Revelation - God's Word Revealed

Kenneth B. Alexander

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Revelation - God's Word Revealed is the title of this book. Revelation is variously defined as: "an uncovering, a bringing to light of that which had been previously wholly hidden or only obscurely seen. God has been pleased in various ways and at different times (Heb. 1:1) to make a supernatural revelation of himself and his purposes and plans, which, under the guidance of his Spirit, has been committed to writing" (Easton's Dictionary). Although this book does contain an interpretation of the Book of Revelation, anything God does or speaks is in and of itself revelation in that it is bringing to light something hidden.

The Bible is unlike any other book written by man. The bible, although written by man, is the inspired writing of that man moved by the Spirit of God and so becomes not the word of man but the Word of God. Books written by men convey emotions, ideas, entertainment, concepts and other mental images. God's word brings revelation to the Spirit of man. Jesus said: "It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life" (John 6:33). The words are food for man's spirit, just as natural food nourishes the body.

Revelation is highly valued in the Kingdom of God. "Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets." He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ [Messiah], the Son of the living God." And Jesus said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven" (Matthew 16:13-19).

The Lord was overjoyed in that man had not talked Peter into anything regarding the Lord's identity but Peter had received revelation directly from the Father. This book, along with others I have written, attempt to convey the truth of the Lord through revelation obtained from Him. The following are some odds and ends I have gathered together helping you will gain a better understanding of Him from His words. Everything said here is confirmed by scriptures from God's word. I hope it opens an even clearer picture as to He is and His purpose in the earth.

Sujets

• Biblical Interpretation
• Biblical Criticism
• Philosophie et théologie
• Old Testament
• Religion

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• Publié par: eBookIt.com
• Date de parution: 04 mai 2013
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781456616489
• Langue: English

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Revelation  -   God’s Word Revealed  

 
 
Author: K enneth B. A lexander JD .
 
 
 
CONTENTS
 
TITLE PAGE Revelation –  God’s Word Revealed
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
THE BOOK of REVELATION
EPILOG to the BOOK of REVELATION
DIVINE REVELATION -   GOD SPEAKING to MAN
PRINCIPLES of SPIRITUAL WARFARE
THE BEST WAY to PRAY : HALLOWED BE YOUR NAME, YOUR KINGDOM COME, GIVE US OUR DAILY BREAD , THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN, FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS (TRESPASSES, SINS), LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION BUT DELIVER US from EVIL
BE IT DONE ACCORDING to YOUR FAITH
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
CAN YOU FALL fr o m GRACE?
KINGDOM of GOD or KINGDOM of HEAVEN
LIFE AFTER DEATH
FORGOTTEN BOOKS NOT IN the BIBLE
LIST of LOST BOOKS REFERENCED IN SCRIPTURE
STUDY of LEVITICUS 14 -   INTRODUCTION to OLD TESTAMENT LAW
CHRISTIANITY IS SPIRITUAL - ADDRESSED to SPIRITUALISTS ; NEW AGE PR OPONENTS
GNOSTICISM VERSES CHRISTIANITY
EXPLAINING the BOOK of LAMENTATIONS
WHY READ the BIBLE ? -   IT IS GOD’S WORD RECORDED
IN the DAYS of the KINGDOM
THE MARK of the BEAST
THE TRUE MEANING of CHURCH
WHY SO MANY DENOMINATIONS ?
UNIVERSAL LAW   - HOW GOD THINKS ABOUT the LAW and SCIENCE of the HEAVENS and the EARTH
 
 
 
PREFACE
 
The name of this work is Revelation – God’s Word Revealed” . The author thanks the following for contributions in compiling this work . Pastor John Robert Stevens, deceased; Pastors Gary and Marilyn Hargrave ; The Living Word, a fellowship of Churches (thelivingword.org); many true believers I have been associated with over the years; and The L ogos Bible Study System .
 
 
© Kenneth B. Alexander  
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Bible references : New American Standard, 95 Ed.; King James Authorized Version (AV)               Un less O therwise N oted .
Scripture References in Italics
Bold Text Author’s Discretion
 
 
INTRODUCTION
 
             
Revelation  - God’s Word Revealed is the title of this book. Revelation is variously defined as: “an uncovering, a bringing to light of that which had been previously wholly hidden or only obscurely seen. God has been pleased in various ways and at different times (Heb. 1:1) to make a supernatural revelation of himself and his purposes and plans, which, under the guidance of his Spirit, has been committed to writing ” (Easton’s Dictionary). Although this book does contain an interpretation of the Book of Revelation, anything God does or speaks is in and of itself revelation in that it is bringing to light something hidden.
 
The Bible is unlike any other book written by man. The bible, although written by man, is the inspired writing of that man moved by the Spirit of God and so becomes not the word of man but the Word of God. Books written by men convey emotions, ideas, entertainment, concepts and other mental images. God’s word brings revelation to the Spirit of man. Jesus said: “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life” (John 6:33). The words are food for man’s spirit, just as natural food nourishes the body.
             
