Therefore, reading revelation should be a blessing. To arrive at a verdict, lets examine the internal evidence of. John wrote these words 2000 years ago, and there is good reason to believe that some of his prophecies were fulfilled already in the first century a. Sequence of events commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. The first is the view which sees the seals, trumpets, and bowls as sequential with some of the events in between as being interruptions of this order. Christ opens the first of the sevensealed scroll, and the rider on the white horse probably antichrist appears. Among those who fall between a strict chronology and the idea of no sequence whatsoever, there are two major schools of thought concerning how to understand the order of the book of revelation. However, i believe that there is a very important concept to keep in mind when we study this book that will help us to understand the sequence of events as described in revelation. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of. The book of revelation can be daunting and confusing to read, with its vivid imagery and sounds. The revelation of jesus christ is communicated by an angel to a man named john when he was on the island of patmos.
Three times, each at a critical break in the sequence of events described in the book of revelation, christ gives more detail to john for clarification. Share on facebook share on twitter email this product to somebody. Relocation of paradise from the abode of the dead sheolhades to heaven resurrection of many old testament saints not yet in a glorified body. A third aspect is the sequence of events along the basic timeline of revelation. Sequential order of events in the book of revelation. 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. Each seal that jesus opens represents a judgment as jesus judges a corrupted earth populated. Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy.
So, in matthew 24 the cosmic disturbances are after the tribulation and in joel 2 the cosmic disturbances are before the day of the lord. The seven seals and the seven trumpets 611 part 3a the second scroll. Sequence of events commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Most christians dont even realize other interpretations exist, but there are actually 5 different approaches to interpreting the book of revelation, maybe you knew. Most churches today teach the futurist interpretation of the book of revelation. Daniels vision of seventy weeks of years was given to him while studying jeremiah which talks about a time called jacobs trouble jacob is israel. When i first read revelation it was like reading a crazy mixed up series of calamity. Revelation uses picture language pictures that describe various events and people often based on. Easy sequences for understanding the book of revelation. However, johns aim is not to confuse the reader, but rather to bless them 1. Is the book of revelation a blueprint for the future that needs decoding if we want to understand current events. Timelines and sequences of the seals, trumpets, and bowls biblical teaching on the book of revelation 7 seals trumpets bowls overlapped not linear timeline and sequence with free graphics and video teaching. Though the arguments in favor of the sealin 144,00g o0 f the.
Covenant with antichrist prince of roman empire the antichrist makes a covenant with israel for a seven year period dan. Although this covenant is broken three and onehalf years later. The second coming, however, is a climax of what god is doing with the world to prepare it for christs millennial kingdom. Lets go to the book of daniel he will confirm a covenant with many for one seven.
The order of the book of revelation watchman bible study. Theres part of it here, part of it there, part in this chapter, part up here, part down there. It describes in detail the events leading up to christs return, then tells us what will happen beyond that time. The book finishes with a call for all to obey the message of the book and a warning to those who reject what is taught. He divided the sequence of events into three parts when he said, write the things which thou hast seen record past things, and the things which are record present things, and the things which shall be hereafter record future things rev. From that perspective, here is the order of endtimes events that the bible reveals. Following the sequence of events from the resurrection on pentecost to the feast of trumpets and christs return with the. The book of revelation can be divided into three parts. Will they be fulfilled in strict chronological order, or not. On the surface this arrangement suggests that all of the events associated with the seals are completed before the blowing of the trumpets, while the latter occur before the outpouring of the bowls. A partial chronologysequence of the book of revelation.
The second coming of christ is preceded by a number of worldshaking events that must occur before christ can return. The cosmic disturbances mentioned in both these passages can not occur more than once. These 7 seals are opened in sequential order, what happens in the 1st seal happens. Part 1 letters to the seven churches part 2a the first scroll. The timeline of future events is given by the book of revelation. It can be difficult to develop a timeline of the book of revelation because revelation is not entirely in chronological order. Revelation chapters 6, 89, 1516, 1920 are chronological, but chapters 714 seem to describe events dispersed in between the other chapters. A third part of the rivers and fountains of water become wormwood and many.
