Revelation 1:3 KJV
[3] Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
Yes most of it was back then
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Revelation 1:3 KJV
[3] Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
No. Actually most of the prophecies in Revelation remain unfulfilled, particularly those under the 6th and 7th seals. And then we have all the events after the judgments until the New Heavens and the New Earth are established. Therefore for anyone to claim that most of them have been fulfilled is to mislead others. No doubt the events of the first five seals began in the 1st century and continue. But that is only a fraction of the rest.Yes most of it was back then
It was indeed the final warning to the Christians of that age. This is why He commanded John to write to the angle of the Churches. The angel was the human messenger of the church. God at that time would allow this individual to have an understanding of the symbolism in the book to know how to lead that particular group at that time in history. Take notice how also all the churches were to read all the epistles given.Yes most of it was back then
It was indeed the final warning to the Christians of that age. This is why He commanded John to write to the angle of the Churches. The angel was the human messenger of the church. God at that time would allow this individual to have an understanding of the symbolism in the book to know how to lead that particular group at that time in history. Take notice how also all the churches were to read all the epistles given.
Scholars recognize the emperor cult as the driving force behind Revelation. The Romans required their subjects to offer a sacrifice to Caesar as their lord and god and Christians refused to do so. Actually, the Romans didn't actually expect their subjects to believe in the divinity of Caesar; they regarded the cult as an expression of loyalty to the empire, much like saying the American Pledge of Allegiance, and so, those who refused to sacrifice to Caesar were viewed as political subversives. For Christians, only Christ could be worshiped as Lord and God; so most of them refused to comply, and for that they were persecuted and John was exiled to the island of Patmos.
This helps explain the identity of "the Beast" in Rev. 13, whose gematria number is 666. In Hebrew, letters stand for numbers and "Emperor Nero" in Hebrew adds up to 666. When the Bible was translated into Latin the number was changed to "616" because "emperor Nero" adds up to 616 in Latin. Nero was exiled to Asia Minor and is thought to have committed suicide. But in John's day, it was believed that Nero would arise and regain his throne and there were no less than 3 Nero impersonators. So Christians feared that Satan had restored Nero to life to continue his persecutions. So The real question is whether all the prophecies have already been fulfilled that will be fulfilled or whether Nero is a symbol for a latter-day Neronian figure. John himself certainly did not envisage a long church age for total fulfillment because his Jesus says, "Behold, I am coming soon (22:20)."
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Yes, there is a definite formality being observed by addressing each letter as such, so that in each of the seven ekklesias named delegated authority to receive and publically communicate the message that John was instructed to write is given rather than it being put to committee to decide whether or not to allow it through.It was indeed the final warning to the Christians of that age. This is why He commanded John to write to the angle of the Churches. The angel was the human messenger of the church. God at that time would allow this individual to have an understanding of the symbolism in the book to know how to lead that particular group at that time in history. Take notice how also all the churches were to read all the epistles given.
Because so far the regional ripples in history that bear similarities to the prophecied catastrophic events of Revelation have been mere fractals that prefigure the fullscale global dynamic prior to the destruction of the old universe and the creation of the new one.Yes I agree. I don’t understand why Christians today always think that it’s all about us today
We should not confuse "the day of the LORD" (judgment) with "the Lord's day" (Christian worship). John was in the Spirit on the Lord's day (Rev 1:10). But "the day of the LORD" is not mentioned as such in Revelation. Instead we have the judgments of the 7th seal corresponding to the day of the LORD.
Because so far the regional ripples in history that bear similarities to the prophecied catastrophic events of Revelation have been mere fractals that prefigure the fullscale global dynamic prior to the destruction of the old universe and the creation of the new one.
Rev 21:1-4 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. (2) Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. (3) And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. (4) And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."
John the Baptist saw the same thing.Because so far the regional ripples in history that bear similarities to the prophecied catastrophic events of Revelation have been mere fractals that prefigure the fullscale global dynamic prior to the destruction of the old universe and the creation of the new one.
Rev 21:1-4 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. (2) Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. (3) And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. (4) And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."
Revelation isn't written in chronological order where the later chapters can be placed in time later than the earlier chapters. For example, Revelation 12 covers the entire time period of the last 2000 years in that one chapter. As does Revelation 13. Revelation 11 on the other hand focuses on what many scholars believe is the French revolution which have birth to atheism, which then he into one of the global beasts of the last days. Revelation 14 focuses on just the last couple hundred years, chapter 15 and 16 the very last days, while 17 cubers Shaun the whole last 2000 years.Yes I agree with this but I think that the coming soon was the judgement on Jerusalem.
I believe almost all has been fulfilled except for the 7th trumpet and the end of chapter 19 through 22
So the exhortation not to be deceived still stands because the man of sin/son of perdition as described has not been revealed, although many Popes have come and gone.I did say that this part hadn’t happened yet
Not at all. The day of the LORD is a period of divine wrath. And "the Lord's day" is the exact opposite. Words matter.They are both they same ,especially when you consider Christ became sabbath
Not at all. The day of the LORD is a period of divine wrath. And "the Lord's day" is the exact opposite. Words matter.
The (Revelation) is a detailed look into the end time eventsWhat is the book of Revelation about to you?
Is it mainly about the end of our world or is there a more meaningful deeper message?
Is it a literal interpretation or a more greater deeper spiritual symbolic meaning?
Why was it given back in the first century if it was about events in the far future?
Why was it given to the seven first century church’s if it was about the far future?
What are your thoughts and the I will give to my thoughts?
Thanks
Don't know about propaganda, but off topic certainly. Second time in two days a post of went to the wrong thread. Mmmmmm. Shall delete and post correctly.Off Topic Propaganda
The (Revelation) is a detailed look into the end time events
1) The Great Tribulation
2) The Beast/Antichrist
3) The Two Witnesses, Prophets Returned
Plagues, A Remake Of Moses/Aaron Against Pharaoh Of Egypt
4) Second Coming, Final Judgement
5) New Heaven, Earth, Jerusalem