Jesus Christ and His Revelation Revised and Updated

Ronald A. Clower

Description

Jesus Christ and His Revelation presents a clear and up-to-date analysis of end-times prophecies and the anticipated return of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ and His REVELATION is a revised and updated edition to my 2017 publication of the same title. The book presents a concise verse-by-verse study of the Apostle John’s Revelation of Jesus Christ, i.e., the New Testament book of Revelation. Its purpose is to make the study of Revelation comprehensive but not complex, thorough yet easy to follow. Bible commentary, related subject lessons, charts and illustrations, and frequently asked questions (FAQ) taken from years of teaching combine to add redundancy and visual appeal to the study. The book is written to appeal to Bible students of all ages, young adults through seniors. Review questions and up-to-date discussion questions are included at the end of each chapter for the purpose of personal reflection or to facilitate classroom discussion in group study settings.

Sujets

• Religion
• Christianisme
• Biblical Commentary
• Philosophie et théologie
• Antichrist
• Rapture
• John the Apostle
• Four Horsemen
• The Rapture
• Revelation
• Millennium
• Antéchrist

Informations

• Publié par: WestBow Press
• Date de parution: 07 septembre 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781664275850
• Langue: English

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Jesus Christ and His REVELATION Revised and Updated






COMMENTARY AND BIBLE STUDY ON THE BOOK OF REVELATION

Ronald A. Clower







Copyright © 2022 Ronald A. Clower.

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This book is a work of non-fiction. Unless otherwise noted, the author and the publisher make no explicit guarantees as to the accuracy of the information contained in this book and in some cases, names of people and places have been altered to protect their privacy.



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Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

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Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Bible.

Literary/Contributing Editor: Cheryl S. Clower
Literary/Contributing Editor: Michael H. Ellison
Artwork and Illustrations: Ronald A. Clower
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ISBN: 978-1-6642-7586-7 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-6642-7585-0 (e)



WestBow Press rev. date: 09/02/2022



Dedication
This book is dedicated to the glory and honor of
Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ
The Messiah …
The Alpha and the Omega …
The Bright and Morning Star …
If there is any glory in the work we do in this ministry, then
my family and I give it all to the Lord.
___________________
Proceeds from the sale of this book go to charity.


















In the words of our Lord Jesus Christ:
“Behold, I am coming soon!
Blessed is he who keeps the words of the
prophecy in this book.”
(Revelation 22:7)



Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Contrast between the Books of Genesis and Revelation
Suggestions for Studying this Book
Author and Date of Revelation
Related Lesson: Israel Becomes a Nation
Related Lesson: One Day is with the Lord as a Thousand Years
Chapter 1
Ten Characteristics of the Glorified Christ
Chapter 2
Church of Ephesus
Church of Smyrna
Church of Pergamum
Church of Thyatira
FAQ: Women and False Religion
Chapter 3
Church of Sardis
Church of Philadelphia
Church of Laodicea
Illustration: The Seven Churches Chart
Illustration: The Seven Churches Evolution
Chapter 4
The Rapture of the Church
Seven Characteristics of the Throne of God
Related Lesson: Sodom and Gomorrah: A Rapture Analogy
Related Lesson: Words Not Found in the Bible
Illustration: Pre-Tribulation Rapture View
Chapter 5
Five Characteristics of the Lord Jesus Christ
Illustration: Two Phases of the Second Coming of Christ
Chapter 6
The Tribulation Period
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Illustration: Daniel’s Seventy Weeks
Chapter 7
144,000 Sealed Servants
A Great Multitude in Heaven
Chapter 8
The Trumpet Judgments
Chapter 9
The Fifth and Sixth Trumpet Judgments
Illustration: Hades Illustration
Chapter 10
The Mighty Angel
The Little Scroll
Bible Reading Calendar: First Quarter
Bible Reading Calendar: Second Quarter
Bible Reading Calendar: Third Quarter
Bible Reading Calendar: Fourth Quarter
Chapter 11
The Two Witnesses
The Seventh Trumpet Judgment
Illustration: Jerusalem’s Four Temples
Illustration: The Temple Mount
Chapter 12
The Woman – Israel
The Red Dragon – Satan
The Male Child – Jesus Christ
The Angel – Michael
The Third Woe
The Remnant of Israel
Related Lesson: The Dragon
Related Lesson: The Sovereignty of God
Chapter 13
The Beast Out of the Sea – Antichrist
The Beast Out of the Earth – The False Prophet
The Mark of the Beast
Related Lesson: Ezekiel’s Latter Days Vision
Invasion of Israel during the Tribulation
Chapter 14
The Lamb and the 144,000
The Three Angels
The Harvest of the Elect
The Harvest of the Wicked
Chapter 15
Seven Angels with Seven Plagues
Chapter 16
The Bowl Judgments
Map of Ancient Israel and Judah
FAQ: Tribulation Saints
FAQ: God Hardens the Heart
Chapter 17
Religious Babylon Destroyed
Chapter 18
Governmental and Commercial Babylon Destroyed
Chapter 19
The Heavenly Hallelujahs
The Wedding of the Lamb
The Wedding Supper of the Lamb
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
The Battle on the Great Day of God Almighty
Jesus Christ the Victor
Related Lesson: The Judgment Seat of Christ
Chapter 20
Satan Bound for A Thousand Years
The Believers’ Resurrection
The Renewal of the Earth by Fire
Satan’s Release after the Millennium
The Great White Throne
Illustration: The Messianic Kingdom
Illustration: The Third Heaven – Paradise
FAQ: Satan’s Final Assault
Illustration: Time Intervals in the Latter Days Timeline
Chapter 21
The Eternal Age
The New Jerusalem
Illustration: The New Jerusalem
Illustration: Millennium to Eternity
Chapter 22
The New Jerusalem (continued)
Appendix A: Chart Of Events
The First Half Of The Tribulation Period
Mid-Point Of The Tribulation Period
The Second Half Of The Tribulation Period
The Millennial Kingdom
Illustration: Revelation Timeline
Answers to Chapter Review Questions
Bibliography
Abbreviations:
NIV – New International Version
NKJV – New King James Version
KJV – King James Version
OT – Old Testament
NT – New Testament
cf. – Compare to



Foreword
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning … The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:1, 2, 14).
God’s original desire was to live in perfect communion with mankind, the glory of His creation. In response, mankind was to worship and praise the Creator and live in such a manner that glorified God’s greatness. However, mankind was disobedient and that perfect communion was lost, for a time. God, gracious and loving as He is, provided another way. Now, perfect communion with the Father is possible again through a personal relationship with the Son, God’s only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Thus, Jesus comforted His disciples with these simple words: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
The word “revelation” is translated from the Greek word apokalupsis , which means “manifestation” or “appearing.” When used as a verb, the Greek word is apokalupto , which means “to uncover or unveil.” This word describes the progressive and immediate unveiling of the otherwise unknown and unknowable God to His Church. Here, in the last book of the Word of God, is the unveiling of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, in all His glory and majesty. Jesus Christ is the centerpiece of God’s universe. He is the plumb line God uses to reconcile all things to Him. Jesus is our Lord and our Redeemer; He is our King and our Brother. The book of Revelation is God’s message to the world and His children (the Church) revealing how He intends to finish out the history of mankind, as well as the fate of those who have trusted in His Son, and those who have not.
Eschatology is defined as theological doctrines associated with death, judgment, and immortality. To the layman, it is simply the study of end-time prophecies. Many fiction and non-fiction books have been written that use end-time prophecies as a basis for their narratives. Accordingly, a number of these books became the inspiration for me to begin my own practice of reading and studying the Scriptures in order to better understand the prophetic and apocalyptic message found in the book of Revelation.
God is omniscient. Simply stated, this means that God is all-knowing (Proverbs 15:3). God is omnipotent, meaning He is all-powerful (Romans 11:36). God is also omnipresent, which simply means that God is present everywhere (Psalm 139:7 – 12). Lastly, God is sovereign. The sovereignty of God is a phrase used to express the absolute, irresistible, infinite, and unconditional exercise of God’s self-will over every aspect of His creation, including the eternal destiny of mankind; therefore, nothing can disrupt it. The book of Revelation reveals in detail the awesome prophecies describing the events leading up to and following the glorious return to ea