Possibly the biggest reason why there is much confusion about this book is because people try to see it more as a revelation of the antichrist or of the events prophesied in it. There is a definite flow in revelation from beginning to end, but like with the bible as a whole, there are places where it jumps back and forward in time. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of events the purpose of this article. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new. The events in the book of revelation will happen in a particular order. I believe that the book of revelation is far less figurative and is far more applicable to us than i understand you believe it to be. This is a book that is rich in symbolism as is established in the books very first verse, so it is challenging. Be sure to look up and read these scriptures and surrounding passages in your bible. This book invites you to embark on a detailed scriptural journey of the sequence and time frames of the end time events from the gathering together to the new heavens and earth with the climax of the coming of the son of man. Revelation chapters 4 and 5 talk about the four and twenty elders. In general, the texts chosen for assembling this part of the puzzle follow the order as given in the book of revelation. These seals will begin to be opened one at a time in chapter 6, verse 1.
Christ opens the first of the sevensealed scroll, and the rider on the white horse probably antichrist appears, using diplomacy and the promise of. Sequential events commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. In general, the book of revelation maintains a sequential order of the prophesied visions concerning daniels 70th week. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Someone said the that 7 years of tribulation are almost completed by the time of the opening of the sixth seal rev 6. End times timeline bible prophecy events to be fulfilled. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Sequence of events commentary a testimony of jesus.
I am certainly not going to attempt to explain revelation in this paper. John, a symbol of the church, is taken up to heaven. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. In the book of revelation the next event is portrayed as the sealing of the 144,000 from the 12 tribes of israel.
Understanding the book of revelation berean research institute. The majority of the book of revelation relates johns vision of a scroll that is written on both sides and then sealed. Is it a book of powerful imagery, with warnings and promises for the church throughout the ages. Or is it essentially an imaginative depiction of historical events in the first century. Announcing the release of our newest book on the end times. Our article is on the chronological order of the book of revelation. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. I thought it might be helpful to put together an endtimes overview chart of all the key events prophesied in the book of revelation. In revelation 6 the book is opened and the wrath and judgement of god begins. In revelation 1 john describes the vision given to him by the lord jesus, and is told that he is coming. It explains that this book is largely concerned with the future and was given to john in a vision or a supernatural encounter.
Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of events. In revelation 2 and 3 we have the letters and warnings to the 7 churches. These are important, but only as part of the revelation of jesus. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Sequential events commentary a testimony of jesus christ. The value of the book of revelation is not that it provides a lot of new information, but rather that it takes the scattered old testament prophecies and puts them in chronological order so that the sequence of events may be determined. This book takes up the challenge of bible prophecy and the puzzle regarding the chronology of endtime prophetic events to bring a more comprehensive understanding of. The book of revelation is a revelation of jesus christ, period. The order of events in the book of revelation revelation 11. In order to understand the time line of events in revelation, it is important to understand how the book of revelation is structured. The black horse and rider depict famine note the comment about the outrageously high cost of food. The value of the book of revelation is not that it provides a lot of new information, but rather. Does the book of revelation confirm the sequence of events of jesus christs earlier prophecy. The book of revelationa revealing of the futureis history written in advance.
