Book of revelation old testament references in the book

The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Allusions in revelation from old testament mountain of fire cast into sea allusions in revelation from old testament pierced. Apostle john was told to write the things which you see, the things which are, and the things which shall be. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. Jesus symbolized in the old testament sacrificial system. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse.

The book of revelation is so easy to comprehend if you truly know and understand the books of the old testament. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. There are many similarities between revelation and the old testament. Parallel passages in new testament quoted from old. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Almost every verse of revelation contains some sort of allusion to it. The use of old testament in the book of revelation. T part v includes quotes from revelation found in genesis, exodus, numbers, psalms, isaiah, ezekiel, daniel, joel. This book explores the relationship between the new context that john provides for his allusions and their context in the old testament.

Old testament references in the book of revelation by. Eight interesting facts about revelations use of the old. The following is a list of such references, but it makes no claim to being exhaustive or complete. It is a book that presents the continuance of the prophecies of the old testament as they culminate in christ after his ascension to the right hand of the father, from whence he will return to the earth in person to reign. There are over 600 references to the old testament in the. Revelation parallels, figures and typology in the old. It seems logical, however, that true believers would not try to take away or add to the bible. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.

Old testament references verse numbers found in revelation approx 540 of them for god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. It is structured or arranged in a very simple way to help us get the revelation of jesus. Although theres no explicit old testament quotation in revelation, the book is filled with echoes and allusions to the old testament. At the top left of the page, select the book you want to see in the drop down box. In writing revelation, john follows the pattern that was used in older apocalyptic writings in the old testament such as the book of daniel in the old testament, 1 esdras in the apocrypha, the book of enoch in the pseudepigrapha, the assumption of moses, and many other well known writings, including sections of the book of ezekiel in the old. The book of revelation is a fitting finale to the new testament, but what exactly are its old testament antecedents. Old testament references in the book of revelation. There are somewhere between 200 to 1,000 references to the ot in revelation, depending on how you count them. The third angel blew his trumpet, and a great star fell. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.

I go through a chapter of revelation and spot the links to old testament writings. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Founder and director of ariel ministries there are over five hundred. The importance of our familiarity with the old testament in order to understand the book of revelation. Christians who believe a person can lose their salvation point to the term blotted out in connection with the book of life. Wormwood is mentioned seven times in the hebrew bible, always with the implication of bitterness. The final volume deals exclusively with the book of revelation. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Book of revelation links, reference material, books. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Apologetics press revelation and the old testament. Whereas revelation was written while the christians were oppressed by the romans, the prophets isaiah, ezekiel, and daniel wrote while the jews where under babylonian domination. On the other hand, the king james study bible stated, of the 404 verses in the book revelation, 265 verses contain lines that allude to some 550 old testament references 1979. In fact, of the 39 old testament books, one writer has found that revelation alludes to 24 of them.

Revelation refers to a whole range of books from the old testament, right through the law, the historical books, poetry and the prophets. Beale diligently ferrets out the relationships between all manner of references, images, and echoes, covering such thorny questions as eschatology, the millennium, and grammatical solecisms. As you read revelation, a you will see many times b where john speaks as the old testament. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre.

In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. Book of revelation links, reference material, credits. Cooper is not just another book of unrelated expository messages. The first volume deals with the prophecies found in the old testament.

Wormwood is mentioned only once in the new testament, in the book of revelation. Some of these references back to the old testament do speak of the very same thing as the revelation. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. However, more than half of the references are in the psalms, isaiah, ezekiel and daniel. Old testament references in the book of revelation fliphtml5. 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.

Revelation contains more old testament references than any other new testament book almost 70 percent of its verses contain old testament references. The old testament in the book of revelation by ferrell jenkins. Allusions in revelation from old testament christian forums. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Porter concurred, the book of revelation is replete with allusions to the ot. We shall expect, then, to find that johns symbols do not mean exactly what they would have meant to. Book of revelation and the old testament interview on nonviolence tim mackie the bible project duration.

According to dates given in the text, ezekiel received his prophetic call in the fifth year of the first deportation to babylonia 592 bc and was active until about 570 bc. Of the 216 chapters, there are 318 references to the second coming. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis. In the next dropdown, select the chapter and wait for it.

It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. Table of contents acknowledgments foreword homer hailey preface the old testament background of the book of revelation the number and analysis of old testament quotations the text used in the old testament allusions the purpose of the old testament allusions the place of the book of revelation in apocalyptic literature the times in which apocalyptic grew apocalyptic a reinterpretation. The old testament in the book of revelation paperback january 1, 1976 by ferrell jenkins author 5. In the video below, charles dyer discusses specific old testament prophecies and symbols that point to jesus. That is perhaps the book s most important feature and is an important contrast with apocalyptic writings. Revelation to john appears to be a collection of separate. There are over five hundred references to the old testament in the book of revelation. David mathewson assessing old testament allusions in the. David mathewson assessing old testament allusions in the book of revelation dr mathewson did his research on the use of the ot in revelation. The word wormwood appears several times in the old testament, translated from the hebrew term.

It is observed that revelation contains more references to the old testament books than any other document in the new testament. The book of revelation the culmination of prophecy someone has written an exposition of the book of revelation in two parts and entitled his volumes the crown jewel of prophecy. Parallel passages in new testament quoted from old testament the list contains not only the direct or indirect citations, but also the allusions which are particularly worthy of attention. This table was extracted from a document prepared by dr arnold. Old testament references in the book of revelation there are over five hundred references to the old testament in the book of revelation. Defilement gays abominations what heaven will be like benefits of. Revelation, apocalyptic writing and the old testament. Founder and director of ariel ministries there are over five hundred references to the old testament in the book of revelation. Westcott and horts greek new testament lists over 500 references or allusions from the old testament in the book of revelation. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Old testament references verse numbers found in revelation approx 540 of them for. The christians, being familiar with these scriptures, would grasp the significance of the symbols, while their enemies would have no clue as.