Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation jesus christ revelation1. What name was jesus given in the book of revelation answers. Two names and a variety of titles are used to refer to jesus in the new testament. Jj dewey, born feb 1945, has been a student of philosophy, metaphysics and the spiritual path most of his life and has taught numerous classes and. Each message begins with an explanation of who the message is from and in each case different terminology is used. The names of jesus christ in the bible god is real.
The descriptive names of jesus in the book of revelation have been. The descriptions of jesus christ in revelation 2 and 3. Names of christ in revelation revelation bible study. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation tweet print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. Their commonality is that they all refer to jesus christ. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels revelation 3. Dec 06, 2001 the messages to the seven churches of revelation 2 and 3 offer an interesting collection of names for jesus christ. Names and titles of jesus in the new testament wikipedia. I am the alpha and the omegathe beginning and the end. In revelation, jesus said he would not blot out one of the seven churchs from the book of life. The original name is probably whatever the greek word for revelation is. This is why the book was called the unveiling of jesus christ, commonly mistranslated as the revelation of jesus christ or in short the book of revelation. Jesus in all the books of the bible how is jesus revealed in every bible book from genesis to revelation. Oct 21, 2018 the book is the revelation of, concerning, and from jesus christ.
Abram to abraham represented a new covenant and new revelation to abramabraham. The first horse, a white one, seems bent on conquest revelation 6. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. A look at these verses is not only instructive of many things, but also shows the basic pattern of how the concept of name is used throughout the rest of the scriptures. 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. The word revelation never occurs again in the book that has come to bear that name.
Him that overcomes will i make a pillar in the temple of my god, and he shall go no more out. It discloses the full character and identity of jesus of nazareth by lifting the veil. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. Names of jesus in the book of revelation a virtuous woman. In the opening chapter we see jesus described as john saw him, in all his glory. A longer form faithful and true witness is connected to another name, the amen. Jesus christ knows each name in the book of life, a book of remembrance, as mathew henry said.
These three represent jesus as the firstborn lamb and son of god past sardine, second coming. Tweet print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. He is pictured or prophesied about in each of the 66 bible books as well as in countless types in the lives of different characters in the bible. It is interesting to note that the book of the revelation of jesus. Christs identity and work are outlined by his various names in this great book. When we are empowered by christian inspiration we can do all things through christ which strengtheneth us but there is a spirit in man. Despite the fact that some aspects of revelation are still hotly debated by scholars and misunderstood by the general public, the main point of the book is. The names of jesus in the book of revelation part 5. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the. In the gospel of john, the eleventh chapter, the name of jesus appears twenty four times, the most of any chapter in the bible. Christ s identity and work are outlined by his various names in this great book.
August 10, 2015 erika grey beast of revelation, whore of babylon comments off on the names of blasphemy on the beast of revelation revealed advertisement in two verses in the book of revelation we are given a description of the beast of revelation, which s the final world empire as having on its heads blasphemous names or as the bible describes. In the new testament the name jesus is given both in the gospel of luke and the. Faithful and true is one of the names of jesus christ. Jesus christs names, titles and characters study resources. The book of revelation decoded discovering the jewish jesus. These symbols, the first and last letters of the greek alphabet, are used in reference to jesus in the book of revelation. Peter was part of a new revelation jesus gave to simon. Names of jesus in the book of revelation revelation bible. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. As our king, he appeared to wage war on sin and satan, to destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery heb. The names of jesus in the book of revelation part 5 the. Apr 25, 2014 this study examines the many names of jesus christ in the book of revelation. This is a group of ordinary people declaring the many names of god as are revealed in progression throughout the bible from genesis to revelation.
The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. I believe all of these names represent the new revelation given to the overcoming saints as part of their reward. Names of jesus in the book of revelation revelation. Can a persons name be erased from the book of life. Yeshua jesus is given many names and titles in the book of revelation. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white. Jesus is described very differently in the book of revelation than in the gospels. His vision of heaven includes an image of four creatures who worship god day and night, and they also refer to god as him who was, and is, and is to come this phrase echoes exodus 3. Having discovered its key mysteries and events through the lens of the torah and the book of exodus, schneider takes the reader on a past, present and future, spiritually palpable transforming journey through the end times that.
