What the bible says about the heaven books tim challies. Notice this statement, and whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. A new heaven and new earth, mortiers bible, phillip medhurst collection. Second, it is apparent in the book of revelation that the 24 elders are repeatedly distinguished from the saints. Included in this book are her depictions of heavens gates, angels, music, worship. Each of the people experienced heaven after dying a.
That, my friends, is the book of revelation, a story about babylon. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Then i saw a great white throne and him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. W hen you study the book of revelation, one of the first things that you will look at are the seven churches listed in revelation chapters 2 and 3. Revelation gives a warning about the day of wrath 6. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The throne of god and of the lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. Catholic commentary on sacred scripture includes bibliographical references and index.
As this silent is taking place there souls praying although you can hear them praying, they are not interrupting the silence. But revelation 2122 does give an adequate amount of information describing heaven, and after a careful view of these passages it is clear that heaven is a place that is out of this world and most incomprehensible to the human mind in the present day. Both imagesthe city and the brideare familiar to the bible student. This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. 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. 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. It would appear that paul saw the present heaven but not the future heaven. Better, and the holy city, new jerusalem, i saw coming down out of the heaven from god, prepared. The new jerusalem is the heavenly city the bible prophesies will exist on the new earth at the end of time. There you will see seven actual letters from jesus one to each church. I do not include in this use of the word heaven the rapture of the church, the tribulation, nor the millennium, all of which precede it. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. Is the war in heaven in revelation 12 describing satans original fall or an end times angelic battle.
Jun 19, 2012 after writing about this new genre of i went to heaven books, i received many comments and emails asking me about biblical examples of those who glimpsed heavenjohn in the book of revelation, paul in 2 corinthians, isaiah in his prophecy. According to cayce, the bible is the symbolic account of the fall of the human soul from its divine origins as symbolically described in the book of genesis and restoration of the human soul to heaven as symbolically. Aune points out it is a regular greek translation of two latin terms for the roman emperor aune, revelation 616, 407. 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 book of revelation was likely written between a. Even at this judgment of the wicked, this book is the final answer of mans eternal judgment. The phrase unto the ages of the ages occurs twelve other times in the book of revelation and always refers to eternity 1. John is going to be told what this new heaven and new earth looks like in verses 38. In the letters he applauds and chastises each church. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. 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. When making a chart of the book of revelation i was surprised to see how many different animals are described throughout the book. Baxter was shown for ten nights the glories of heaventhe home of redeemed souls.
There are actually three heavens described in the bible. I also heard it would be about the size of the modern day u. Jun 03, 20 these two phrases are also present in revelation 20. These two phrases are also present in revelation 20. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. Beginning with chapter 4, the third major section of the book of revelation is introduced following the divinely inspired outline of 1. After writing about this new genre of i went to heaven books, i received many comments and emails asking me about biblical examples of those who glimpsed heavenjohn in the book of revelation, paul in 2 corinthians, isaiah in his prophecy. The eastern orthodox church teaches that the new jerusalem is the city of god that will come down from heaven in the manner described in the book of the apocalypse revelation. The reader is encouraged to study the messages of revelation 21 through 22.
Twentyfive percent of all the references to angels in the bible are found in. The new jerusalem is more fully described later on revelation 21. A quick reading will reveal that the new heaven is a wonderful place. Mar 26, 2020 aune points out it is a regular greek translation of two latin terms for the roman emperor aune, revelation 616, 407.
After the kingdom of heaven begins on earth, after christs return, the new jerusalem descends out of heaven and heaven, in the new jerusalem, will then be on earth. All that is known with any amount of detail is described in these two chapters. Hell in the book of revelation christian worldview press. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The book of revelation raises questions that many of us would rather not think about. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. A third of the earth was burned up, along with a third of the trees and all the green grass. Angels appear over 70 times in revelation and play an instrumental role in this prophetic text. Heaven will be filled with peace, joy, and praise revelation 7. The endless love of jesus ministries 1,233,381 views 29. Through his otherworldly journeys, cayce learned the true interpretation of the bible. But i love this observation, just prior to gods intervention to defeat his enemies the seventh bowl, there will be worship in heaven.
