The brilliant light emanating from the throne resembled a rainbow of emerald hues. The first mention we have in the bible of a rainbow is in gen. The red dragon boundbook of revelation revelation 20 year reign, gog of magog, great white throne revelation and cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled. What praise will go up to heaven in the perfect age. Jan, 2017 book of revelation gemstones jasper jasper, the first of the twelve gemstones, consists mainly of silicic acid. A cleansing firethe book of revelation publications. And this book reveals more than the gloom and doom that lie at the end of the age. The first vision that the author experiences is that of entering heaven and seeing gods throne revelation 4. The emerald is judahs stone, green, the first stone in the second row of the priests breastplate. 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. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes events, symbols, and entities witnessed by john 20200218t20. Only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life will be in the city. The red dragon bound book of revelation revelation 20 year reign, gog of magog, great white throne revelation and cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i. Emerald green is the third and last book in the ruby red triology. The stones in the throne room in revelation 4 reading acts. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Jesus christ our lord bore upon himself the holy judgement of god for the sins of mankind revelation and anyone whose name was not found recorded in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. Our high priest and the emerald rainbow ernest angley. Sep 07, 2011 the big decision to create a graphic novel adaptation of the book of revelation was a very thoughtout, muchdiscussed collaborative one. It follows the events of sapphire blue and concludes the trilogy. As it would be too lengthy to go into the meaning of all the details about the new jerusalem described, let us read it and ask the lord for insight. Revelation is the only book in the bible that we are promised a blessing just for reading.
I saw a door standing open in heaven, and the same voice i had heard before spoke to me with the sound of a mighty trumpet blast. Around gods throne are twenty four other thrones, on which sit elders in white robes. The jasper and the sardine stone are the first and last of these twelve stones representing the tribes of israel. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. And i saw between the throne with the four living creatures and the elders a lamb standing, as if slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of god, sent out into all the earth. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes.
There is probably no more confusing book in the whole bible than revelation. And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone. The vast majority of modern commentators take the stones as indications of the glorious nature of the throne room of god. Then i saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. The rainbow first appeared to noah and his sons after. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Emerald is a variety of the mineral beryl colored green by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium.
The rainbow gk iris is not just an arc, but a halo or radiance completely encircling the throne. The 12 gemstones of revelation goodreads share book. Detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes events. Our english versions modify the noun rainbow with the phrase, resembling an emerald, and the majority of english commentators accept the emerald comparison as applying to the rainbow. The sardius, stone better known in our day as the carnelian, is red stone that ancient authorities who call it bloodcolored and takes it to describe the righteous wrath of god, the color of the fire of divine anger. The name judah means praise, and the emerald rainbow will bring praise for eternity when the storm is over. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him who sat on the throne, revelation 5. The rainbow was given as a sign following noahs flood to remind god of his. Built on a foundation of gemstones, revealed in revelation. After gwens disturbing conversation with the count, she has lost all faith in gideons love. The jasper and the sardine stone are the first and last of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Apr 04, 2007 and the one seated is, in appearance, like a jasper stone and a precious redcolored stone, and round about the throne there is a rainbow like an emerald in appearance. I had the privilege of interviewing mary trask, on our radio show kingdom highlights, for her new book, the 12 gemstones of revelation, published destiny image. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. In the endtime judgments, as seen in the book of revelation, we can be assured that god will show forth great mercy that will lead to the establishing of a new heaven and earth rev. Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. Its not one of my favourite bible books, but its one of the more interesting and important parts of the new testament. Most of the 144,000 lightworkers are now here and in the process of waking up to their divine purpose. The person who brought it said the bracelet was meant to represent the heavenly jerusalem described in the book of revelation 21. Did john see god the father in the book of revelation. The first clue is found in the apparel worn by the elders. 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. John also indicates that an emerald rainbow circled gods throne. English standard version and he who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian, and. Most emeralds are highly included, so their toughness resistance to breakage is classified as generally poor.
Interestingly, the modern greek bible of 1850 employs omoia thereby making the emerald comparison explicitly apply to the iris, the rainbow. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 573,856 views 58. And the glow of an emerald circled his throne like a rainbow. I saw the holy city, the new jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride beautifully dress. A an and appearance around carnelian emerald encircled had he in jasper like of one rainbow resembling sardius sat sitting stone the there throne was who nt prophecy. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. 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. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper stone, clear as crystal. It does belong to a tradition of apocalyptic writing, which began in judaism in the second temple period. And the one seated is, in appearance, like a jasper stone and a precious redcolored stone, and round about the throne there is a rainbow like an emerald in appearance. Emerald definition and meaning bible dictionary bible study tools. Indeed, john saw more than four horsemen in his vision. The book of revelation asv american standard version.
Sardius stone gemstones in the bible book of revelation. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. The rainbow around gods throne is a prophetic sign that he will show his tender mercy in the time of sin and judgment. Revelation 4 takes us to the start of the tribulation, and we are able to see into this future event through the apostles vision. Nov 10, 2016 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelations ancient discoveries duration. The first was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. The green of the emerald the green emerald may fitly represent gods goodness displayed in nature. Revelation chapter 4 explained book of revelation each. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading emerald green ruby red trilogy book 3. Emerald green ruby red trilogy book 3 kindle edition by gier, kerstin, bell, anthea. And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. Book of revelation december 24, 2016 1 after this i looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven. Im inclined to agree and see omoia as the less problematic reading. Book of revelation gemstones jasper spiritual science is. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Origin of the book of revelation the egyptian mysteries. Nov 30, 2014 the book of revelation chapter 4 illustrated. Around the throne was a halo as brilliant as an emerald. There are three clues that the bible gives about the identity of the elders. Prepare to have your mind blown by the mysteries surrounding the sea of.
The big decision to create a graphic novel adaptation of the book of revelation was a very thoughtout, muchdiscussed collaborative one. In revelation, god is described as having the appearance like that of jasper and carnelian with a rainbowlike halo as brilliant as emerald. Most of the 144,000 lightworkers are now here and in. Who are the 144,000 people mentioned in the book of. The book of revelations and the emerald tablets both predict and forecast the incarnation and arrival of 144,000 lightworkers who will save earth from the forces of darkness during the end times of the kali yuga. Revelation 21 cev the new heaven and the new earth i bible. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
When you get to the book of revelation, chapter 21 john tells us that he is with an angel and he is being shown the city of god. The name given to this stone in the new testament greek is smaragdos. The paler the color of the emerald, the lesser its value. And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardius stone. Revelation 21 niv bible then i saw a new heaven and a. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The reference to the 24 elders in the book of revelation can be first found in revelation 4. In fact, the whole circle of apocalyptic gemstones is, chemically, composed either of silicic acid or silicates, i. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Heres some backstory in 2009 i was commissioned to illustrate a page graphic novel written by l. In our last study, we saw that since the rapture will occur before the tribulation, it must occur between revelation 3 and 4. Book of revelation gemstones jasper jasper, the first of the twelve gemstones, consists mainly of silicic acid. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
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