The book of revelation represents one of the greatest mysteries for christians worldwide. The revelation series seminar is a study program that goes through the book of. Revelation commentary by jon paulien the battle of armageddon. From the second century ad onward, it became increasingly used as a term for extrabiblical works of a character similar to revelation. Jon paulien argues that the protection of certain objects from destruction in rev 7. Allusions, exegetical method, and the interpretation of. The battle of armageddon jon paulien blog and daily devotional. This is the published edition of pauliens doctoral dissertation. Click here for details the latest articles can be found on the buttons on the other side. In this small, readable volume, paulien focuses on simplifying what may at first seem overwhelming in the book of revelation.
Insight into the book of revelation blog, articles. Revisiting the sabbath in the book of revelation by jon paulien. Readers report that it makes the difficult concepts in the book understandable. The battle of armageddon revelation bible study jon.
This practical handbook for studying the book of revelation brings a fresh look and. Jon paulien is professor of religion and dean of the school of religion at. The author of seven books and more than a hundred articles, scholarly papers, and other publications, jon is a specialist in the study of johannine literature gospel of john and book of revelation. Andrews university press, 2010, 751416, 15661578, 16571687.
In his other lecture the principles of bible study dr paulien makes a. The recipients of the book of revelation sparks from the. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Recapitulation in revelation 411 ekkehardt mueller biblical research institute in approaching the book of revelation, or at least certain sections of the book, one has basically two options. Contradictory and often bizarre interpretations of the book abound. Everday insights for living from the last book of the bible join his blog, articles, keys to the code comprehensive revelation study, simply revelation, and more.
Jon paulien has identified the seven keys to unlocking revelations mystery and majesty. For centuries, scholars and theologians have speculated its interpretation. Buy a cheap copy of the deep things of god book by jon paulien. For the seventhday adventist, prophecy and unlocking the revelation code, are essential elements in understanding gods love and plan for this world. Dr jon paulien presented a series of lectures in zatonie poland titled the final events 1995. The book of revelation deserves far more time than one quarter of study, but it is my desireand no doubt that of sabbath school lesson contributors and my professors ranko stefanovic and jon paulien. The battle of armageddon, jon paulien blog, book of revelation bible study enlightenment fot the last days end of time preparation. He specializes in the study of the johannine literature in the new testament gospel of john and book of revelation and the intersection of faith with contemporary culture. In this unique cd series, however, jon paulien guides the listener to an approach that unlocks the. Purchase today, and you get one bible explore series for free. From both an exegetical and a pastoral perspective, paulien explores the book of revelation and its apocalyptic warnings and counsels, and the difficulties of spreading the christian message.
He presents an inspiring message of hope to counter the. In the king james version the word lamb occurs 29 times in the book of revelation, 28 of which are references to. Pauliens courses will give you a fresh perspective on eschatology and how we are called to live today in light of it. Jon paulien draws from the apocalypse practical, everyday. Andrews university seminary doctoral dissertation series 11. Jon pauliens explore revelation verse by verse study is his most comprehensive presentation on revelation to date. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the gospel from patmos. Whether or not you come from an sda background, dr. How to study the book of revelation without losing your mind. In this book paulien explains how the different writers of the bible saw. The book of revelation has both delighted and frustrated readers ever since it was written. Notes on the gospel according to john, the first and second epistles of paul to the thessalonians, and the revelation of jesus christ, in the andrews study bible, jon dybdahl, general editor berrien springs, mi. Paulien, jon 1998 revisiting the sabbath in the book of revelation, journal of the adventist theological society.
Everyday insights for living from the last book of the bible. Jon paulien is professor of new testament and dean of the school of religion at loma linda university. Jon paulien is professor of new testament interpretation at andrews university theological seminary. The battle of armageddon jon paulien blog and daily. This practical handbook for studying the book of revelation b. Everyday insights for living from the last book of the bible ebook written by jon paulien. Literary allusions and interpretations of revelation 8. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Starting with a quick survey of prophecy from genesis to revelation, jon paulien teases out the hidden patterns of gods working in.
What the bible says about the endtime by jon paulien, 1994. Dr jon paulien and dr graeme bradford present a chapterbychapter, 24part series on the book of revelation. The book of revelation general introduction good word. Check out pictures, bibliography, and biography of jon paulien. This dissertation attempts to overcome a significant obstacle to the development of a comprehensive exegetical method that can enable an interpreter to unlock the meaning of such difficult apocalyptic passages as rev 8.
Explore daniel makes an excellent companion series for revelation. If you think the book of revelation is primarily about politics, battles and wars, youre not reading it correctly. Jon paulien perceives that changes have already begun to happen in the adventist approach to the book of revelation. This is the first in a series of handbooks by a recognized expert in the field, bringing biblical scholarship to bear on the most perplexing book of the bible.
The term apocalypse is drawn from the introductory phrase of the biblical book of revelation rev 1. Jon paulien books list of books by author jon paulien. As inspired literature, it follows the purpose of scripture to the children of god, for everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope rom 15. Insight into the book of revelation blog, articles, cds, dvds, pdf books for download. The 24 episode revelation dvd series is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the book of revelation. The book of revelation has been a blessing to many beyond johns own time. Research paper the student will write a 810 page wordstudy paper on a passage of revelation according to the instruction provided in the class and the course syllabus in.
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It is used in this way three times in the book of revelation. Jon paulien draws from his scholarship on revelation and biblical eschatology and his seventhday adventist background to explain how old testament and new testament authors thought about the end times. Jon paulien has identified the seven keys to unlocking revelations mystery and. Jon paulien has identified the seven keys to unlocking revelation s mystery and majesty. He summarises what has been happening since the death of ellen white with the following observations. Both hosts and authors of the study series, jon paulien and graeme bradford, take you on a journey of discovery in an informative but light hearted environment.
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So the greek word for death at the time when the new testament was written, can carry connotations of pestilence, or pandemic. Everyday insights for living from the last book of the bible, and seven keys. The author of seven books and more than a hundred articles, scholarly papers, and other publications, jon is a specialist in the study of johannine literature. Highly practical to help you study the book of revelation and all the other books of the bible.
See all books authored by jon paulien, including the gospel from patmos. The unpredictable god by jon paulien download ebook pdf. Revelation 10 is building a case based on the entire last five chapters of the book of daniel. The allusion to daniel 12 in revelation 10 trumpets 6. In the lecture titled how to study the book of revelation he undertook to present some basic tools or principles of studying the book so that people could study it more effectively one can prove anything. Never more relevant than in todays apocalyptic culture, the book of revelation offers riches to the wise but conceals many land mines for the unskilled. Facebook twitter linkedin this entry was posted in biblical and tagged book of revelation, daniel 12, daniel 12. The battle of, companion website, also by paulien simply revelation 3abn interview part 1, part 2 book of revelation, a personal translation by paulien.