Christ is speaking to john and calling him into heaven. In a whirlwind tour of revelation and heaven this message gives the biblical picture of the realities of heaven to promote an appetite for heaven for perspective on our daily realities. A quick reading will reveal that the new heaven is a wonderful place. And the same voice that spoke to me before, that sounded like a trumpet, said, come up here, and i will show you what must happen after this.
It is all about the new heaven, new earth, and new jerusalem that will appear at. Vivid colors are used to describe the throne room and the one who sits on the throne. In heaven, those saved by god will have new bodies without the curse of sin. The idea of the eucharist as a foretaste of the heavenly banquet is also explored by british methodist geoffrey wainwright in his book eucharist and eschatology oxford university press, 1980. The major difference between the two descriptions is that revelation 4. Visual heaven, gods throne, the new jerusalem, revelations. Christiane northrup, md, author of womens bodies, womens wisdom and the wisdom of. At that time jasper had characteristics and color similar to a diamond or crystal. Revelation 21 new international version niv a new heaven and a new earth. And i heard a loud voice from the throne saying, behold, the dwelling place of god is with man. Book of revelation synonyms, book of revelation pronunciation, book of revelation translation, english dictionary definition of book of revelation. New jerusalem, an expression that appears twice in the bible, is a symbolic city that represents the group of jesus followers who go to heaven to rule with him in gods kingdom. While studying the book of revalation, i noticed in rev 21.
Recent polls suggest that nearly 80% of all americans believe there is a place called heaven. I recently read a historical account in my sons history book that described. There is no worship on earth, and the only singing found on earth are the laments for babylon in chapters 1718. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. We saw the first heaven and earth pass away in revelation 20. He was a leader in the early church, and he probably wrote his documents after most of the other new testament books were already written. In the bible, the word heaven occurs 276 times in the new testament alone. All nations and people will worship jesus revelation 7. Eleven interesting facts about worship in revelation. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Instead, it is the renewed heavens and earth of which the scriptures often speak. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. All of these glimpses of god on a throne are of the current. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth.
Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. In conclusion, heaven is the place where all who are listed in the lambs book of life will dwell eternally. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. It is populated by winged and wild creatures, locust plagues, and sevenheaded beasts. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Many roman catholics believe that mary has an exalted position in heaven. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. It had a great, high wall with twelve gates, and with twelve angels at the gates. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i bible. John is having a new vision and john is going to see into the throne room of heaven. Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming.
But the bible does describe some of what heaven is like in the scriptures. That, my friends, is the book of revelation, a story about babylon, jesus, and. Revelation 4 new century version ncv john sees heaven. Many christians view the new jerusalem as a current reality, that the new jerusalem is the consummation of the body of christ, the church and that christians already take part in membership of both the heavenly jerusalem and the earthly church in a kind of dual citizenship. There is only one time jesus gives a detailed description of what hell is like, this is found in.
Included in this book are her depictions of heavens gates, angels, music, worship, storehouses of blessings, joyful heavenly citizens, four. By the term heaven, i am referring to that state of everlasting blessing which is described in the last two chapters of the book of revelation. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. How can anyone be in heaven knowing others are in hell. Book of revelation definition of book of revelation by the. This book can be complicated for many adults, so children may have an especially difficult time understanding it. The book reiterates the fall of satan and the doom he and his angels are bound for.
It would appear that paul saw the present heaven but not the future heaven. Jan 02, 2020 the book reiterates the fall of satan and the doom he and his angels are bound for. Baxter was shown for ten nights the glories of heaventhe home of redeemed souls. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. 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. Johns description of heaven imagine trying to describe something that cant be described. Jul 16, 2012 warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. Included in this book are her depictions of heavens gates, angels, music, worship, storehouses. In the case of revelations greek, books is from the greek biblion meaning. The book of moses, included in the lds standard works canon, references the war in heaven and satans origin as a fallen angel of light. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The concept of a war in heaven at the end of time became an addendum to the story of satans fall at the genesis of timea narrative which included satan and a third of all of heavens angels. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life.
Although jesus builds houses in heaven, the bible also says that those saved will. Baxter after thirty nights of experiencing the depths of hell, mary baxter was shown the realms of heaven. As one has said, giving a description of heaven in human words is more difficult than an eskimo going to hawaii, and then on his return trying to describe a pineapple to his people. There are, of course, many other things in the book of revelation. The book of revelations, it must be admitted, is perhaps not the lightest read in the bible.
It may not be the description you were hoping for, but it is the truth. The book of revelation is johns record of that vision revelation 1. 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 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. Revelation also connects worship with the themes of fear rev. Revelations is the last book of the bible, containing a number of prophecies and information about heaven.
Included in this book are her depictions of heavens gates, angels, music, worship. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. What heaven really is is a holy city coming down out of the sky. Heaven is a place, just as much a place as is new york or chicago. This is an amazing collaboration between the heaveninspired spiritual healer, tommy rosa, and the humane. We are shown the duties of all creatures and angels of heaven and the promises of the saints that will live forever with jesus in the new jerusalem. The vision of marietta davis was transcribed into contemporary language by dennis and nolene prince. This is an amazing collaboration between the heaveninspired spiritual healer, tommy rosa, and the. If possible how does the size given relate to the way we measure things today. There will be no one who is blind, deaf or lame in heaven isaiah 35. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. John does not actually go into heaven, as we see in verse 2.
There is only one way for you to see heaven and jesus christ is the one and only access to it john 6. The measurement of the city described in revelation chapters 21 and 22 is 12,000. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It is the new jerusalem coming down to the new earth. The new heaven and the new earth book of revelation. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. Now the heaven in which god dwells is, i believe, far away, beyond the stars, but the heaven where we shall live with god for eternity does not seem to be far away at all. Everyone wants to know about heaven and everyone wants to go there.
Until chapter 19, all of the worship and singing in revelation occurs in heaven, not on earth. What is the significance of the twelve gates in revelation 21. The glory of god and the light of the lamb will be its illumination. The new heaven and earth are described in revelation 2122. God is pictured having the appearance of jasper and carnelian. John was a christian leader of jewish origin who was in exile on the roman prison island of patmos.
Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i. In a whirlwind tour of revelation and heaven this message gives the biblical picture of the. Heaven must surely be beyond our power of description, and beyond the author, johns. The book of revelation raises questions that many of us would rather not think about. 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. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. To make revelations accessible to children, tailor your lessons to their level of understanding and to the parts of the book. And i saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation is traditionally attributed to the apostle john, who also wrote a gospel and three new testament letters. And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, death and hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to. They believe the book of revelation provides insight into the early eucharist, saying that it is the new temple worship in the new heaven and earth. Reportedly, in 1848 twentyfiveyear old davis fell into a trance for nine days seven months after a revival. Mary k baxter divine revelations of heaven and hell pt 1 duration. Satan will be forever barred from that heavenly place.
Like john, we find it hard to describe what we read in the book of revelation. What is new jerusalem in the bible book of revelation. Book of revelation definition of book of revelation by. What is the significance of the twelve gates in revelation. This first video looks at the book of revelation, likely the most misunder. He wants to dwell with you and wipe away all your tears revelation 21. Included are her descriptions of the order of heaven, what happens to children, and the throne of god.
To give a brief summary of the greek philosopher platos theory of forms, also known as metaphysics, everything in the material universe is but a mirror image, and an imperfect, form of something that already exists in an original, perfect. This is why it is sometimes called the book with seven seals and is much neglected by many christians. 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 book of revelation is strikingly different from the rest of the new testament. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. 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. Revelation is filled with obscure and fantastic symbolism, and it teems with mystical references. Revelation 21 goes on to say that in heaven there will be no more sun or moon. Heaven is a real place where the people of god will live one day. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Home is typically the place where we feel most at home. The twelve gates in revelation 21 belong to the new jerusalem, which comes down from heaven to the new earth verse 10, shining with the glory of god verse 11. John is going to be told what this new heaven and new earth looks like in verses 38. Most were warnings of what to do so one would not end up there.
If you read my article the world cup in light of eternity, you will know ive been meditating on revelations description of worship in heaven and the songs of praise sung to god thinking about worshiping in gods presence has set my heart on eternity, the greatness of god, and the wonderful things he has done for us and will do for us. Heaven is an actual place and is described as the beautiful dwelling place of those who have trusted jesus christ as their savior. The old order of things will have passed away, and the new established. Revelation was written in the last decade of the first century ca.
Description of heaven life after death experiences. Caught up into heaven in a divine revelation of heaven, after thirty nights in which god gave her visions of the depths of hell and the punishments of the lost, mary k. I do not include in this use of the word heaven the rapture of the church, the tribulation, nor the millennium, all of which precede it. Introduction the opening verses of revelation 21 speak of heaven and earth, namely, a new heaven and a new earth.
Oct 19, 2015 home reminds us that heaven is a place of familiarity, consolation, and peace. What does apostle johns description of heaven in the book of. For the first time, the revelations of heaven from a near death experience have been skillfully used to teach us how to live healthfully in our bodies right here on earth. Now the new heaven and the new earth have been ushered in. God selects a limited number of faithful christians who, after their death, will be resurrected to life in heaven. Book of revelation the last book of the new testament. Welcome to revelations of heaven, a channel dedicated to understanding gods word. When she came out of the trance she described with details a description of heaven. I also heard it would be about the size of the modern day u. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. Second, it is apparent in the book of revelation that the 24 elders are.
The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. Dannion brinkley, author of dannys day in heaven in the midst of our national health disaster, to encounter a book like health revelations from heaven and earth is like coming upon an oasis of refreshing water and wholesome nourishment. Health revelations from heaven and earth is mesmerizing. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven.
Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. What does the bible say about description of heaven. This new chapter follows after the year reign of christ on the earth and the eternal punishment of the unholy trinity dragon, beast, and false prophet. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. An hd presentation of revelation 2122 set to matt gilmans new jerusalem. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. The new jerusalem is not limited to eschatology, however. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. Jan 22, 20 heaven a divine revelation of heaven by mary k. When you look at the description of the abode of those who are. I am referring to that state of everlasting blessing which is described in the last two chapters of the book of. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.