusing and defending them on the day when, according to my gospel, God will judge the secrets of men through Christ Jesus, these are a law to themselves. 19:16). Jesus taught more about the Sabbath than all the other nine commandments put together. The ancient writers did not have the word God.. They are wired deeply to our souls and involuntarily betray our deepest thoughts, inclinations, and feelings. 4. Angels are never described as having such things. 16:9) T. he Book of Revelation paints a striking picture of Jesus in all of His glory. Moreover, the permanent standing aspect in the second verb indicates that following his resurrection Jesus never died again (cf. With a UCG.org account you will be able to save items to read and study later! For the ancients, as for us, the stars marked the times and seasons. As a partial list, see Matthew 1:1 Matthew 1:1The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.American King James Version; 9:27; 12:23; 15:22; 20:30; 21:9, 15; 22:42. Rev 4:8). King of kings and Lord of lords (Rev. The Descriptions of Jesus Christ in Revelation 2 To the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things said he that holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the middle of the seven golden candlesticks; And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things said the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I am he that lives, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for ever more, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. I, John, your brother andpartner inthe tribulation andthe kingdom andthe patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmoson account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. The Bible nowhere gives a physical description of what Jesus looked like during His incarnation. The closest thing we get to a description is in Isaiah 53:2b, He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him. Babylon always existed, but in the Christian era the church took over that role. For example, he wasnt an emperor who wore the attire of a dignitary or a famous soldier, outfitted This Did Paul divide the words of the Shema between the Father and the Son? IHOPKC Missions Base www.IHOP.org Free Teaching Library www.MikeBickle.org, Copyright 2013 Loves Messenger Ministries. Hetreads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God (Rev. Is the revelation legitimate for all of mankind, or is it only valid for the one who received it? Hand: In His right hand seven stars and keys of Hades, Death, and David (Rev. 1:8), 30 Descriptions of Jesus in Revelation 1-3, page 6 Mel Gibson recently produced and directed a movie entitled Apocalypto, which portrayed the end of the Mayan civilizationand it was a very bloody end. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; Jesus lineage from David is established both legally (Matthew 1:1ff) and biologically (Luke 3:23ff) by means of the New Testament genealogical records. Next, John describes Jesus hair, eyes, feet, voice, and face: The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. Who are they? And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things said the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; And he said to them, How is it that you sought me? This encounter was marked by delicate and progressive awareness of light. This shows the that Daniel is true prophecy. He had in His right hand seven stars (Rev. To be next to Jesus, to listen to him and see him face-to-face. The throne was standing in heaven. It is the expression of Gods love, the knowledge of God, and the knowledge of God that is everlasting, unchangeable, and immutable that constitutes the first portion. 6. A male Child who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron (Rev. They might correspond to the four archangels of Jewish tradition; the leaders of the angels. Atheism is the belief that there is no such thing as a God. Is it necessary for revelation to be vocal, or can it be non-literal and non-verbal as well? 2. When John turned to see who was speaking, he saw a vision of the Son of man among the seven candlesticks (Rev 1:12-18). 3:14) When Jesus is called THEOS, how should the word be translated? The first creature was like a lion, 6. God will annihilate the lost. Revelation 21:1125The Description of the The rulers actually wanted Jesus to heal on the Sabbath so that, on the basis of the Old Testament, they could justify His execution. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of Jesus Christ (Iesou Christou [genitive case]). Other throne visions describe God in human terms (e.g., Ezek 1:26-27), but these could have been descriptions of the unique Son of God for, before He became a human being, He existed in the form of God and had equality with God (Phil 2:6). You can stand on a viewing platform overhanging the edge and watch the waves surging and spraying in and out some forty meters below. In human meetings, the audience normally sits in front of the speaker but the twenty-four thrones encircle the throne. 4:12). The existence of God can be demonstrated by these two examples. The Root of David (Rev. ESV Text Edition: 2016. But nature gave the word glory a meaning for me. The people who overcome the beast sing the song of both Moses and the Lamb (Rev 15:3). And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things said the Son of God, who has his eyes like to a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. 13. 