We picked up our series on endtime events last week with the seven trumpet judgments. The great white throne judgment is an event where those who did not know jesus as their savior during their life will come before the lord and be judged by christ. On plagues, judgement, and the book of revelation psephizo. Each event correlates with chapters in the book of revelation and reveals the biblical timeline of the end times. The book of revelation is outlined with a sequence of four sets of symbols.
A brief look at how judgment is seen in the book of revelation. The tribulation judgments revelation lamb and lion. We picked up our series on endtime events last week with the seven trumpet. Revelation means an unveiling, a disclosure, a display of who god is and what he promises to do. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The seal judgments kill onefourth of humanity revelation 6. Furthermore, that judgement, which is described as true and just 19. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. Reminiscent of the 10 plagues to fall on egypt during the exodus exodus 711, a series of catastrophic events will take place during the. The men of nineveh will stand up with this generation at the judgment and condemn it, because they repented at the preaching of jonah.
The anchor points that cannot be ignored are the verses in chapters 6 and 16 in. Comparison of seals, trumpets, and bowls from the book of. The flow is definitely from beginning to end just like it is over the whole bible from genesis to revelation. Matthew 2, without question, refers to the beginning of the 70th week of daniel which is the tribulation.
The visions john has are not of some series of future judgements that god will. In this video i explain the trumpet judgments in the book of revelation. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls vials in the book of revelation. How should we understand the seven seals, seven trumpets. The following phrases demonstrate that the book of revelation. Sulfur melts at 240 degrees, turns red at 482 degrees, and boils at 842 degrees with a dark flame. In the conclusion of gods revealed word, the book of revelation provides our final details regarding death, the judgment, the resurrection and. This book is a sequentialwrittenflowchart of the judgments in the book of revelation. There are three series of judgments god will unleash upon the. Those churches were in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadephia, and laodicea. The order of events in the book of revelation revelation 11. Immediately after the lamb breaks the seventh seal 8. The trumpet judgments in the book of revelation explained. They are brimstone or sulfur, which is a yellowish crystal that is very flammable.
Most awful of the judgments of god are the seven vial judgments. Lastly, there are seven angels that hold the plagues. Judgement in the book of revelation primarily occurs through the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls. Remember that the seven seals ultimately contain all the judgments needed to usher in the rule of the lamb and the kingdom of god. Below those judgments are other depictions of other judgments that will further impact the worlds population during the seven years of tribulation, which are also brought to light in the book of revelation. Seven angels are given seven bowls of gods wrath, each consisting of judgements full of the wrath of god. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. It is made known that only the lion that is from the tribe of judah is worthy to open this book scroll. From these the seven angels through the sounding of trumpets and the pouring of plagues from bowls. Yes, lord god almighty, true and just are your judgments. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls in.
The seven bowl judgments in the book of revelation. There are many events described in the book of revelation. The seven bowl judgments in the book of revelation explained. They are recorded as apocalyptic events that were seen in the vision of the revelation of jesus christ, by john of patmos. December 28, 2011 in end times, revelation 4 comments. This is the great white throne judgment of almighty god. Its people were shot and some already dead were crucified, a final humiliation and an outrage against the individual, and the faith they had refused to. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Each symbol is used to describe gods judgment upon sinful christ rejecting men and women of the earth. A fresh look at the judgments in the book of revelation. 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 schussler fiorenzas theologicalhistorical analyses, the book of revelation is a literary product of early christian prophecy, and her interpretation leads to distinctive notions of the books composition, social intent, relation to the gospel of john, and visionary rhetoric of apocalypse and justice.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Someone said the that 7 years of tribulation are almost completed by the time of the opening of the sixth seal rev 6. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. What are the seven bowl judgments in the book of revelation. The trumpet judgments result in the death of onethird of those remaining revelation 9. The judgments get increasingly worse and more devastating as the end times progress. It is one continuous revelation are repetitious descriptions of the same events. The second chart below is a compressed view of a timeline that is a summary of all the judgments that are revealed in the book of the book of revelation, the seal, trumpet, and bowl judgments that will have a dramatic impact on the reduction in the worlds population. Reading the book of revelation can be challenging the storyline twists and turns and isnt strictly chronological.
The bowl judgments do not result in massive deaths at all. The bulk of the book of revelation has to do with the judgments of god with history, particularly his judgments against wicked rome for her persecution of the church. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. In verse 15, it says, if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
The order of the book of revelation watchman bible study. These additional judgments include the two witnesses, see revelation 11, the war on the saints, see revelation 7 and revelation 12, etc. 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. I think this is exactly what we find in the book of revelation. What are the seven seals and trumpets in revelation. T hose who hold t ao futurist interpretatio of revelan tion 422 have one of three views on the cycles of judgments in th tribulatione. Some have tried to argue that the judgments spoken of in the book are things that either took place during the destruction of jerusalem in ad 70 or have been taking place. May 01, 2019 in this video i explain the trumpet judgments in the book of revelation. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Instead, they produce widespread intense suffering, and.
