No other new testament book poses more serious and difficult interpretive challenges than revelation. Written more than a century ago, this classic book has had an unrivaled influence on the understanding of prophecy. The lord also showed me how the beasts in daniel are to be translated. Daniel and revelation compared chart revelation study. These are some examples of the similarities that scholars have found in the visions described in the book of daniel and the book of revelation, but there are numerous others that are more subtle. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The book of revelation is a mystery to most people. They should be studied together as to get the whole picture of gods redemptive plan, the worlds history, the future of the world, gods victory over evil at the end of the world, and a glimpse into the new heaven and the new earth. Folding prophetic chart illustrating the prophecies of daniel and the revelation. They should be studied together as to get the whole picture of gods redemptive plan, the worlds history, the future of the world, gods victory over evil at the end of the world, and a. Few understand that the old testament book of daniel is the key to comprehending the mysterious book of revelation.
Both books mention a certain number of days during the tribulation. Oct 25, 2017 prophecy charts showing timebased bible prophecies from the books of daniel and revelation. Four views or possibly this book not sure yet because id like to know more about all of the views myself. The prophecies of daniel and the revelation should be. Now were going to compare daniel and revelation for these few moments. The most obvious similarity is that both books are part of the christian bible. The study of the prophecies of daniel and revelation is important to the spiritual dynamics of the seventhday adventist church. White and the interpretation of daniel and revelation.
Prophetic comparison of daniel 7, zechariah 6, revelation 6. In the book of daniel the babylonian kings and priests are using daniel and his friends for their own. The books of daniel and revelation are often studied together, because their prophecies concerning the end times dovetail with each other. Comparing daniel 2 and daniel 7 revelation prophecy, beast of revelation, aliens. Futurists emphasize that the antichrist has not yet come to the world, and thus, the prophecies from the book of daniel, book of matthew and book of revelation have not yet come true. What are at least 5 similarities between the book of daniel. For his rank and comeliness he was trained for palace service.
I believed that john was inspired to write the book of revelation with reference from the book of zechariah and the book of daniel. To identify the powers described in the vision we must identify at what time the present is. However, they also differ and do not totally overlap. Daniel emphasizes on the human side of the controversy. Through the books of revelation and daniel god gives us a thorough description of the antichrist of bible prophecy. The following is a list of such references, but it makes no claim to being exhaustive or complete. Much of what is presented in daniel and revelation is often explained. Revelation chapter speaks of the same beast as the daniel s fourth beast. Daniel is also a story about kings and priests, but of a darker kind. Who better to help you understand daniels stories, prophecies, and dreams and give you. Futurists emphasize that the antichrist has not yet come to the world, and thus, the prophecies from the. Almost every chapter of zechariah is alluded to by john in the book of revelation.
So, it is incumbent upon us as we embark on this most. Daniel 9 concentrates on the 70 weeks which is a specific time when gods people have to get rid of sin and to finish transgression. When daniel saw it, it was the kingdoms of the earth in a form of a great image, the image of a man daniel 2. It is only to someone with that kind of an attitude that god can reveal the. The book of revelation draws types and prophecies from the rest of the bible to weave them into a great prophecy of the worlds selfdestruction and then the restoration to the life lost in the garden of eden. 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. Charts include studies on the rapture and great tribulation. Im going to approach this answer in a different way. Originally distributed as a series of articles, and then as separate books about daniel and revelation, these writings were combined into one book in the late 19th century and sold doortodoor. Get an answer for what are at least 5 similarities between the book of daniel and the book of revelation.
Study the books of daniel and revelation especially bible study. The theological conception, the eschatological presentation in the book of daniel is exactly as it is in the revelation. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. In the revelation all the books of the bible meet and end.
Against this mark, the mark of the beast, or the mark of the authority of the antichrist, comes one of the bibles. Parallels between the visions of the book of revelation and the visions of the book of the prophet daniel revelation charts prophet charts old testament compared to new testament charts list. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. The direct connection between heaven and earth is not seen as clearly.
There is need of a much closer study of the word of god. Daniel continually realized that god was his judge and therefore refused to compromise, regardless of the trial he found himself in. The book of daniel is the foundation while the book of revelation is the expansion. When the books of daniel and revelation are better understood, believers will have an entirely different religious experience. In revelation, the most cited book is revelation itself 592 times, with matthew, john and romans distantly behind 43, 32 and 25 times. This series explains in simple terms the relationship between these two books of the bible. The most cited in the old testament is isaiah 109 times, with psalms, daniel, jeremiah and ezekiel next behind 71, 68, 48 and 47 times. Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, i thank thee, o father, lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god.
The book of revelation is a message to the lords people who are kings and priests unto their god, revelation 1. Chapter prophetic masterpiece the book of revelation we have already considered 26 of the new testament books and we are now ready to study the last book of the bible, the book of revelation. However, there is a chronological succession if we compare daniel 7 to revelation 17. Old testament parallels nations at the end compared to old testament nations. Every activity on earth is related to some action in heaven. There are striking differences between daniel and revelation that we need to look into. Revelation and the visions of the prophets ezekiel and daniel in the old testament prophet charts old testament compared to new testament charts list. Written centuries apart, we nonetheless see that they actually compose.