Revelation is highly valued in the Kingdom of God. “Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ [Messiah] , the Son of the living God.” And Jesus said to him, “Blessed are you,  Simon Barjona , because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 16:13-19).
 
The Lord was overjoyed in that man had not talked Peter into anything regarding the Lord’s identity but Peter had received revelation directly from the Father. This book, along with others I have written, attempt to convey the truth of the Lord through revelation obtained from Him. The following are some odds and ends I have gathered together helping you will gain a better understanding of Him from His words. Everything said here is confirmed by scriptures from God’s word. I hope it opens an even clearer picture as to He is and His purpose in the earth.
 
 
 
THE BOOK of REVELATION
 
 
There has been much emphasis placed on the Bible Book of Revelation as it relates to eschatology or events surrounding “the end of the world”. The purpose of this chapter is to take a close look at the Book and hopefully shed some divine light on it, using other scriptures in the Bible to clarify some points. This chapter will cover chapters 4-20 of the Book of Revelation, being the chapters that deal with our topic of God’s final judgments on the earth. The first three chapters are messages to the seven churches John was overseeing at the time. Although rich in Christian insight, our emphasis is on the events which will, and have, taken place with respect to God’s final judgments on the earth. An analysis of Chapters 1-3 are beyond the scope of this work at this time.
 
Understanding Revelation is difficult because John was speaking of spiritual things in vision form. He was in the spirit realm, the realm where God resides, when visions were unfolded to him received and recorded in this Book. Before we embark on attempting to understand this Book, which has perplexed scholars and theologians alike for centuries, let us be clear about one thing. The Kingdom of God is to manifest itself on the earth. Every prophecy in the Bible relating to the future envisioned this Kingdom where earth and the spirit realm (heaven if you will) will merge together so that there is no distinction between the spirit realm and the universe for that matter. Jesus prayer, recorded in Matthew 6:10 states His wish that: “[The Father’s] Kingdom come, His will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”. The Book of Revelation and many other Books in the Bible address this one prayer, showing us how this great miracle will take place.
 
Many Christians have been taught and believe that all that is necessary for them to do the will of God is to lead good Christian lives so that when they die they can go to heaven and be with the Lord in a blissful paradise. Unfortunately that is not what God wants. He wants to eliminate death and combine heaven and earth together, where His will is done in both places. Death does not mean automatic perfection. It actually is a limbo where the dead in Christ wait eagerly for their fulfillment on earth. Hebrews 11 is a chapter devoted exclusively to those who have died in Christ. However by dying they did not obtain what was promised to them in full measure. Hebrews 11:39-40 makes this abundantly clear: “And all these [those who died in faith, martyrs], having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, [by dying] because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect” . It is incumbent on us, who remain on the earth, to become perfect first so that those who have gone on before us can have their fulfillment. 
 
When Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden they had an existence where earth reflected the paradise of the spiritual realm. When they were removed from the Garden they were separated from God and since that time mankind has led an existence separate from His creator (see Genesis 2-3). His will is to restore and enhance that original creation where everything was “good” once again as it had been when He created it (Genesis 1). 
 
Unfortunately things are no longer “good” as man, doing his own will instead of Gods, has polluted creation to the point that it can no longer continue as it is.
 
John begins Revelation by revealing his positioning when he wrote the Book. “I was in the Spirit on  the Lord’s day” (Rev 1:10). Further he said he wrote pursuant to a spiritual revelation of Jesus Christ, spoken through His angels. Rev 1:1-2 says: “ The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him [John] to show to His bond-servants, the things which must soon take place; and He sent and communicated it by His angel to His bond-servant John, who testified to the word of God and to  the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw”.
 
The visions he saw do not necessarily apply to human events as we humans see them but are a recitation of events taking place in the spirit realm, then manifesting on the earth. What is important to God may not be as important to man and vice versa. Visions and dreams are also distinct in that they appear to man as highly symbolic and allegorical. God is attempting to communicate spiritual truth to a human spirit and mind. The difficulty is explained in the following scripture: “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are  your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts” ( Isaiah 55:8-9).  This has the result that the visions and dreams usually cannot be interpreted literally in things such as numbers, identities and times of events. For instance God resides in eternity and time has no meaning to Him except where it applies to us.
 
We have seen this in other examples in the scriptures. Daniel and Joseph were able to interpret dreams by God’s spirit while others were not able. Jesus Himself spoke many times in parables that were many times not understood by the hearer. The visions recounted in Revelation are hidden messages that can be deciphered only by revelation from God and knowledge of God’s word. The messages may have different applications depending when they are read. Neither is the Book written chronologically because with God time does not exist as we know it. So He does not think or communicate entirely in what we would call a logical progression of event