John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. But it will be more tolerable for tyre and sidon in the judgment than for you. The book is not a conceal ment, a puzzle, a riddle, as some people think. Some believe that the 7 seals, 7 trumpets and 7 vials of the book of revelation singular. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls. The tribulation judgments revelation lamb and lion ministries. Some scholars, includin and g lindsey walvoord, believe tha alt threl e serie osf judgments seals, trum. The judgments get increasingly worse and more devastating. The lord jesus christs second coming is all about his judgment of the earth.
The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. If that is a third of the remaining population after the events of the first four seals the beginnings of sorrows mark. Aug 22, 2016 judgement in the book of revelation primarily occurs through the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. God accepts the human decision to accept or reject the gospel of jesus christ, but reserves the right to set the time of final reckoning for himself. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
When he opened the fourth seal, i heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying, come and see. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. And the dead were judged according to what they had done, as recorded in the books. Daniel 11 explained condensed one page commentary i. The following phrases demonstrate that the book of. The book wants to encourage christians to keep going even in the face of adversityand death, dont forget death. Jan 02, 2020 the number 7 is significant in revelation, and the three woes will come toward the end of the sevenyear tribulation period right before the second coming of christ. Tribulation 7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 bowls chart end times. A book scroll secured by seven seals is revealed in the right hand of himthe one god who sits on the throne. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The names in this book are not saved on the basis of their deeds.
When considering the apocalyptic judgments, we must remember that god is the judge psalm 75. Aug 14, 2019 the seven seals and seven trumpets are a series of catastrophic events that will take place during the end days to enact the judgment of god upon the earth. Opening the first six seal judgments 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. The lamb, with seven horns and seven eyes, takes the bookscroll from him who sits on the throne all heavenly beings sing praise and honor the lamb. Chronological issues in the book of revelation robert l. The revelation prophecy chart provides a visual display of the events found in the book of revelation. This post examines the method of judgement, the objects of judgment, and the. The first four trumpets will occur in rapid succession. Comparison of seals, trumpets, and bowls from the book of revelation.
The first parenthesis or interlude dealing with salvation in the tribulation is now over and the narrative sequence begins again with chapter 8. One of them is the great white throne judgment, described in revelation 20. A narrative commentary on the book of revelation santa. The book of revelation is a revelation, the revelation of jesus christ 1. The book is also written to all believers everywhere. Gods judgments during the tribulation are pictured as seven seals, opened one at a time. The seven bowls are a set of plagues mentioned in revelation 16.
There are three series of judgments god will unleash upon the inhabitants of the world during the 7year tribulation period. They are saved on the basis of christs being slain. Beginning with chapter four, these judgments have been portrayed in apocalyptic symbols. The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a. The judgments are definitely not circular or repetitive in nature. How should we understand the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls in the book of revelation. Divine judgment in the book of revelation loma linda university. The trumpet judgments revelation chapter 8 commentary. The seven seals, trumpets, and bowls depicted in the book of revelation represent the final judgments of god that are poured out on an unbelieving world in the end times. And the books were opened, including the book of life. The events in the book of revelation will happen in a particular order. The books at the judgment devotional by john piper all who dwell on earth will worship the beast, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb who was slain.
What is the great white throne judgment in revelation. This implies that being in the book of life insures that one will not perish. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. A bookscroll secured by seven seals is revealed in the right hand of himthe one god who sits on the throne it is made known that only the lion that is from the tribe of judah is worthy to open this bookscroll. There are certainly flashbacks and flashforwards in the book of revelation, but most of the action is clearly sequential in nature, and that is the biblical approach that is incorporated into the left behind series. Reminiscent of the 10 plagues to fall on egypt during the exodus exodus 711, a series of catastrophic events will take place during the end days to enact the judgment of god upon the earth although revelation does have more plagues than just the seven seals and seven trumpets the seven bowls and the seven thundersthe latter of which john was not even.
The book of revelation is addressed to believers, his servants, of the churches in seven cities of the roman province of asia. The book of revelation works kind of the same way, only focused more on the time from the beginning of the new testament church, quickly jumping to the time of the end before christs return and through to eternity. The social pressure to conform must have been immense, and many christians were probably close to throwing in the towel. These four judgments will be so catastrophic that they will sever the past from the future. The book of revelation judgements and plauges the book of revelation judgments are issued first via jesus who opens the seals. May 08, 2019 what are the seven bowl judgments in the book of revelation. The seventh seal reveals the seven trumpet judgments. The number 7 is significant in revelation, and the three woes will come toward the end of the sevenyear tribulation period right before the second coming of christ. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Are the seals, trumpets, and bowl judgments of revelation sequential one following another events or is there some overlap.
The way the book of revelation is actually written is as a series of kind of unfolding revelations, each one of which gets to something deeper in the story. From the seals seven angels are given seven trumpets. The prophecies here are yet future to our day and will not happen until the body of christ is raptured from off the earth. The day of the lord descriptions are in the sixth seal the four key phrases in the sixth seal 1 they called to the mountains and the rocks, fall on us and hide us, 2 the stars in the sky fell to earth as figs drop from a fig. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. How should we understand the seven seals, seven trumpets, and. Request your printed copy of the revelation prophecy chart. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. The seven trumpets of revelation are seven judgments. The book of revelation describes these judgments as seven trumpets because a trumpet will sound in heavens temple each time a judgment occurs. There are lots of charts and pictorial representations which are confusing.