Harvard mathematical biologist martin nowak on the evolution of cooperation. God revelation in nature biblical research institute. In the six week period that began september 12th, we are publishing the complete video, audio, and texts. Book of revelation understanding it, topics covered, jesus. Is the apocalypse a poetic message of hope to persecuted 1st century christians or a prophecy of impending doom. Revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. Does the book of revelation predict catastrophic global. Chilton tries to find a literal fulfillment of revelation rev. The prevalence of this maxim among christian writers could make one think it is a quotation. This is part one of a series of teachings on the book of revelation. Sep 05, 2016 when making a chart of the book of revelation i was surprised to see how many different animals are described throughout the book.
Many 17thcentury christian europeans worried that the world would end in 1666, a year containing the ominous number of the beast, described in the book of revelation. The global warming piece connects directly with virtue angels. The book of revelation shouldnt just pique your interest, but transform your life. So i am not convinced that eusebius is doing anything other than giving the name by which the book is known. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place.
With a book like the book of revelation, you will inevitably have several central messages depending on the angle from which you look at them. To readers with a background in the church of god reformation movement and any of its relatives. Nov 05, 20 jeanpierre isbouts is the author of national geographic s bestselling books the biblical world and in the footsteps of jesus and the director of charleton hestons voyage through the bible. The book of revelation has much to teach us about the events of the end times, and about our own hearts.
Lawson, emerson wilson, duane spanogle or other notable preacher. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. There is no place on the planet where gods natural revelation does not proclaim that he is and that he has made all things. Why its unlikely the world will end on september 23. The riddle of revelation april 2006 pastor doug says that he truly sensed the prayers of gods people as he answered the broad spectrum of questions, all without his bible because they did not want him reading his answers while on camera. Photos of the palace of revelation in nha trang, vietnam. It is full of colourful imagery, and is difficult to fathom, but there are celestial references contained within that appear to marry well with the older mythologies that predated christianity. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Listening to both of them, says the psalmist, should lead us, first, to recognize our need of forgiveness verse 12. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come. National geographic on the book of revelation baptist.
The psalm has taken us from a general revelation of god in nature to a very personal and specific revelation of god in the torah. Michael white on the various ways revelation has been interpreted, exploring how in each case, the difference lies in how the historical setting of revelation is understood. National geographic society statement on the book of. This volume takes you through the whole scope of st. Walking through revelation biblical prophecy revelation. Many people view revelation, sometimes called the apocalypse, as a mysterious book of strange symbols and images. National geographic documentary about the decipherment of revelation. After being lost for nearly 1,700 years, the gospel of judas was recently restored, authenticated, and translated. Written by bestselling author jeanpierre isbouts, whos who in the bible is the ultimate reference guide to the men and women in the bible, featuring more than 2,000 entries spanning genesis to revelation. Before they were left behind was released on march 1, 2005. Natural revelation is insufficient for salvation, but god never intended it as a means of salvation.
The significance of the number 7 in the book of revelation. Thats what a newly revealed ancient christian text says. National geographic the mysteries of revelation part 2 youtube. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. Loathsome, stinking sores erupted on all who had taken the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Revelation 16 the message msg pouring out the seven disasters. Prophetic events are important to understand in order to appreciate the power of god to control all earthly circumstances to accord with his divine plan formulated before the foundation of the earth. Aug 01, 2016 those who are familiar with the book of revelation know that the number seven appears regularly in this book. Martin sets out to prove that belief in a divine creator and acceptance of the discoveries of science are not mutually exclusive, that continuing revelation might be found in the scientific journals and instruments of discovery martins passionate exploration covers a number of sciencesbiology, geology, organic chemistry and. Those who are familiar with the book of revelation know that the number seven appears regularly in this book. The prevalence of this maxim among christian writers could make one.
Here michael pearl gives a brief 5 minute overview of the revelation of jesus christ. Jul, 2009 national geographic documentary about the decipherment of revelation. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy revelation 1. The question of religious violence generates great debate in popular culture christianity and political commentary today, most recently as the thirteenth novel in the alltime bestselling christian thriller series left behind entitled the rising. Kovacs he revelation to john does not suffer from overpopularity among mainline protestants. What is the earliest name ascribed to the book of revelation. Princeton psychologist daniel kahneman on the marvels and the flaws of intuitive thinking. He says, literally, the vegetation of judea, and especially of jerusalem, would be destroyed in the roman scorchedearth methods of warfare.
Mar 07, 2012 the book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. In july, edge held its annual master class in napa, california on the theme. Materials for personal study and preaching preparation, with charts and questions for small group discussion. Revelation 1 sets the tone for the rest of the book. If you hang around long enough, youll quickly realize my theological perspective but just to make it easy, ill lay out the basics here. He is a professor at fielding university in santa barbara, ca. The first angel stepped up and poured his bowl out on earth. The short answer is yes, in many ways revelation predicts evolving events surrounding the planet and man. One like the son of man stood in the midst of seven golden lampstands with seven stars in his hand rev. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. The book of revelation apocalypse part 4 sevenfold structure in the book of revelation things come in sevens.
We conclude the series with a look at archaeological and historical evidence relating to the last book of the bible, revelation. The book of revelation can be interpreted in many ways. From mel gibsons the passion of the christ to the left behind novels, the cultures. With enn reitel, jason boyett, jack kinsella, ron j. Examines materials on the eschatalogical and apocalyptic. The book of revelation is clear in stating that jesus is coming to establish his kingdom on earth and his faithful will rule with him for a thousand years see revelation 20. Virtues are also known as strongholds, they are in the second hierarchy of ang. Doomsday book of revelation tv movie 2006 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Christian news, church of the holy sepulchre, jerusalem, jesus christ tomb, national geographic, prophecy news, roman era scientific tests have offered fascinating new insight into the tomb in jerusalems church of the holy sepulchre venerated as the resting place of jesus christ. Instead, as paul explains in romans, the point of natural revelation is to show people truth about the lord so that they can see the truth about themselves, namely, that they are sinners in need of salvation. Some people see it primarily as a political statement. It started when marshall applewhite had a heart attack in 1972 and became convinced that the nurse who attended him was one of the witnesses of the book of revelation s apocalypse. This book is the evolutionary biologists harry potter.
Of course, the writer of the book, the apostle john, tells us that the prophetic book is, in fact, a revelation of jesus christ himselfone often given through dramatic visions and dreams. Believers in every church age can learn from what was written to each of the. Is the book of revelation meant to be understood by the common person. National geographics secrets of revelation interview with doug batchelor several months ago, pastor doug batchelor, speaker and president of amazing facts, was interviewed not once, but three times by national geographic tv for a special prophecy program called secrets of revelation. Understanding the book of revelation berean research. As the new testament opens with the four gospels relating to the first coming of christ, so the book of revelation closes the new testament with the general theme of the second coming of christ.
Revelation 19 niv bible after this i heard what sounded. The book of revelation apocalypse part 2 when will it. Revelation is important because it is the last divinely inspired bible book that was written. On the one hand it describes the terrifying tools of destruction our advanced technology will produce and a deceived humanity will useat the end of this age. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. This idea has a strong tie to the book of revelation, as the gospel of jesus christ is the good news that he brought. At times john seems to see a literal animal and describes it in the book, while at other times john uses an animal as a way to described what he sees an example is when john says he sees a lamb when he sees jesus.
The book of revelation presents us with good news and bad news about the future, giving us both aspects of the picture. When making a chart of the book of revelation i was surprised to see how many different animals are described throughout the book. National geographic reports that construction materials used on the tomb have been dated to the roman era. The book of revelation apocalypse part 4 sevenfold. Psalm 19 emphasizes the universality of natural revelation. Pouring out the seven disasters i heard a shout of command from the temple to the seven angels. Jul 06, 2015 the book of revelation apocalypse part 4 sevenfold structure in the book of revelation things come in sevens. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Im a pastor, seminarian, collector of books, and lover of all things revelation. Daniels 70 weeks prophecy is also about sevens, where each seven i. Documentary examining the biblical prophecies of armageddon and comparing them to newly discovered scientific facts. In my own episcopal church, for example, i am often asked to teach adult education, and lectures on the psalms, gospels, or letters of paul are always welcome.
Jul 31, 2016 the book of revelation itself declares that it is prophecy. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. Benware, in his survey of the new testament, includes. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth. This is the basis for the belief in the new age and the years of peace and prosperity on earth. It was the year of the great tsunami that vietnamese hotelier son bui says he first spoke with god. Curious mixture of pretentious high art and predictable issue drama which makes little logical sense. A 1page book on the book of revelation, the apocalypse of st. Lessons from the history of the books reception judith l.
After this i heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting. The limits of natural revelation reformed bible studies. Reading the book of revelation can be a frustrating and perplexing study experience, with all its amazing cast of characters, its extraordinary symbolic imagery, and its deeply spiritual prose. Salvation and glory and power belong to our god, for true and just are his judgments. From the author of in the footsteps of jesus and the biblical world comes a vibrant family reference that brings to life the fascinating characters of the old and new testaments of the bible. The coptic, or egyptian christian, manuscripts were unveiled today at national geographic society headquarters in washington, d. Most people are familiar with the tragic events involving the heavens gate cult. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,547,152 views 58.
The book of revelationhistory and prophecy bible and. Home book of mormon science, ancient history, and the book of mormon national geographic society statement on the book of mormon national geographic society statement on the book of mormon language. Join us on a journey through the pages of this letter from christ to his people. Jun 03, 2008 revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. Understanding the book of revelation news amazing facts. Exploring the book of revelation, prophecy, and apocalyptic literature. The book describes a number of endtime events that will occur during the day of the lord. Im a pastor, seminarian, collectorofbooks, and lover of all things revelation.