Key passages about hell 1 hell was designed originally for satan and his demons matthew 25. Hades cannot signify the place of torment, as hengstenberg thinks, since these trials are to be inflicted on christians, not on the wicked merely. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. Key passages about hell 1 hell was designed originally for satan. Armageddon the coming of christ the rider on the white horse. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. I did not understand what a kindle edition was, and i dont use kindle. In the book a divine revelation of hell, author mary k. Job writes of a land of deepest night, of utter darkness and disorder, job 10. Oh let it begin let it begin let it begin oh let it begin let it begin let it begin oh darling you are the son of an evil man i know you hate yourself.
Also, removing anything from the book will have ones name removed from the book of life, while adding anything to the book will cause the plagues and curses in the book to be added unto that person. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. It is when the book is rigidly interpreted in light of twentyfirst century conditions that revelation becomes trivialized. Sequence of events pre flood saints to jacob, are resurrected and taken to heaven. How can anyone be in heaven knowing others are in hell. It is not in the bible, but is mentioned in the muratorian fragment, the oldest surviving list of new testament books, which also states it was not allowed to be read in church by others. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. From the oldest book of the bible job to the last book revelation, darkness is consistently associated with hell. A critique of mary baxters book a divine revelation of hell by kevin williams mary k.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Baxter visions of hell and commissioned her to tell all to choose life. Mary katherine baxter was chosen by god to let the world know the reality of hell. Hear the eyewitness testimony of the true existence of hell. Bible verses related to hell from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation 21. In 1976, she received visions of hell and heavenrevelations of warning and of salvation that she has since recorded in her books. The principle upon which this versebyverse study of revelation proceeds, is that the contents of the book are, in the main, yet future and that the fulfillment of the greater part of revelation cannot take place as long as the church remains here on earth. Jesus christ appeared to mary baxter on 40 consecutive nights and took mary on a tour of hell.
Heaven and hell are not what jesus preached, religion. Returning the book of revelation to its historical context. There are two important aspects of hell taught in revelation. And power was given to them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. From her floridabased ministry, she ministers around the world, and many miracles have occurred in her services. Hell is a place of total, conscious, eternal separation from the blessings. In the book of revelation, the seven seals of god are the seven symbolic seals greek. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book. In graphic and figurative form, john describes the breaking of the seven seals. A divine revelation of hell ebook written by mary k. Hear the eyewitness testimony on the true existence of hell. Since the lake of fire is hell, one could interpret the verse as then death and hell were thrown into hell. If there was no other person in the world except mary baxter who could attest to details of what happens in hell, then this book would be a frightful confirmation that there is a hell, but it would be.
John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Revelation 20 kjv and i saw an angel come down from bible. Buy a cheap copy of a divine revelation of hell book by mary k. Bottomless pit is one word in the greek of the new testament and is literally the abyss, which means bottomless, unbounded, the pit, or the immeasurable depth. Websters bible translation and i looked, and behold, a pale horse. Implied in the first chapter when jesus tells john, i have the keys to hell. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. 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. A divine revelation of hell christian book distributors. From the oldest book of the bible job to the last book revelation. A divine revelation of hell by mary k baxter ministry. Jesus christ appeared to mary baxter on 40 consecutive nights and took mary on a tour of hell and heaven.
And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever revelation 14. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. The book of revelation raises questions that many of us would rather not think about. In the biblical context, the concept seems analogous to the jewish gehenna, or the more common concept of hell. Hell on earth revelation 9 john macarthur the book. Normal topic hot topic more than 10 replies very hot topic more than 25 replies locked topic sticky topic poll.
Then i saw a great white throne and him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. The lake of fire appears in both ancient egyptian and christian religion, as well as in platos gorgias as a place of afterdeath punishment of the wicked. Use it as your advent sunday school curriculum, in a small group, or on your own to gain a new perspective on revelation and what it means for our lives now. Most were warnings of what to do so one would not end up there. Aug 11, 2011 in francis chans book, erasing hell chapter four. The book of revelation is perhaps the most mysterious book in sacred scripture. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming of the christ and the beginning of the apocalypse. Death and hades in the book of revelation apostles creed. What jesus followers said about hell, he examines hell in the book of revelation. The book of revelation starts with a warning to the seven churches scattered throughout the known world at that time. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Is it possible for a persons name to be erased from the book of life.
