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. The vision is thus plainly declared to be figurative cf. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. Revelation 12, new king james version nkjv the bible app. A few verses later, this dragon is clearly identified as satan. Revelation 12, new international version niv the bible app. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title.
A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Art used by permission by pat marvenko smith, 1992. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. The woman and the dragon book of revelation chapter 12. Only the tenth, with part of the eleventh chapter, was a kind of introduction to the trumpet of the seventh angel.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children. Latest video news updates from theologians and bible teachers on the book of revelation chapter 12. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 12. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow.
Revelation 12 the woman, the child, and the dragon 1 now a great sign. But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you. As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon. Christ has his book of life, a register of all who shall inherit eternal life. According to the first words of the book, god gave this revelation to jesus, who entrusted it to an angel to pass on to john. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom.
The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3. The tapestry of this 12th chapter of the revelation first introduces the woman that produces the messiah 12. The book of revelation chapter 12 the woman and the. For example, the seven heads of the beast are said to be both seven mountains rev. This sign consists of the whole of the appearances, the account of which is contained in this verse and the following one. When the signs which he had set forth should appear christians in jerusalem and judea were to make hasty their flight. In the course of these visions, seven main figures are described. Then i heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, come. The chapter opens with the impending birth of a male child, generally recognized as christ, due to his destiny of ruling the world with a rod of iron v. Chapter 12 of the book of revelation king james version revelation 12. Revelation chapter 1 and there appeared a great wonder in heaven.
Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Revelation 12 kjv and there appeared a great wonder in bible. In order to understand this chapter, we now need to understand the symbols. Throughout revelation 12 we note that the woman is repeatedly protected by god verses 6, 1416, especially as the time approaches for the kingdom of our god to be established on earth verse 10. We also saw how the book was handed down from god to jesus christ, to his angel, to the apostle john. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. Pastor dave explains how this text is pointing to the past, present, and the future.
While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Mulier amicta sole is a figure described in chapter 12 of the book of revelation written c. The third symbol of revelation 12 a great, fiery red dragon verse 3is described as having drawn a third of the stars of heaven and standing before the woman who was ready to give birth, to devour her child as soon as it was born verse 4. I believe the book of revelation is moving forward in prophecy rather than restating that which was already predicted in the earlier chapters of the book. In this chapter 12, verse 6 of revelation, john stated that the woman the church fled into the wilderness. The prophecy about many people and nations is beginning in chapter 12. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Jan 01, 2008 book of revelation chapter 12 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Apr, 2011 revelation chapter 12 war on earth rev 12. The woman of the apocalypse or woman clothed in the sun. Choose from 500 different sets of book of revelation chapter 12 flashcards on quizlet.
Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Revelation 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. 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. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. Revelation 6 new international version niv the seals. In revelation chapter 12, john sees a vision of a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars revelation 12.
The garland with 12 stars may be symbolic of the 12 tribes of israel genesis 37. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Book of revelation chapter 12 receive the revelationbe prepared current events confirm that we are in the last. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 15 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues. Although not at first in chapter form, the book of revelation is now divided into 22 chapters and can be broken up into four separate parts for an easier understanding of how it flows. The great vision of this book goes straight forward, from the fourth to the twenty second chapter. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Revelation chapter 12 kjv king james version please pray for me like others in this time of the corona virus i know god is in control but i still get anxious and worry i am trying to read his word everyday i also believed i have grieved the holy spirit because there were times i didnt read my bible and pray sometime i wonder if god still heres my prayers i did accept christ as my savior. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation.
And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Book of revelation chapter 12 receive the revelation be prepared current events confirm that we are in the last days. The wilderness is a desolate place, and full of serpents and scorpions, uncomfortable and destitute of provisions. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. Revelation 15 niv seven angels with seven plagues i. The book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 66 duration. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The woman in revelation 12 is part of the fusion imagerypolyvalent symbolism that is found in the book. Revelation 12 niv bible a great sign appeared in heaven. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things.
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. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The events described occur over a wide variety of eras, including past, present, and future. Polyvalent symbolism, in which symbols have more than one meaning, also is part of revelation s imagery. Note the similarity between this description and the description that joseph gave of his father jacob israel and his mother and their children genesis 37. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods.
The womans mortal enemy is satan, who appears as a dragon times in this book compare verses 9. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. Revelation 12 commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. She is being pursued by a great red dragon, whose tail has swept a third of the stars from heaven and cast them to earth. Revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world. Starting in chapter 12, revelation takes a detour from the stepbystep narrative of the end times. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. From the earth to bondage in the bottomless pit for 1,000 years revelation 20. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The woman and the dragon revelation 12 a great sign appeared in heaven. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel. This was precisely what jesus commanded his disciples to do. Ad 95 the woman gives birth to a male child who is threatened by a dragon, identified as the devil and satan, who intends to devour the child as soon as he is born.
She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. Learn book of revelation chapter 12 with free interactive flashcards. Revelation chapter 12 contains a description of a woman, who is clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and a crown of twelve stars atop her head. Chapter 12 nd there appeared a great wonder in heaven. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus.
If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The twelfth chapter of revelation apparently presents a summary of the entire gospel age. Acts just like the real king so all who think they are going to be beheaded dont worry because satan doesnt want your flesh he wants souls and worshippers all the way to hell. And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. Chapter 12 john sees the imminent apostasy of the churchhe also sees the war in heaven in the beginning when satan was cast outhe sees the continuation of that war on earth. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The book of revelation is a vision from jesus christ, given to him by god the.