The names of jesus in the book of revelation part 42. Names and titles of jesus in revelation faith is the. Yeshuajesus is given many names and titles in the book of revelation. Four horsemen of the apocalypse meaning in revelation. In the book of joel he is the one who is the baptizer in the holy spirit. Speaking to the overcomersall those redeemed by the blood of the lambjesus gives his word that he will not delete their names.
None of the names written in this book is ever blotted out rev. The book of revelation is primarily to reveal christ. The messages to the seven churches of revelation 2 and 3 offer an interesting collection of names for jesus christ. Schneider is one of the most timely and biblically sound texts i have ever read on the book of revelation. May 19, 2018 in other words, the great white throne judgment in revelation 20. It occurs in this form only once, in the book of revelation as a name for jesus, the rider of the white horse. Those whose names are found in the book of life will be. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation bible study bible study tools adonai names of god bible lessons testament bible scriptures word of god think. Names blotted out commentary a testimony of jesus christ. Does this mean that its possible for names to be blotted out. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. The names of blasphemy on the beast of revelation revealed. The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, the apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation of jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible.
Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. And christ will not erase the names of those whose faith is in him. I will confess his name before my father and before his angels. The bible recognises jesus present kingship and presents the kingship as a spiritual one john 18.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This study examines the many names of jesus christ in the book of revelation. Revelation is a book which presents the great revealing. Having discovered its key mysteries and events through the lens of the torah and the book of exodus, schneider takes the reader on a past, present and future, spiritually palpable transforming journey through the end times that anyone can. What is the earliest name ascribed to the book of revelation. Most interesting are the verses about names not found in the book of life, revelation. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Mar 18, 2016 this is a group of ordinary people declaring the many names of god as are revealed in progression throughout the bible from genesis to revelation. The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants.
In other words, the great white throne judgment in revelation 20. How does book of revelation describe jesus answers. The names of almighty god yahweh of israel he is jesus. The book of revelation is full of names for jesus that describe who he is, such as faithful, king, alpha, omega, bright morning star. The book of revelation was written by the apostle john under the inspiration of the holy spirit and direct revelation from jesus christ in a vision revelation 1. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The image of jesus in the book of revelation the aquila. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Every other time the book refers to itself, it is as a prophecy v. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to. Names of jesus in the book of revelation names of jesus. The names of jesus in the book of revelation part 18 the. Names or titles of jesus in the book of revelation. The title identifies jesus as a source of spiritual sustenance.
He passed from the infinite into the finite, out of the eternal into the. Paul mentions those fellow workers who have shared the gospel alongside him will have their names in the book of life. The book of revelation is a picture book using vivid imagery to convey who jesus is and what he has done. To say that jesus is the amen means that he confirms and establishes the will of god. May 21, 2019 the first horse, a white one, seems bent on conquest revelation 6. In the book of daniel, when the three hebrew boys were thrown into the fiery furnace, he was the fourth man seen by the king. Print out this handy list of the 36 names and titles of jesus found in the book of revelation. Names in the book of revelation in the book of revelation, the concept of name occurs quite frequently, and for many reasons. The first chapter of the book of revelation refers to one like unto a son of. Revelations cast of characters united church of god.
It is our view that attempting to explain the various passages by using two or three different books is overly complicated and imposes distinctions between the books which are not derived strictly from the biblical text. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. What are the different names and titles of jesus christ. Sep 3, 2015 the book of revelation is full of names for jesus that help describe who he is. Revelation 1 full chapter prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Some people have attributed the rider of this horse as the person of jesus, as later in revelation 19 jesus rides a white horse. The only exception is when he hears it muttered as a curse word. The names of jesus in the book of revelation part 42 the. There are several passages in the bible that speak about the book of life. Jun 25, 2019 the title identifies jesus as a source of spiritual sustenance. Jan 02, 2020 the wonderful promise of revelation 3. In the book of hosea jesus is the eternal husband who is married to the backslider. This one who conquers or overcomer is a reference to christians.