A metaphysical interpretation of the bible buy a metaphysical interpretation of the bible by hairfield, steven l. These new thought versions of the books of the holy bible transforms the traditional content into a practical application to help you deal with the problems you are facing every day. That book of the seven seals is the anticipated history of the existence of humanity, because only god could write the history of men before they would live it. Rather than offering indepth interpretations of every beast and symbol, it focuses on the plain and precious truths therein that can enlighten and bring healing and peace into our daily lives. Most every word in ancient scripture has a spiritual counterpart to its literal meaning. The seven churches of revelation were real, physical congregations when the apostle john wrote this bewildering last book of the bible around 95 ad, but many scholars believe the passages have a second, hidden meaning. Regarding john chambers 19392017, he had a master of arts in english degree from the university of toronto and spent three years at the. Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation wikipedia. It talks about a time when god will dwell with men and he will wipe every tear from their eyes and there will be no more death, or mourning or crying. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Truly, god is the one who splits the grain and the kernel apart, bringing forth the living from the dead, and he is the one who brings forth the dead out of that which is alive. Other revelations interesting articles, links and other. 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. He outlined how the seven churches represent the seven ages of the church of christ.
The book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, or the apocalypse of john, is a book of the new testament that occupies a central place in christian eschatology. An apocalypse is a very specific kind of literature with no modern equivalent. In regard to your other particular questions, i have the following comments. Interpretive models for the book of revelation as a whole. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Spiritual definitions of the book of revelation pure. It contains all the full definitions and meanings of the web site tarot definitions section.
Mar 07, 2015 the book of revelation, new metaphysical version is the most authoritative, inspiring, metaphysical interpretation of this bible book i have ever read. The book of revelation means an unveiling of the character of the manifest christ. This ebook is in pdf format so that it can be easily viewed on all computers. The classical historicist view of the vision of the angel with the little book, in revelation 10, represents the protestant reformation and the printing of bibles in the common languages. So, there are two basic things to consider when it pertains to pain and illnesses. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. Interpreting the book of revelation as an allegory of living. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Nov 01, 2008 that book of the seven seals is the anticipated history of the existence of humanity, because only god could write the history of men before they would live it. Reagans book, wrath and glory, covers the book of revelation chapter by chapter. He causes the angels to descend with this divine inspiration where the word rua is translated as divine inspiration.
Revelation 1 metaphysical bible interpretation truthunity. The nonseparatist puritan, thomas brightman, was the first to propose a historicist interpretation of the seven churches of revelation 23. The world is destined to terrible destruction in the next few years. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. At the time the book was printed, i was living in santa monica and maintaining my audio journal on microcassette tapes. The metaphysical meaning behind common physical pains and. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. The key to understanding the intent of its meaning is through revelation. This e book is in pdf format so that it can be easily viewed on all computers. It rules over every tribe and people and tongue and nation, so it is greater than a single national government. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it.
The book of revelation is one of the most encouraging books of the new testament. The church that would face severe persecution revelation 2. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. The wild beast with seven heads introduced at revelation. A typical historicist view of the church of christ spans several periods of church history, each similar to the original church, as follows. A few verses later, this dragon is clearly identified as satan.
The adventists take a unique view applying it to the millerite movement. The short letters in revelation chapters two and three are addressed to these specific seven churches. Author elaine pagels includes here discussion of not only john of patmoss book of revelations, so wellknown from the new testament, but also discussion of the numerous revelation texts found at nag hammadi in upper egypt in 1945. There are many other excerpts from the book, too, but this one is the best. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Robert was revising former ascension articles on the bible as well as his additions from his last three years to be placed in book format. The church that needed to repent of sin revelation 2. The different approaches that various people or groups use to understand the book of revelation called interpretive horizons are generally grouped under four major categories, with some subgroups see the kingdom of god. Throughout the ages, the teachings of the mystic path that lead mankind back to god have not been revealed for two reasons. As explained in the next paragraph, we are grounded in truth, not the bible. This frame is resizable by dragging a boundary to bookmark a page. A consciousness of being grounded in truth, or godmind, not in the bible. They have made their plans known and so has the lord god almighty.
If you are searched for the book a metaphysical interpretation of the bible by steven l. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Crime is ten times as bad as it was in the good old days. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book of daniel opens with a major conflict in the middle east. Apr 21, 2016 the book of daniel contains a series of dream visions, concerning the progression of the christian church to its ultimate decline. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 2009, 27189. Over the centuries, hundreds of books have been written in an effort to explain the elusive symbolism of. The historical approach of revelation this is the name generally given to interpretations of the book which see it as a road map for church history in toto, rather than a detailed description of the end times that is, the seven year tribulation and what follows. An overview of revelation multimedia training kit covers the book of revelation verse by verse. Draper, understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation, shedding light on the new testament. T he book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book.
Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. Alchemy, prophecy, and the search for lost knowledge. Feb 10, 2016 most every word in ancient scripture has a spiritual counterpart to its literal meaning. Metaphysical interpretations of the holy bible spiritual response. The interpretation of the book revelation lamb and. Introduction and acknowledgements three things provide the foundation for a metaphysical understanding of the books of acts to revelation in the new testament. The seven seals of the book of revelation apocalypse and.
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. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Also that year, the free internet edition became available. The book of revelation, a free online course this free online course reveals how you can discover the true meaning of the revelation or apoclaypse of st. Metaphysical interpretations of the holy bible author. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. The church that had abandoned its first love for christ revelation 2. Wedding day of the lamb gods reign is about to begin.
We learn all this incredible news about someone we thought we knew from john chambers, in this new book, the metaphysical world of isaac newton. Angel of the bottomless pit sheep slaughter time to ring the bell description. Who are the woman, child and dragon in revelation 12. Understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation. Serious truth seekers, regardless of age or experience, can reap a rich harvest by applying the information in this text. It is better to be unpopular but successful than to be impressive but lack substance. Metaphysical interpretations of the holy bible spiritual. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The book of revelations continues with metaphor upon metaphor concerning the rule of satan on the elect, how he is free to travel between heaven and earth, and how when christ died on the cross, satan suffered a mortal blow and was cast out of heaven forever. Revelation is an example of apocalyptic literature, which was popular amongst jews and christians from around 200 b. Liz petipren in a new bible study on the book of revelations. It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end. In addition there is a sample celtic cross reading by charis. The first one appears in chapter 2, where king nebuchadnezzar sees a statue with a head of gold, arms and breast of silver, thighs of bronze, legs of iron, and feet of part iron and part clay.
It reveals the summingup process through which the fruits of the word are brought forth from the invisible into visibility. Metaphysical bible interpretation acts to revelation. Through what agency is the great truth contained in this book revealed. As we are always striving to make any of our products the best we can, any future additions or improvements to this ebook will be available to you free of charge.
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. Select chapter numbers, then range of versess, for text to appear here. The book of revelation, new metaphysical version is the most authoritative, inspiring, metaphysical interpretation of this bible book i have ever read. The quran on spiritual perception the threshold society. An allegorical interpretation of the book of revelation as a guide to living the spiritual life, rather than as a prophecy of the end of the world. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Eating the book assimilating the message ezekiel 3. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. 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 simp.
Revelation revealed the esoteric meaning of the book of revelation by dorothy leon. Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation. In many ways this passage has echoed throughout the thousands of years of middle east. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. John, which is a crytic and mystical scripture at the very end of the christian bible. While there is only one old testament apocalyptic book daniel and one new testament book that demonstrates some features of this type revelation, it was a common form of writing in the two. But if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place. The church whose false prophetess was leading people. The prophecies of revelation are fulfilled in various historic events such as the fall of the roman empire, the protestant reformation, and the french revolution. In it, john 1 talks about the ultimate defeat of evil and the glorious return and reign of the lord jesus christ.
Interpreting the book of revelation as an allegory of. These are the socalled gnostic or apocryphal texts expunged by order of egyptian bishop athanasius in the 4th century c. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. The way the book of revelation is actually written is as a series of kind of unfolding revelations, each one of which gets to something deeper in the story. The prophecies reveal when these lastday events will occur. Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek. While pain may be a temporary blockage or emotional manifestation, an illness can be more of a longterm result of a mental issue and have a deeper metaphysical meaning. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The book next contains seven short letters of exhortation to the christian churches in the seven leading cities of asia minor ephesus 2. My suggestion is to ponder these definitions, pray about it. The author discusses these, and many other fascinating interpretations, in his chapter on the book of revelation, and the good news is that he has placed this whole chapter on his web site as a free sample of his book. We are happy to announce the release of roberts book metaphysical bible interpretations. This week i remembered how my life changed in january 1997 when the nonfiction case study book of my paranormal initiation testament was first published.
The following definitions are what the spirit has revealed to me. The book of daniel can be divided into two partsstories and prophecies. The third symbol of revelation 12a great, fiery red dragon verse 3is described as having drawn a third of the stars of heaven and standing before the woman who was ready to give birth, to devour her child as soon as it was born verse 4. The historicist view teaches that the book of revelation is a symbolic presentation of church history beginning in the first century ad through the end of age. Here is the book i use for teaching metaphysical bible interpretation. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Reagans video program, revelation revealed, presents a sweeping overview of the entire book of revelation. However, a literal rendering, spirit of holiness is also possible if one applies this term to the angel who communicates gods revelations to the prophets.
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