It is a consummation of biblical prophecy disclosing the future of the jew, the gentile and the church. It is one of the devices of satan to get people to neglect a book that foretells his casting as prince of the powers of the air, and the god of this age, out of the heavenlies. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book of. The original recipients of the book were christians who lived some 65 years after jesus had been crucified and resurrected from the dead. In his new book, he claims that a multination nuclear war will take place at the end of world war iii ww3, followed shortly by an asteroid impact, both of which will cover the world with. The apocalypse prophecies of the book of revelation.
We must not forget the great darkness that for 3 days overspread egypt in the days before the exodus ex. Jul 26, 2017 the book of revelation is not apocalyptic. So, sure, i think the three days of darkness is plausible, but im much more happy to have been able to receive the sacrament of reconciliation 2 days ago. These indepth versebyverse studies harmonize the holy bible from genesis to revelation. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
And in those days, noah saw the earth had tilted and that its destruction was near. Praised for holding fast to my name, not denying my faith even in the days of. In the last two chapters of the book of revelation, a vision of heaven is presented. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. There is no doubt revelation is a difficult book to interpret but in this video we are looking at it in respect to the claims made by the followers of the three days of darkness prophecy that. The apocalypse prophecies of the book of revelation three days of darkness great chastisement comet. Thank you for joining me in this exciting journey through the book of revelation. The earth will be enveloped by darkness lasting three days and three nights, the only light source that can be seen being blessed candles. The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom was plunged into darkness. Hence, a clear pivot takes place in going from revelation 6. This 1919 book serves as a study guide for the book of revelation, the bibles prophetic final chapter. The three days of darkness brother hermenegild tosf on. Sproul refers to as apocalyptic language read, the last days according to jesus, has to be highly considered. People gnawed their tongues in agony 11 and cursed.
And he arose from thence and went to the ends of the earth, and cried aloud to his grandfather enoch. The preparation for the tribulation in the throne room of god. Our whole society has been infected with evils that people living only 75 years ago would have thought impossible. For example, the fact that the beast is said to rise out of the sea rev.
Tape 2, side a chronological overview chart three the old testament character of the book of revelation. Also he compares the destruction to come as it was in the days of noah. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. The strangest book of the new testament, filled with visions of the rapture, the whore of babylon, and apocalyptic writing of the end of times, the book of revelation has fascinated readers for more than two thousand years, but where did it come from. How will we know when the book of revelation is here. Americas northernmost town descends into 65 days of darkness. Jul, 2017 just as god punished the egyptians with plagues including the three days of darkness, the theory states that god will chastise the world with darkness at the end of time.
Utqiagvik, alaska, wont see the sun for 65 days cnn. Following is a very brief summary of what the bible declares will happen in the end times. The sixth seal describes the end of the world the transition of the saints from earth to heaven, with the accompanying circumstances. What is the three days of darkness revelation and what does. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre.
All of the judgments god waited for in history are now poured out in the tribulation period which according to jesus and daniel lasts 7 years. Journalist, historian and bible prophecy author, michael d. A 21st century, secular interpretation of the book of revelation now, even though the realms of religion and science in themselves are clearly marked off from each other, nevertheless there exist between the two strong reciprocal relationships and dependencies. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. Notice this beast is coming up out of the earth, not rising from the earth, but coming out of the earth.
Prophecy father michel rodrigue of the apostolic fraternity of saint benedict canada facebook post about the warning illumination of conscience. Fortner has released his latest book, the approaching apocalypse and three days of darkness. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. John is told of two witnesses who will prophesy for 1260 days, wearing sackcloth. That day is a day of wrath, a day of darkness and obscurity, a day of clouds and whirlwinds, a day of the trumpet and alarm against all the fenced cities and against all the high corners. Although the prophecies of the three days of darkness appear to be directly related to the time, times, and half a time in the book of daniel and the apocalypse and would therefore be synonymous with the 35 years of apostasy leading up to the millennium, there is also the possibility that they can be used to point to another date. Three days of darkness elizabeth marie 444 prophecy news.
Return of christ tied to nuclear war and 3 days of darkness. The book of revelation index sacred texts christianity revelation the book of revelation by clarence larkin 1919 this is the rev. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new. John saw that the one who could open the book was jesus christ.
