Fighting first love book of revelation

Redemption the revelation series book 3 kindle edition by. But first and foremost this book is the revelation of jesus christ. Revelation 12 first takes us back to the birth of jesus to show that the messiah and gods chosen people are the main focus of satans hatred and wrath. The horrors listed in the book of revelation are actually frighteningly possible even when they are considered from a scientific standpoint. The interesting thing to me is that it is this invisible war which we are studying in the book of revelation. Thus one forgets about every pain or hardship for the sake of this everlasting love. Oct 04, 2016 then i literally fell in love with the book and began to teach it all over the world.

God defines love as the first and second greatest commandments. Whoever tastes the book of revelation, no matter how much his fasts are, how long his prayers are, his kneelings, asceticism, depravation, suffering and his everyday crucifixion. Ephesus had some unique challenges for a christfollower in that it was home to the emperors cult and the worship of. One of the great revelations of the scripture is that the reason we love others is because we have first been loved ourselves.

I understand the greek can be translated both ways. Written in symbolism, the book has always been surrounded by mystery and has fascinated mankind throughout. The first love they lost was a very close relationship with jesus. I know what youre thinking, how did this guy get the domain name book of revelation. Revelation english standard version esv the first beast. Feb 07, 2011 this is what we attempted to cover quickly in that first meeting. But heres all the stuff you missed that first time through. First, the conquerors will receive authority to rule. Written in symbolism, the book has always been surrounded by mystery and has fascinated mankind throughout the ages as to its meaning.

Early christian tradition identified the writer of revelation as the apostle st. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming of the christ and the beginning of the apocalypse. Today it is just about my favorite book in the bible with mark, john, and ephesians, and when i started a commentary series on the new testament, that was the first book i did. However, pilate permitted innocent jesus to be crucified and nero persecuted christians for 42 months ad 6468 so the book of revelation also punishes the roman empire. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. Now, theres no denying that the book of revelation is full of violent imagery. Loss of first love sermon by carl allen, revelation. In the book of revelation, fire and brimstone symbolize the destruction and. Thus says the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks in the midst of the seven golden menorot. The book of revelation, written near the end of the first century, documents some of the persecution the empire directed against gods people revelation 2. A love returns, a loyalty is broken, and war begins in redemption, the third volume of randi cooley wilsons bestselling the revelation series. We now hear the message, the lord has delayed his coming.

The seven seals and the seven trumpets 611 part 3a the second scroll. But we cannot go on trying to love the world and love the day of christs return 2 timothy 4. The dominant trend in recent scholarship, however, has been to view the author of revelation as simply a christian prophet named john who is otherwise unknown to us. First published in 20, fighting the alpha was in the top ten in wattpad s werewolf category in 20 and 2014. Then came the onset of depression first time in my life, i prayed for direction. In the book of revelation, john relays a message from god to the church of ephesus. The book of revelation is a piece of apocalyptic literature. Christian standard bible but i have this against you. In order to understand the time line of events in revelation, it is important to understand how the book of revelation is structured. In reading the book of revelation, these early believers could have concluded that the beast john wrote about was the roman empire, which dominated the world at that time. Satans war against the people of god united church of god. Revelation is judgement upon jews first, then romans. In the book of revelation, the seven seals are the seven symbolic seals greek. This is what happens in the book of revelation, right in the first verse, revelation 1.

While in exile john had a profound revelation from christ regarding evil forces fighting against god. 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. If the book of revelation has always confused you, or if youre turned off by rapture theology, this is one youll want to check out. These four horsemen of the apocalypse appear to symbolically portray four disastrous occurrences that will take place before the second coming of jesus christ.

It seems that after fighting spiritual battles year after year testing false. Our vision is to take the gospel both to our nearby world and to the. You can find the first of that series of blogs here. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. If you think knowledge is the most important aspect to interpreting the book of the revelation, youre wrong, it is love. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. For example, a second type of perseverance mentioned in revelation is steadfast love for god. How will we know when the book of revelation is here.

The churches that john writes about in this section of revelation were actual churches that existed during his time. Anyone who loves jesus faces a world of second loves making every attempt to kill our first. Yet john wrote, blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the. What does it mean to have left your first love revelation 2. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Aug 29, 2017 in this article i attempt to use clear language to explain the core message of the book of revelation and to show how this message is revealed throughout the succession of visions that comprise the book. See the meaning of the seven seals, seven trumpets and bowls of wrath. The church has lost hat first love that caused a cry to erupt in them, even so lord jesus, come quickly revelation 22. It held ones attention throughout, leaving the viewer wondering what heshe would have done if something similar had occurred to him or her personally, thus, thought provoking. This article can be read on its own or by following along in your own bible as you read through it. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Its his love that will cause the scales to displace from off our eyes, and we will see him beyond the sacred page. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to.

He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. And this is how the world proves to be our lovekiller. Part 1 letters to the seven churches part 2a the first scroll. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. And here, at the very beginning of this book, the church is in the forefront in the frontline trenches. Revelation is full of apocalyptic visions, but the very title of the book implies god wants to reveal none of us knows what tomorrow holds, but the lord jesus christ alpha and omega knows the end from the beginning, and in the book of revelation he tells us how history will conclude. The usa is in the bible, in revelations, see that this is clearly so. When we get to chapter 20 we will fully explain that image. T hird, jesus has given us the means the gospel, which is gods power for salvation romans 1. As you read about the first five trumpets revelation 8. Maybe john thought titling his letter was a little bit pretentious. Events are described such as the tribulation, the second coming of christ, the millennium, and the eternal state. I, however, thought it was very well acted and the premise was unique and interesting. The first church preached, be on the alert, for you do not know which day your lord is coming matthew 24.

The first love which characterized the ephesians was the zeal and ardor with which they embraced their salvation as they realized they loved christ because he first loved them 1 john 4. 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. Second, love your neighbor as much as you love yourself. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god.

The core message of the book of revelation swords to plowshares. If you read the book and like it, id love to have you leave a short comment on amazon for me. What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in asia. For eve collins, darkness has descended after her love, asher vanished into the night sky. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. These things saith the amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of god.

The ephesian church is also commended for its perseverance and endurance. The book of revelation dates from the first century ad. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, 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 book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Nevertheless i have this against you, that you have left your first love. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.

The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. The book of revelation lions leopards and bears oh my. The book of revelation reveals, from more than one perspective, the emergence of this vast endtime empire governed from a great city god labels babylon the great revelation 17. The book of revelation coptic orthodox diocese of the.

That is a sign you are beginning to lose your first love. Many people think that it is a chronological record of events from start to finish and that the entirety of revelation is prophecy. Although the plagues are dreadful, what does revelation 9. As the final book of the bible, the book of revelation brings to fruition symbolism found in genesis 3. This article explores the very meaning of the first love and the deeds of that love which the ephesians neglected in revelation 2. First, well compare the book of revelation to the genre of old testament prophecy. Through this book, one is dazzled by the love that binds the creator with his creation. Jul 23, 2015 the apostle john wrote the book of revelation. Lets look at the characteristics of each horsemen and how they all play an important role in the end times from the bible book of revelation.

It then moves us forward to the time of christs second coming. First, it was written to encourage believers to endure persecution and to persevere through suffering, knowing that the victory of christ over the world and the devil is. Instead of retrograding from the first works and first love, as ephesus, thyatiras last works exceeded her first revelation 2. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Nevertheless, i have something against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. When john was very old, his disciples carried him about. 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. Tradition tells us that after john had written the book of revelation he also went to.

This image does not make much sense at this point in the book of revelation. The principle upon which this versebyverse study of revelation proceeds, is that the contents of the book are, in the main, yet future and that the fulfillment of the greater part of revelation cannot take place as long as the church remains here on earth. The first mention is when an eagle is identified as the fourth of the four living beings around the throne of god in heaven 4. Final battle, satans end, the final judgment revelation 20. The final chapters of revelation gave hope to christians facing persecution.

Revelation and the violent pride fighting jesus greg boyd. Through this book, one is dazzled by the love that binds the creator with his creation, the victorious with the strugglers, and the heavenly with the human. Nevertheless i have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. The lord also rebuked the ephesian church for losing its first love see revelation 2. If your name is in the book it is your great and first calling to gaze on the revelation of god until you see the glory of the lamb see john 1. John, the beloved disciple, while he was in exile on the island of patmos in the aegean sea. Why is fighting for the truth of gods word so difficult, yet so important. The second mention is between the fourth and fifth trumpets when john sees an eagle crying loudly as it. The churches near ephesus needed to learn to love one another revelation 2. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre.

The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. In revelation, jesus is a pridefighter with a tattoo down his leg, a sword in his hand. Again and again, he told christians to love one another. Thou hast left thy first love rick renner ministries. In the same way, we cannot love darkness and love the light john 3. Although containing many errors, this documentary clearly shows that johns book was intended for. Second, god loves all humans, and jesus has come for all sinners. The book of revelation was strongly graphic which could bother some people. The book of revelation was written to warn the jews in israel and throughout the middle east what was going to happen to them during the end times age which started at the resurrection of jesus christ, and really starts ramping up in 70 ad when rome levels jerusalem, as jesus speaking about the jews foretold in matthew chapter 24. Home content index books of the bible revelation left your first love.

Four horsemen of the apocalypse meaning in revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Jul 26, 2017 the book of revelation is not apocalyptic. Order of end time events 46 part 2b the first scroll. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament. Tonight we are beginning a new sermon series entitled. The book of victory when the soul enters into the book of revelation. The book of revelation calls all believers to keep their love for god alive and strong. It is a very very very general overview and we will for sure go much more in depth. An anecdote first published in the 1980s connects the design of the flag of europe 1955 to this aspect of marian iconography.

But the book is going to conclude with the picture of christians reigning with christ for years. Somewhere in the invisible realms, where the cosmic battle of the ages is being. Many christians avoid the book of revelation because it seems so mysterious. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Someone has taught that this first love is love feasts, which are our communion services. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. Modified from chuck misslers supplemental notes on the book of revelation, page 46, koinonia house inc. Study the bible, learn about jesus christ, get christian living advice online. The word revelation means an uncovering, unveiling, a disclosure of truth.

Almost the whole book of revelation, except for the first 3 chapters, prophecies future events that will occur before the end of time. Over the years, the book has been called by all different names the apocalypse, the revelation of saint john the divine, fire and brimstone r us. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. Paisleyviking republishes her very first book written on a previous account. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. The beast, the book, and the beauty of the lamb desiring god. And second, well compare it to the specific type of biblical prophecy known as apocalyptic literature. These notes are from a sermon by francis chan as well as a couple of commentaries. In both 587 bc and ad 70, god punished babylonians and romans for their participation in destroying the city.

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. And when he opened the sixth seal, i looked, and behold, there was a great earthquake there are five major earthquakes here in the book of revelation. Seiss, jesus of the apocalypse by barbara thiering. Our lord puts it in one brief phrase, you have abandoned your first love.

He was exiled to the island of patmos because of preaching the gospel of christ. The woman of the apocalypse is a figure described in chapter 12 of the book of revelation. That means we are to love others enough to share the one way to salvation. That means it understands itself to expound on the hidden meaning of whats going on in the world, and to let us in on the behindthescenes view hence the english title revelation. They grew cold with time and stopped doing all the works they were doing at the beginning. How accurate are the descriptions of these seven cities mentioned in the book of revelation according to archaeology and history. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. What does it mean to have left your first love revelation. Eagles are mentioned twice in the book of revelation. 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. After the first century, apostles were not recognized by the church, so this would not have applied after this period. I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love revelation 2. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy.