Apr 28, 2015 the book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. How do mormons interpret the warning in revelation about. Overview of the book of revelation the church of jesus christ of. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. The book of revelation, part 1 the challenges of the seven churches. Piano duets of gerald causse and nicolas giusti for this album, nicolas composed five piano duet arrangements of classic hymns with the purpose of sharing the joy of the gospel. Belief, evolution of mormonism, mormonism in the news, obedience, prophets, revelation, uncategorized, women in mormonism lds women to pray in. God told moses, and the lord said unto moses, write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of joshua. How can the book of mormon be true when it says in.
Revelation 411 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Often it is difficult to provide answers to why questions because unless the reasons have been documented or a person is alive to attest to why something was done, we do not really know. Through modern revelation, mormons know that there will be. Throughout the country our lds servicemen were organized into groups that functioned like quorums and moved with their military units. Scripture and nature this topic hits at probably one of the more difficult and perhaps controversial issues in the sciencefaith debate at least for christians. Sproul explains the importance of properly dating the. Questions about the antichrist, the millennium, and many others a are sharply disputed among bible teachers today. On the book of revelation and the ten commandments youtube. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints value the bible and the book of mormon as sources for revelation about the organization of christs church, the commandments, plan of salvation, the process of repentance, important spiritual events such as christs life and ministry, and as an example of gods dealings with men. The book of revelation sheds light on a host of events surrounding the return of jesus christ to the earth. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. Aug 01, 2011 this blog is not an official publication of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Its exciting because it records dramatic visions about the role of jesus and the church in the history of the world. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john.
The book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible. Christians outside the mormon church often quote the following scriptures to condemn lds doctrine and open scripture. The book of revelation, bible stories for adults, nt youtube. Personal revelation ward sacrament talk 73111 mormon mom. Ridges shares his highly acclaimed approach to teaching the scriptures in this volume of the awardwinning gospel studies series, the book of revelation made easier. A need exists for good, ldsoriented commentaries on the scriptures, especially biblical texts, and these two volumes begin to meet that need. The book of revelation, bible stories for adults, nt bible stories for adults. Numerous verses in the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants aid our understanding of the apocalypse. Read the revelation with the same spirit that you would any gospel subject. You thought revelation was about the end of the world. About the first of march, while engaged in this work, questions arose in regard to the meaning of some of the figurative and symbolical writings of john in the book. In the book of revelation corrections, for instance, the angels of the various earthly churches become the servants presiding officers of those units.
But its also confusing because its imagery is so foreign to modern readers. Dear gramps, my sister and her husband, who are not members of the mormon church, are skeptical of the book of mormon. Revelation 1922 portrays christs future triumph over the forces of evil and his recreation of the world for the redeemed. When studying the revelation its very easy to feel lost. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. Charts 171, 172 the number seven repeatedly occurs in the text of the book of revelation. Just before the pouring out of the seven vials of judgment, john is shown the multitude of those who overcame the beast. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Understanding the book of revelation and the book of. These are the words of him who holds the seven spiritsof god and the seven stars. Bishop myers discusses the truth about the book of revelation and also teaches us how to remember the 10 commandments using a pictorial. Revelation 3 niv bible to the angelof the church in.
Biblical christians believe that god completed the progress of revelation with the writing of the book of revelation. Dragons and demons, angels and plagues, mark of the beast, stars fall, heavens rolled up cats and dogs living. This revelation was given to him by god the father. This blog is not an official publication of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In talking with people about their experiences with personal revelation, a number of current and former missionaries regularly shared stories of being guided in their work, often by receiving revelation to knock on a particular door, behind which inevitably waited a person.
I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. Bible verses related to the book of revelation from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation 20. The lamb with seven horns and seven eyes becomes a lamb with 12 eyes and 12 horns, thus perfecting the symbolism to identify christ and his apostles. Apr 11, 2011 it was not long after my graduation from this institution that i found myself in vietnam. Lds book lovers the book of revelation today by farley anderson for sale. To readers living in the first century, an age when the symbolism of numbers was common, the number seven was thought to represent fulfillment or completion. The peculiarity of revelation, its manuscripts, attestation and transmission, eds. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ and the book of revelation see other chapter downloads. Draper, understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation, shedding light on the new testament.
This book is an unveiling of the lord jesus christ and a revelation of his authority. I had been commissioned an officer in the army of the united states and was serving as an lds chaplain. Oaks revelation is given when acting lds church quotes posted on june 29, 2017 by ldschurchquotes june 29, 2017 the majority of the revelations which are given to the children of god come when they are acting, not when they are relaxing in their habitations waiting for the lord to tell them the first step they should make. Understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation.
But there is one question that seems to be overlooked in our search for signs of the endtimes. They conclude that in the sixty six books of the bible, god has said everything to man he desired to say and gods revelation to man was completed by 95 a. But if a problem arises, as it does occasionally, a vexatious thing with which we have to deal, we go to the lord in prayer. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to. Orthodox christianity has always acknowledged the ability of nature itself to speak or reveal certain aspects of the nature of god. Revelation 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Revelations used to be printed in church periodicals such as the times and seasons and the evening and morning star. Why doesnt christianity remove the book of revelation from the bible. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. Joseph smith was told by god that the 7 seals are 7 year periods of the earth history. Barrick the bereans adult bible fellowship placerita baptist church 2011 mission statement this study of the book of revelation gives special attention to the testimony it provides concerning our.
