The book of revelation refers to lampstands seven times in six verses rev. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. The church is called to be an example of god s holiness to the world 1 peter 1. Revelation is a circular letter sent to the seven churches in asia minor addressed in chapters 2 and 3. A summary of the book the book of revelation is gods unveiling of jesus christ in his present power and glory. In chapter one we are told that john, on the lords day, on the island of.
Does the gold in the book of revelation represent the. Then list the ways this concept is taught in revelation 1. What is the meaning of the lampstands in the book of revelation. In this sense, the golden lampstands symbolize the preciousness of the church as gods most valued possession see john 3. What do the lampstands in the book of revelation mean. The apostle john tells us that he saw the lampstands for the first time after he turned to see who was speaking to him. John speaks of the lampstands seven times in the book of revelation rev. Lesson 3 page 22 of standard edition jesus and the book. Jesus said we christians are the light of the world and our light is our good works, the good works caused by the fact. Under the antichrist, the wickedness of man has reached its peak, and it is met with god s wrath against sin. Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come.
Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Useful bible studies revelation commentary chapter 1. What does the bible say about the book of revelation. Frederick murphy notes that revelations image of jesus with seven stars in his hand may be an allusion to that coin and an implicit critique of it. Since the spirit had been given to the church on the. The reference to golden lampstands more precisely identifies. Understanding the book of revelation how can i do it.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2. In johns day, there were seven lampstands, each lampstand representing a church the chosen agent or trustee of gods word. If you have not read the article yet, click here to discover more the two olive trees mentioned in revelation 11 represent. God has called us to tell others about jesus christ. What is the significance of the lampstand in the bible. What are the seven lampstands candlesticks of revelation. Prophecy and cutting edge commentary on the end times and book of revelation. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. He had heard the voice of an angel a special servant. Donald guthrie, the lamb in the structure of the book of revelation, vox evangelica 12 1981. Until now, john had seen nothing unusual on this occasion.
Verse 1 the revelation of jesus christ is the subject of this book. Revelation 1 ncv john tells about this book this is. Christ made these things known to his servant john. The first sign in revelation that the apostle john saw is the lampstands. Then i turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The book of revelation describes a vision given to the apostle john. The descriptions of jesus christ in revelation 2 and 3.
The churches of christ are to walk in the light of god 1 john 1. Given to jesus by god to show his servants things which must soon take place. Revelation 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. This week in the series the book of revelation, dr. Also i saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of jesus and for the word of god, and.
The apostle john tells us that he saw the lampstands for the first time after he turned to see who was. And jesus sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he has seen. The book of revelation is an eyewitness account of the things that god revealed to john. The most likely date is during the reign of domitian, ca. Everything in revelation, from the structure to the content, has one. In part, john writes, then i turned to see the voice that was speaking. In part, john writes, then i turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning i saw seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe. We recently discussed the two olive trees mentioned in zechariah 4. Thats why the opening words of the book are, the revelation of. In this sense, the golden lampstands symbolize the preciousness of the church as god s most valued possession see john 3. Book 27 the book of revelation part 1 of 2, chapters 111 click here for brief introduction to revelation. Scripture provides the following clue to the identity of the two witnesses. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john. What are the seven candlesticks lampstands of revelation.
God gave him this revelation in order to show his servants what must happen very soon. The seven churches of revelation life in a dying world. Among the lampstands the book of revelation amazing facts. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The expression refers to jesus christ see the study glimpses of god. These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the god of the earth.
God appeared through the form of fire to moses on mt. Revelation from the latin revelatio means unveiling or disclosure and is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, the transliteration of. The symbolism of the two olive trees and two lampstands is encountered in a slightly different arrangement in the book of zechariah. Revelation 1 new century version ncv john tells about this book.
The book of revelation chapter one the revelation of jesus christ begins with a clear statement of origin and purpose. The lamb in the structure of the book of revelation. In the book of revelation the seven golden lampstands are the christian churches. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, who bore. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the. It opens with an incredible encounter between jesus and the apostle. I would like to notice some points from the seven golden lampstands the lord used to symbolize these local churches. The book of revelationss incredible, fierce image of jesus. The gold of the lampstands may also be symbolic of purity and holiness. The church in the book of revelation westminster theological.
In revelation 1, the earlier part john says that he wrote down what he heard, what he saw, and what god revealed to. Christ is the lord, who walks as the sovereign priest among these lampstands. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Gold seems to symbolize a few different things throughout the book, some of the time is is the refining character of god as a few others have noted. What do the 7 lampstands represent in the book of revelation. The gold of the lampstands may also be symbolic of purity.