By counting links in the table below, and ignoring repeated sevens of things in the same verse, the number obtained is seven times seven, or 49. In it he gave seven more beatitudes central to the christian walk. They are of particular interest to those who have rejected dispensationalism and its prophetic interpretation. This chapter contains the prologue of the book, followed by the vision and commission of john. Posts about explanation of 7 beatitudes of revelation written by atozmom. He will go out to deceive the nations at the four corners of the earth, gog and magog, to gather them for battle. God patiently replied, my son, it is like a second in time to me. It is therefore fitting, appropriate and prophetic that these seven beatitudes are contained in the last book of the bible, a book of open prophecy for the church in the last days of this age.
In scripture, seven symbolizes completeness or perfection original ref. While that is the scripture which contains what we commonly call the beatitudes, there are some beatitudes contained in the book of revelation that i. The seven churches of revelation life in a dying world. Beatitudes in the book of revelations brown street coc.
The book of revelation the seven beatitudes introduction rev willem j. Throughout the journey of revelation 1 so far, we have begun to see johns purposeful use of allusions to the old testament that shape the way we hear and see the book of revelation. T he most familiar beatitudes are found in the first eleven verses of matthew chapter five in what is the beginning of the sermon on the mount. The author of the book of revelation has grouped many things into sevens. The seven beatitudes of the revelation agape bible study. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book revelation 22. We all know the eight, or even nine beatitudes of jesus recorded in the gospel of matthew, recounted by jesus in the sermon on the mount, and the four beatitudes followed by the four woes in the gospel of luke. The seven beatitudes in the book of revelation blogger. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The book of revelation is unique in that it is the only book of the bible with a direct blessing promised to those who publicly read it and their hearers. What are the seven blessings of the book of revelation. There is a story about an eager young man who once asked god, what is a million years like to you. The seven bowl or vial judgments are the final judgments of the tribulation period. Blessed is he who heeds the words of the prophecy of this book 22.
However, there are is another set of seven that is not so obvious. Father, could you kindly explain the meanings of the seven beatitudes in the book of revelation. The seven beatitudes in revelation old testament allusions. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book. The seven beatitudes appear as a progression from reading and heeding the things written in the book of revelation, to a blessing for the tribulation saints and for all those remaining in the faith, the blessing of being invited to the wedding feast of the lamb and the bride, and ultimately receiving the blessing of everlasting life with. Of course, to hear gods word without obedience is folly james 1. God gave the book of revelation neither to tantalize nor to satiate our curiosity about his hidden timetable but rather to arm us for the spiritual conflict that we face every day.
The seven beatitudes of revelation united church of. The seven beatitudes appear as a progression from reading and heeding the things written in the book of revelation, to a blessing for the tribulation saints and for all those remaining in the faith, the blessing of being invited to the wedding feast of the lamb and the bride, and ultimately receiving the blessing of everlasting life with the lord jesus christ. The seven beatitudes of revelation part 1 of 2 contributed by ken pell on feb 5. If anyone adds anything to them, god will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll. Verses seven to ten which follow speak of satan being released. For less than the cost of a latte each month, youll gain access to a vast digital bible study library and. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll.
Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book. The third has to do with the 144,000 elect israelites. The seven beatitude of the book of revelation youtube. Many over the ages have given their lives for the faith. Blessed are those who do his commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. The 7 blessings of revelation living in the age of signs. Johns beatitudes are sprinkled throughout the revelation and are, you guessed it, seven in number. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book. The beatitude found here corresponds to one attributed to the risen jesus in revelation 22. One important thing to note in the book of revelation is that after chapter 3 the letters to the 7 churches, the church is no longer mentioned in the book. Matthews gospel was directed to an audience steeped in hebrew tradition.
The 7 beatitudes of the revelation blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. The first blessing pronounced, from the book of revelation is a double blessings pronounced upon the teacher and student of the book of revelation. The seven beatitudes of the revelation introduction this treatise draws together a number of subjects with which the reader is probably familiar and which are relevant to the end times and our processing towards the perfection of the body of christ. The seven beatitudes of the revelation of jesus christ to his servant john. Blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written therein. The book of revelation is outlined with a sequence of four sets of symbols. Jesus followed up on his sermon on the mount in his revelation to the apostle john. Seven beatitudes in revelation resource publications. Blessed are those who do his commandments, that they may have the right. Here are the seven beatitudes of revelation revelation 1. But there are also admonitions of encouragement in the book of revelation that explain more ways in which to be blessed.
John clearly calls this book prophecy, not history compare the hyperpreterism view, which views the book mostly as past history. This beatitude completely mirrors the first at the beginning of the book. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy. They form a golden chain of glorious promises, which run through this wonderful book, and these could be a. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, seven signs and seven bowls of revelation. The book of revelation the seven beatitudes introduction. Idea from a sermon called the seven blesseds of revelation by c. Revelation is the only book in the bible that motivates its readers by promising a blessing to those who read and obey itand a curse to those who tamper with it.
The seven beatitudes of the book of revelation subtitling. Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. When the book of revelation was initially written, the roman emperor. When the thousand years are completed, satan will be released from his prison. I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. Posted on aug 1, 2005 by robin webber estimated reading time. Please recognise and understand that the last reference to the church in the book of revelation is in revelation 3. The beatitudes in the book of revelation should be better known.
What are the 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 signs and 7 bowls of. For the best bible gateway experience, upgrade to bible gateway plus. Yes, this book of revelation was written for us and the revelation beatitudes are a special message for us, for the church, which we need to recognise and act upon. William branham, the angel who spoke with john in the book of revelation. The book of genesis 24 the book of philippians 12 the book of romans 34 the case for the resurrection of jesus 3 the feeling of discomfort 1 the full picture of christmas 4 the importance of a godcentered worldview 11 the nonnegotiable beliefs of christianity 4 the path to harmony 1 welcome home 5 what does the bible ssy. The only reference to his appearance is found in the book of isaiahmore than seven hundred years before the nativity. The assumption is that the rapture of the church takes place at the beginning of revelation 4, when john hears from a voice as a trumpet. When speaking of the beatitudes, one would more than likely turn in their bibles to matthew 5. It is not intended to be a comprehensive study of these topics, but rather an outline.
The final blessing of revelation is pronounced upon the martyrs of the church, tribulation, and millennium. The seven beatitudes of revelation part 1 of 2 sermon by. Blessed are those who do his commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city revelation 22. The seven beatitudes of the revelation he that readeth. Jesus christ gave us the eight beatitudes in the sermon on the mount, recorded for all posterity in the gospel of matthew, the first book of the new testament of the bible. But how many of us have noticed the seven beatitudes scattered throughout johns book of revelation. There are seven churches, seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls. Seven churches of revelation bible study david jeremiah blog.
Each symbol is used to describe gods judgment upon sinful christ rejecting men and women of the earth. This book tells of the fulfillment of the prophecies in the book of revelation. That keepeth, or lays to heart to be treasured within. But we are probably less familiar with the seven beatitudes that we find in the book of revelation. Blessed is he who heeds the words of the prophecy of this book. The young man then asked, and what is a million dollars like to you. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Spence, pastor stanley dixon, mrs darlene brooks and pauline hallaeen, johnathon dixon and winnell a. They will be the most severe judgments the world has ever seen. The 7 beatitudes of the book of revelation revelation 1. Seven beatitudes of revelation a distinctive feature is the frequent use of the number seven 52. After that reference, it is no longer mentioned in existence. Sermon by pastor clifford owusugyamfi at adventist fellowship geneva, switzerland on the th august 2016. Revelation until the second coming of jesus christ.
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