Anyone who watches the news knows prophecy is happening. And jesus sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he has seen. And jesus sent his angel to show it to his servant john, who has told everything he has seen. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Kovacs he revelation to john does not suffer from overpopularity among mainline protestants. Swete observes that the differences found between the book of revelation. For small group or individual use, intriguing questions and new material take the participant deeper into gods word. The present volume, based upon the publication referred to and intended to supersede it, differs in. I believe the modern evangelical church reconciles matthew 24, luke 21, and mark book of john by claiming that jesus is talking about the destruction of jerusalem in 70 a. This will be discussed in the study of revelation and will be more. John writes differently because he received the truth differently.
Although it is often used to describe a great devastation or cataclysm, the literal meaning of apocalypse is actually a. Patmos was a quarry mine for the roman empire, and was home to many political and religious prisoners or slaves. Swete provides a list of some 27 phrases found in common in various parts of the book as evidence of a single author. The revelation of peter, and the revelation of paul, and the revelation of zostrianos and almost anyone you can mention. Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visionsdreams and nightmares, the four horsemen of the apocalypse pictured below. Dec 15, 20 john shorey is the author of the book 20122020. John shorey says hes broken the code to understanding the book of revelation. What is the encyclopaedia britannica meaning of the term apocalypse. The entire book of revelation is basically what john hopes god will do to all those antichristian tormentors out there. John shorey is a false prophet hardcorepreteristicon. November 10, 2014 john shorey says hes broken the code to understanding the book of revelation. John shorey predicts mass exodus from america as book of revelation events unfold 1.
There would have been no comfort in the books message to first century saints c. John, the revelation to oxford biblical studies online. He is not just writing a book based on certain sources. Revelation is a mosaic of a book, exceptionally difficult for modern readers to disentangle, but with a clear message. John shorey books list of books by author john shorey.
The greek word for revelations is apokalupsis which literally means unveiling or taking off the cover a we are meant to understand the book of revelation. This opening of the book by john shorey changes all that and it makes perfect sense. John and revelation and 14 comparing thirtyeight. In course of time, the book obtained a circulation, was read, and found favor in quarters where such a reception was least expected. The book should be rightfully called the revelation according to jesus christ. The book of revelation is the strangest book in the bible, and the most controversial. Barclay shows, soaked and saturated in the old testament, and most of the imagery he employs is drawn from that source. Revelation 4 new century version ncv john sees heaven. When you read revelation, nowhere in the book does it state that john is in exile or imprisoned. 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. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. It is especially for christians who are having a very hard time. John shorey the author of the window of the lords return lays out a startling revelation, showing why the book of revelation was written out of chronological order.
Textual similarities commentary a testimony of jesus. The book of revelation has been cloaked in mystery. Patmos was a quarry mine for the roman empire, and was home to. And the same voice that spoke to me before, that sounded like a trumpet, said, come up here, and i will show you what must happen after this. Is the author of the gospel of john the same john from the. Try to discover the message to the original readers. The throne motif in the book of revelation a phd dissertation submitted by laszlo gallusz supervisor. Revised and updated, the macarthur study guide series continues to be one of the best selling study guide series on the market today. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology.
The tradition of johns exile was started by augustine about 200 years after john lived. The events of the revelation were things that were to shortly take place 1. Resseguies narrative commentary on the book of revelation helps the reader follow in the footsteps of john the narrator. Revelation 1 ncv john tells about this book bible gateway. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. See all books authored by john shorey, including window of the lords return 20122020, and part two the window of the lords return. Revelation of john international standard bible encyclopedia. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation of jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him, to show to his servants what things must soon take place, and which he signified when he sent it via his angel to his servant john. Discovering the message to the original audience is the top priority with any book of the bible, but. Unlocking the mystery of the book of revelation by john shorey. Some comments on john shoreys teaching on the midweek mid. John shorey predicts mass exodus from america as book of. It ends in joy, with satan at last in the lake of fire.
No churches would let him preach after he published his book. Most people do not realize that because theyve not been told since the clergy believe that its easier for people to just believe that some man named john wrote it. Unlocking the mystery of the book of revelation kindle edition by. John shorey bible prophecy i am not ashamed of the. He writes what he has seen in visions or received through special inspiration. It was tossed out as a candidate for canonization because it was believed to be too lenient and the architects of christianity wanted their gods wrath to be terrible.
Anyone who watches the news knows prophecy is happening before your eyes. John shorey the author of, the window of the lords return, lays out a startling revelation, showing why the book of revelation was written out of chronologic. Book of revelation 7th seal rapture john shorey with sid roth. Over and over again there are heavy references and fulfillments noted in revelation from many books of the ot. It is, therefore, apparent that the book of revelation is a chronological record of the events of. There are even discussions stating there was a fifth, yet unknown person, who may have been associated with the epistles and revelation. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and awesomeness. John tells about this book this is the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him, to show his servants what must soon happen. The window of the lords return, a book by john shorey. While church tradition has attributed the gospel of john, the letters of john, and the book of revelation to the same authorjohn the apostle and son of zebedeeinternal and external evidence may require us to attribute them to other individuals who may or may not have also been named john. Revelation 1 new century version ncv john tells about this book. Understanding the book of revelation home facebook. Some writers, however, have advanced the preterist from a latin word meaning that which is past view, contending that the apocalypse was penned around a.
