Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The unfolding signs of the end times kindle edition by john shorey. He wrote it when he was about 92 years old, while a prisoner of rome on the remote desert penal colony of patmos, an island in the aegean sea. John shorey brings a master class on revelation the jim. As mentioned before, the books very name means to reveal to unveil, to open to understanding what otherwise could not be comprehended. Mystery of the book of revelation, john shoreys passion for the teachings of. Unlocking the mystery of the book of revelation ebook. Unlocking the mystery of the book of revelation kindle edition by. The signs of a possible 2020 departure time window w john. I am interested in john shoreys book, the window of the lords return.
Worship of and accepting the antichrists mark will constitute a rejection of christ and seal ones eternal doom revelation. Unlocking the mystery of the book of revelation by shorey, john. Ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia and laodicea 1. Many readers see it as a road map to the future, if understood correctly and of course, such readers believe they understand. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather. 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 prophetic vision for the end of the world. Part two the window of the lords return by john shorey. If you read revelation chapters eight through ten you will see that john is giving us a blow by blow of what is happening as angels are delivering the seven trumpets of gods wrath. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. Lewis holy bible by anonymous the screwtape letters by c. The purpose of revelation many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. God reveals a basic framework for understanding future events.
The most important part will soon be unfolding and all christians have to wake up and look out, prepare, not despair. John shorey shows that while john the apostle was writing the book of revelation. The theme of the book is the events leading up to the jesus second coming. 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. John specifically tells us that what he wrote is prophecy revelation 1. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand. He also describes revelation as a window to gods plan for the world, having spent many years studying this book as a chronological presentation of gods revelation in jesus. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians. Unlocking the mystery of the book of revelation by john shorey.
John shorey outlines the why and how we can sort out a mystery that has been kept secret until the last days. The window of the lords return, a book by john shorey. Anyone who watches the news knows prophecy is happening. They were married in 1978 and have raised two sons who are both serving the lord. Book of revelation 7th seal rapture john shorey with sid roth.
Apr 28, 2015 the book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. Keys to understanding the book of revelation its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. A nyone familiar with pastor john shorey s work of harmonizing the book of revelation by removing the nonjesus spoken, angelic revelations, and moving them to their proper chronological place in the book of revelation this is from his introduction of the 140 page book. There are four common views regarding how revelation applies to us today. This week on sid roths its supernatural, john shorey says hes broken the code to understanding the book of revelation. The jim bakker show welcomes back special guest john shorey. John witnessed that all who dwell upon the earth will worship him revelation. In his book the window of the lords return, john makes compelling arguments for a midtribulation rapture of the church. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. The window of the lords return 20122020 a needed second look.
The book of revelation is not your typical book of the bible, for jesus appeared in a vision to john. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. I am now convinced we will go through the beginning of sorrows and the first. John shoreys book part two the window of the lords return, changed my opinion of when the rapture will take place. Some comments on john shoreys teaching on the midweek mid. The revelation to john or the book of revelation is a fascinating, difficult, powerful and mysterious work. Applying the best available sources of commentary from a variety of scholars, donald and jay parry show that the book of revelation is meant for us to understand and that it is possible to understand it. John shorey says hes broken the code to understanding the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The word revelation means an uncovering, unveiling, a disclosure of truth. The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand. Feb 19, 2017 click here to order sooner than you think from our online store. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book.
The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. Apart from the book of revelation, john has written other bible books which are. Understanding the book of revelation berean research institute. The original recipients of revelation were the believers in these seven churches. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Anyone familiar with pastor john shoreys work of harmonizing the book of revelation by removing the nonjesus spoken, angelic revelations. John s visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. I dont want to believe that john tried to repaint the picture in any form whatsoever, in the 19th verse of chapter one, he was directed to write what he sees and in verse 18 and 19 of the last chapter there was a warning against adding or removing from the book. The window of the lords return 20122020 are we the. Yet most people believe that this final book of the bible cannot be understood at allthat its language and symbols are too confusing to make sense. John shorey presented a master class on the book of revelation that. John shorey predicts mass exodus from america as book of. Unlocking the mystery of the book of revelation book. John says gods lifting the veil because jesus is coming soon.
Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. In revelation the message is that god is coming to judge and to redeem, and that the powers of evil and. 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. The apostle john is the author of the book of revelation. The book of revelation is a source of hope and encouragement for christians because the book tells about the triumphant return of our lord, jesus christ. Keys to understanding revelation the book of revelation.
