This symbolic city represents a group of jesus followers, also called the bride of christ, who go to heaven to rule in gods kingdom. Second, it is apparent in the book of revelation that the 24 elders are repeatedly distinguished from the saints. Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. A quick reading will reveal that the new heaven is a wonderful place. 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. The inspired writings of mary kathryn baxter are divinely anointed by god, and they have blessed hundreds of thousands of people. Rejoicing in heaven lesson 1 in the 3rd series, the millennium, final judgments, and eternity of study the revelation by paige ramsey revelation 19.
Thus the commandments of god are exalted before the apostles vision. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Included in this book are her depictions of heavens gates, angels, music, worship, storehouses of blessings. 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. Revelation chapters 47 present the first six of seven seals. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. The seventh seal of revelation the meaning of the silence. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,774,010 views 58. 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. New jerusalem only appears twice in the bible, at revelation 3. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Notice this statement, and whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
Baxter pdf doc mp4 video high low mp3 19mb, cd tracks all tracks. Now the new heaven and the new earth have been ushered in. 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. After this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. The new earth is an expression used in the book of isaiah 65. Gods call to community in the book of revelation, this curriculum is offered to all free of charge. The stars of heaven fall to the earth and the sky recedes like a scroll being rolled up 6. As the angels gather and worship songs are sung, the scene is set for the remainder of the book of revelation to follow some sort of worship ceremony. How can anyone be in heaven knowing others are in hell. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Jun 20, 2019 how does the book of revelation describe heaven.
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. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Such a devotion is helped by what is stated in revelation 12.
Is the war in heaven in revelation 12 describing satans. After speaking to the seven churches that are in the roman province of asia, the book of revelation moves forward in the prophecy. The scroll is brought into the place of worship 7 seals 6. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. In this passage, john sees a great war between michael and the angels of god and the dragon satan and his fallen angels or demons that will take place in the end times. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author.
Gods call to community in the book of revelation battle, michael on. 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. It would appear that paul saw the present heaven but not the future heaven. So an important question is whether we are earth bound or heaven bound, and this is determined by that which has our devotion and worship. Heaven will be filled with peace, joy, and praise revelation 7. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven.
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. For this reason, rejoice, o heavens and you who dwell in them. The reference to the 24 elders in the book of revelation can be first found in revelation 4. Having described the origin and progress of evil in the world, the final overthrow of satan and his adherents, and the judgment when every man is rewarded according to his works, the seer now completes the whole by portraying the eternal bliss of the redeemed in heaven cf. It was while john was in the spirit on the lords day, that he saw the ark of gods testament in heaven. John the revelator saw the books opened in heaven paw creek. John is going to be told what this new heaven and new earth looks like in verses 38. Even at this judgment of the wicked, this book is the final answer of mans eternal judgment.
Baxter was shown for ten nights the glories of heaventhe home of redeemed souls. And the dragon stood before the woman as she was about to give birth, ready to devour her child as soon as he was born. Gods call to community in the book of revelation, michael battle unconvincingly attempts to harmonize the messages of origen, desmond tutu, and martin luther king, jr. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. Use it as your advent sunday school curriculum, in a small group, or on your own to gain a new perspective on revelation and what it means for our lives now. Apr 16, 2014 revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration.
Baxter after thirty nights of experiencing the depths of hell, mary baxter was shown the realms of heaven. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. We saw the first heaven and earth pass away in revelation 20. Buy a cheap copy of a divine revelation of heaven book by mary k. So erase your mind of what you think heaven is like and open your mind to receive the view of heaven that john sees. Heavenly worship the book can be read as following a fairly traditional worship service. Included are her s of the order of heaven, what happens to. After thirty nights of experiencing the depths of hell, mary baxter was shown the realms of heaven. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which.
Rapture in the book of revelation christian truth center. The last book in gods archives is the single volume, called the book of life. I recently read a historical account in my sons history book that. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. Dec 17, 2019 the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. The last great angelic battle and satans ultimate expulsion from heaven are described in revelation 12. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. Mar 19, 2019 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.
Instead, these elders are part of the universal church, believers from all ages in the shed blood of christ for the forgiveness of their sins, that one day, at the resurrection, will all be together in heaven. Introduction the opening verses of revelation 21 speak of heaven and earth, namely, a new heaven and a new earth. Seven wonders of heaven sermon by roger thomas, revelation. The things john saw and things which are were revealed to apostle john when he was on earth but for the things to take place after, he was taken to heaven.
This is followed by the seven trumpets, which are a series of disasters that fall upon the inhabitants of the earth. 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. And i saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband revelation 21. Salvation and glory and honor and power to the lord our god. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. A new heaven and new earth, mortiers bible, phillip medhurst collection. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. These scriptures refute the teaching that the decalogue was abolished at the cross sixty years before. Included are her descriptions of the order of heaven, what happens to children, and the throne of god. The new heaven and earth are described in revelation 2122. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. Apostle john in the book of revelation represents the church he is a church apostle.
The book of revelation raises questions that many of us would rather not think about. That, my friends, is the book of revelation, a story about babylon, jesus, and judgment, which is too much to cover in one blog, so we are going. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The reader is encouraged to study the messages of revelation 21 through 22. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i bible. What is new jerusalem in the bible book of revelation.