Apocalypse is derived from the greek word apokalypsis. Unlocking the mystery of the book of revelation 05785256 book cover. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy english. They mention many times the command for christians to love each other, 1 john 3. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. The present volume, based upon the publication referred to and intended to.
Blessed is the one who reads the words of gods message, and blessed are the people who hear this. A narrative commentary, evoked in me a rich sense of enthusiasm and delight for such artful production of a thoroughly readable commentary that approaches the book as an organic whole, a unity with a beginning, middle, and end. If you read revelation chapters eight through ten you will see that john is giving us a blow by blow of what is happening as angels are delivering the seven trumpets of gods wrath. Then john is told to stop writing about the wrath of god. John was instructed not to seal the words of the prophecy because the time of seal up the vision, for. Barclay makes the most difficult book in the bible easier to understand.
He was suddenly killed in a car crash april 27th, 2011. The book of revelation in chronological order john shorey. Perhaps as much as any other nt book, we have evidence for an early, widespread, and consistent reception of revelation. Commentary on revelation, fulfilled covenant bible.
As those of you familiar with the content of this website know i have held a deep interest in the thematic patterns in the scriptures for some time. There is one thing that can be said about the john who wrote revelation. Revelations order and the fact of a midtribulation rapture. John shorey shows that while john the apostle was writing the book of revelation on the island of patmos, over six chapters were given to the apostle by two angelic interruptions. There is also a book of revelation thought to be written by a man named peter.
John shorey the author of, the window of the lords return, lays out a startling revelation, showing why the book of revelation was written out of chronologic order. John, who is relating what he sees in the scroll as he is writing the book of revelation, is interrupted. The churches near ephesus needed to learn to love one another revelation 2. Author of the window of the lords return and unlocking the mystery of the book of revelation, john shoreys passion for the teachings of the book of. Aug 23, 2018 what is the encyclopaedia britannica meaning of the term apocalypse. When was the book of revelation written by the apostle. John says gods lifting the veil because jesus is coming soon. John shorey shows, that while john the apostle was writing the book of revelation on the island of patmos, over six chapters were given to the apostle by two angelic interruptions. However, it is honest about the pain and struggle of christians. Why was the apostle john chosen to write the book of. The book of revelation encourages all christians, but it is especially for certain people. Shorey are setting dates, but we can discern what season we are in, and we are in the season of the lords return, whether you want to believe it or not. John shorey books list of books by author john shorey thriftbooks. The author allows us to hear what john heard and see what john saw, so that the sights and sounds of the book mutually interpret and enrich one another.
Lessons from the history of the books reception judith l. What the 1945 lost book of revelation reveals about the. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. And so the book of revelation is a book that is really written to people, helping to prepare them for death itself.
Most of the other revelations, and this fascinated me, many of them were found with the gnostic gospels in upper egypt, and they had been censored by. John shorey will have you to believe matthew 24, luke 21, mark, along with revelation is about to occur this year or next. Instead of stories and moral teaching, it offers only visionsdreams and nightmares, the four horsemen. Was this person the same john that wrote 1, 2, and 3 john. Script 1why was john chosen to write the revelation. Sep 07, 2015 script 1why was john chosen to write the revelation. John in the book of revelation, the last book of the new testament. As those of you familiar with the content of this website know i have held a deep interest in. Posted by 444 prophecy news on 20180907 2 comments. While referencestyle commentaries succeed in providing more detailed exegesis. Between the books and the papers every verse of the allimportant book of. Unlocking the mystery of the book of revelation kindle. John and revelation and 14 comparing thirtyeight verse pairs.
The book of revelation dates from the first century ad. See all books authored by john shorey, including part two the window of the. In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the world as the son of god. It is not going to be an easy time tribulation times, author john shorey tells jim bakker. He wrote it when he was about 92 years old, while a prisoner of rome on the remote desert penal colony of patmos, an island in the aegean sea. It occupies a central place in christian eschatology. Surely hes not the only one who wants to see romans crushed like grapes in a giant wine press until their blood flows out on the ground. The japan earthquake and tsunami happened on march 11th, 2011 with 15,891 deaths plus 6,653 injuries in a 9. It therefore seems very strange to think that the way you read this book and identify with it is by sitting at a desk with large sheets of paper to diagram all these things when the next events take place. John shorey has been praying and fasting and he got revelation from god. Revelation to john appears to be a collection of separate. The apostle john is the author of the book of revelation. Revelation 4 ncv john sees heaven after the vision of. In his introduction he examines areas such as the characterstics of apocalyptic literature and the nature of caesar worship, john was, as dr.
John shorey bible prophecy i am not ashamed of the gospel. Even stranger, it was only one of many nowforgotten books of revelation. Insights that i have received independently from god also, as have many of the watchmen. Apr 23, 2007 biblical scholars readily admit that no one knows who wrote the book of revelation in the bible. 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. Why was the apostle john chosen to write the book of revelation. The last things are presented somewhat differently by st. Traditionally, the book of revelation has been dated near the end of the first century, around a. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy. Unlike, say, the gospel of mark, where jesus is portrayed as pretty human and separate from god. The theme of the book is the conflict of christ and his church with antichristian powers the devil, the beast, the false prophet, revelation 16. This page is for those who are diligent in learning gods truth in what is known as the most difficult book of the bible. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament.