The resurrection of the messiah is clearly implied between the ending of the prayer in verse 21 and the beginning of the praise song in verse 22. Tenney, for example, identified 348 clear old testament references in the book of revelation. But, was the resurrection of christ really according to the scriptures as. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Isaiah 53 tells us that the suffering servant will divide the spoil, see his offspring, and be satisfied when his sacrifice has brought righteousness to many vv. Christs death and resurrection in the old testament enews. Eight interesting facts about revelations use of the old. His usage of the old testament is more than mere symbols its ideas and words appear throughout the book. The old testament and the book of revelation, part. Revelation parallels, figures and typology in the old. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment. But, was the resurrection of christ really according to the scriptures as the apostle paul claimed. The revelation of jesus christ is communicated by an angel to a man named john when he was on the island of patmos.
Johns exile immediately conjures up parallels from the old testament of the exile in. Westcott and horts greek new testament lists over 500 references or allusions from the old testament in the book of revelation. How many old testament prophecies are there about jesus. Founder and director of ariel ministries there are over five hundred references to the old testament in the book of revelation. Works which are particularly recommended for further study of the book of revelation are emphasized. This is significant because it boasts one of the clearest references to the resurrection in the old testament. The book of revelation or apocalypse is the last book of the new testament and of the bible and speaks of the end times. One of the intriguing questions discussed by scholars is the phrase of jesus christ iesou christou genitive case. Whereas revelation was written while the christians were oppressed by the romans, the prophets isaiah, ezekiel, and daniel wrote while the jews where under babylonian domination.
Old testament references verse numbers found in revelation approx 540 of them for god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by his death and resurrection, and will return one day as the true king of the world. The texts we looked at this week, in both the beginning and the end of the book, show just how much of revelation is about jesus. Nov 26, 20 some use this book to try and predict the future. Old testament references in the book of revelation by. Lesson 3 page 22 of standard edition jesus and the book. Where is the death and resurrection of messiah prophesied in. There are many similarities between revelation and the old testament. The christians, being familiar with these scriptures, would grasp the significance of the symbols, while their enemies would have no clue as to the thrust of the documents message. Where is the death and resurrection of messiah prophesied.
The new testament writers read the old testament scriptures legitimately. The system of sacrificing, often a spotless lamb, symbolized the coming christ. The importance of our familiarity with the old testament in order to understand the book of revelation cannot be overstated. May 27, 2002 when i went to the two old testament references he gave psalm 34. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the. There are no formal or direct quotations to the old testament ot in revelation. Old testament references in revelation unsealed discussion. The unfolding of the old testament in the new grand rapids. This, of course, necessitates an emphasis on the resurrection of the dead. Over time the concept became more developed through further revelation especially in the books of the wisdom literature and the prophets. This is a necessity to understanding and interpreting revelation correctly. There are thirtyfour direct references to the book of daniel in the revelation.
There are over five hundred references to the old testament in the book of revelation. Old testament people as types greatness of christ queens solomon, character of judgement the queen of the south will rise up with this generation at the judgment and will condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of solomon. The use of old testament in the book of revelation rizalde. So, lets examine passages from the old testament, to determine if it has anything to say about the concept of resurrection. There are somewhere between 200 to 1,000 references to the ot in revelation, depending on how you count them. Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied isaiah 53. The genitive frequently is expressed in english by the preposition of, as in this textthus, of jesus christ. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge.
This is one reason why we often study both books together. Power, gods saving destruction of satans works death, defeated rest, eternal overcoming death death, of. Some of these references back to the old testament do speak of the very same thing as the revelation. Christian members please remember to read the statement of purpose threads for each forum within christian congregations before posting in the forum. Porter concurred, the book of revelation is replete with allusions to the ot. The gospels, acts, epistles, and revelation all proclaim the blessed hope of our lords return to.
The revelation of jesus christ which god gave him to show to his servants. The christians, being familiar with these scriptures, would grasp the significance of the symbols, while their enemies would have no clue as. Even with all the old testament references to historical events, the book of revelation teaches us more about our lord jesus. According to westcott and horts list of quotations from the old testament, of the 404 verses of revelation 278 contain references to the old testament. The disciples should also have been able to foresee the messiahs resurrection because it is prophesied in several old testament passages. Beale has contributed the chapter on revelation to the book commentary on the new testament use of the old testament and in this commentary on revelation, he provides many references and connections between revelation and the old testament. The old testament is filled with prophecies and types of jesus suffering and death and resurrection as payment for the sins of the world, and the new testament points those out. The resurrection in the old testament kootenai church. Novum testamentum is the second part of the christian biblical canon, the first being the old testament. The concluding book of the new testament begins in the following fashion. That, my friends, is the book of revelation, a story about babylon, jesus.
