Authored by celestial personalities, the urantia book teaches about the genesis, history, and destiny of humanity and our relationship with god the father, and shares an expanded view on the life and teachings of jesus in a cosmic context, providing a. And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal by which is meant, not heaven, nor the souls of the blessed there, nor the multitude of the holy angels, nor the first converts to christianity at jerusalem. The sea of glass in revelation wonderful grace of jesus revelation is a prophecy that is meant to be understood, a revelation is something that is revealed or unveiled. Heaven isnt pictured as a church or a synagogue but as a throne room of a great king. The veil to the holy of holies has been completely torn down forever. John saw that the beast would be worshipped by those whose names are not written in the book of life of the lamb revelation.
Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 15. The bible is a book full of symbols but nowhere as much as in the book of revelation, so there is a clear difference in flavor between exodus and revelation. Having the harps of god given by him, and appropriated to his praise. The sea of glass and those who were victorious 176 over antichrist and his image the song of the victory 177 the temple in heaven opened 178 the seven golden bowls vials kjv 179. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The holy mass a reflection of the book of revelation. Stained glass and the book of revelation most catholics are unaware of how our traditional church buildings are based on designs given by god himself. Some thoughts on the sea of glass creation concept. Stained glass and the book of revelation community in. Can you explain why there is no more sea in revelation. The sea of glass and fire 20 not rated action, fantasy. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Gods people stand on the sea of glass revelation 15. Revelation chapter 5, starts to tell how the end results are obtained.
The urantia book, the beginning of the fifth epochal revelation, is the language of the hopi fifth world and the times of the purification. The sea of glass in revelation wonderful grace of jesus. Let us prayerfully look at over 50 texts on this important subject. From sunday, april 28, 2019, at calvary chapel tricities, kennewick, wa. Revelation is a prophecy that is meant to be understood, a revelation is something that is revealed or unveiled. Perhaps because so much of the imagery in the book of revelation is strange, the significance of john s description of the region before the throne of god as a sea of glass has often been missed. The sea of glass offers 4 venues for rent which can also be combined as needed. The sea of glass is just that, a floor made of glass perhaps diamonds as far as the eye can sea, completely borderless.
And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal wide and deep, pure and clear, transparent and still. Ezekiel saw it above the heads of the cherubim, under the throne of god. In this honest and sensible approach to the divisive hot topic of hell fire you will learn bible answers to why are millions of people confused and troubled about the reality of hell fire. The author names himself as john in the text, but his precise identity remains a point of academic debate. The book of revelation is a prophetic book 4 structure of the book of revelation 7 chapter 1. This sea of glass is under the throne of god and is analogous to the river of life. Book of revelation chapter 15 and 16 the sea of glass. This is the way of truth through jesus and only deception can hinder it. Revelation 15, new revised standard version nrsv the. Many interpretations of this sea have been suggested by various commentators. And after these things i heard the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, hallelujah. This sea of glass is made mention again in conjunction with end of the last days, that concludes the times of the mark of the beast, and the martyred souls standing upon the sea of glass rev. The gloria and i saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire.
The hebraic book of revelation part 4 torah to the tribes. Twice in the book of revelation, john mentions a sea of glass near the throne of god. Study the sea of glass, the battle of armageddon, the seven golden bowl vial judgments, the seven last plagues, the kings of the east, the throne of the beast. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon. I remember in high school i did one of those read through the bible in a year projects, and for the new testament section, i just stopped after jude, because revelation seemed too daunting. Designs that stretch all the way back to mount sinai when god set forth the design for the sanctuary in the desert and the tent of meeting.
John does not elaborate much about what this sea of. The book of revelation a verse by verse audio study by david griffin. The sea, in the book of revelation bible prophecy discussion. They describe the holy of holies of the eternal city called the new jerusalem.
In this period of intensified conflict, realize the course of history isnt determined by political power but by. Although the book of revelation does not quote the ot verbatim, it alludes to it over 550 times. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The niv has, what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal.
Notice in other places where there is a sea of glass, we see the redeemed. Mcconkie explained that the book of life, or lambs book of life, is the record kept in heaven which contains the names of the faithful and an account of their righteous covenants and deeds. Whether youre planning a social gathering or corporate meeting, a performing arts center like the sea of glass is the perfect venue. Gods love in the fires of hell discovering revelation s hottest prophecy by mark a. How our church buildings reflect the heavenly vision of st. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell.
To read the word of god in this apocalyptic book without letting our imagination give us misguided interpretations, we need to understand the symbolism the same way the first readers did. Part from a study through the revelation of jesus christ. Thus, it occupies a central place in christian eschatology. There is no troublous sea, but a restful sea of glass. The holy mass a reflection of the book o f revelation march 16th, 2011, promulgated by gen. Both the seven lamps of fire and this sea are before the throne. John most catholics are unaware of how our traditional. Lexicon of the greek new testament grand rapids, mi. Gods people stand on the sea of glass keith simons. Does the sea of glass in revelation chapter 4 verse 6 represent. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. What is the sea of glass mentioned in revelation 4.
Gods sea of glass part 1 gods sea of glass part 2 if the passenger plane that lost power in its two engines, and landed on the relatively smooth hudson river, had instead tried to land in the ocean or in the sea, experts say that it is likely that the plane would have been torn apart by the troubled waves of the sea. And i saw what looked like a sea of glass glowing with fire and, standing. At the end of each letter in revelation chapters 2 and 3, christ made promises to those christians who overcome. Both the seven lamps of fire and this sea are before the throne, and both may mean the seven spirits of god, the holy ghost. Some think it is symbolic of the mass of humanity, another way of describing the holy spirit, or the floor of heaven, making the scene on earth visible to those in the throne room. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back. John does not elaborate much about what this sea of glass actually is. Does the sea of glass in revelation chapter 4 verse 6. Also in front of the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal. Standing at the sea of glass which was before the throne. Most students who approach the book of revelation from the normal or literal method of interpretation understand the words following the statement about the new heaven and new earth, and there is no longer any sea to simply mean that because of the changes in atmospheric and human conditions will be so different water as we know it today will not be needed.