Lets first observe that the bible reveals natural heavens which god created to declare his glory psalm 19. There are several themes in todays i went to heaven books. 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. The seventh seal of revelation the meaning of the silence. The book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, or the apocalypse of john, is a book of the new testament that occupies a central place in christian eschatology. What does glorious new jerusalem descending from heaven look like. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Included in this book are her depictions of heavens gates, angels, music, worship, storehouses of blessings, joyful heavenly citizens, four. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The seven churches described in the book of revelation. The author names himself as john, but modern scholars consider it unlikely that the author of revelation also wrote the gospel of john. The time arrived, the man presented himself at the pearly gates, suitcase. The elders are described as being clothed in white raiment and having on their heads crowns of gold.
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. For example, in chapter 6, there are described 4 riders on different colored horses that will have effect on those living on the earth. 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. The book of life is first described in revelation 3. However, these passages also describe the disappearance of the current heaven and the creation of a new heaven. 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. The bible gives us a more complete picture of heaven than we might guess.
The new earth is an expression used in the book of isaiah 65. Second, it is apparent in the book of revelation that the 24 elders are repeatedly. First, we can take a little look at what heaven wont be. This is a hint of the identity of the source of the persecution of gods people in revelation, the master who rules the world is. You have now reached revelation chapter eight where john sees the lamb break the seventh and last seal of the book described back in chapter 5. 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. The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6. Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek. Introduction to cayces interpretation of the revelation.
Seventyfour times they are mentioned in the book of revelation. The first aspect mentioned about the new jerusalem in this passage is that its origin is in heaven. Edgar cayce on the book of revelation the afterlife. A depiction of new jerusalem, the holy city, as described in the bible book of revelation chapters 21, 22 and 7b. With chapter 4, revelation shifts from an earthly to a heavenly perspective. How can anyone be in heaven knowing others are in hell. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i bible. John first described the new creation as a marriage of heaven and earth. Is the war in heaven in revelation 12 describing satans. The new heaven and earth are described in revelation 2122. It is the final warning that the world will surely end and judgment will be. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. How could a christian read the book of revelation and still.
This symbolic city represents a group of jesus followers, also called the bride of christ, who go to heaven to rule in gods kingdom. We saw the first heaven and earth pass away in revelation 20. While studying the book of revalation, i noticed in rev 21. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. He was a jewish christian prophet, probably belonging to a group of such prophets, and was accepted by the. Apr 16, 2014 the new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. In the letters he applauds and chastises each church and he offers them advice on how to get back on track. Caught up into heaven 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. Times of tribulation revelation 611 seven seals 7th seal silence before the trumpets. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. First, this is silence, but it is followed by loud worship. Dec 19, 20 what does glorious new jerusalem descending from heaven look like.
The last great angelic battle and satans ultimate expulsion from heaven are described in revelation 12. John the revelator saw the books opened in heaven paw creek. There are two kinds of crowns in the book of revelation, involving two different greek words. The name revelation comes from the first word of the book in koine greek. Now the seer is not simply addressed by an emissary from heaven, he is caught up into heaven.
Heaven will be filled with peace, joy, and praise revelation. Bible verses related to heaven from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation 21. By the term heaven, i am referring to that state of everlasting blessing which is described in the last two chapters of the book of revelation. Behold, the dwelling place of god is with man, and he will dwell with them. Your donation of any amount helps keep these videos coming. New jerusalem only appears twice in the bible, at revelation 3. Now the new heaven and the new earth have been ushered in. The last book in gods archives is the single volume, called the book of life. This is a hint of the identity of the source of the persecution of gods people in revelation, the master who rules the world is not the real, holy and true master in heaven. How could a christian read the book of revelation and. A new heaven and a new earth 1 then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 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. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. If possible how does the size given relate to the way we measure things today.