Jun 03, 20 it is in the book of revelation that we read about the fall of the antichrist, the false prophet, and satan. Both the sealed book and the book of life are about redemption. The lamb and the sevensealed scroll understanding the book. The book is described by the place where it was, in the right hand of god. Mar 06, 2011 if this book is not unsealed, then hell and wrath are indeed the last words for man. In the book of revelation, the seven seals of god are the seven symbolic seals greek. In revelation 67 jesus christ opens the book with seven seals.
We have come to one of the key and primary and most significant of all of the scenes in the apocalypse. But if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place. Revelation overview a study of the prophetic book of. Revelation describes the purpose of the seven seals.
The sealed book is the book of divorcement sent to the jewish nation from god. Aug, 2009 many people believe that the book of revelation is a sealed bookone not intended for us to understand. A divine revelation of hell paperback january 1, 1993. Booker turns his clear, prophetic explanation to the seven sealed scroll, which contains the word of the lord given to daniel and is sealed until the time of the end. And that book is the book of the redemption of the whole purchased possession of god ephesians 1.
This is the pastor bringing the early morning message entitled the sevensealed book. In chapter five the scene is still in heaven and continues the vision of the throne, only now the focus is on a new item of vital importance, the sevensealed book actually, a scroll, the greek biblion and its recipient. According to the roman law, wills and testaments had to be sealed with at least 7 seals, of different witnesses. In the book a divine revelation of hell, author mary k. This book is the unveiling of jesus christ in his relationship to the church, to judgment, and to what is to come. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Baxter hear the eyewitness testimony on the true existence of hell. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation, ensign, dec. If this book is not unsealed, then hell and wrath are indeed the last words for man. The prophecies of the book of revelation are at last revealed. Here is a startling, eyeopening booklet vividly picturing the catastrophic events soon to bring the end of this age.
The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and of. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 7 144,000. The soul and body had been redeemed through the blood of the lamb, but the earth had not received its redemption yet. The special thing about the sealed book on the throne next to the father in revelation, is that it has 7 seals. When jesus gave his life on the cross, he redeemed the earth back to god, but god hasnt taken possession of it yet. If this holy and august book is left shut, man is forever estranged from god, forever and ever. Aug 24, 2016 the sealed bookrevelation 47 pt 8 posted on august 24, 2016 by billrandles 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. T he book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book. 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 seven sealed book and the lion who was also a lamb. Implied in the first chapter when jesus tells john, i. Here is an account of the place and beings of hell contrasted with the glories of heaven. In the simplest of terms, the book of daniel reveals two great truths for the final generation. The lamb and the sevensealed scroll is the second volume in dr.
Spirits from the abyss are to torment only those who do not have the seal of. The sixth angels trumpet of the seventh seal had four angels, who had been prepared for the hour, the day, the month, and the year, were released to kill a third of mankind rev 9. Implied in the first chapter when jesus tells john, i have the keys to hell hades in the greek and death. Having more than one seal was not uncommon in johns time. The soul and body had been redeemed through the blood of. It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end. The book of revelation unveiled at last by herbert w. Is it possible that the 4th seal of the book of revelation in. As each seal is opened, john sees a representation of an event or events of a thousand years of the earths history.
Sep 01, 2006 that the book should be shunned by many because of its mysterious character is no wonder. May 16, 2018 getting started on the book of revelation for the revelation awaits an appointed time. It is in the book of revelation that we read about the fall of the antichrist, the false prophet, and satan. God prophesied through isaiah about the sealed book and through habakuk about revealing of the sealed book at an appointed time. Follow mary in her supernatural journey as she enters with jesus into a. Chapter 6 records the opening of the first six seals. God said to daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, till the time of the end, dan. The lamb and the sevensealed scroll understanding the book of. The route by which the revelation came to john is given here. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. The sevensealed book of revelation is a book of redemption for the whole earth. The final judgment of humanity is also taught in revelation, so it is only natural that the book has something to teach us about hell.
This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. 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. Sixth seal revelation 6 click here for next scripture. That book is the book of the casting into hell of satan, of the dragon revelation 19. This video explains about the sealed book and revelation with. Revelation 5 bible commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Continuing to examine the book of revelation within its original historical, literary, and biblical context, dr. At the time of johns vision, recorded in the fourth chapter of revelation, john was in heaven, a type of the bride of christ. Early church father irenaeus of lyon wrote on the book of daniel in the 2nd century, so daniels book wasnt sealed. 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 book of revelation is interpreted from the futurist standpoint.