How can the book of mormon be true when it says in revelation. Tom mould is a folklorist and author of the most underrated mormon book of 2011. At the time that john was exiled by rome to patmos. Jan 18, 20 14 of our favorite stocking stuffers from deseret book lds living staff joyful. Additional passages of scripture located in the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants offer some assistance in understanding the book. Understanding the book of revelation is a timely book as we approach the twentyfirst century. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 2009, 27189. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive periodic updates and news about the lds book. The authors of understanding the book of revelation are. The book of mormon affirms that john was foreordained to write the things. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original.
In our study of the book of revelation, we must start out with the clear. The song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads. Mormonism and prophetsrevelation after joseph smith fairmormon. Unofficial and unauthoritative opinion on doctrine of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints concerning the nature of god, the atonement of jesus christ, the plan of salvation, the apostasy and restoration, and priesthood authority. The book of revelation can be both exciting and confusing. The book of revelation is a revealing of jesus christ in glory. Personal revelation ward sacrament talk 73111 written by lori laurent smith. Latterday saints are often accused of adding scripture, when the book of revelation so obviously reviles against that possibility. The book of revelation, also called revelation to john or apocalypse of john is the last canonical book of the new testament in the bible. These commentaries should encourage greater interest in the book of revelation among church members and lead them to ponder this important text in ways they may not have previously considered. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation unveiled.
Why doesnt christianity remove the book of revelation. Belief, evolution of mormonism, mormonism in the news, obedience, prophets, revelation, uncategorized, women in mormonism lds women to pray in general conference meetings march 29, 20. Making sense of the book of revelation deseret book. They asked me how it can be reconciled with revelation, 22. Favorite lds quotes likes we are not perfect 382 protection in the church 380 follow that straight path 377 we are capable of so much more 307 what matters most 252 lds sponsors have a favorite quote. This is also described in the book of revelation apocalypse, chapter 10, where the angel gives the apostle, john, a little book and when he eats it up reads and digests its contents it is bitter in his belly, but is in his mouth sweet as honey easy to read, but not so easy to digest and do what it says. If that is considered adding to the bible, then most denominations are guilty.
The only additions in their version of the king james version of the bible is in the form of footnotes and reference information. The book of revelation concludes with the angels testimony and additional counsel from the lord. The book of revelation was written in the first century a. Jun 07, 2015 the book of revelation, bible stories for adults, nt bible stories for adults. The angel used the symbolism of candlesticks to represent the branches, or. Section 77, questions and answers on the book of revelation. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. Revelation is a glorious book but is frequently obscure and difficult for many to understand. Mormonism and prophetsrevelation after joseph smith. Without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. The book of revelation made easier in bible lds bookstore.
The preterist school, the presentist school, and the prophetic school. Book of revelation mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. With brief, easy to understand versebyverse notes, renowned educator and seasoned gospel scholar david j. Use scriptures and prophetic revelations that are more easily understood. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. Its panoramic vision helps readers to know of the signs of his coming, but also provides valuable points to ponder and suggestions for personal preparation and application. In the first of johns visions that are recorded in revelation 411, he saw god the father enthroned in heaven, exalted beings who worship him, and a book. The angel used the symbolism of candlesticks to represent the branches, or congregations, of the church. Joseph smith was in a unique position to shed light on the book of revelation and help. This book serves as a concise guide to help readers focus on what matters most the doctrine. We discuss it as a first presidency and as a council of the twelve apostles. The book of mormon is a separate book taking place on a different continent. The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols.
The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 6,874,590 views. Revelation summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of revelation for bible study or sunday school lessons. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation is. Lds book lovers the book of revelation today by farley. It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. In other words, it is the way you interpret scripture. Bible biblestudytools video what is the book of revelation all about. The author identifies three distinct systems of interpretation of revelation. 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. So if this book is revealing something, what exactly is being revealed. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to understand.
So, the book of mormon, brought forth through the prophet joseph smith. Subscribing to the latter, strauss holds that the largest part of the book of revelation is prophetic, and thus it applies to a period still future. In the 11th chapter of the book of revelation john predicts the mission of two prophets who will prophesy in jerusalem at the time of the end. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. If every president of the church is a prophet, seer, and revelator, why have so few revelations after joseph smith been added to the doctrine and covenants. When they prophesy and their divinely revealed message from god is preserved in a written record, again new scripture will be formed.
Now you can appreciate the book of revelation as never before. Personal revelation ward sacrament talk 73111 mormon. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation. 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.
After this is a vision of the new heavens and new earththe world in its celestial state revelation 21. Its supposed prophesies of end times and armageddon are not good for modern society. Applying the best available sources of commentary from a variety of scholars, donald and jay parry show that the book of revelation is meant for us to understand and that it is possible to understand it. Consequently, there are a wide variety of interpretations about the meaning of the book, particularly in the traditional christian world. Modern revelation, not a knowledge of history, languages, and symbolism alone, is the key to making sense of the apocalypse.
The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. A 144000 israel jewish evangelists during the tribulation as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 14. The book of revelation unveiled kindle edition by united church of god. Yet the book of revelation need not remain closed, at least for latterday saints who accept modern revelation.
The reception of the book of revelation in the early church. 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. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The testimony of jesus in the book of revelation by william d. Making sense of the book of revelation represents a distillation of insights brother millet has gained from thirty years of teaching the new testament. The book of revelation contains one of the few passages in the scriptures that. The book of revelation unveiled kindle edition by united. The book of mormon states that john the apostle is the author of revelation and that he was foreordained by god to write it.
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