You find so much of daniel in the book of the revelation. It also provides more details and explanation of gods judgment upon all people through the resurrection of the deada concept briefly mentioned by daniel daniel 12. The books of daniel and revelation are considered basis for beliefs about end of the world and imminent apocalypse, because of farfetched explanations from the mix of the two. Jul, 2017 the daniel and revelation compared chart chart is a 9. Sep 18, 2019 in the days of these kings book perfectbound paperback 740 pages. Apr 30, 2018 the books of daniel and revelation are often studied together, because their prophecies concerning the end times dovetail with each other. Ministers should present the sure word of prophecy as the foundation of the faith of seventhday adventists, declared ellen white. Daniel and revelation compared chart revelation study, book of.
What are at least 5 similarities between the book of. Is the book of daniel connected somehow to the book of revelation. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. In the book of daniel, this end time comes with a tremendous cataclysmic intervention from god. 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. The books of daniel and the revelation should be bound together and published. Daniel lived about 600 bc and said that the time of blessed would take place in the year 2800 ad, so the answer would be about 3,400 years from daniel to revelation. The book of daniel and the revelation are counterparts of each other.
Im actually going to be starting a book club for reschatology and begin with the book revelation. The book of daniel is key to the entire old testament prophetic revelation. Testimonies to ministers and gospel workers, 112, 1 1896. Revelation to john, last book of the new testament. It is only to someone with that kind of an attitude that god can reveal the spiritual. The ancient of days is seated and the books are opened daniel 7. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. Daniel 7, 8, and 1012 specifically concentrate on the activities of nations and the persecuting of gods people.
The book of daniel a companion to the book of revelation introduction. Daniel and revelation compared chart revelation study, book. Revelation primarily looks at the last days in reference to what happens in heaven. It was smiths book, daniel and the revelation, that inspired me to write my book. A few explanations of certain portions might be added, but i am not sure that these would be needed. The story of daniel the prophet, and the story of the seer of patmos. Daniel and the revelation kindle edition by smith, uriah. This is the suggestion that i made to elder haskell which resulted in the book he published. Now on the radio and on television, you are sharing the services of the first baptist church in dallas, and this is the pastor bringing the message entitled daniel and the revelation if i had four or five hours, it would be just the same. Many years ago i asked the lord about any connection between the horses of zechariah and the horses of revelation. These two books are often studied together due to the fact that they are often believed to have some overlap.
Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. A side by side sequential comparison of daniel and revelation. Finally, only daniel rivals this book in declaring that god providentially rules over the kingdoms of men and will accomplish his sovereign purposes regardless of human or demonic opposition. The 4 beasts of daniel and revelation christian truth center. Old testament references in the book of revelation by. So i will use the expansion to explain the foundation. Thrice in the book of daniel, daniel is called o man greatly beloved daniel 9. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. Events on the day of the lord in the old and new testament see the beast that was, yet is and is coming of revelation 17. It too is available in kindle format or in paperback. Parallels between the visions of the book of revelation and the.
This teaching aid comes with a wooden easel mount for a simple display. Bible study book of revelations catholic church in revelation daniel end times signs prophecies of daniel prophecies of revelations revelation revelations of daniel signs of the end signs of the times the book of daniel the book of revelation. These two books are often studied together due to the fact that they are often believed to have some. The antichrist daniel 7 and revelation bible universe. The light that daniel received from god was given especially for these last days. Founder and director of ariel ministries there are over five hundred references to the old testament in the book of revelation. But from the earthly point of view, what was written down was so largely influence by the book of daniel. Three books of the bible explain many symbols each book introduces. Daniel, like ezekiel was a jewish captive in babylon. We cannot correctly interpret the book of revelation until we understand the book of daniel.
The book of revelation reveals the steps that will occur prior to christs return to establish the kingdom of god on earth. What do the books of daniel and revelations have in common. It is important to identify the antichrist because from it will come the sign, or mark, of its authority. And the lord gave jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of god. John in the book of revelation and the visions of the prophets ezekiel and daniel in the old testament prophet charts old testament compared to new testament charts list. Many cults are based in part on some extrapolations from these. Daniel and revelation, critical study on their dating. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon although there are short apocalyptic passages in various places in the gospels and the epistles, and an extended apocalyptic passage in the book of daniel in the old testament. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. Parallels between the visions of the book of revelation and the visions of the book of the prophet ezekiel. Parallels between the visions of the book of revelation.
The book of daniel is found in the old testament, and the book of revelation in the new testament. In the old testament there are many prophetic books such as daniel, isaiah, ezekiel, zechariah, etc. These individual charts are great for studying charts out of clarence larkins books that are too small to see in depth. In the polluted atmosphere of an oriental court he lived a life of singular remarkable piety and usefulness. The book of daniel in preterist perspective and in the days of these kings shall the god of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed. The book of daniel presents a collection of popular stories about daniel, a loyal jew, and the record of visions granted to him, with the babylonian exile of the 6th century bce as their background. Is the book of daniel connected somehow to the book of. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. The two stories are in direct contrast to one another. The book, however, was written in a later time of national crisis when the jews were suffering severe persecution under antiochus iv epiphanes. The book of zechariah and the book revelation seems to be amazingly connected and also with the book of daniel. Prophecy charts showing timebased bible prophecies from the books of daniel and revelation.