Revelation By John Entirely: The Signs Of Revelation

The Signs of Revelation

Originally, the author of Revelation is Jesus Christ, which God gave Him the vision, and signified by His angel to relay to His servant John. Entirely, written by John consisting of his interpretation, and vision that Christ revealed to him in the form of an “apocalyptic” writing using symbols, images, and numbers. Explicitly, many of the writings in Revelation have similarities in the Old Testament. The writings were characteristic of the time of persecution, also in prophecy to reveal and speak the mind of God, divulging things known only to Him (The Bible Guide). Accordingly, the Book of Revelation predominantly concerns the Second coming of Christ, and the judgement of the world that unfolds pertaining to the

Followed, by the beast out of the earth who promotes the power of the beast of the sea. He executes wondrous acts, in actuality corrupt in serving the church, a liar, and imposter who represents the world’s powerful government (Rev 1-18). Exalting, the power of the beast "And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations." "And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world (Rev 13:7-8)." The False Prophet will use the mark of 666 on humankind’s foreheads or hands in order to buy and sell, in order to acquire food, forcing humankind to worship the Antichrist; many will succumb to hunger (Rev13:16-17). Optimistically, the Christian’s will receive instructions for food, for example: manna in the desert. Essentially, receiving the mark of the beast is tantamount to the wrath of God, and eternal death by denying

John received instructions from the Lord to “Write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall take place after these things (Rev 1:19).” Revelation gives us an overview of the end of times, and unique to Revelation is the crucial cause of the persecution given in Scripture; death will reign on earth during persecution of God’s saints. Revelation writes to the church, and the Christians, inspiring us to look toward the Kingdom of Heaven. Equally, informing us of the horrific things to save us from God’s Wrath that descends on the world. Ultimately, the Book of Revelation is a parallel of creation today, yet a sobering reminder of the necessary faithfulness, and obedience to God, despite the sins, and false prophets of the world ….we must keep faith until the