Clinging to god's promises book of revelations

If the rivers of blood and giant hailstones didnt convince the people to start listening to jesus, what was going to. Sep, 2010 a few months ago my friend tim kerr, pastor of sovereign grace church in toronto gave me permission to share take words with you, a prayer manual he has written. There are a total of 66 books in our bible, but there is only one book that promises some kind of a special blessing for those who will attempt to try and read it and keep the words, revelation, and knowledge that is contained in it and that one book is the very last book of the bible, the book of revelation. One thousand promises from gods word new international version new international version on. In revelation 6 the book is opened and the wrath and judgement of god begins. We hope this manual will benefit many peoples in their quest to know and experience. Gods promises may not be fulfilled exactly the way we want them to be, or at the time we want them to be, but he always keeps his promises. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. And another other book was opened, which is the book of life.

Lets look again at the biblical record and see how elijah clung to the promises of god. As we trust him and his promises of life, he is able to. Jun 05, 2014 clinging to hope in god s promises,dena johnson martin read more about spiritual life growth, christian living, and faith. The lord desires to speak daily revelations into your heart through the holy spirit. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as. Christ s atonement on the cross, which rescues from hell if we repent, must not be depreciated by allowing babylon the great s sin to go unrewarded. Revelation is very clear that god and jesus did give the world fair warning.

After all, this book takes place over an entire millennia. The bible frequently advises that we build our houses and lives upon the stable rock. Second, many promises are intended for all believers, such as gods assurance that hell never leave us heb. They are found not only in the seven messianic covenants, but elsewhere in scripture as well. Hearing gods voice is something that we all desire. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy. This material was used in the life promises bible which was developed by kenneth boa. Maybe they deserved god s wrath and judgment, if only for being incredibly thick. However, the coming future plagues, woes, and the implementation of god s wrath is only a part of what s covered in this divine revelation given by god to the lord jesus christ. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.

Promises such as if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness 1 john 1. But god almighty can be absolutely trusted to keep all of his prom. It portrays christ as the triumphant king and tells us of his complete and eternal victory over satan. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of revelation in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Lord, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple. Dec 28, 2018 blessed are those who read and study from the book of revelation. Selected promises of god in each book of the bible.

Worship in the book of revelation worship amazing facts. Readers will find dozens of god s most uplifting guarantees in 199 promises of god. It was a time in which many christians were imprisoned, beaten, banished to desolate islands, burned at the. Revelation 14 on wednesdays lesson, and were going to talk now about gods plan. The acknowledged trials and the promises of victory to the. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. This book is the revelation of jesus christ given to the apostle john on the island of patmos through an angel.

A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 16 pouring. God blessed the descendants of abraham, and all peoples on earth. Signs warning me about the mark of the beast and the end of the world accompany a man in an old truck selling a book that promises to keep me safe in these tumultuous end times. Ive found when i claim gods truth, my faith is strengthened.

The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Christ, keep rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of his glory you may rejoice with. If we understood gods promises, we would do anything, i mean anything, to receive his promises. Sproul, readers learn why god is the only promise maker worth trusting with an exploration of the meaning of covenant and specific covenants from the old testament through christ, dr. These promises also assure us that all the effects of the fall are reversed in christs finished work and the salvation he has provided for us by grace through faith. Yes, i realize that some of them apply to specific and unique situations, as with gods promise to give jacob the blessing. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. A revelation is when gods words become your reality.

The problem with a consistently preterist reading of revelation, however, is that the book becomes largely irrelevant to the present struggles of the church or its expectation for the future fulfillment of gods promises. In revelation, god promises his blessing seven times a symbolically significant number. God made man in his image, in his likeness, and gave him dominion over the earth and all its creatures 1. The book is gods wrath and judgement on the world, and jesus is about to open it up. But i also know that paul calls all the promises of god yes in jesus 2 cor 1.

The book of revelation, just like the book of deuteronomy deals with covenant making. If anyone takes away any words from this book of prophecy, god will take away his portion of the tree of life and the holy. Let gods promises pour over your soul desiring god. Jun 14, 2016 absolutely nothing can separate you from the love of god. The promises are arranged around the crossits purposes and rewards. Reading the title of this book, i started it thinking it was going to cover the promises of god. Revelation is one of the most debated books of the bible. They provide the themes for the seven temple furnishings, as well as the feasts and sacrifices of old covenant worship. Gods seven promises in revelation 22 there are at least seven promises given to us in revelation 22 that confirm jesus victory over satan, sin and death. For i testify to every man that hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if any man shall add to these things, god shall add to him the plagues that are written in this book. She is the one who ruined the earth with her sexual sin. The book of revelation was given so that believers in christ would know the things which must soon take place, including the coming of the. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible.

Who bare record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible. Wearing the helmet of salvation clinging to gods securing. Each promise will remind you that you are god s prized creation. I know your hardships and your poverty and though you are rich, the slander of the people who falsely claim to be jews but are really members of the synagogue of. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The big theme of revelation is gods sovereign rule chs. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels.

So in a christcentered way, every one of them is yes. Revelation is traditionally attributed to the apostle john, who also wrote a gospel. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The certainty of gods promises feast of tabernacles sermon by kim myers. Below is a list of bible verses referencing rock and its symbolic importance. I will feed from the tree of life set in god s paradise. But i, with a song of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you. They are comforting to the soul and encouraging to the heart. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible which promises a blessing. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Visions of blessings from god for heaven and earth. Therefore, believers are strengthened to press on and endure e. There is much, much more revealed in the the book of revelation than just the late great planet earth.