We have read of this before in this book revelation 2. Gods call to community in the book of revelation, this curriculum is offered to all free of charge. Jan 11, 2011 hear the eyewitness testimony of the true existence of hell. The phrase is used in five verses of the book of revelation. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy.
One of the most problematic claims of hers is of jesus appearing to her for 30 straight days while in prayer to give her guided tours of hell followed by 10 straight days of jesus giving her guided tours of. What terms does the bible use to describe hell, or everlasting. A free bible study unit on the new testament from acts to revelation in easyenglish. Roman mythology featured a similar place called orcus, a very deep gulf or chasm in the lowest parts of the earth used as the common receptacle of the.
And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This compelling story describes mary baxters journey through hell as she is called upon from jesus to share with the world her visions. Universalism is annihilated by the book of revelation. In christian theology, hell is the place or state into which, by gods definitive judgment. In my view, the book of revelation does teach the eternal joy that is to come for believers in jesus. So a lot of the imagery of hell comes from the book of revelation. The author of the book of revelation the lord jesus christ the book of revelation a study of the last prophetic book of holy scripture by clarence larkin author of the great book on dispensational truth self published philadelphia, pa. Overview of the book of revelation the bart ehrman blog. Is it possible that the 4th seal of the book of revelation.
To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Jun 03, 20 it is in the book of revelation that we read about the fall of the antichrist, the false prophet, and satan. The book of revelation contains the image of a lake of fire and burning sulphur where the devil, the beast, and false prophet will be tormented day. For example, if anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the lamb. Discover why no one wants to spend eternity in hell. This is a compilation of the spiritual tours to heaven and hell which the lord jesus has granted othusitse mmusi as well as end times revelations. In the great tribulation period, there are 7 angels with 7 trumpets. Eternal suffering finally, the suffering in this place will be eternal. Study how it is possible to go to heaven instead of hell.
The book of revelation definitely teaches a fiery hell of torment. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. An easyenglish study unit 2800 word vocabulary on the new testament from acts to revelation. The apocalypse of peter or revelation of peter is an early christian text of the 2nd century and an example of apocalyptic literature with hellenistic overtones. It is in the book of revelation that we read about the fall of the antichrist, the false prophet, and satan. Hell in the book of revelation christian worldview press. Heaven and hell, revelation 2122 the summit church. Baxter describes her personal journey through hell as told in her own words. Death and hades in the book of revelation in the article he descended into hell i made the statement hades, hell, sheol is described with the same attributes which received the following criticism from someone who visited apostlescreed. One thing ill be arguing is that the idea of hellfire, taken chiefly from the book of revelation, is frequently misunderstood. 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. Its a very explicit, kind of gruesome book, and i wonder if youve thought about why its so graphic. A critique of mary baxters book a divine revelation of hell. There is only one time jesus gives a detailed description of what hell is like, this is found in lk.
Baxter had a true encounter with the reality of hell in her experience of revelation by jesus. And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on offthewall, but some of it serious and scholarly. The final judgment of humanity is also taught in revelation, so it is only natural that the book has something to teach us about hell. Nov 14, 2017 like please, to support the channel if you did like the book support the author by purchasing the book. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Here is an account of the place and beings of hell contrasted with the glories of heaven. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a divine revelation of hell.
The nonprophets guide to the book of revelation book hampsons userfriendly guide to the book of revelation demystifies confusing literary images. A metaphor glossary for the book of revelation as one tool for greater understanding of the word of god. Mary baxters book a divine revelation of hell has sold more than 1. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The 5 th trumpet of revelation reveals locusts from the bottomless pit.
Kjv, thinline bible, compact, imitation leather, burgundy. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Baxter visions of hell and commissioned her to tell people still alive on earth to reject sin and evil, and to choose life in christ. In a divine revelation of hell, over a period of thirty nights, god gave mary k. I read my friends book,a divine revelation of hell and i thought that i was ordering one for myself. The book of revelation is the work of a specific writer, who wrote under specific circumstances, to specific recipients, and in a specific literary genre.
Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. For example, if anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark he shall be. The revelation of jesus christ, that is, the unveiling, revealing, and presentation to earth and heaven of the lord jesus christ as. If anyone adds anything to what is written here, god will add to that person the plagues described in this book. And i saw heaven opened and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called faithful and. I could make the sad mistake of digging deeply into the theological molasses swamp of eschatology, soteriology, exegesis, eisegesis, hermeneutics, isagogics, dittology, and other christianese sesquipedalian convolutions, but. Mary katherine baxter was chosen by god to let the world know of the reality of hell. The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in.