King james bible and the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet. 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. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The war of the ten kings against the lamb is brought out more fully in revelation 19. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. This view point is expressed in various forms by many biblical scholars. It is these seven kings that we want to deal with in this paper.
Who represents the beast and ten kings of revelation 17 while many believe that the beast represents a revived roman empire and the ten kings the european union, the bible provides a very different answer. Thoughts on the ten kings of revelation 17 and islam. Who are the seven kings mentioned in the book of revelation. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. In order to successfully grasp the eighth king of revelation 17. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth. The beast and the false prophet gather the kings of the earth and their armies to prepare for war against he who sits on a white horse. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. The majority of those who interpret biblical prophecy believe that the ten toeskingsnations of daniel and revelation refer to an economic alliance of nations in europe and see this alliance of nations as the manifestation of the last of seven resurrections of the roman empire and its babylonian religious system. How accurate are the descriptions of these seven cities mentioned in the book of revelation according to archaeology and history. Believe it or not, this important book of prophesy is not. 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. In the october 2010 issue of the newsletter for the new foundation of biblical research, author samuel martin son of the late ernest l. Then i saw three evil spirits that looked like frogs.
Series landing discipleship richland creek community. The book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible. Might we be able to find further confirmation of this suggestion in another place in the book of revelation that can also be confirmed through the historical record. Four beasts come out of the sea, the ancient of days sits in judgement over them, and one like a son of man is given eternal kingship. The reception of the book of revelation in the early church. But you can find all the new work revfisk is doing at, including all the new videos po. This threefold description is a brief summary of the christian life. What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in asia. In revelation 17, john sees a woman sitting upon a scarletcolored beast. Who represents the beast and ten kings of revelation 17. Revelation sets forth the grand climax of human history and the final days of this world, while revealing the glorious new heaven and new earth that ushers gods people into eternity when god makes all things new. The four horsemen of the apocalypse is a revelation from jesus christ, as is the book of revelation rev 1. Five have fallen, one is, and the other has not yet come. Here is where the intelligence that has wisdom comes in.
Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. The empires of egypt, assyria, babylon, mediapersia and. The 10 kings in revelation alamongordo prophecies 2020. The new view, therefore, began to argue that none of the events described in the book of revelation after chapters i.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. If you are looking for more on the canonical history of revelation, i point you to my recent article entitled, the reception of the book of revelation in the early church which has just come out in the new volume book of seven seals. The book of revelation conflict, comfort and conquest by john cripps. They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy. Revelation chapter 6 kjv king james version it is difficult to forecast what this corona pandemic will do. Martin makes these cogent remarks regarding the ten kings of revelation 17 i have been studying that really intimidating book revelation of late and find it very hard to understand, but i know that what is written therein is.
Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The book of revelation is one of the most neglected and yet one of the most abused books of the new testament today and in times past. 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. Those who are familiar with the book of revelation know that the number seven appears regularly in this book. The 8 kings of revelation are a telling indicator of where we are at in historys time line. They are called kings of the east because that is the direction from.
As john marvels at the vision, an angel says, i will tell you the mystery of the woman, and of the beast with seven heads and ten horns that carries her v. What about the eighth king of revelation and the feet of. Wars, other worldwide diseasesplagues, the great depression, etc. I explain that the ten kings of daniel 7 must be the same as the ten kings of revelation and 17. While revelation offers many details on the tribulationeven if they are often couched in the mystery of symbolic languageit is the final four chapters that dictate the overall message of the book. The seven kings of revelation 17 ligonier ministries. The book of revelation is about the unveiling of jesus christ. An angelic guide interprets the beasts as kingdoms and kings, the last of. Therefore, in this post i want to show a comprehensive list of the numbers in the book of revelation. It seems we can, supported by matter of fact historical reality, through another of johns prophesies in which he details a succession of eight kings or beasts. One like the son of man stood in the midst of seven golden lampstands with seven stars in. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament mounce, robert h.
The kings of the east are physical human beings, who trace their lineage back to esau, even to ishmael. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. We are now living under the reign of the 8 th king, the last pope. Revelation 1922 portrays christs future triumph over the forces of evil and his recreation of the world for the redeemed. They will wage war against the lamb, but the lamb will triumph over them because he is lord of lords and king of kingsand with him will be his called, chosen. He is the author of several books including a new testament biblical theology, the temple and the churchs mission and a commentary on. Spectacular reappearance of the king of kings in his global empire internment of satan in the abousso millennial earth. Further, the kings of the whole earth are physical human beings. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place.
Whereas, revelation 9 deals with the 6th trumpet judgment, revelation 16 deals with the 6th bowl judgment. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. In this post i provide a list of the numbers used in the book of revelation because those numbers are often seen as symbolic. Is it possible that these two events mentioning differing numbers of kingsrulers could years or even centuries apart. Five empires ruled the known world in succession before john the apostle wrote his book of revelation. The book of revelation in the bible king james version. The sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings from the east. Worldview everlasting, the organization, no longer exists. The peculiarity of revelation, its manuscripts, attestation and transmission, eds.
Likewise, the little horn of daniel 7 who comes up between or in the midst of the ten kings, must also be the sixth king who now is revelation 17. Daniel 7 tells of daniels vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god. This is the new king james version of the new testament book of revelation. That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers. When we look at these chapters next to one another, we see some very interesting parallels. The significance of the number 7 in the book of revelation. We wish to share with you in all humility and seriousness the important fulfillment of the emergence of the 8 th king, the last pope, and why the 8 th is pope francis, and not jpii as we previously thought. Revelation 17 niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast bible. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness.
And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river euphrates. Revelation 17 kjv and there came one of the seven angels bible. So far, 6 kings have fallen, and the 7th is now coming to power, which will give ascendancy to the antichrist himself. The description of the woman and the beast upon which she sits in 17. The book of revelation main the community network 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. And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. Thus he said, the fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. The seven heads means seven mountains, where the woman sits on top. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. 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. Gresham machen chair of new testament and a professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary.