And i saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof. The secret of the sevensealed book of revelation loud. In how to study the bible, the book of revelation is the last book to study because it only puts all old testament revelations of jesus together as well as putting. Amid the worship due to him, the lamb begins to open the seals revelation 6. Understand however i do not discredit the book nor this work. Seven seals is the name of a 2005 album by primal fear and also a track on that album. These horses either speak of a time past or a time yet to come and still others think that these horses are already being ridden in history today.
The reference here is to a scroll because it is rolled out and would be made of lambs skin or papyrus. In the book of revelation chapter 14, there is another, apparently separate group from israel mentioned where john writes on mount zion stood the lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his fathers name written on their foreheads. Mar 06, 2011 and i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. And i saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy t. Revelation 5 1599 geneva bible gnv 5 1 the book sealed with seven seals, 3 which none could open. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. The covenant book, which with the downfall of the israelite monarchy and the termination of the david kingship became sealed, is transferred to christ, the true. The background and meaning of the sealed book of revelation 5. He is not christ, as some claim, for christ, as the lamb, is holding the seven sealed book and breaking its seals. It is time to open the book that daniel was ordered to seal. Therefore, the complete sealing of gods people is being pictured in revelation 7. Revelation 2 niv bible to the angelof the church in. And the bible says they are also separated to godthat means they have a special calling from the lord. In this course on the book of revelation, we do our best to help others to hear and understand.
I repeat for those of you who desire to cast shadows on others who you disagree with. Revelation 5 phillips the sealed book of future events then. 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. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The seven seals are the first series of gods judgments during this time, and they are described in revelation 6. And it is true that the book of revelation can be difficult to understand, but the fact that it is a revelation, and carries a special blessing for those who study it, means that god intended it to be understood.
The glory of jesus christ, the lamb, is now set forth, since he is the only one worthy to receive and declare to his church the mystery contained in the sealed book. The mysterious phrase in the book of revelation that refers to the seven symbolic seals that secure a very interesting book or scroll. The first four of the seven seals release what are known as the four horsemen of the apocalypse, because the. Jul 05, 2017 i want to show the connection of revelation 10 to the seventh seal. Mar 06, 2011 i believe scripture is clear that the scroll is the remainder of the book of revelation in the hands of god are the judgments that will be poured out on the world each one sealed and opened one by one. And i saw a mighty angel who called out in a loud voice, who is fit to open the book and break its seals. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. H ave you ever wondered what the seven seals in the book of revelation are and what they are for. In the book of revelation, there is displayed a throne room scene. And one of the devices used by the author of the book of revelations is also something that happens in history. Bible verses about sealed 26 passages king james version. The book of revelation written in the end time throws more light to the book of daniel, the book of daniel being the key to unlock the book of revelation. The sealed bookrevelation 5 pastor bill randles blog.
The glory of god is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth. For he the father has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. 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. Thus he makes known unto his servants the revelation which god had. Daniel, the book of daniel, is the key that unlocks the book of revelation. This practice ensured that the legal agreements made were verifiable. Therefore, this great multitude of people belongs to god. The first of the four seals are what are sometimes called the four horsemen of the apocalypse or unveiling. Also, the apostle saw a great multitude, which no man can number out of every. Apr 05, 2018 judgment day will begin for people who are alive at the time the fourth seal is opened. Twice in this book, mention is made of a group consisting of 144,000. These 144,000 witnesses are selected from the twelve tribes of israel. I have asked that my name be taken from the sealed book of mormon.
And he said to me john, do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand rev. I do not discredit the book, nor do i discredit this work. Phillips new testament phillips the sealed book of future events. Aug, 2009 many people believe that the book of revelation is a sealed bookone not intended for us to understand. On the basis of its contents he would judge, hence, the judgment book.
On their foreheads was written, god, new jerusalem, and a glorious star containing jesus new name. T he book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book. An interpretation of the book of revelation madsen, richard e. What do the seven seals refer to in the book of revelations. Mar 14, 2016 nephi prophesied, for the book shall be sealed by the power of god, and the revelation which was sealed shall be kept in the book until the own due time of the lord. Analysis revelation says that the redeemed bear a seal on their foreheads. Did you know it was standard legal practice in the ancient near east to copy and seal important documents. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. We see in the book of revelation god clearly instructing the write, apostle john, to seal not the book. These horses either speak of a time past or a time yet to come and still others think that these horses are already being ridden in. Aug 03, 2018 the glory of god is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth. The seven sealed book and the lion who was also a lamb. This video explains about the sealed book and revelation with.
The book of daniel sealed up until end time christian truth center. H ave you ever wondered what the seven seals in the book of revelation are and what they are for four seals, four horses. They are sealed on their foreheads and they are servants of the living god. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 7 144,000. Reggae artist anthony b named an album seven seals and also references the seven seals in his song prophecy a reveal. Christ takes the book from the hand of him who sits on the throne, and opens the seals. With each seal opened, the scroll is able to be unrolled a little more, revealing bit by bit the judgments god has in store during the tribulation period. The book contains the prophecy of events to be unfolded in the rest of the book of revelation. Jan 30, 2009 god prophesied through isaiah about the sealed book and through habakuk about revealing of the sealed book at an appointed time. British experimental apocalyptic folk band current 93 has several tracks that refer to the seven seals. Christ does not appear as a white horse rider until chapter 19. And i heard a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder. Further, if daniels prophecy that was sealed until the time of the end was not revealed to john in the book of revelation, then daniels scroll was never unveiled in the days of the messiah.
In his vision john sees an angel searching for someone who is worthy to open a scroll that will commence judgment on the world. Upon the throne is seated the father, to whom seraphim and cherubim bow themselves, crying holy, holy, holy, lord god almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. Without unlocking the book of revelation from its key, the book remains a mystery to us. Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. It will be the students responsibility to keep this wonderful revelation of jesus christ with a resulting promise happiness. In the book of revelation, the seven seals of god are the seven symbolic seals greek. And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. I believe scripture is clear that the scroll is the remainder of the book of revelation in the hands of god are the judgments that will be poured out on. The book of revelation and the book of daniel have a relationship one that of a padlock and a key. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead. Lets not forget what we were told in the first three verses of chapter 7. It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end but if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place. This book can not be opened until the chosen lamb is found worthy to obtain its contents.
Though there is silence in heaven for the space of half an hour, this is connected to another event. God raised up another prophet, the apostle john, to open the book that the prophet daniel had closed and sealed. With the taking of the scroll the whole destiny of humankind is put into the hands of the enthroned christ. We have already connected the sealing of the book in daniel to the seven sealed book in revelation 5. The next thing catching the attention of john was the seven sealed scroll held in the right hand of the throne sitter.