Old testament references in the book of revelation by. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The birth of jesus story of the new testament bible. The book of revelation is rooted in the old testament. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Some of these references back to the old testament do speak of the very same thing as the revelation. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally.
Among other things, johns interpretation of the seventieth week in the book of revelation indicates that he understood the cutting off of the. Old testament scriptures that refer to the book of revelation. The joseph smith translation reads as follows note that verse 5 becomes verse 3 in the joseph smith translation. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. If the bible is without error, and inspired by god himself 2 peter 1. The book of revelation, by the old testament and the new. Revelation refers to a whole range of books from the old testament, right through the law, the historical books, poetry and the prophets. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. The following are those that are considered the clearest and most important. Revelation parallels, figures and typology in the old. In reference to the birth of jesus, matthew cited a specific prophecy from isaiah made. There are more references to jesus in the old testament, than those that are listed. The dragon waits for the birth of the child so he can devour it.
Because prophecy is a large percentage of the bible, people say that the old. John saw that the beast would be worshipped by those whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb revelation. Interpreting the book of revelation through the old testament scriptures. Jacobs trouble and the great tribulation commentary. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. The believers bible commentary notes this about revelation 12. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. The books theme is the eternal problem of unmerited suffering, and it is named after its central. And there appeared a great sign in heaven, in the likeness of things on the earth. 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. The woman brought forth a man child in revelation 12. In fact, of the 39 old testament books, one writer has found that revelation alludes to 24 of them. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope.
The following is a nonexhaustive list of such references. Table of contents acknowledgments foreword homer hailey preface the old testament background of the book of revelation the number and analysis of old testament quotations the text used in the old testament allusions the purpose of the old testament allusions the place of the book of revelation in apocalyptic literature the times in which apocalyptic grew apocalyptic a reinterpretation of. After adam and eve, the hebrew lineage truly began with abraham about 1900 b. There are over five hundred references to the old testament in the book of revelation. The gospel of matthew gives us another reason to be thankful. The evidence of this pattern is noted through a careful examination of similarities between the old testament and the book of revelation. Where does the old testament predict the coming of jesus christ. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Then the dragon stood before the woman about to give birth, to devour her child. Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Mar 19, 2019 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. It is found in the third section of the biblical canon known as the ketuvim writings. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation.
The importance of our familiarity with the old testament in order to understand the book of revelation cannot be overstated. They responded by citing an old testament prophecy pinpointing bethlehem as. This collection sheds new light on the often mysterious apocalypse through a careful study of johns use of the old testament. Seven last days passages youll rarely hear pastors preach on. Unparalleled implies two things concerning the time periods involved since there cannot be more than one unparalleled time of trouble, their time periods must overlap. Revelation is the last book in the bible, the twentyseventh book of the new testament. Gaius and the algoloi also reject it because the montanists use revelation so often. Marcion rejects revelation because of the numerous old testament references in the book. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Behold, the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a son, and they shall call his name immanuel, which translated means, god with us. It contains more than 500 allusions to the old testament, and 278 of the 404 verses in revelation that is almost 70% make some reference to the old testament. Some references in luke, as in matthew and mark, seem to refer specifically to the kingdom on earth which, according to the old testament, can be fulfilled only when the throne of david is reestablished. All of the new testament is the old testament revealed, and fulfilled. Old testament verses that predict jesus birth, death, and.
Understanding revelation from the old testament gods writer. The book of job, book of hebrew scripture that is often counted among the masterpieces of world literature. While the number of old testament references to son of godare nowhere near as numerous as that in the new testament, they are extremely significant and have helped christians recognize that jesus christ is indeed this son of god and what the bible means by this phrase. The books of the old testament contain many passages about the messiah all prophecies jesus christ fulfilled. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given. In essence, revelation is complemented with old testament allusions. Old testament references verse numbers found in revelation approx 540 of them for god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth. Throughout the old testament are the prophesies of jesus, his first coming, he fulfilled the spring feasts, and two of the fall feasts, the only one that is not fulfilled is the feast of booths or tabernacles. 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. That makes about 250 old testament passages are cited. Old testament notes bookbybook new testament notes bookbybook.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. His usage of the old testament is more than mere symbols its ideas and words appear throughout the book. Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name immanuel. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. There are four accounts of the life of jesus matthew. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. The incarnation of the son of god is one of the important lines of revelation in. There was a woman who was clothed with the sun, and the moon was. John are presented across nineteen surviving sheets some are missing and covers revelation 1. The book of revelation, often known simply as revelation or the apocalypse of john, is a book of the new testament that occupies a central place in christian eschatology. The new testament covers the period from the birth of john the baptist, to the life and death of jesus, to the beginnings of the church, to the spreading of the gospel throughout the world, to the death of the great apostle paul.
Surveying a range of modern perspectives on johns treatment of the hebrew bible, these volumes provide everything you need to make informed decisions about how to interpret. Smith, revelation, in the wycliffe bible commentary, pp. This distinction should be kept in mind in the study of those old testament references. In the book of revelation, the ark of the covenant precedes the woman clothed with the sun, as described in the above passage. Thats if you know the bible well enough to even notice that. Old testament references in the book of revelation there are over five hundred references to the old testament in the book of revelation. They foretell about christs birth, death and resurrection in the old testament. It contains more old testament references than any other new testament book. 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. Revelation, for example, transforms the nation of israel into the church. This chapter contains the accounts about the woman, the dragon and the child, followed by the war between michael and the dragon. Where does the old testament predict the coming of jesus. Whereas revelation was written while the christians were oppressed by the romans, the prophets isaiah, ezekiel, and daniel wrote while the jews where under babylonian domination.
This is made clear early in luke when mary was told she would give birth to the messiah. Fulfilled prophecies at the birth of christ answers in genesis. Use of the old testament in revelation 33 to the remnant of her children, who cherish the commandments of god and have the testimony of jesus, in verse 17 of the same chapter. The use of old testament in the book of revelation. In the book of revelation does the seventh trumpet sound. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. Revelation claims the old testament prophecies about the salvation of israel, the peace of jerusalem and restoration of the temple do not refer to jews as an ethnic group but to a church perfected and glorified.
Jun 25, 2019 the books of the old testament contain many passages about the messiah all prophecies jesus christ fulfilled. Aug 24, 2016 in conclusion, it is hard to ignore the overwhelming traces of the old testament in the book of revelation. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. There are nearly 100 old testament references in the book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. However, more than half of the references are in the psalms, isaiah, ezekiel and daniel. Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Two other titles which are related to the coming day of the lord are the time of jacobs trouble and the great tribulation.
Prophets foretold the birth of jesus christ christmas. The old testament is filled with prophecies and types of jesus suffering and death and resurrection as payment for the sins of the world, and the new testament points those out. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The old testament in the book of revelation ferrell jenkins on. Of the 404 verses in revelation, no less than 278 contain references to the old testament. Exodus and leviticus are especially helpful in understanding hebrews.
The ark of the covenant as described in the old testament book of exodus was the sanctuary for the holy of holies, the tabernacle in which was the dwellingplace of the lord. So, does it mean the 144,000 will be men only and virgins only. Abrahams personal covenant contract with god genesis 12, 15, 17 god said that abraham would be the father of many nations and that abraham and his. Revelation is the only biblical book to open with a special dedication. The incarnation of the son of god is one of the important lines of revelation in both the old and new testaments. Mar 21, 2019 there are more references to jesus in the old testament, than those that are listed. But you, bethlehem ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times. The use of old testament in the book of revelation rizalde. There are nearly 100 old testament references in the book of hebrews, all of which are from the septuagint version. Early church tradition identified him with john the son of zebedee, one of the twelve apostles. Founder and director of ariel ministries there are over five hundred references to the old testament in the book of revelation. Beale, the book of revelation, for many allusions to the old testament, and merrill c.
A pp e n d i x old testament references in the book of revelationthe book of revelation contains over five hundred references to the oldtestament. According to westcott and horts list of quotations from the old testament, of the 404 verses of revelation 278 contain references to the old testament. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. I go through a chapter of revelation and spot the links to old testament writings. Revelation was written by a man named john, who calls himself a brother in the faith 1. Some interpreters place the number of messianic prophecies in the hundreds. In conclusion, it is hard to ignore the overwhelming traces of the old testament in the book of revelation. There are many old testament prophecies about jesus christ. Apologetics press revelation and the old testament.
Revelation is unique in that it contains a promise of special blessing for those who teach it and for those who study it and apply the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading from genesis to revelation. The four gospel accounts matthew, mark, luke, and john. The book of revelation has long been one of the bibles most difficult books to grasp. I find this persons view concerning the allusions found in the book of revelation that are found in the old testament covenant rather fascinating. What historical reasons resulted in revelation being included. Here are six bible prophecies that relate to the birth of jesus. Everything that begins in genesis finds resolution in revelation. Revelation, apocalyptic writing and the old testament. Book of revelation project gutenberg selfpublishing. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. Jan 04, 2010 there are no formal or direct quotations to the old testament ot in revelation. The woman giving birth and the dragon and then a great wonder appeared in heaven.
Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. So, the reader must find the prophetic judgment language as it was originally used. Think of it as a key code for unlocking the prophesy of revelation. There are many similarities between revelation and the old testament. The first great sign is a vision of a woman who gave birth to a child verse 1. The use of the old testament in the book of revelation old.
Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. And from jesus christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first. For instance, the crucifixion of jesus was foretold in psalm 22. Finding jesus in every book of the old testament christ. For god did not send his son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. There are no formal or direct quotations to the old testament ot in revelation. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12. A brief overview it is observed that revelation contains more references to the old testament books than any other document in the new testament. Almost every verse of revelation contains some sort of allusion to it. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. Christs death and resurrection in the old testament.
Old testament references verse numbers found in revelation approx 540 of them for god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever and create a new world. 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. Nov 26, 20 some use this book to try and predict the future. These old testament verses are consistent with the new testament teaching about the rapture. Beautiful bible verses about the birth of jesus 5 christmas scriptures. Later articles will include a survey of the types of christ in the old testament, the consideration of the incarnation itself, and a discussion of the person of the incarnate son of god. Allusions in revelation from old testament silencehush.
In this final book of the new testament we orient to gods plan for the future and fine tune the priority of living today in light of eternity. Down through the years of my personal studies and research where that i have study form many other resources, i have found where they state that there are over 500 hundred references in the old testament that can be found in the book of revelation. This passage is said to prophesize the birth of the messiah in bethlehem. In the new testament, we find references to jesus birth in bethlehem. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. In this case the old testament is composed of 39 separate and. The final part of the manuscript shows scenes from the final book of the new testament, the revelation of st. John the divine, announcing the end of the world and the second coming of christ.
Sep 27, 2010 list of old testament stories symbolizing jesus. The apostolic preaching of christ from the old testament. The bible is very unique in that it was written over a period of several thousand years, by different human authors, all claiming to be delivering the truth of god, or the revealed will of god. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st.
The following is a list of such references, but it makes no claim to being exhaustive or complete. What an amazing book we hold, and an exciting future we have in store. The bibles old testament contains numerous prophecies about the birth of a savior, which christians believe were fulfilled by jesus. Mcconkie explained that the book of life, or lambs book of life, is the record kept in heaven which contains the names of the faithful and an account of their righteous covenants and deeds. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon although there. The revelation that jesus gave in the olivet discourse and later to john on patmos supplements that earlier revelation. And of those, daniel has the longest and most detailed references considering its length.
The old testament foretells of the messiah being born in bethlehem. However, in others, the revelation merely borrows a phrase or motif for the purpose of developing a new area. Interpreting the book of revelation through the old testament scriptures kindle edition by frederick osborn. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Allusions in revelation from old testament christian forums. Now, for this morning, you all who have been here know that we are beginning a series on finding the lord jesus christ in the old testamentfinding the lord jesus christ in the old testament. Revelation chapter 12 coffmans commentary of the new. After the first sixtynine weeks, the messiah will be cut off. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Son of god in the old testament biblical missiology.
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