Book of revelation rainbow

As if glowing around the jasper stone, is the emerald green rainbow. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. And he who was sitting was in appearance like a jasper stone and a sardius stone. Fba items qualify for free shipping and amazon prime. Hundreds of students of revelation have been left in a bewildered state because certain scholars approach the book with a human mindset. The english word revelation is translated from a greek word apocalypse, meaning to make known or uncover. The principle of gaining knowledge by revelation is the principle of salvation.

Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The first mention in revelation appears when the apostle john uses it to describe the glory and power of god on his throne. The book of revelation chapter 10 the mighty rainbow. Regardless of what happens, god is committed to his creation and will protect it. Revelation 4 gives a description of gods throne room. Gods glory in israel prostration appearances god is light rain glory, revelation of symbols clouds, gods presence rainbow as the appearance of the rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day, so was the appearance of the surrounding radiance. This book, revelation rainbow is the end of a fortyyear quest by the author to fi nd answers to the questions generated by biblically uninformed scholarship that shrouds rather than unveils the great truths of this holy spirit directed work of our lord. Around gods throne are twenty four other thrones, on which sit elders in white robes. The first vision that the author experiences is that of entering heaven and seeing gods throne revelation 4. Second, it is apparent in the book of revelation that the 24 elders are repeatedly distinguished from the saints. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.

How to understand the apocalypse jim combs, tim lahaye on. The rainbow is a reminder of gods promise to creation and a visible manifestation of gods vow. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. Jan 04, 2017 this book, revelation rainbow is the end of a fortyyear quest by the author to fi nd answers to the questions generated by biblically uninformed scholarship that shrouds rather than unveils. The book of daniel, since it is dealing with the issue of gods people, makes a clear distinction amongst those are among the remnant of daniels people. Divine revelation is one of the grandest concepts and principles of the gospel of jesus christ, for without it, man could not know of the things of god and could not be saved with any degree of salvation in the eternities. To read the word of god in this apocalyptic book without letting our imagination give us misguided interpretations, we need to understand the symbolism the same way the first readers did. He made the covenant with noah of the sign of the rainbow to remind us that the rains would never again flood the entire earth genesis 9.

He set his right foot on the sea, and his left on the land 10. It presents other facts and explanations that contribute to the total prophetic scene of the. Chuck doughty book endorsement the revelation rainbow. 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. Revelation 6 niv the seals i watched as the lamb bible. And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices. Jesus, the faithful witness, is our example to be a. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time.

Revelation exists in the context of a promise made by god at the. Book of revelation december 24, 2016 1 after this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. It is, therefore, a fit sign of comfort to those persecuted christians to whom, and for whose edification, this message was sent. He was clothed in a cloud, and there was a rainbow around his head. Doughty in his book the revelation rainbow exposes one of the oldest heresies and departures from the faith. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. The book of revelation is interpreted literally as the rainbow is. Both times, the rainbow is an aura of pure glory emanating from a divine beingfirst god on his throne 4. Is climate change eschatology simply a transmutation of the. This book, revelation rainbow is the end of a fortyyear quest by the author to fi nd answers to the questions generated by biblically uninformed scholarship that shrouds rather than unveils. The book of revelation is the most colorful book of scripture, by far. The final prophecy of the book of daniel, contained in chapter 12, bound to a prophecy in the book of revelation, serves to identify who these people are, and who they are not. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Is climate change eschatology simply a transmutation of.

The seals i watched as the lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then i saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow over his head, and his face was like the sun, and his legs like pillars of fire. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Jul 19, 2016 this book, revelation rainbow is the end of a fortyyear quest by the author to find answers to the questions generated by biblically uninformed scholarship that shrouds rather than unveils the great truths of this holy spirit directed work of our lord. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. At first, taking the description literally, i drew god as a gem. It says he who was sitting was like a jasper stone and a sardius in appearance. I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth. Revelation 4 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The revelation rainbow by charles walter doughty nook book. A covenant that god would not destroy this earth again by a flood. This story occurs at the beginning of the bible in genesis. When the lamb opened the second seal, i heard the second living creature say, come. Charles walter doughty blog the revelation rainbow.

But as he pondered and reflected on the nature of this revelation gods wrath, the revelation of the man of sin, satans kingdom, the worship of the beast, the persecution of israel, the manifestation of mans heart and rebellion, etc. This is an unqualified statement by god that he would not again destroy the entire earth because of man. No, because revelation says that the world will be destroyed by fire, whereas most of the global warming people tend to say that flooding or droughts will destroy human civilisation. The message of the unrolled scroll would be bittersweet. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. The mystery of god is a description of the whole content of the book of revelation. They are human beings just like you and me for they have been redeemed by christs blood. All mention of rainbows in scripture have a direct connection to the power and glory of god. The rainbow is literal because it is an actual rainbow in the sky. His face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire 10. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals.

In revelation, god is described as having the appearance like that of jasper and carnelian with a rainbow like halo as brilliant as emerald. Revelation 10 the passion translation tpt the rainbow angel. 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. His face blazed like the sun, his legs like pillars of fire, and he had a little book lying open in his hand.

The doublerainbow revelation june 10, 2018 chiara comments on a recent trip to florida, i was walking on a marina pier with my family when we noticed something spectacular in the sky. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. This is in contrast to apocrypha, which connotes covered or concealed. Oct 14, 2019 no, because revelation says that the world will be destroyed by fire, whereas most of the global warming people tend to say that flooding or droughts will destroy human civilisation. Revelation 6 the seals i watched as the lamb bible.

Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Sardius stone gemstones in the bible book of revelation. Revelation is the only new testament book to mention rainbows. I will spare them, just as a father has compassion and spares his son who serves him.

A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the lord and honored his name 17 on the day when i act, says the lord almighty, they will be my treasured possession. The rainbow is at the same time figurative because it signifies a covenant god made. The first mention we have in the bible of a rainbow is in gen. After these things i looked, and behold, a door opened in heaven. Continuous revelation from god to his saints, through the holy ghost or by other means, such as visions, dreams, or visitations, makes possible daily guidance along true paths and leads the faithful soul to complete and eternal salvation in the celestial kingdom. In johns vision, the seven seals hold closed a scroll in heaven, and, as each seal is broken, a new judgment is unleashed on the earth. Each hue in johns palette has a builtin cultural association, which he uses to amplify the meaning of his visions. And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardius stone. Again, this does not chronologically advance the narrative of tribulation events, but is descriptive, introductory and explanatory. The seven seals are one of a series of endtimes judgments from god. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a.

Following the seal judgments are the trumpet judgments and the bowl or. Sketches from the book of revelation song for israel. Color symbolism in the apocalypse of john in revelation. The rainbow is a reverberation, or a reflection of the beams of the sun upon a thin watery cloud. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. In revelation, god is described as having the appearance like that of jasper and carnelian with a rainbowlike halo as brilliant as emerald. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. This book, revelation rainbow is the end of a fortyyear quest by the author to find answers to the questions generated by biblically uninformed scholarship that shrouds rather than unveils the great truths of this holy spirit directed work of our lord.