The passage in revelation is almost a direct quote of daniel. The scroll of revelation 5 is a unique scroll which god has sealed with seven seals. The voice tells john, seal up what the seven thunders have said, and do not write it down. Immediately i heard one of the four living creatures call out with a powerful voice of revelation sounding like thunder, saying, come forth. In revelation the seals are opened, the judgments unleashed and the cataclysmic end of the kosmos the old covenant, templebased, jerusalem based theocracy and the arrival of the kingdom of heavengod aka the new jerusalem aka the body of christ. The seven sealed book and the lion who was also a lamb. In chapter five the scene is still in heaven and continues the vision of the throne, only now the focus is on a new item of vital importance, the seven sealed book actually, a scroll, the greek biblion and its recipient. Who are the 144,000 mentioned in the book of revelation. But in the mean time, paul told the ephesians that god has sealed us with the. It is the book of gods judgments as to who will inherit eternal life, also known as the book of life. The greek word used in chapter 10 is a diminutive that means.
And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. So i looked, and behold, there was a bright white horse. The prelude to the opening of the seven seals in johns vision is a search for someone worthy to open the heavenly scroll in revelation 5. Breaking open the sealed scroll then i watched as the lamb broke open the first of the seven seals. Jul 05, 2017 the mighty angel of revelation 10 is the same person as the man clothed in linen of daniel 12. Sealed up is katasfragizw from kata meaning down and sfragizw, to seal. The book of revelation and the book of daniel have a relationship one that of a padlock and a key. God revealed to daniel the events that precede the second coming of the messiah in the tribulation by sending michael the arch angel to answer his questions dan. It was sweet as honey in my mouth, but when i had eaten it my stomach was. Daniel, the book of daniel, is the key that unlocks the book of revelation.
The seventh seal reveals seven trumpets that are about to sound. The seven seals have been released by the lamb and the scroll is now laying open in the hand of the mighty angel. The book of revelation is filled with symbology and we will explain as we go. The name revelation comes from the first word of the book in koine greek. Also, the letters to the seven churches of asia in revelation 23 also predicted suffering and death for those christians revelation 2. That it is written on the inside and on the back suggests a similarity to the scroll in ezek 2. John obeyed the command from heaven, therefore the book of revela. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 10. Revelation 10 albert barnes notes on the whole bible bible. The fifth trumpet 111 one woe past, two more coming 12 the sixth trumpet 21 10. Jun 08, 2015 the covenant book, which with the downfall of the israelite monarchy and the termination of the david kingship became sealed, is transferred to christ, the true david king, to whom has been committed the lordship over the world.
The seventh seal opened 16 sounding the first four trumpets 712 three woes announced 9. The only tribe that was missing was the tribe of dan and this might be because of dans fall into idolatry and being cut off from the nation of. These 144,000 witnesses are selected from the twelve tribes of israel. The author names himself as john, but modern scholars consider it unlikely that the author of revelation also wrote the gospel of john. We will see the meaning of this imagery later in this chapter also. Jan 02, 2020 the greek word translated thunder means to roar.
The message of revelation 14, proclaiming that the hour of gods. The little book of revelation 10 revelation timeline decoded. To seal them would mean to conceal them and store them away. And i took the little scroll from the hand of the angel and ate it. Whereas the lambs book was originally sealed, this book is open. However the angel has declared that the time is now, and the revelation of its meaning is entering the hearts of overcomers everywhere. It was sweet as honey in my mouth, but when i had eaten it my stomach was made bitter. Those who do not have the seal of god on their foreheads are going to be harmed along with. Therefore, like this angelic being, michael is a strong angel. We explain the meaning of this vision and of the little book. Analysis revelation says that the redeemed bear a seal on their foreheads. And when the seven thunders spoke, i was about to write. Pastor mark finley answers the question from a biblical perspective as to whether the 144,000 are li. The background and meaning of the sealed book of revelation 5.
This chapter is brief, introducing an interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpet judgments. This angel always appears when israel comes to the forefront of gods program. And i saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof. A strong angel with a little scroll 17 no delay any longer 6. There is a blessing in the book of revelation for all those who read it. There is far too much mixing the three and making them all refer to one day. Aug, 2016 more specifically, we will learn how the lords day of revelation 1. This means the book, the book of life, is what is sealed in dan. John obeyed the command from heaven, therefore the book of revelation. It was sealed up until the time of the messiah and the lords day. Seal up the things which the seven thunders uttered, and do not write them. Their full meaning shall be only known at the grand consummation marked by the. Oct 14, 2015 this is the resurrection and obviously the book is the book, the book of life. Revelation 5 the scroll and the lamb revelationlogic.
The book that is sealed in daniel 12 is the same book that is sealed in revelation 5. Examples of how latterday revelation helps us better understand the book of revelation. John obeys the instruction and is told by the mighty angel to eat the scroll. The book of daniel was by divine direction closed up and sealed till the time of the end, when the wise were to understand. Then i took the little book out of the angels hand and ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. Then i heard a voice from heaven, saying, seal up what the seven thunders. And it is true that the book of revelation can be difficult to understand, but the fact that it is a revelation, and carries a special blessing for those who study it, means that god intended it to be understood. The book of revelation has two mentions of this 144,000 and the first comes in revelation 14. Christ resolves the crisis of the sealed book through demonstrations. A book, as such, thus borne in the hand of an angel coming down to the world, would be an indication that something of importance was to be communicated to people, or that something was to be accomplished by the agency era book. The 7 sealed scroll that is the title deed to the earth see note on 5.