Promises in revelation bible promises, salvationpromises. Promises to overcomers of the 7 churches people get ready. Gods promise, our purpose a message for translators. But many individuals do not rely on gods assurances. Death strips everything away from us except one thingthe promises of god to which we cling by faith. You can think for instance of revelation 2 and 3 and the promises to those who overcome that are then iterated at the very end of the book to those who overcome. These are just a few of the verses that you will find in this book.

If you had asked me this question when i was a young christian, i might have said, to help us discover when jesus will return to earth, to help us make sense of events in the middle east, to give us nightmares about the tribulation so that we dont get lax and miss the rapture, to give christians something to argue about, or. During any season, but especially in hard times, gods promises provide an anchor for our soul. All of our friends, family and possessions are left behindand we hurtle out. Our primary aim is to make this material available to as many as will use it, in a way that honors everyone involved in the work. Blessed are those who read and study from the book of revelation.

We see in this book the tremendous results of the cross, twenty six times do we see christs sacrificial title. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. What does the bible say about god and disease, plagues, and signs of the end times as seen in scripture. They give us hope and enable us to be courageous and bold when facing challenges. And whoever subtracts from the words of the scripture of this prophecy, god shall subtract his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, those things which are written in this book. Sproul shows how god fulfills his plan of redemption in and through his people.

Finally impenitent babylon must be judged, or god s holy law of perfect love toward god and man must be eternally ridiculed. Almighty father, we thank you for your word, the book of life, which you bestowed upon mankind for a righteous and blessed living. Delight yourself in the lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. This compact book offers real and powerful promises from the creator of the universe and true refreshment for the spirit and a renewed sense of god s commitment to his children.

Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. It is a small book that contains over 1600 scripture promises and prayers meant to help gods people pray more effectively. There is a treasure trove of beauty offered in the pages of this book as you daily discover the promises god has for you as his child. For the promise that he should be heir of the world, was not to abraham or his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. This series combines history, politics, and theology to explain the book of revelation in light of modern times and world events. And in particular, the first angels message that says, the hour of gods judgment is come. The only new teaching that the seventh day adventist church really has an understanding is in revelation 14. It is hoped that the many promises of god written here will be prayed back to.

How praying the promises of god will strengthen your faith. Im holding on to gods promise, no matter what my circumstances say. There are two principles we need to learn about gods. God has punished the prostitute to pay her back for the death of his servants. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. A revelation is when god reveals something to you that you did not understand before. Promises in revelation the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. So seven appears 54 times in the book of revelation. Promises from the book of revelation over the centuries the church of our dear lord has experienced various forms of adversity, but during its early existence there was a period of persecution that was exceptionally severe. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend.

I dont know any other way to enter the pulpit and hope to be able to say with the apostle paul, the lord stood by me and strengthened me 2 timothy 4. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be. There are two principles we need to learn about gods promises. The book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. Bring your questions and join us for 10 weeks beginning wednesday, january 10, 2018. Revelation 19 erv people in heaven praise god bible gateway.

Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious. 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. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Read the book of revelation, knowing that god will bless you as you strive to understand and practice his way of life.

This is the most powerful, practical and lifechanging tool for successful christian living that is available in the world today. The book contains promises to faithful saints who overcome evil see revelation 23. The lord your god will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your countrymen, you shall listen to him. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians.

The voice could be that of the angel who offered the prayers of the saints upon the altar, but more likely, is the voice of the father because that which is commanded requires the utmost in authoritythe release of the bound angels. Of course, to hear gods word without obedience is folly james 1. I say those words, knowing theyre gods words because of promises in this book bought by jesus. Rewards of the 7 churches in revelation generation word. He not only makes promises, but he also keeps them.

As we have seen, god promises a blessing to those who study his word and strive to live by it. One of the biggest misconceptions is that hearing gods voice is difficult. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Im holding on to gods promise, no matter what my circumstances. Chapter 2 gods promises for longlife oxford bible church.

People in heaven praise god after this i heard what sounded like a large crowd of people in heaven. If we measure promises by our own behavior, it would be discouraging and disappointing. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. By thomas schreiner we have a promisemaking and promisekeeping god. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. The bible is a gold mine of promises for believers. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. Comfort you bible verses about protection gods promises verses in the bible bible verses for faith in hard times.

You have some very key moments when blessing is promised to god s people in the book of revelation. Prayers and how to bible verses for the discouraged wife keep your eyes on the. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Heavenly father, thank you for the book of revelation and for the greater insight and understanding it gives us into the person and work of the lord jesus. The final 7 years of this age now begins, as the tribulation falls upon all those left on earth who have rejected, ignored, and rebelled against god s word the day of the lord s wrath. Preterism properly focuses on the relevance of the books teaching to its first recipients, the church of the first century. 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. Kim myers, reminding us that god makes many promises, asks whether god will keep all of his promises. Dec 02, 2017 the great promises of revelation the keys, book of life and the white stone. I am still searching for a good book on god s promises. After christs inauguration, the new covenant, made with christs own blood is now in force. Apr 10, 2020 raining truth watering the garden watering the garden promises to overcomers of the 7 churches. The certainty of god s promises feast of tabernacles sermon by kim myers.

It was a good book and i enjoyed reading it, but a better book on the covenants is by greg nichols. The apostle paul, in writing about the promises of god to abraham, addressed the church at rome with these words. We thank you for making true your promises, your word became flesh lord, we pray for those who have not heard and read your word. These themes are the benchmarks of gods salvation plan. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, fear not. And then in 21 all of the redeemed with the 144,000 in the last two chapters. The king james bible entitles this book as the book of revelation. To him that overcometh will i give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of god. Overview of the book of revelation the church of jesus. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. By loving him and clinging to him in faith, we will draw upon his life, which will lengthen our days. It is all god s word, alive and powerful, arranged by areas of need in people lives. Perhaps the most wellknown promises christians have as their ultimate hope are found in two places in the book of revelation. Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.