Clinging to god's promises book of revelation

This book was apparently written for those of us who either want a quick reference to the most common prophetic passages in the bible or for the new student of eschatology. Throughout the book of revelation, angelic messengers are pictured as bearing a message to earth. The promises to israel fulfilled in christ and completed in gods multiethnic church as ephesians 3 reports, this storyline was hidden from the full view of gods old covenant people israel. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1. There are a total of 66 books in our bible, but there is only one book that promises some kind of a special blessing for those who will attempt to try and read it and keep the words, revelation, and knowledge that is contained in it and that one book is the very last book of the bible, the book of revelation.

God carried them through the ensuing five years with promises from five specific psalms, comforting and awakening them. Such revelation is sufficient to communicate the gospel, unlike general revelation, and thus. We are looking at these promises, these grand and glorious promises that god gives to david, then he calls him to believe them, to cling to them. Verse 3 seven times in this book, the lord promises to bless people. Clinging to gods promises in the midst of tragedy, by corey russell. When nehemiah heard the discouraging news about the condition of jerusalem almost 100 years after gods people had been allowed to return nehemiah 1. Clinging to promises first presbyterian church, jackson. Whatever life brings your way, youll find trustworthy and faithfortifying nuggets in this pocketsized treasure. The palm tree in this image 1 is an example of both as we apply inmillennialism to the book of revelation, we see the structure god used. Everywhere else the answer is no, not yes, which is why we cling to jesus, pursue jesus, preach jesus, exalt jesus, make much of jesus. The title revelation in greek is the word apocalypse or apocalyptic. The book of revelation is one of the plainest books god ever caused to be. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. He explains in this book the biblical covenants god has made with us his people and.

After the sudden death of their only son, corey russell and his family faced unbearable pain and loneliness. Consequently we must often infer gods motives and desires, his intentions and designs, his. Examples include god s direct speech to various people e. The ark was the most sacred object in the most holy room of gods temple gods house in jerusalem. A revelation is when god reveals something to you that you did not understand before. Promises in revelation bible promises, salvationpromises. All of our friends, family and possessions are left behindand we hurtle out into eternity with nothing, except the promises of god. Apr 29, 2016 the symbolism of the book ranges through the entire old testament canonical scriptures and drives us back to the very beginning for some of its most elemental imagery. For as many as are the promises of god, in him they are yes. The covenant document of god with his people, the book revealed in rev. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. Promises are given to the overcomers of each of these churches. Apr 27, 2020 promises to overcomers of the 7 churches. Who bare record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw.

Through seven divine works of god, guilty sinners are made ready for dwelling in the presence of god forever. Genesis to revelation, weve featured an encouraging verse from every. It is hoped that the many promises of god written here will be prayed back to. The one who conquers, i will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as i also conquered and sat down with my father on his throne. The first word in this writing is apocalypse, which is a greek word usually translated into english as revelation and it refers to something that is uncovered or revealed, as though removing a veil to expose what had previously been hidden. Sep 09, 2018 we are looking at these promises, these grand and glorious promises that god gives to david, then he calls him to believe them, to cling to them. He had given him a name which would suit him better when the fulfillment of god s promises were realized in him. They will also be made a pillar in the temple of god plus be given gods name and be granted to sit with jesus on his throne. Death strips everything away from us except one thingthe promises of god to which we cling by faith. For more on gods promises and understanding all that god has for you, you can read my book clinging to gods promises. Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. Promises from the book of revelation over the centuries the church of our dear lord has experienced various forms of adversity, but during its early existence there was a period of persecution that was exceptionally severe.

God promised us his presence when we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, but questions remain. By this we mean these visions cover the same time period and culminate in gods judgment of israel after the flesh 1 cor. The book of revelation is not just about the future. God promises to establish an eternal covenant not only with abraham but also with his descendants. The promises sunday sermons fifth street church of christ. Sep 12, 2017 as we saw in our mapping gods highway in revelation post, 2 visions 2 through 6 are repetitions or recapitulations.