That the book should be shunned by many because of its mysterious character is no wonder. My hope and prayer is that as you read 40 days through revelation, you will attain a thorough understanding of gods sovereignty and con trol over human history. So moses stretched out his hand toward heaven, and there was thick darkness in all the land of egypt three days. The reform movement that started during the crusades blossomed in the 1500s with men like martin luther, john calvin, huldreich zwingli and john knox.
A third of the sun, the moon, and the stars are darkened creating complete darkness for a third of the day and the night. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of events. Surely, these lovers of darkness will despise the harsh white lights of worldwide illumination john 3. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation of 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. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. This gentile rule will occur under two future political and religious leaders of the final resurrection of the ancient holy roman empire.
The 10 plagues of egypt talk about the 3 days of darkness. God uses imperfect people, or he would have no one to use. The angel assures john of the truth of what he has heard, and states that the time of the fulfillment is at hand, revelation 22. There isno rapture in the old testament, the gospels or the book of revelation. Joel talks about the darkness in the whole world before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the lord, 30 i will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and billows of smoke. Apr 06, 2015 my children, the upcoming three days of darkness are very soon. The purpose of this book is to provide all of the prophecies that relate to the three days of darkness. This is the only book in the bible which promises a blessing. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation, ensign, dec. The book of revelation is an unveiling of the person and work of the son of god. Now lets explore the opening of the first four seals that seal the prophecy of the book of revelation. Just as god punished the egyptians with plagues including the three days of darkness, the theory states that god will chastise the world with darkness at the end of time. Prophesies and descriptions of the end times are scattered throughout the biblefrom a jewish scholar in a foreign court daniel, to jesus in the book of matthew, to the elderly semiretired fisherman john revelation. In spite of the plagues and judgments that would come upon the earths inhabitants in the last days.
Israel as a nation is on the earth until the messiah comes again to the earth matt. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. 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. Vanessa on revelation 4 wesley stay in the word, read the bible daily, and trust in the word, believe in lord thy god with all your heart mind and soul. The goal of this articlestudy is to help in reading and understanding revelation. A profound exploration of the bibles most controversial bookfrom the author of beyond belief and the gnostic gospels. But we can find some other biblical references to three days of darkness.
The revelation of god to john and a warning to the churches to be ready for the lords return. Its a common misconception that utqiagvik and areas north of the arctic circle are completely dark during this 65day polar night. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. There shall come over the whole earth an intense darkness lasting three days and three nights. See also beale, the book of revelation, 56264 for arguments for the present indicative and an inaugural reign interpretation. Utqiagvik, alaska, experiences some last glimpses of daylight before starting 65 days of darkness. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 2,252,664 views 58. Sardis becomes a type of the church of the reformation, an outgrowth of those in thyatira who did not accept the incorporation of pagan rituals into church doctrine. What john saw and heard was to take place quickly, for the time was at hand revelation 1. The night before 3 days there will be a tremendous natural upheaval. They will coincide with the historic mega quake of california which will also coincide with the signing of the peace accord to divide my holy land.
The story of joseph a very prophetic picture of the end time is a great example. The apostle john received the revelation from jesus christ to show his servants what will soon take place. While an inaugural reign may be included, it is doubtful it is the emphasis. Davids word with sibyls blending, heaven and earth in ashes ending. I have read other accounts of this 3 days of darkness, like in the book of exodus, but i, myself, have never received anything from the lord. The book of revelation is johns record of that vision revelation 1. Then on the day after the three days of darkness, jesus christ will return to earth, exactly the. The book of acts tells us that saul was without sight for three days before starting his new life in christ acts 9. We read in the 11th chapter of the book of revelation that jerusalem will be occupied by gentiles for 42 months or 312 years or 1260 days revelation 11.
They are divided into two sections labeled old testament and new testament. Leave anything in your past go drop it at the lords feet on the cross, let him take the burden, find a good church, and a good bible study group, praying for you, easy to take a path more. And i beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was an earthquake. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book. There is no curse nor darkness in the city of god, revelation 22. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The book of revelation, by clarence larkin, at sacred texts. We also know that numbers play a significant role in the book of revelation, carrying meaning.
None of us knows the number of our days, but we know god has numbered them and they. In studying the book of revelation, i noticed that there are almost the same plagues there that took place in ancient egypt during the time of moses. A prophecy may predict the future, or it may not matthew 26. And he set off from there and went to the ends of the earth and cried out to his greatgrandfather enoch.
By popular demand, an audiobook of a new and complete written version of the classes i have taught on the book of revelation for more than 20 years. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. The book of revelation is a vision being recorded by john, what thou seest, write in a book revelation 1. Revelation book 1, page 160 the joseph smith papers. Nothing can be seen, and the air will be laden with pestilence which will claim mainly, but not only, the enemies of religion. Progression versus recapitulation in revelation 20. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. It has been reported that the wife of baptist preacher billy graham once said that if god doesnt do something about the world soon he would have to apologize to sodom and gomorrah.
The book of revelation holds chilling, spinetingling descriptions of events which will occur in the last days of this present age, leading up to the second coming of jesus christ, the messiah. The article then goes on to explain that the darkness is caused by the 3 days of darkness. The book of revelation 2 tape 1, side b continued f. May 05, 2016 return of christ tied to nuclear war and 3 days of darkness, claims bible prophecy expert 7. A 21st century interpretation of the book of revelation. The book of revelation was written by john of patmos, and its not about the end of the world at all. When the cup of drunkenness, given to the jews isa.
This literary style is ancient poetry that wrapsup real events in poetic symbolism to give these events meaning. We know that the revelation is primarily about the last days because its content is extensively connected to the events of the last days. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. We all know that jonah being in the belly of a great fish for three days and three nights jon 1. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Larkin, who published several books about biblical studies in the 1910s and 20s, was a dispensationalist, one of the threads of modern evangelical christianity. The apocalypse prophecies of the book of revelation 9. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of events the purpose of this article. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. 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. Yves dupont, catholic prophecy, tan books and publishers, 1973. What is the three days of darkness revelation and what. The events described accompany the opening as in the case of the preceding visions see on vers.
Yet, in the awakening through judgment the displeased survivors of babylons world will weep and wail with strong crying and personal agony, the likes of which the world has never seen rev. There will be lightning and thunder so violent that many people will think the end of the world has come. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. When i first read revelation it was like reading a crazy mixed up series of calamity. Blessed anna maria taigi 17691837 is the most known seer of the three days of darkness and describes the event in this way. It occupies a central place in christian eschatology. Larkin explains the concepts of the beast and the false prophet, the seven seals and the seven trumpets, and the importance of the book of daniel in understanding the rapture. So moses stretched out his hand toward heaven, and total darkness covered all the land of egypt for three days. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The tribulation according to the book of revelation. Whether by the two witnesses delivered in a prophetic sense, or by the voices of christ. Return of christ tied to nuclear war and 3 days of. To those who teach it read it aloud and to those who read it hear it and keep what is written in it.
This book has been taken in many ways and the book marks a large dividing line between denominations and sects within christianity. The book of revelation completes the bible because. So, throughout the tribulation, under the god of this world satan, and his antichrist, people do not get better, they just get worse. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. John bore testimony to what he saw and wrote a letter to be read aloud to seven local churches in western asia. 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. Revelation 3 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. The main reason, though, for my fulfilled view on the book of revelation is the time statements found throughout the book, and especially at the beginning and the end. John addresses the church of smyrna to warn them of ten days of tribulation that may cost them their lives. A modern commentary on the book of revelation based on private revelation. Apr 30, 2015 there is no doubt revelation is a difficult book to interpret but in this video we are looking at it in respect to the claims made by the followers of the three days of darkness prophecy that.
Further, the many symbols in the book of revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. It will be during this time that the lords people need to stay indoors because it will deadly outside. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The following is a synthesis of the prophecies given about the coming three days of darkness and the resulting chastisement. The apocalypse prophecies of the book of revelation three. Revelation 16 niv the seven bowls of gods wrath then bible. The darkness is a reminder of our mortality and coming death. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. We still have two more chapters before the king of kings returns. In the next 404 days we will see the culmination of gods great plan of redemption as detailed by the apostle john. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Suffice it to say that i leave everything in the hands of the authority of the church and submit to its caution regarding private revelation. We must not forget the great darkness that for 3 days overspread egypt in the days.
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