The book of revelation is one of the most encouraging books of the new testament. 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. The book of revelation makes several references to a group called the twentyfour elders rev 4. This list is simply the combination of the hebrew patriarchs rev. In both visions, they refer to a heavenly group, a court of elders, that is sitting on thrones around god himself. Oct 07, 2017 it is the view of this author that the 24 elders described in revelation 4 and 5 are not the raptured human church, as many teach, but that the 24 elders are nonhuman, heavenly beings who serve as counterparts to human overcomers. It is populated by winged and wild creatures, locust plagues, and sevenheaded beasts. I will be presenting my thoughts on who i believe the elders represent based on scripture mainly in the book of revelation. Revelation 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. However, some information is provided that allows us to rule out some possibilities and. Mar 11, 2018 during my study of the book of revelation, i decided to dig deeper into the identity of the 24 elders that are first introduced to john in revelation 4. In that passage, the twentyfour elders clearly spoke as representatives of all gods people, of the great company of the redeemed. Around the throne were twentyfour thrones, and seated on the thrones were twentyfour elders, clothed in. This erroneous teaching comes from a mistranslation of revelation 5. One of the symbolic pictures given in revelation is that of a throne in heaven around which twentyfour venerable persons known as presbyters are seated. The revelation of christ revelation 15 seven scenes in heaven scene 1 the 24 elders. In it, john 1 talks about the ultimate defeat of evil and the glorious return and reign of the lord jesus christ. However, johns aim is not to confuse the reader, but rather to bless them revelation 1. These saints are 24 elders seated in the throne room of god as john had seen.
The specific names of each of the twentyfour elders of revelation 1 are as follows. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads much speculation has arisen as to who these twentyfour elders are. The four beasts and twentyfour elders revelation 4 pastor bruce. The candlesticks in revelation 1 are said to be the churches, and they are in heaven by revelation 4, as are the elders. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. The bible does not specifically provide the identity of these elders. Nov 17, 2017 the candlesticks in revelation 1 are said to be the churches, and they are in heaven by revelation 4, as are the elders. Friday, may 11, 2012 who are the 24 elders of revelation. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Another point to make in regards to the identity of the 24 elders is that when they are first described in revelation 4 they already had on their heads crowns of gold verse4 they are already rulers.
Jul 17, 2012 paramhansa yogananda stated that it is a book of yogic wisdom, and he wrote a yet unpublished commentary of several hundred manuscript pages to expound that fact. The first clue is found in the apparel worn by the elders. The 24 elders are mentioned five times in the book of revelation as follows. He wrote, around the throne were twentyfour thrones, and on the thrones i saw twentyfour elders sitting, clothed in white robes. Please explain the twentyfour elders standing around the throne of god. The book of revelation can be daunting and confusing to read, with its vivid imagery and sounds. In revelation 4, a door in heaven is opened, so that john can have a look at heaven. If they represent the church, then it reflects what one would expect if the rapture has occurred before the tribulation has begun.
They fall down and worship the lamb, jesus christ, offering the same reverence to him that they did to the father revelation 4. However, they are most likely representative of the church. The timing of revelation 5 excludes the apostles from being included in the 24 elders. Revelation is filled with obscure and fantastic symbolism, and it teems with mystical references. So, the 24 elders of the bible book of revelation, are there as representative of the entire group of the 144,000 corulers, who will rule with jesus as kings and priests, for the 1,000 years, in jehovah gods heavenly kingdom. Their identity is not given directly but much can be learned by the clues provided. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john.
Jan 26, 2017 the elders of the book of revelation revelation 4. Later, an elder explains to john the identity of those coming out of the great tribulation rev. Re apocalypse christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search. Who are the twentyfour elders from the book of revelation, chapters 4,5,7,11. This page, the first in a series of four, will begin to explore the identity of. One of the elders comforts john explaining that jesus has prevailed to loose the sevensealed scroll rev.
The book of revelation was written by the apostle john under the inspiration of the holy spirit and direct revelation from jesus christ in a vision revelation 1. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Nevertheless, since they are mentioned rather prominently, it is only natural to ask who they are. The watchmaker is a character from his debut novel the revelation of the elders, is a whiteknuckle conspiracythriller with paranormal elements, historical themes, and jewish jokes. The last words of jesus featuring very special guests dr. And they sang a new song, saying, worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for god from every tribe and language and people and nation verse 9. Examples include twelve months in a year, twelve hours in a day. This depiction supports a pretrib rapture because from a chronological perspective of. The first thing the elders do is cast away their crowns and in the end their thrones are gone. The elders occupy a position of prominence near the throne along with the four.
What do the thrones and elders represent in revelation 4. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The twentyfour is the number of the priestly courses as given in 1. Along the way, meet 72 of gods mighty angels as they proclaim gods messages of warning and hope to a lost world.
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. Can you tell me who or what the 24 elders in revelation represent. While church tradition has attributed the gospel of john, the letters of john, and the book of revelation to the same authorjohn the apostle and son of zebedeeinternal and external evidence may require us to attribute them to other individuals who may or may not have also been named john. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the revelation of the elders elders series book 1. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads.