John shorey attended northwest bible college in kirkland, wa where he met his wife shawnette. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. John shorey will have you to believe matthew 24, luke 21, mark, along with revelation is about to occur this year or next. This framework is primarily laid out in daniel and. The one that is most popular with modern film producers, dispensationalist preachers and heavy metal bands the book of revelation.
Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which this book is an. John, who is relating what he sees in the scroll as he is writing the book of revelation, is interrupted. But as johnwho wrote the book under gods inspirationtells us in his concluding chapter, an angel specifically commanded him, do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book revelation 22. John shorey the author of the window of the lords return lays out a startling revelation, showing why the book of revelation was written out of chronological order. Understanding the book of revelation, pamphlet ebook. John shorey shows, that while john the apostle was writing the book of revelation on the. Sermons about book of revelation watch christian sermons.
It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. Franciscan father stephen doyle provides a catholic commentary on the book of revelation and explains that todays people do not understand what the author of revelation is talking. Mcconkie of the council of the twelve one of our most fascinating exercises in scriptural interpretation is to study the book of revelation, to ponder. Revelation is meant to produce in you comfort, courage, hope, and praise. Commentary on the revelation of john eerdmans, 1972, pages 95, 96. John shorey shows that while john the apostle was writing the book of revelation on the island of patmos, over six chapters were given to the apostle by two angelic interruptions. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both. John shorey the author of, the window of the lords return, lays out a startling revelation, showing why the book of revelation was written out of chronologic order. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. I have been john shorey s friend for 36 years and i know john to be a committed follower of christ, a man of prayer, and an ardent student of gods word. 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.
John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. As i was reading my bible, i just happened to be reading from the book of. He gives a number of reasons why it is important for christians to understand the book of revelation. By the e nd, viewers will be confident in their understanding of revelation and know the identity of the beast power, the harlot of revelation 17, and the bride of revelation 12, while also understanding the conflict between these great powers through history and how it affects their future just as the apostle john understood it. This is a transcript of several days television shows. John shorey shows, that while john the apostle was writing the book of revelation on the island of patmos, over six chapters were given to the apostle by two angelic interruptions. This page is for those who are diligent in learning gods truth in what is known as the most difficult book of the bible. Like the books of prophecy in the old testament, revelation proclaims a message. A very good study jeremy, but i do have some contrary views upon some of your points. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. John was not referring to any day of the week but to the prophetic time that is the primary subject of the book of revelation. A needed second look at the rapture and the end times john shorey on.
John and shawnette have spent much of their time as childrens pastors and as traveling evangelists to children and their families. Like koester, spilsbury walks you through johns revelation. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Then john is told to stop writing about the wrath of god. Commentary on revelation, fulfilled covenant bible. I believe 2000 years ago meaning was more departure which translate as rapture. Understanding the book of revelation is a timely book as we approach the twentyfirst century. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. John explains that god the father gave most of the book of revelation to christ in the form of a scroll sealed with seven seals. The key to understanding is the mysterious book of revelation is comprehending its story flow. And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, god will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are. It too would make a good companion volume as you read this challenging book. The new view, therefore, began to argue that none of the events described in the book of revelation after chapters i.
John shorey is a false prophet hardcorepreteristicon. Sid roth understanding the book of revelation sermons. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. John shorey predicts mass exodus from america as book of revelation events unfold 1. John shorey brings a master class on revelation yesterday on grace street, john shorey presented a master class on the book of revelation that brought truth and wisdom beyond what many. Keys to understanding revelation united church of god. Paul spilsburys book is a close runnerup for my go to book for an introduction to revelation. 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 prophetic vision for the end. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation of jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible.
John shorey and david wilkerson john kilpatrick and rabbi jonathan cahn. In 30 minutes, understanding the book of revelation ebook will help you understand the different ways christians have interpreted revelation throughout the centuries. John shorey brings a master class on revelation the jim bakker. Anyone who watches the news knows prophecy is happening before your eyes. After reading this book i got a clear understanding of the revelations chapter, there is no doubt we are in the end times looking at some events going on around the world. For centuries it has been the staple diet for conspiracy theorists, millenialists and anyone who wants to find some scripture for their own personal crackpot theory. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. But god designed this book for a very different purpose. Understanding the book of revelation home facebook. John was told to write down what he saw in a book and to send it to seven churches in the province of asia western asia minor. Understanding the book of revelation news amazing facts.
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