The red horse the color of fire and blood and its rider clearly represent warfare. It also shows that jesus is the one who paid the price for the sins of mankind. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new testament. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of. Biblical teaching on the book of revelation 7 seals trumpets bowls overlapped not linear timeline and sequence with free graphics and video teaching. Given the context of the scripture, the events in this sequence can be summarized as follows. A tentative timeline of events in the book of revelation. As inferred in the above example, the five events in chapter 20 are shown to occur sequentially, as observed by noting horizontal placement of each of the five boxes, from left to right. Those chapters tell us what those elders say and do. As we go back in time, they understood less than we do today. On the surface this arrangement suggests that all of the events associated with the seals are completed before the blowing of the trumpets. It is one continuous revelation are repetitious descriptions of the same events. Dec 27, 2010 1 jesus addressed the sequence of events in the book of revelation. Jan 01, 2018 a tentative timeline of events in the book of revelation a fresh approach music by natrix wordwatchers.
The angel gives a man named john the book of revelation. Chronology of end time events victory bible baptist church. Chronological issue isn the book of revelation 221 events of chapte wilr 7 takl e place during, not after, the six seal judgments. The olivet discourse harmonized with the book of revelation. Nov 15, 2012 how are we to view the prophecies found in the book of revelation. Chapter 5 also tells us about the little bookscroll that is sealed with 7 seals. Another angel comes out of the temple to let him know it is time to reap.
A study of the sequence of events in revelation right. This is the reason for so many references to the old testament. After the 7th seal is opened, john sees a vision of seven angels with 7 trumpets. Jan 12, 2019 in revelation 5 we have the book with 7 seals, and that jesus is the only one worthy to open the book. Order of end time events 46 part 2b the first scroll.
The three series of seven that make up the core of revelationseals, trumpets, and bowlsare presented in sequence. How are we to view the prophecies found in the book of revelation. Contrary to what most teachers on this topic eschatology proclaim, the book of revelation most certainly is in chronological order. In the rapture chart on the next page, each event has a corresponding number to help you locate exactly where it. We assume that the book of revelation borrowed its structure from the. The book is gods wrath and judgement on the world, and jesus is about to open it up. All things in him the book of revelation publications. The order of events in the book of revelation useful bible studies.
Some believe that the 7 seals, 7 trumpets and 7 vials of the book of revelation singular. The author tells us that his visions concern the events that will happen soon 1. This is in contrast to the rapture of the church, which is always presented in scripture as an imminent event. The city spoken of in these verses is jerusalem, and the winepress is just outside the city, meaning it. Sequence of events because the events are clearly delineated in scripture as following a given sequence. This study is a quick overview of what revelation covers and in what order. The antichrist signs a covenant for seven years with the nation of israel. For example, the 5th of the seven last plagues cannot precede the 4th of the last plagues. So then the word of the lord was to them precept upon precept this comes to everybody the same way. Understanding the book of revelation berean research.
Revelation and the endtime timeline bible prophecy and truth. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from 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. A partial chronology sequence of the book of revelation. The sequence of events at the end of the age rapture ready. The goal of this articlestudy is to help in reading and understanding revelation. A study of the sequence of events in revelation right word. Chronology of end time events and the time of jacobs trouble a correct study of the book of daniel indicates that there remains a week of years seven years for god to deal with israel. Got questions ministries takes a pretribulational approach to eschatology. This is the event that inaugurates the tribulation period. We will see that all brought out, and then well come to the book of revelation and see the sequence of events. Chapter 5 also tells us about the little book scroll that is sealed with 7 seals. Pentecost suggests a less detailed sequence of events as follows. For most the only question about eschatology that exists is whether you think the rapture is pre, mid, or posttribulation.
John records the prophetic vision, in written text, and is instructed to send the document to the seven churches of asia. Major events preceding the second coming of christ. There are some parenthetical sections and chapters in the book of revelation that appear in the midst of the chronological order to present more details. I was recently discussing the book of revelation with a friend and thought that i should blog about some of our discussion, as many of you may find this helpful if you have struggled with the same theological concepts. It is of this treading in the valley of jehoshaphat that revelation rev. Dont confuse this with the seventh trumpet of revelation 11. A tentative timeline of events in the book of revelation a fresh approach music by natrix wordwatchers. Someone said the that 7 years of tribulation are almost completed by the time of the opening of the.