And he saith unto me, seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book. They are sealed on their foreheads and they are servants of the living god. During the early 1800s the power of the ottoman empire was waning, a spiritual revival known as the great. Mar 14, 2016 with this we can better understand what the book of mormon means when it refers to itself as a sealed book. The seven thunders of revelation 10, like the prophecies of daniel and matthew. The book of revelation describes the people of god as sealed by god. The man clothed in linen informs daniel that the book is sealed. Sealed is sphragizo, which refers to placing an official seal on something, to mark with a seal as a means of identification, mark, seal. I took the little scroll from the angels hand and ate it. I was about to write, but i heard a voice from heaven saying, seal up what the. The meaning of this word, as applied to a book, would be, that it was now opened so that its contents could be read. Revelation 10 and apocalyptic mission perspective digest. Thus, the compilers of the book of mormon can now be seen as being consistent with ancient legal formalities. Many people believe that the book of revelation is a sealed bookone not intended for us to understand.
Little book open this is the main object of interest in the vision, and in this lesson we focus on its meaning. Without unlocking the book of revelation from its key, the book remains a mystery to us. The four winds of revelation world events and the bible. John writes, i saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals revelation 5. Its rider had a bow and was given a crown of victory. We too, may get a glimpse through the eyes and the pen of john. And the vision of all of all your prophets, or every vision. The little scroll revelation 10 revelation made clear. The unsealed, open scroll is apparently what little scroll means. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. Here this book is open, showing that the book of daniel has been unsealed, bringing us to the experience of 1844. Revelation chapter 10 explained discover books of the bible.
What is the meaning of the seven thunders in revelation 10. These five events will be discussed in more detail as we study the verses in revelation 10. Therefore, this great multitude of people belongs to god. In revelation 5 jesus receives from god a book sealed with. This open book is the same book in revelation 5 that is sealed with seven seals. Bullinger, commentary on revelation grand rapids, mi. And he said to me, do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the. Open is in the perfect passive to show the book had already been opened. John simply identifies the book with the two extra words of life. The book is open, to signify that it contains no mystery or secret. The background and meaning of the sealed book of revelation 5, ranko stefanovic, p 322. It tasted as sweet as honey in my mouth, but when i had eaten it, my stomach turned sour. David guzik commentary on revelation 10, where a mighty angels comes down from.
In verse 2 we saw the mighty angel holding the little scroll open in his hand. John goes up to the mighty angel and takes the scroll. Miller, analytical lexicon of the greek new testament grand rapids, mi. The book contains the prophecy of events to be unfolded in the rest of the book of revelation. Seal not the sayings of this book conceal them not, like the things that are sealed up. May 27, 2020 the prelude to the opening of the seven seals in johns vision is a search for someone worthy to open the heavenly scroll in revelation 5. Who are the 144,000 in the book of revelation mark. In contrast to the seven sealed book in christs hand rev. White and the interpretation of daniel and revelation. With the taking of the scroll the whole destiny of humankind is put into the hands of the enthroned christ. It is a book that, for all intents and purposes, an official agent has notarized, making it binding and authentic. And the bible says they are also separated to godthat means they have a special calling from the lord. As part of that bitter obligation, john is required to continue to deliver prophecy about many different things revelation 10.
This compound verb means tightly sealed, firmly sealed, and so, very hidden, very secure. If revelation wanted to tell us that this is christ, then the book would not have. Secondly, the vision of revelation 10 clearly shows an open book scroll in the hand of the mighty angel as he comes down from heaven. The final scene in revelation 10 concerns the little scroll. The 144,000 sealed 48 a great crowd in white robes 917 8. Jul 04, 2020 many people believe that the book of revelation is a sealed bookone not intended for us to understand.
Revelation 6 tpt breaking open the sealed scroll then. Since 1798 the book of daniel has been unsealed, knowledge of the prophecies has increased, and many have proclaimed the solemn message of the judgment near. What are the mysterious seven thunders of revelation 10. Revelation chapter 6 explained discover books of the bible.
As an episode was introduced between the sixth and seventh seals, so there is one here revelation 10. Not because john or the angel sealed it, although it is the most dif. Anyone who has read the popular left behind novels or listened to. Daniel did not understand all he was told and ask in verse eight, what shall be the end of. Which men deliver to one that is learned that understands the language in which the book is written. The time is nigh wherein they shall begin to take place. On the basis of its contents he would judge, hence, the judgment book.
This mark of ownership indicates that the protection of the owner extends to the person so sealed. Thunder is often a mark of judgment in scripture as in 1 samuel 2. The 144,000 in the book of revelation david jeremiah blog. The identity of the 144,000 of revelation the coming. The man clothed in linen makes an oath just like the mighty angel makes an oath. It is little, to signify that it relates to the short time granted to each sinner to repent. This clearly shows that the seven sealed book contains prophecies of all the. Upon eating the scroll, john finds it is sweet to the taste but bitter to his stomach. The sealed book symbolizes things that are not understood and the seven seals symbolizes the things that prevent understanding. The mystery of god, that is, the things previously sealed by god, would now be revealed and fulfilled.
It was an open book which may indicate that it contained old and new testament prophecies of the coming events, though the exact contents of this little book are. Here in chapter 10, john sees a mighty angel and is instructed to symbolically eat a little scroll. If the contents of the little book of revelation 10 are controverted, someone. The seal consists of the names of god and the lamb and shows that the redeemed belong to god revelation. The lambs book is said to be in his right hand but this angel appears to hold his book in his left hand because while holding the book he raises his right hand rev. The background and meaning of the sealed book of revelation.
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