What the Bible says about Revelation, Imagery of
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Revelation 1:1-2 Verse 1 opens the book with the words, "The Revelation of Jesus Christ." This is the book's real title, not what the Greeks titled it, Apokalypsis Ioannou?"The Revelation of John." In a sense, the apostle John is merely a witness or observer of the visions and sayings that we find within these twenty-two chapters, one who faithfully wrote them down for the instruction, preparation, and edification of the church (verse 2). Apokalypsis means "unveiling," "disclosure," or "revelation," which is just the opposite of what most people suppose it means. The book is not intended to be a collection of arcane prophecies, mysteries, symbols, and warnings, but an uncovering of knowledge about "things which must shortly take place." As verse 1 maintains, the Father gave the contents of Revelation to Jesus Christ, who as Head of the church passed them on to His disciples through John, so that they would have all the facts that God allowed about the imminent future. God does not desire the book of Revelation to be a frustrating, impenetrable enigma, but as a gift of His grace, a sharing of privileged information. Richard T. Ritenbaugh The All-Important Introduction to Revelation Related Topics: Apocalypse | Apocalypsis | Apokalypsis | Disclosure, Revelation as | Prophecy | Prophecy, Interpretation of | Prophecy, Purpose of | Revealed Knowledge | Revelation | Revelation as Disclosure | Revelation as Unveiling | Revelation of Jesus Christ | Revelation, Imagery of | Revelation, Private | Unveiling

Revelation 13:1 Revelation is largely written in symbols. When used as a metaphor in the Bible, water can represent good or bad realities. Especially in large amounts, it can represent masses of people. Thus in this verse, the Beast is understood to be rising either from a heavily populated area or from the majority of all dwelling on earth. John W. Ritenbaugh The Flood Is Upon Us! Related Topics: Beast, The | Revelation | Revelation, Imagery of | Revelation, Symbols of | Water | Water | Water as Analogy | Water as Metaphor | Water Imagery | Water Symbolism

 

		The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. See what over 155,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. Email Address:     A Faithful VersionKing James VersionNew International VersionNew King James Version Leave this field empty
We respect your privacy. Your email address will not be sold, distributed, rented, or in any way given out to a third party. We have nothing to sell. You may easily unsubscribe at any time.