The forums in the christian congregations category are now open only to christian members. Mar, 2005 in our text, in fact, christ is saying that old testament believers would be raised together with my dead body. The development of the concept of the resurrection in the old testament begins perhaps as early as the garden of eden with the promise that came with the curse resulting from the first sin genesis 3. Certainly then, by having a good knowledge of the old testament, and especially such books as isaiah, ezekiel, daniel, and zechariah, one likely will have an easier time understanding the book of revelation. This is significant because it boasts one of the clearest references to the resurrection in. For instance, the crucifixion of jesus was foretold in psalm 22. Where are the old testament prophecies of jesus resurrection. The revelation of jesus christ is communicated to john of patmos through prophetic visions. Old testament references verse numbers found in revelation approx 540 of them for god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth. Aug 24, 2016 on the other hand, the king james study bible stated, of the 404 verses in the book revelation, 265 verses contain lines that allude to some 550 old testament references 1979. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references.
Christians regard both the old and new testaments together as sacred. Not mourning god will comfort eternal life, nature of messianic prophecies mortality tears death. The witness of the old testament actually confirms the new testaments timing and characteristics of the rapture and of the coming of christ. By the early 200s, origen may have been using the same twentyseven books as in the catholic new testament canon, though there were still disputes over the canonicity of the letter to the hebrews, epistle of james, ii peter, ii john and iii john and the book of revelation, known as the antilegomena.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Resurrection in the old testament churchword resources. Revelation is all about jesus, about who he is, about what he has done. 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. The resurrection of christ is the centerpiece of the gospel. Of the 216 chapters, there are 318 references to the second coming. Jesus and the book of revelation sabbath school lesson 3. The events of revelation are the events that occur in the book of revelation of the new testament. Some people are surprised to learn that the concept of the resurrection and the gathering of believers to the lord can be. Death and resurrection passages in the new testament.
What does the old testament teach about the resurrection. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. In our text, in fact, christ is saying that old testament believers would be raised together with my dead body. Christs death and resurrection in the old testament. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Oct 25, 2019 where john speaks as the old testament. The oldest book of the bible to be authored was job. But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. The old testament also records many prophecies of jesuss resurrection. Still, the apostles and other new testament writers do a good job of filling us in. The following is a list of such references, but it makes no claim to being exhaustive or complete. In fact, of the 39 old testament books, one writer has found that revelation alludes to 24 of them. I go through a chapter of revelation and spot the links to old testament writings. Complete revelation did not come until god spoke truth through christ heb.
Dec 14, 2017 the oldest book of the bible to be authored was job. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Considering the theological weight that it carries in the new testament, one might expect a clear prophecy concerning the messiahs resurrection on the third day in the old testament. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. The bible doesnt leave us to wonder what it will be like to see the risen. That is a clear indication that resurrection is, indeed, mentioned in the old testament. Old testament foundations for jesus expectation of resurrection, westminster theological journal 70 2008. Apologetics press revelation and the old testament.
On the other hand, the king james study bible stated, of the 404 verses in the book revelation, 265 verses contain lines that allude to some 550 old testament references 1979. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The old testament and the book of revelation, part 1. Allusions in revelation from old testament christian forums. Some people are surprised to learn that the concept of the resurrection and the gathering of believers to the lord can be found in the ancient writings of the old testament. The new testament discusses the teachings and person of jesus, as well as events in firstcentury christianity. The use of old testament in the book of revelation. When i went to the two old testament references he gave psalm 34. Allusions in revelation from old testament silencehush. John was like the early restoration movement preachers or.
A crucial aspect of those old testament references in revelation. Revelation rarely quotes directly from the old testament, yet almost every verse alludes to or echoes older scriptures. Jan 04, 2010 there are no formal or direct quotations to the old testament ot in revelation. Where do the hebrew scriptures prophesy the death and. The bible is a stunning piece of literature, even if you dont believe. Resurrection in the old testament the institute for. This was literally fulfilled when the graves were opened. Jan 02, 2020 the resurrection of the messiah is clearly implied between the ending of the prayer in verse 21 and the beginning of the praise song in verse 22. Jan 02, 2020 still to come are the resurrection of the dead in christ at the lords return 1 thessalonians 4. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse.
Apr 19, 2011 still, the apostles and other new testament writers do a good job of filling us in. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. Almost every verse of revelation contains some sort of allusion to it. Still to come are the resurrection of the dead in christ at the lords return 1 thessalonians 4. I dont think you will find one clear, direct prophecy relating to the resurrection, but the old testament is scattered with numerous upon numerous symbolic references to jesus christ, his mission. Jesus symbolized in the old testament sacrificial system. Table of contents acknowledgments foreword homer hailey preface the old testament background of the book of revelation the number and analysis of old testament quotations the text used in the old testament allusions the purpose of the old testament allusions the place of the book of revelation in apocalyptic literature the times in which apocalyptic grew apocalyptic a reinterpretation. The books of the old testament contain many passages about the messiah all prophecies jesus christ fulfilled.