Our redeemer kinsman and the sevensealed book ernest. 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 events of revelation 7 take place about 12 days prior to the middle of the tribulation week. The book of revelation websters definition of revel revel. The book of revelation seals the bible on multiple levels. Baxter visions of hell and commissioned her to tell people still alive on earth to reject sin and evil, and to choose life in christ. Mary katherine baxter was chosen by god to let the world know of the reality of hell. And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. There are two important aspects of hell taught in revelation. This compelling story describes mary baxters journey through hell as she is called upon from jesus to share with the world her visions. Jesus is the rightful ruler and he is the central theme of this chapter. There is only one time jesus gives a detailed description of what hell is like, this is found in lk. Revelation 8 seventh seal click here for previous scripture.
You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. The lamb and the sevensealed scroll understanding the. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming of the christ and the beginning of the apocalypse. The book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book. The book of revelation unveiled at last church of the. Also, removing anything from the book will have ones name removed from the book of life, while adding anything to the book will cause the plagues and curses in the book to be added unto that person. A fundamental concept, which will greatly influence the interpretation of the seals, is that the sealed book, which jesus receives in revelation 5, is the book of life. Baxter describes her personal journey through hell as told in her own words. Death and hell destruction of the wicked and their reception into spirit.
The writers purpose is to show that the book of revelation is to be taken literally, and that it is written in chronological order. This book is of the gravest importance and the inability to find one worthy to open it would be the worst tragedy ever, as evidenced by the apostles inconsolable. Book of mormon central, why would a book be sealed. In chapter five the scene is still in heaven and continues the vision of the throne, only now the focus is on a new item of vital importance, the seven sealed book actually, a scroll, the greek biblion and its recipient. Many people believe that the book of revelation is a sealed bookone not intended for us to understand. From chapter four until the end of the book all is future. 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.
Read as all the passages in the book of revelation have been rearranged to unveil the chronological order. Hell in the book of revelation christian worldview press. Revelation overview a study of the prophetic book of holy. The sealed bookrevelation 47 pt 8 posted on august 24, 2016 by billrandles and i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within. As the lord jesus alone has power to loose the seven seals on johns book, so the coming forth of the sealed portion of the book of mormon depends upon. Most were warnings of what to do so one would not end up there. What are the seven seals in the book of revelation. The blessing pronounced upon all who read the book of the revelation to read, in spiritual language, is to understand and keep its sayings rev. The next thing catching the attention of john was the seven sealed scroll held in the right hand of the throne sitter. Many people believe that the book of revelation is a sealed book one not intended for us to understand.
The first of the four seals are what are sometimes called the four horsemen of the apocalypse or unveiling. The book of life and the book sealed with seven seals are the same book, because the lamb only received one book in revelation and john twice referred to it as the lambs book of life. On the radio you are sharing the services of the first baptist church in dallas. Chapters two and three cover the present church dispensation. The book contains the prophecy of events to be unfolded in the rest of the book of revelation. We are still in the same worship service described in chapter 4, but now the attention seems to be on a scroll next to god. The book with seven seals is an oratorio in german by the austrian composer franz schmidt, on themes from the biblical book of revelation of saint john.
The sealed bookrevelation 5 pastor bill randles blog. The vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, read this i pray thee. Over a period of thirty days mary is shown the consequences of people who sin. Booker turns his clear, prophetic explanation to the seven. Upon the lamb opening a seal from the book, a judgment is released or an apocalyptic event occurs. Chapter 7 reveals how the lord will prepare the faithful inhabitants of the earth for the catastrophic. What did johns revelations mean to the seven churches who read his letter.
The focus is back on the throne of god in the first verse of chapter 5. It is meant to be understood by his people, with a blessing promised to those who read, hear and keep the things revealed in these prophecies. Here is a startling, eyeopening booklet vividly picturing the catastrophic events soon to. Jan 30, 2009 god prophesied through isaiah about the sealed book and through habakuk about revealing of the sealed book at an appointed time. Aug 24, 2017 the book of life and the book sealed with seven seals are the same book, because the lamb only received one book in revelation and john twice referred to it as the lambs book of life. H ave you ever wondered what the seven seals in the book of revelation are and what they are for four seals, four horses. Jesus christ appeared to mary baxter on 40 consecutive nights and took mary on a tour of hell and heaven. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. This chapter contains the vision of the sealed book, and the opening of it by. Baxter had a true encounter with the reality of hell in her experience of revelation by jesus. Getting started on the book of revelation big picture. Our purpose in referring to the sealed book or books spoken of by isaiah and john is to set the stage for a consideration of the sealed book. In a divine revelation of hell, over a period of thirty nights, god gave mary k. There is only one time jesus gives a detailed description of what hell is like, this is found in.
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