However, the coming future plagues, woes, and the implementation of god s wrath is only a part of what s covered in this divine revelation given by god to the lord jesus christ. You have some very key moments when blessing is promised to gods people in the book of revelation. As you make your way through a challenging world, find your guidance in the promises of god, who does not lie titus 1. Read revelation 9 commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. This compact book offers real and powerful promises from the creator of the universe and true refreshment for the spirit and a renewed sense of god s commitment to his children. Mar 06, 2017 for more on gods promises and understanding all that god has for you, you can read my book clinging to gods promises. From the point of view of an author, the book of revelation is the final chapter of a sweeping, beautiful saga. So many of the promises in scripture are conditional promises. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Its important for us to know about the events that will. After the sudden death of their only son, corey and his family faced unbearable pain and loneliness.

He gives us promises and he calls us to cling to them. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible. Immerse silencing the voice of the enemy and walking out our lives with courage may 2229, 2020 the unbroken story of god june 512, 2020. Jesus christ loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his god and father 1. Promises to overcomers of the 7 churches people get ready. My covenant i will not violate, nor will i alter the utterance of my lips. Living for christ in the end times book bible prophecy. In a broader sense, god will bless those who spend time reading the bible and who follow what it says.

But now to the apostles and prophets, paul says this mystery has now been revealed to. As we have seen, god promises a blessing to those who study his word and strive to live by it. It was a time in which many christians were imprisoned, beaten, banished to desolate islands, burned at the. Gods hearing of your prayers is found yes in jesus christ. He often uses structure and repetition in his creation. Furthermore, it must be remembered that mans mind, his thinking process, has been affected by his fall into sin. This just means that the book sees god and jesus as being equal in divinity and awesomeness. In revelation, jesus also has a special saving role to play in the world as the son of god. The book of revelation is coming to passlook around you. He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your. This material was used in the life promises bible which was developed by kenneth boa. They are parallel and repetitive visions that use different images to describe the same. Read the book of revelation, knowing that god will bless you as you strive to understand and practice his way of life. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of.

He explains in this book the biblical covenants god has made with us his people and how he never breaches or alters these promises. To read corey russells full story, and exposition of all five psalms, we recommend his book inheritance. To him that overcometh will i give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of god. Those descendents are going to be very precious to god. You can think for instance of revelation 2 and 3 and the promises to those who overcome that are then iterated at the very end of the book to those who overcome. Sproul, readers learn why god is the only promise maker worth trusting with an exploration of the meaning of covenant and specific covenants from the old testament through christ, dr. And this is such a central part of our story as well, as gods people, as those beloved by god, that he gives us promises.

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. Gods promises dont have an expiration date, and we dont have to. Perhaps the most wellknown promises christians have as their ultimate hope are found in two places in the book of revelation. What we see in the bible, specifically in the book of revelation revelation 3. An overview of gods endtime plan by wes hall nook book.

Being a very short book, it is more suited for a coffee table or a briefcase than. Clinging to god s promises in the midst after the sudden death of their only son, corey russell and his family faced unbearable pain and loneliness. They do not prove beyond all question the existence of the god of the bible. And i saw the holy city, new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. For the son of god, christ jesus, who was preached among you by usby me and silvanus and timothywas not yes and no, but is yes in him. Jacob s change of name is a self revelation of god. Revelation and the promises of god those who read the words of this prophecy and who hear it and take to heart what is written in it will be blessed 1. There is much, much more revealed in the the book of revelation than. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible which promises a blessing. And that reminds us that what the promises of blessing are intending to do.

Corey has released several prayer cds and is the author of a number of books, including the glory within, pursuit of the holy, and prayer. See how god heals his people, makes them into shepherds after his own heart, and calls them to believe in the one who turns the worst circumstances into a profound and eternal inheritance. Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. This word is only written once by john in this writing, which contains various revelations about many events constituting the whole book. God is not a man that he should lie, he has the infinite capacity to fulfill all his promises to you, so as you read this bible verses about the promises of god claim them over your life, confess them and keep meditating on them to see it. The justice of god in the book of revelation peace theology. Therefore, the book of revelation in the bible is apocalyptic literature that is symbolic and requiring both careful study and careful interpretation. Lewis suggests in the last battle, that saga is the title page of the great story itself, which will unfold for eternity. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 9 and more.