Are the 24 elders of revelation past kings of judah and. The 24 elders first appear in revelation 4 and are described as sitting around the throne in heaven. For you were slain, and have redeemed us to god by your blood, out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation. However, some information is provided that allows us to rule out some possibilities and consider a few options. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 4. Since the 24 elders of revelation represent the church in heaven, this means that the churchthe body of christ and his brideis complete, since she has received her rewards i. In fact, the book of revelation that presents it links the first part cf. The book of revelation describes a group of people known as the twentyfour elders, who surround the throne of god in heaven and who sing his praises. It talks about a time when god will dwell with men and he will wipe every tear from their eyes and there will be no more death, or mourning or crying. It highlights a mysterious imagery of 24 elders surrounding the throne of god and 4 living creatures at 4 points around the throne. This is in contrast to the group described in rev 5. Interpretive models for the book of revelation as a whole.
And a voice came out of the throne from the glory, or the. So, the 24 elders represents the 144,000 in their glorious heavenly position. There are three key descriptions that are said about them and i believe if we take a look at all three we can narrow the field down to one group, which represent the church of jesus christ. May the grace and peace of the lord be multiplied to you the twentyfour elders are in heaven, before the throne of god and are sitting upon thrones. Who are the 24 elders in the book of revelation youtube. A suggestion that some scholars have made is that there seem to have been twentyfour courses of jewish priests in the first century. The 24 elders in revelation what do the scriptures say. The hymn that has just resounded ideally comes down from heaven. We have completed our study of the first vision in the book of revelation, in chapters 1 to 3.
And the twentyfour elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped god who was seated on the throne, saying, amen. The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twentyfour elders are. And round about the throne were four and twenty seats thrones. In that vision, christ appeared to john and issued messages to the seven churches of asia. Thomas ice pretrib research center and around the throne were twentyfour thrones. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The reference to the 24 elders in the book of revelation can be first found in revelation 4. Oct 01, 20 the specific names of each of the twentyfour elders of revelation 1 are as follows.
However, there is no verse in revelation that tells us plainly who they are. There are three clues that the bible gives about the identity of the elders. First, these twentyfour elders are described as human, male elders. The book of revelation is strikingly different from the rest of the new testament. Come and travel along with a man called the elder and his angelic guide as the end times are revealed throughout the book of revelation in stunning detail. Gilbert s manes first foray into fiction is his short story, the death of a watchmaker.
The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, is the most mathematical book of the bible at its surface text. The four and twenty elders and the four living creatures after the preceding chorus had ended their hymn, the representatives of the jewish and christian churches prostrated themselves before jehovah, saying, amen so be it. I t is most important to realize that the book of revelation is purely spiritual symbolism and not prophecy at all. An important interpretative issue in the book of revelation revolves around the identity of the 24 elders. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. John darby wrote his own translation of the bible, and in it he translates the words in rev 5. I dont know that anyone can tell you with certainty exactly what or who the 24 elders represent, but i will try to give you a reasonable explanation of them. Encounter 72 of gods mighty angels from the book of revelation. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation, the final book of the bible, reveals that there are 24 elders around the throne of god. The number 24 is the only number where the sum of the squares up to a given number yields a square number see here. The twentyfour 24 elders in revelation who are they. Nov 29, 2019 the parallel between daniel 7 and revelation 5 is striking and leads to the conclusion that the 24 elders in the book of revelation are the same ones described in daniel 7.
There are seven references in revelation to this group and what they are doing. In his commentary on the book of revelation, john darby, the cofounder of the plymouth brethren and father of pretribulationism says that the 24 elders are priests. Are the twentyfour elders of revelation 45 angels or. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Rather, it is a book of mystical teaching, relating especially to the esoteric experiences of the evolving consciousness. Paramhansa yogananda stated that it is a book of yogic wisdom, and he wrote a yet. Twentyfour elders appear in the book of revelation 4. Most of the book of revelation, often contrary to popular belief, actually deals. Who the 24 elders represent can be very important in regards to the pretrib rapture. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Who are the 24 elders in the book of revelation heaven dwellers. The revelation of the elders elders series book 1 kindle edition by mane, gilbert. Who are the 24 elders mentioned in the book of revelation. John, calling himself the elder, had met the 24 elders, and in doing so, presented a great mystery. And the first voice which i heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, come up here, and i will show you things which must take place after this.
May 01, 2019 encounter 72 of gods mighty angels from the book of revelation. The only other mention of thrones plural in this book are those occupied by saints who. Who the 24 elders represent can be very important in. The second clue is found in the number of elders and their role in laying the foundations of the old and new. Apr, 2018 in revelation 5 we hear of the twentyfour elders again. During my study of the book of revelation, i decided to dig deeper into the identity of the 24 elders that are first introduced to john in revelation 4. Who are the 24 elders and why are they wearing golden crowns and dressed in white robes. Apr, 2018 the 24 elders in revelation 45 are a good testcase for methods of interpretation in this unusual book. The 24 elders in revelation 45 are a good testcase for methods of interpretation in this unusual book. Revelation of the 24 elders part 1 by leo tavares the book of revelation, the last book of the bible, is the most mathematical book of the bible at its surface text. There are a few unusual views for the 24 elders we should probably set aside early on. The number twelve is often used in the bible to signify perfection of governance. The 24 elders are symbolic of the entire 144,000, who are to be corulers with jesus, in jehovah gods heavenly kingdom. What is important in this vision is the worship god receives from all of creation.
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