The following outline is provided by collins in his commentary on daniel. This summary of the book of daniel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of daniel. A study guide to the prophecies of daniel and the revelation. Revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. It is important to identify the antichrist because from it will come the sign, or mark, of its authority. Its bible on your screen pastor in your headphones with clear, relatable teaching so you can understand. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. No other new testament book poses more serious and difficult interpretive challenges than revelation. And many religious people believe that the book of revelation offers no help anyway, because it cannot be understood.
What is this book, when did he receive it, why is only jesus able to open the book, and why did he not open the book immediately. Commentary on daniel and revelation adventist book center. The book is also an eschatology, as the divine revelation concerns the end of the present age, a predicted moment in which god will intervene in history. White and the interpretation of daniel and revelation.
The beasts of daniel and revelation explained little. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. John is revealing vital information to us about the future, and he promises a specific blessing as we study this book revelation 1. The book of daniel interprets the book of revelation james. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers.
Book of revelation was written to address this need. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and. Daniel and revelation prophecies lesson study guides. Commentary on daniel and revelation is taken from the two corresponding volumes of the seventhday adventist bible commentary and the paging is the same as. Dragons and beasts, wrath and grace what does it mean. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled devotional. While it may seem confusing at first, its purpose isnt to obscure information but to reveal it. Revelation 5 shows the whole universe is gathered, after jesuss ascension. Prophecy charts showing timebased bible prophecies from the books of daniel and revelation. He may have descended from a noble family, perhaps he was even a prince, since normally the prominent people. May 16, 2018 nevertheless, here is a fascinating point.
The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Franciscan father stephen doyle provides a catholic commentary on the book of revelation and explains that. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. Revelation and interpretation in daniel ministry magazine. Against this mark, the mark of the beast, or the mark of the authority of the antichrist, comes one of the bibles. This commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The book of daniel is the apocalyptic book of the hebrew bible. The antichrist will abandon allah the god of his fathers and show no regards for jesus. A few explanations of certain portions might be added, but i am not sure that these would be needed.
Both daniel and revelation are looked at in a sequential process. This versebyverse commentary on the book of daniel represents the labors of a group of contributors and is made available in textbook form for use in our seventhday adventist colleges. Page 20 armageddon daniel 11 explained condensed one page. Daniels prophecies are in many respects the most remarkable of any in the sacred record and is the most comprehensive. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Charts include studies on the rapture and great tribulation. The book of revelation reveals the steps that will occur prior to christs return to establish the kingdom of god on earth. In revelation 5 jesus receives from god a book sealed with seven seals.
Revelationwithdaniel the truth about god god the father. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 1 prophetic symbols. God reveals a basic framework for understanding future events. The story of daniel the prophet, and the story of the seer of patmos. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in zion. Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, i thank thee, o father, lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Mar 09, 2017 the book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 27 duration. This framework is primarily laid out in daniel and revelation. Daniel seems especially upset over the terrible beast since he sees that it does terrible things to the people of god. In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from their enemies, so. It located the most of its predictions within well defined prophetic periods, though reaching many centuries into the future. It was the first prophecy giving a consecutive history of the world from that time to the end. The very name of the book is revelation, as in reveal. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family.
The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand. I am wondering if you are considering writing a daniel and revelation verse by verse commentary, it would be very helpful to people like me who also run groups teaching these two books. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. Each prophetic symbol is clearly explained in scripture.
The dispensational interpretation of daniel 9 summary. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. As daniel had explained to king nebuchadnezzar, this kingdom will. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. Daniel, recorded 600 years earlier, sets the stage for the larger and more detailed book of revelation, which describes many events nowhere else in the bible. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The 70th week of daniel daniel 9 the 70th week of daniel. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Click here to view a more concise explanation of the beasts of daniel and revelation.
The book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 27 duration. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. The beasts of daniel and revelation explained little horn. 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. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible.
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 book of daniel contains aspects of gods revelation that in several ways are unique. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor3an introduction to daniel i. The seven seals explained the seals are the second main division of revelation, and cover chapters 4 to 7. Four kingdoms arise out of the earth but the saints will possess the kingdom that was given to jesus.
The book of revelation closes its awful description of the judgments which are coming upon the earth by inviting to the sinner, come to christ, and, after one reads and understand the book of revelation, he too will close the book and invite the sinner to, come, and receive, jesus christ as you savior. A side by side sequential comparison of daniel and revelation. Franciscan father stephen doyle provides a catholic commentary on the book of. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Ministers should present the sure word of prophecy as the foundation of the faith of seventhday adventists, declared ellen white. The author endeavors to encourage the persecuted saints of his own day and, by application, the church throughout the ages. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Within this framework there are numerous variations. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. It also provides more details and explanation of gods judgment upon all people through the resurrection of the deada concept briefly mentioned by daniel daniel 12. He may have descended from a noble family, perhaps he was even a prince, since normally the prominent people of a nation were taken captive 1. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter.
The study of the prophecies of daniel and revelation is important to the spiritual dynamics of the seventhday adventist church. Jeremiah places this captivity in the fourth year of jehoiakim, daniel in the third. This is the suggestion that i made to elder haskell which resulted in the book he published. The prophetic book of daniel was written for our time. Solve the mystery of revelation through daniel and john. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. Verses 15 to 18 recaps the first part of chapter 7.
A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. The books of daniel and the revelation should be bound together and published. Through the books of revelation and daniel god gives us a thorough description of the antichrist of bible prophecy. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. This seeming discrepancy is explained by the fact that nebuchadnezzar set out on his expedition near the close of the third year of jehoiakim, from which point daniel reckons. Ttws audio guides walk you through each passage in just 5 minutes. The book of revelation explained by pastor allen nolan is a teaching series on how to unravel the mysteries of the book of the. The books of daniel and revelation side by side and sequentially compared. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Nov 01, 2008 daniels prophecies explained book of daniel tags. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,626,287 views 58.
The antichrist daniel 7 and revelation bible universe. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon although there are short apocalyptic passages in various places in the gospels and the epistles, and an extended apocalyptic passage in the book of daniel in the old testament. And in fact the book of revelation is largely a christian interpretation of the. The prophecies of daniel and the revelation should be. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. They made many copies and formed them into one book, the new testament. This study of the beasts of daniel and revelation will cover more details about the little horn of daniel, the mother of harlots, the antichrist, the roman catholic church. The book of daniel interprets the book of revelation. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history. The great controversy between good and evil which began in heaven revelation 12.
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