Sproul shows how god fulfills his plan of redemption in and through his people. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. He wants us to not be wounded, devoured, distracted, and neutralized. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. The lord your god will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your countrymen, you shall listen to him. Wearing the helmet of salvation clinging to gods securing.

In this god is quite like most other central characters in the book of genesis. He instructed john to write the things that thou hast seen, and the things that are, and the things that are about to come after these things rev. Dec 28, 2018 blessed are those who read and study from the book of revelation. Sproul tells us that nothing could be more foolish than not to trust the promises that god has made to us. Unlike, say, the gospel of mark, where jesus is portrayed as pretty human and separate from god. Special revelation is distinguished from general revelation in that it is direct revelation from god. When elijah confronted ahab and jezebel and the 850 prophets of baal and asherah, he met gods condition. Abbreviations of the names of the books of the bible 11. Like them god is present in the genesis narrative primarily through his speeches and actions. Nov 24, 20 gods yes in salvation is found in jesus christ.

The acknowledged trials and the promises of victory to the. He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. We could exploit more futurist headlines documented in this wonderful book, the book of revelation. We serve a very faithful god and my prayer is that through this devotional you will experience him in a fresh way. What does the bible say about the kingdom promises. Thats when you must turn to scripture to mine gods promisesfor they are worth more than gold. To him that overcometh will i grant to sit with me in my throne, even as i also overcame, and am set down with my father in his throne. God promised to bless abraham and make his descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky.

Wes gives a clear overview of the book of revelation, unfolding critical and practical concepts for understanding the end times. God will bless those who read the book of revelation. Armor of god archives discover the book ministries. A revelation is when gods words become your reality. The book of revelation victory, christs reign, eternity the book of revelation demonstrates gods almighty infinite love, power, sovereignty, and truth. Elijahs obedience was about to bring the fulfillment of gods promise, and thats why he told ahab to prepare for a deluge. Much of the book tells of horrendous events that will occur as satan tries to destroy gods people and all creation. Blessed are those who read and study from the book of revelation. Gods seven promises in revelation 22 there are at least seven promises given to us in revelation 22 that confirm jesus victory over satan, sin and death. I know that though you are not very strong, you have kept my commandments and not disowned my name. Thus revelation presents to gods people the grand denouement, the conclusion, the tyingup of the great drama of salvation begun in the first three chapters of the bible. Jesus commissioned his angelic messengers to impress the mind of his prophet john with heavenly visions of endtime events.

Clinging to gods promises in the midst of tragedy ihopkc blog. Arguments for the existence of god are very restricted. The book concludes with a survey of gods prophetic promises for the future which guarantee believers a great victory over this world when the lord jesus christ returns. Rewards of the 7 churches in revelation generation word. Apr 19, 2020 the book of revelation was given so that believers in christ would know the things which must soon take place, including the coming of the lord jesus. Feb 03, 2005 15 of those 24 times it is mentioned in the book of revelation. But some prophecies offer a profound hope we can cling to in times of trouble. The lord desires to speak daily revelations into your heart through the holy spirit. This book will remind you of who god is and all that he wants to be for your life. This is the only book of the bible with such a direct promise of blessing for its public reading, hearing, and obedience to the truths it contains. The book contains promises to faithful saints who overcome evil see revelation 23. He is the almighty who will realize all his promises and plans. Apocalyptic literature is full of symbols and imagery that are intended to convey a message through symbolism.

Scripture quotes, inspirational words, daily bible study. These promises also assure us that all the effects of the fall are reversed in christs finished work and the salvation he has provided for us by grace through faith. A stormy walkclinging to god first presbyterian church. The book of revelation emerged as the creative response to an experience of severe distressboth for john personally in his banishment to patmos and of the church in asia minor in the face of ever more powerful calls to depart from the ways of the lord. Revelation 9 commentary a testimony of jesus christ. T o those who teach it read it aloud a nd to those who read it hear it a nd keep what is written in it. The voice could be that of the angel who offered the prayers of the saints upon the altar, but more likely, is the voice of the father because that which is commanded requires the utmost in authoritythe release of the bound angels. The book of revelation encourages followers of jesus christ to remain. Promises in revelation the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The fact that angels are pictured as bearing this message reveals its urgent heavenly importance. The 17 promises given to the overcomer sermon by melvin.