And yet it is the most confused book in the Bible. ![]() And so using this word first, the Spirit is showing us that He is unveiling truth about the future which was previously concealed. The point is that the Revelation has been given to men by God to reveal not to confuse. ![]() In all its uses, “revelation” refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible and now made fully known. It means to make manifest or reveal a thing previously secret or unknown. Taken together the simple idea is to take the cover off and expose to open view that which was heretofore not visible, known or disclosed. Our "God is not a God of confusion!" (1 Cor 14:33) Remember that by definition, the Revelation was inspired by the Spirit not to confuse us but to encourage us and enable us to be " looking for ( present tense = continually) the Blessed Hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus." (Titus 2:13 +).Ĭomment - The very first word in the Greek manuscript of the Book of the Revelation (not " Revelations" as is so commonly stated) is the noun apokalupsis(apokalypsis) and it is derived from apo- which means from and kalupto which means to cover or conceal. (See Expressions of Time) If you pay close attention to these simple time phrases (and let them say what you would in normal conversation), you will be amazed at how your Teacher, the Holy Spirit (cf 1 Jn 2:20 +, 1 Jn 2:27 +, Jn 14:16, 16:13, 14, 1 Cor 2:12-16 +), will guide you through the book. Every time you encounter a time phrase, pause and ponder, asking questions like "What has just happened?," "What is getting ready to happen?", "Where is it taking place, on earth or heaven?", etc. Whencan mean at the time that something else happens or as soon as another action or event has finished. 20:3 and " after this" in Rev 7:1)! Do you think the Spirit intends for this phrase to be a significant marker in this final book of the Bible? (That's rhetorical of course!) In addition the word whenoccurs 28 times in the Revelation. ![]() Thus the time phrase " after these things" occurs 30 times in the entire Bible (NAS) but 9 times in the Revelation (Rev. This chart on the Revelation of Jesus Christ is based on John's words with a few simple questions added to stimulate and engage your heart and mind.īackground Color in the chart is significant as it is an attempt to identify where the events John is describing are taking place.Ĭarefully observe the time phrases and interpret them as you would any similar phrases in normal language. Revelation 4-22 Source: Chart by Tim LaHaye and Thomas Ice - click to enlarge - Millenium on Right Side
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