After the lamb was found worthy to receive the book having seven seals as described in revelation 5, john referred to the book with a possessive noun, calling it, the lambs book of life revelation 21. Revelation closes with a vision of the future restored paradise in the new heavens and the new earth where righteous dwell securely forever. Jesus christ the lamb of revelation an examination of the relationship between god and the lamb in the book of revelation john the apostle was privileged to see things far beyond what any man had seen before. The father, sitting on the throne, holds a sealed book really a scroll in his right hand, and a strong angel asks the question, who is worthy to open the book. However, to read the text of the book of revelation as a december 915, 2329 revelation 122 the book of revelation.
It is also said that he is the most mysterious member of the triune godhead. The beast, the book, and the beauty of the lamb desiring god. The record of his visions, the book of revelation, has fascinated man for two millennia. The revelation of christ the greek title of the book is just that, an unveiling of christ, for at this present moment the world has not seen him in his glory. Apr 25, 2018 therefore, eventually, at the end of human history, the book of life will contain only the names of people who have eternal life in jesus. At this point, the book of life becomes known as the lambs book of life, for it contains the list of everyone who has life in jesus, the lamb of god. The book of revelation is a vision of the future given to the apostle john, who recorded it for us in the bible. God gave this book of prophecy to john through jesus and the angel gabriel to be a. Granted, maybe revelation put more emphasis on the lamb part of the books title because lamb imagery serves an important role. Unblotted names found in both guarantee a salvation in heaven. Donald guthrie, the lamb in the structure of the book of revelation, vox evangelica 12 1981. An examination of the relationship between god and the lamb in the book of revelation.
Unlike, say, the gospel of mark, where jesus is portrayed as pretty human and separate from god. 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. Rather, i want to highlight the key dynamics of how to read, interpret and understand the book in light of what we now know about gods goodness. This portion of the paper will describe the theme of gods glory in revelation as it relates to his holiness and incomparability.
Jesus christ the lamb of revelation alpha and omega. Some trinitarians claim that this phrase shows that the lamb is god. Jan 03, 2016 and we see the lamb of god actually slain outside jerusalem. Forum on the book of revelation lamb and lion ministries. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god. A lionlike lamb that rises to deliver victory after being slain appears several times in the book of revelation. It is said that the holy spirit is the third person of the trinity god the father, god the son, and god the holy spirit. The lamb of god in the revelation of jesus christ sermon. John did not waste any time to unveil jesus the lamb of god and lion of judah in his book of prophecy. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation.
What does the book of revelation say about the wrath of god. Revelation 1 jesus christ the lamb of god and lion of. All firstborn of unclean animals, as well as human beings, must be redeemed by a lamb. Lamb, enthroned with god, and praised by all creation. Those who do evil are thrown into the furnace of fire. No other new testament book poses more serious and difficult interpretive challenges than revelation. The significance of the lamb goes back to the passover instructions where god lays claim to all the firstborn.
The purpose of this discussion is not to explain all the mysteries of revelation. We continue to study the second vision in the book of revelation, consisting of seven scenes in heaven. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book of revelation can be daunting and confusing to read, with its vivid imagery and sounds. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming. Nov 05, 2012 the glory of god is a theme that permeates the book of revelation. And all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb who was slain. The lord jesus christ is the main person of the apocalypse with his preferred title the lamb appearing 28 times in the book of the revelation. Grace and peace to you from him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne. Finally, only daniel rivals this book in declaring that god providentially rules over the kingdoms of men and will accomplish his sovereign purposes regardless of human or demonic opposition.
God gave this book of prophecy to john through jesus and the angel gabriel to be a message of. The lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of god sent out into all the earth. The lamb in the structure of the book of revelation. Lund who served as a general authority seventy from 2002 to 2008 offers four keys to studying and understanding the book of revelation. The revelation of christ revelation 15 seven scenes in heaven scenes 3,4 the scroll and the lamb. In the book of revelation, god is not the lamb, and the lamb. After all, joseph smith once said that the book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be written. How is jesus the lamb of god and the lion of judah.
He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. In the later verses of revelation 5, john then writes, and i saw between the throne with the four living creatures and the elders a lamb standing, as if slainand he came and took the book out of the right hand of him who sat on the throne revelation 5. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and awesomeness. In the book of revelation, john refers to christ as the lamb of god more than any other designation. When we read about the dragon, the beast, the vials, the trumpets, and so forth, we need to do so within the context of the work and mission of our savior, jesus christ. Mar 16, 2014 john did not waste any time to unveil jesus the lamb of god and lion of judah in his book of prophecy. Could you please tell me something about the symbolism of the lamb of god in revelation and of symbolism in general in that book such as the. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation 5 the scroll and the lamb then i saw in. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding today. When we read about jesus being called the lamb of god, there is one reference to him that many can hardly believe with their own eyes. After the references to the war in heaven and the casting out of satan, a heavenly voice declares that the brethren who belong to the kingdom of our god have conquered the accuser by the blood of the lamb 12. For example the lamb of god that term you find it four times referring to jesus outside of revelation. Revelation 5 new international version niv the scroll and the lamb.
He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of god sent into. Jul 18, 2019 aside from appearing exclusively in revelation, there doesnt appear to be any difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life. The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of gods people and emphasizes that gods vengeance will come upon his enemies. In christian theology the lamb of god is viewed as both foundational and integral to the message of christianity. Mar 24, 2020 according to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6. In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the world as the son of god. Mar 19, 2019 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. In these verses as well, god is distinguished from the lamb. The lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of god sent out into all the earth. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. Revelation 5 niv the scroll and the lamb then i saw in bible.
Complete overview of the book of revelation is less than 7 minutes. New testament the key to understanding the book of revelation is to simply remember why it exists. Theology of the glory of god from the book of revelation. Jesus christ the lamb of revelation alpha and omega ministries. Lamb of god the fifth chapter of revelation is my favorite chapter in the book and i believe it is the key to understanding the entire message of. Could you please tell me something about the symbolism of the lamb of god in revelation and of symbolism in general in that book such as the new jerusalem its walls and gates, etc. The scroll and the lamb then i saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life. Lamb of god is a title for jesus that appears in the gospel of john. From chapter 1 through 22 there is a golden vein that describes and ascribes glory to god. In johns other big book besides revelation he said the gospel of john, he wrote, john the baptist was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at jesus as he walked by and said, behold, the lamb of god. According to some, and i am relieved that it has only been a few, covid19 is proof that the plagues of the book of revelation, in particular the seven seals of revelation 6.
In the book of revelation, the seven seals are the seven symbolic seals greek. Are the seven seals of the book of revelation unfolding. Revelation 1 jesus christ the lamb of god and lion of judah. However, johns aim is not to confuse the reader, but rather to bless them revelation 1. The last two references to god and the lamb in the book of revelation rev. The book of revelation includes over twentynine references to a lionlike lamb slain but standing which delivers victory in a manner reminiscent of the resurrected christ. One of the most vivid of these unveilings comes in revelation 5. Jan 06, 2020 the last two references to god and the lamb in the book of revelation rev. In the book of revelation the return of christ at the end of the seven last plagues, as described in the book of revelation the end of the age his people who sleep in the dust will awake to everlasting life.
A simple key that readers can use to understand the book of revelation comes in the first five words of johns record. You can hardly turn a page of what you are reading about the lamb of god. The revised common lectionary does not give us much of the book of revelation. A testament to the lamb of god, ensign, december 2019. When and why will god pour out his wrath on humanity. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
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