2. You may easily unsubscribe at any time. Nothing is missing. Ultimately, we bow and submit to what we fear. "John is the writer, but Jesus Christ is the author," says Grotius; and consistently with this the action of Christ is seen throughout. knew you not that I must be about my Father's business?American King James Version). Amen (9 times): Spoken by John (Rev. I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Revelation 3:7 Revelation 3:7And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things said he that is holy, he that is true, he that has the key of David, he that opens, and no man shuts; and shuts, and no man opens;American King James Versionrecords Jesus' description of Himself to Philadelphia: "He who is holy, He who is true, He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens." The first thing that John saw was Gods throne (Rev 4:2). The steady rise in the amount of light emitted by the rising sun is analogous to receiving a word from God line upon line, precept upon precept (2 Nephi 28:30), which is line upon line, precept upon precept. The majority of the time, revelation occurs in little doses over a period of time and is provided in accordance with our desire, worthiness, and readiness. 19:7): Bridegroom God In Revelation 11 there are 2 descriptions of Jesus 1. 19:11). It was written in a letter to the Saints in Corinth that he stated, No man knows the things of God, but the Spirit of God (1 Corinthians 2:11; see also John 14:17). He . He dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seenor can see (1 Tim 6:16). According to Galatians, the Law of Christ replaced the Law of Moses. Lamb (27 times): Rev. [12] And I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. 19:16) to learn more. They occasionally mention Jesus clothes (see below) and describe his physical condition (e.g. It is not necessary for you to be familiar with them all at this time. In other words, the efficacy of Jesus death was permanent; it never needed repeating (cf. Out of His mouth goes a sharp sword that with it He should strike the nations (Rev. In the Bible some snow on the roof advertises wisdom, the experience that comes with having travelled around the sun a few more times than ones contemporaries. 2:10). Pay Less. Campbell Markham has been a pastor in the Australian Presbyterian Church for over twenty-two years and lives in Perth, Western Australia. Since space, time, and matter exist somewhere within God, the substance of His Being can never be defined in terms of physical things. In his view, God begot the Son as a rational power before all creatures as a Beginning; of the very substance of the Father. 11. It is wonderful to think that such human beings represent humanity in the control room of the universe. There has never been a moment when a man has seen God; the only born Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, has declared him to be. The cosmological argument is the argument that there is a first cause in the universe. The acquisition of these things, in the end, is accomplished by both study and faith, with faith being defined as acting on what we believe in order to obtain knowledge and understanding. How should that be understood? The Ten Commandments interpret the principle of love for an evil world. He blogs at Campbell Markham: Thoughts and Letters. 19:11): the faithful witness The days were days on which some Christians abstained from eating meat. To comprehend the things of the world, we must be intellectually educated; to know and understand the things of God, we must be spiritually enlightened. For example, he wasnt an emperor who wore the attire of a dignitary or a famous soldier, outfitted in powerful armor. The glorified Christ identified Himself in five ways as the eternal Savior, First, I am the first and the last (v. 17). For this reason, and due to the connection between the Spirits and the lamps in the temple that were ALWAYS burning, the seven Spirits of God can be understood to mean that Gods Spirit is ALWAYS present. 3) They are clothed in white garments (Rev 4:4) and Revelation promises white robes to Gods people (Rev 3:4-5; cf. Lord (23 times): spoken by the Father (Rev. Are you ready? The second is here. According to him, And because everyone do not have faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of knowledge; yea, seek ye from the greatest books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also through faith (Doctrine and Covenants 88:118). The Lamb had been slain, but, amazingly, in Johns vision it was standing (v. 6). Ezekiel 10:20 refers to four living beings as cherubim. (Revelation 2:12 New International Version) When Jesus smiles, a sharp, double-edged sword emerges from his mouth. Can anything good come from there? Later, Jesus showed Nathaniel that though he had not been physically present, he had seeneverything(John 1:46-50). Moses had clothed Aaron with a tunic and sash (Lev. John knew that all that infinite holiness, power, and glory, that sharp two-edged sword, should have come crushing down upon his godless head, slaying him for eternity. The book of Revelation is exciting, powerful, and dynamic. 1:18; 2:8) 17. The God of the earth (Rev. The traditions were intended as a hedge against sin, but, eventually, promoted self-righteousness, destroyed love and represented God as a tyrant. and upon the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, Jesus existed prior to His birth in the form of God and with equality to God. It is the unveiling of the many dimensions of who Jesus is and how we can interact with and benefit from these many dimensional revelations of Himself. Write this to the angel of the church in Thyatira (Revelation 2:18 NIV) In addition to emphasizing Jesus deity, this is a title that draws on the book of Revelation 1.The depiction of Jesus as having eyes like burning fire underlines the all-seeing and all-penetrating character of his vision he sees everything and nothing is concealed from his gaze.The allusion to burning flames may also allude to the characteristic of discernment, as previously stated.The burnished bronze feet imply immovability and strength nothing can stand in the way of the coming Kings plans! Resources for the members of the United Church of God. Turn to Christ and be flooded with the warmth and light of his holiness and truth. 19:11); He treads the winepress of wrath (Rev. Lamb as though it had been slain (Rev. 2 descriptions in Rev. For example: For a further discussion, see Revelation merges the church into Israel. In verse 6, four living creatures were full of eyes in front and behind. In the current verse, the eyes are around and within, which is difficult to visualize. 1:7). Lion (Rev. This is Jesus voice (Rev 1:10; 1:13). He called, presided over, and actively guided the Council. John saw the throne was standing (Rev 4:2). 12. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Discussion of the instances where this gospel refers to Jesus as theos. That authority is grounded in creation (Rev 4:11): God is counted worthy to sit on the throne and govern the universe because He created all things. 16 (it is in Rev. 1 description in Rev. Gods voice is still being heard in the form of visions, dreams, and promptings. 19:12): ruler of the kings of the earth Jesus is not explicitly mentioned in Revelation 4 but it is Him who leads John in vision. Revelation 1:4-8 Verses 4-8 comprise an extended greeting to the seven churches in Asia (later specifically named in verse 11, as well as in chapters 2 and 3). In Ezekiel, they are the bearers of Gods throne chariot. Jesus face shines brighter than the sun. Elohim is plural in form. Is the Son of God a created being, or was He derived from the Father, or did He always exist; co-equal with the Father? 1:5) The One sitting on the throne is not named but Revelation distinguishes Him who sits on the throne from Jesus Christ (cf. But in chapter four, since John is called up to heaven, the focus shifts to heaven. This is what the Son of God said, and these are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like burning fire and whose feet are like polished bronze. My witness is formed as a result of the numerous spiritual encounters that I have been fortunate to observe, feel, and receive. His point is that Jesus didnt possess physical attributes that the world would find appealing. He is coming with clouds (Rev. 1. A beautiful Christ is unveiled while a company of We as members of the Church have a tendency to place so much emphasis on marvelous and dramatic spiritual manifestations that we fail to recognize and even overlook the traditional pattern by which the Holy Ghost accomplishes His work. Of the four, the current one is the only one that calls John into heaven. Using apocalypse this way derives from the content of the book of Revelation, not from the words Greek meaning. In Romans 1:20, it is written, For since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes, such as His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. This is a reference to the creation of the world, not the creation of the world. The divine nature of Christ is amply illustrated in Revelation. Called Faithful and True (Rev. Youll recall how in a moment a dazzling flood of illumination flooded into the room, causing the darkness to vanish completely. That they sit on thrones (cf. I am the First (Rev. 16. Jesus always knew exactly what people were thinking (Mark 2:8, Luke 5:22, John 2:24-25). Busted. 30 Descriptions of Jesus in Revelation 1-3 Page 5 1:5). 5. If we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins. 22:13) His coming to earth, to raise Gods dead people who sleep in the tombs, will be visible and audible; not a secret rapture. And each of the seraphim of Isaiah 6 also had six wings (Isa 6:2) and constantly say, holy, holy, holy (Isa 6:3; cf. President Oaks continued: One of the best things about our Heavenly Fathers plan for His children is that each of us may know the truth of His plan for ourselves. The Gap is near Albany, Western Australia. This is the first article of the series on the war in heaven, as described in Revelation 12. The religious view (at least the view of a religion that has not been tainted by apostasy) contains both reason and revelation, and it encompasses the truths determined by both of these sources of information. Head: His head and hair were white (Rev. In the fifth century, Arian Germanic immigrants dominated the Western Empire and the West was Arian once again. Why Did the Romans Care about Jesus? Like many unappointed local leaders in first-century Palestine, Jesus posed a minor threat to the Romans as a potential revolutionary leader in a particularly troublesome province. Like many, He was executed. But unlike many, it was His very death that led to His victory. Alyssa Roat Contributing Writer Does that mean that He is Almighty? Christ, the truth, is the revelation of divine light leaving us in the fellowship of God in the way 1 John 1:6-7. John had already seen this on the mountain when Jesuswas transfigured: And his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. What God says is done, just as it was at the beginning of creation, and this will continue to be the case throughout the book of Revelation as the end times are revealed. Isaiah would likely reject modern superficial terms that attempt to categorize a persons appearance. Unlike Christians, Muslims believe that the first and second ways of communication continue to exist; however, they are unsure whether or not the third method of communication continues to exist.Despite this, the revelation of prophethood has come to an end, as well.GOD SPEAKS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS.Matthew F.Cunningham is the Chancellor of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Reno.Inspirati, Your email address will not be published. 22:16) Revelation 4 strongly alludes to the throne scene of Ezekiel 1. 1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant Unclear who it is spoken to in Rev. This language builds on Old Testament theophanies: This series of words (lightning sounds thunder) is repeated three more times in Revelation: Since the lightning and sounds and peals of thunder are things that happen in the air in a thunderstorm, and since they come out of the throne, they probably represent Gods utterances. [17] And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. A light being turned on in a dark room is analogous to getting a word from God that is rapid, comprehensive, and all-encompassing. When asked how this pattern of revelation manifested itself in his life, President Joseph F. beg the Lord to show me some magnificent thing, in order that I would receive a witness. Nevertheless, the Lord kept wonders from me, and instead revealed the truth to me in line upon line, until He had brought me to fully comprehend the truth from my head to my feet, and until all doubt and fear had been completely expelled from my heart and mind The fact that He did not have to dispatch an angel from the sky or speak with the trump of an archangel to accomplish this was a blessing. Of all the sixty-six books that comprise our Bible, the last book is meant to thrill and exhilarate the believer like none other. 7:13-14 The person who sits on a throne has the legal authority to rule. 2) They sit on thrones and Revelation promises that the overcomers will sit on thrones (Rev 3:21; 20:4). The New Jerusalem spoken of in Revelation 21 is not the same city that is to be built on the American continent as part of the last days and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ (see Articles of Faith 1:10). Lord God Almighty (Rev. Garment to the feet (high priest) and girded about the chest with a golden band (Rev. Gods appearance is vague because He cannot be seen (John 1:18). Bible readers might expect that Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John would describe Jesus appearance. My research and contemplation resulted in an epiphany. Son of Man (Rev. The traditions made it the worst day. One cannot assert that there is no God since the very mention of God establishes the existence of God in and of itself. His enemies will feel the fierceness of his wrath and find no relief ever after (cf. 12. What did Jesus look like? It is a law that exists within every individual. 4. 2022 Beautiful Christian Life LLC. Since He sits on the throne, He has ultimate authority. 19:11), a name no one knew (Rev. Because Jesus was the Creator and the first to be resurrected (Colossians 1:15 Colossians 1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:American King James Version, 18), He is called "the Beginning of the creation of God." Luke 9:32. Examine the following passage from the Doctrine and Covenants section 88:118 in further detail: In light of the fact that everyone does not have faith, search ye carefully and teach one another words of knowledge; yea, seek ye out of the greatest books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also through faith (emphasis added). Name: I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last (Rev. He also proposed and enforced the keyword Homoousios. Lamb standing on Mount Zionwith one hundred and forty-four thousand saints (Rev. In contrast, the reference to crystal emphasizes the transparent clarity of this sea of glass. When Jesus uses the words first and last, he is connecting himself with a title of God from the Old Testament (see Isaiah 41:4, 44:6, and 48:12), which is quite a claim! Clearly, we have a responsibility to know by both reason and revelation, with revelation being a necessary component for spiritual understanding and wisdom. Each message begins with an explanation of who the message is from and in each case different terminology is used. 2. He who has the key of David (Rev. Or, as another expressed it, in his divine capacity Christ was Davids root; in his human role, he was Davids offspring (McClintock and Strong 1970, 124; cf. The Lion of the tribe of Judah (Rev. 1:11, 17; 2:8; 22:13) III. This is followed by Jesus dictating letters to the churches (cf. In this case, take the unlabeled portion of the pie and ask, Would you agree that it is possible that in this unlabeled portion of unknown information, there may be some evidence of Gods existence? Id like to challenge you to examine some evidence for the existence of a deity.It is an open door for the gospel to be preached. 3. Through Johns eyes and ears we see and hear him. Genesis uses the phrase ex nihilo, which means from nothing, to convey the idea that God created the worlds out of nothing. 1:12-16). Disclosure:In order to provide this website free of charge to our wonderful readers,Beautiful Christian Life LLC uses advertisements and affiliate marketing links to generate revenue. Their thrones indicate that the elders share in Gods rule of the universe. 11:8; 14:13; 15:3, 4; 17:14; 19:16; 22:20; 22:21). The four living creatures and the twenty-four elders sang, praising him who was slain, and did purchase unto God with your blood a host of peoples over the earth (5:9). He declared that arche signifies that Jesus was the moving cause of all creation. He was the one who began the process of creation and who initiated the work of creation (1960, 177). Topical Studies What the Bible says about Revelation of Jesus Christ (From Forerunner Commentary) Revelation 1:1-2 Verse 1 opens the book with the words, The Revelation of Jesus Christ. This is the books real title, not what the Greeks titled it, Apokalypsis Ioannou?The Revelation of John. 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