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High priests headdressbreastplate one explanation links the white stone with the platelet of gold that graced the high priests headdress ex. Some thoughts on the book of revelation heres some religious thoughts i had just now after meditating a little. When you get to the book of revelation, chapter 21 john tells us that he is with an angel and. The white stone sermon by antonio silveira, revelation 2. Barron and word on fire commenting on subjects from modern day culture. The author identifies three distinct systems of interpretation of revelation. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. Revelation is the only prophetical book in the new testament c. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the spirit says to the churches. There are some important things to beware of regarding the hidden manner, white stone, new name and the book of revelation itself. This word is only used twice in the new testament and only translated once as stone. What is the significance of the white stone in revelation. John the moffat new testament commentary, new york london.

This served as his ticket to a special awards banquet. When we consider the white stone that was spoken to john, the word used for the phrase white stone was psephos. The book of revelation illustrated in a reverse reading of. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name.

Let everyone listen to what the spirit says to the churches. Book of revelation is generally considered by scholars to be of dubious credibility. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of. We are in the age where time slips away from us faster and faster because we are just so busy living life that we stop and realize time has gone and we arent sure where. Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the spirit is saying to the churches. At the time they are gathered, they will be presented with a white stone having their password written on it. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore. To receive a white stone means that you are free from condemnation. The revelation of peter, and the revelation of paul, and the revelation of zostrianos and almost anyone you can mention.

The ceremony is inspired by a quote from the book of revelation, let anyone who has an ear listen. Net bible the one who has an ear had better hear what the spirit says to the churches. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ, song of moses, song of. Posted by in facebooks pentecostal theology group view the original post. To him that overcometh will i give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. During the days in which the book of revelation was written, and days prior to that time, giving one a white stone meant that the person had been charged with some offense but had been acquitted. The words inscribed on it were holiness to the lord.

Lets turn to revelation chapter 4 and begin an indepth study of the book of revelation. Allah was represented by a black stone which was believed to have come down from heaven. These stones will be justified and approved by the lord, as indicated by the color white, while the worldly church will be condemned and rejected by him. The book of revelation illustrated in a reverse reading of genesis chapters 11to 1 for the time is near when these things will happen. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. In the book of revelation the color white denotes approval. Its not that hard to understand, though i know there have been a lot of people instructed to shy away from it leave it alone, you cant understand it anyway. There is little doubt that most people are confused by the book of revelation. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. The white stone had a special meaning in ancient greece. Sometimes called the apocalypse which is a transliteration of the greek word for revelation. White is here justice and when he promised to give a white stone to righteous disciples, he meant to make then righteous as becoming white stones with a their new name given of god on them. Breaking the apocalypse code inspiration ministries. An interlude in which the mystery of god is revealed and a special little book held by a strong angel as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 10.

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. This idea has a strong tie to the book of revelation, as the gospel of jesus christ is the good news that he brought. This is the white stone which is the hidden manna, or hidden truth that only the elect can learn. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to.

Breaking the apocalypse code by inspiration ministries join special guest perry stone as he unlocks the symbolism and prophetic messages found in the book of revelation one of the most misunderstood books of the bible. On the white stone is written a new name that no one knows except the person who receives it. To everyone who conquers i will give some of the hidden manna, and i will give a white stone and on the white stone is written a new name that no one knows except the one who receives it. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Story flow of the book of revelation united church of god. What is the meaning of the white stone in revelation 2. To him who overcomes i will give some of the hidden manna to eat. The winner of a contest was awarded a white stone with his name inscribed on it.

It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. The book of revelation from an israelite and historicist interpretation, truth in history publications. The reception of the book of revelation in the early church. Receiving the hidden manna and the white stone rev. If you were to be tried for a crime, a white stone signified acquittal, and a black stone signified guilt. The preterist school, the presentist school, and the prophetic. Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. This concept of a name becomes important at the end of the book, when only those names found in the book of life will enter heaven rev. Yeshua messiah or jesus the christ is the alpha and the omegathe beginning and the end, history repeats itself. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have.

Contains 22 chapters, 404 verses and 12,000 words 1. And i will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written that no one knows except him who receives it. Revelation is one of those debated books in the early church, along with books like 2 peter, 23 john, and jude. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one. He who has an ear let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. When we are transformed into a stone, we shall be approved by the lord. In his introduction, strauss says, genesis is the book of commencement. The book of the revelation contains outlined studies of the last book of the bible. I dont know about each of you, but i feel like 2018 has flown by. Jesus promises the overcomers of pergamum hidden manna and a white stone. The verse in revelation concerning the white stone is a straightforward instruction to the 144,000 overcomers to prepare a secret password only they know.

This black stone is supposedly a sign or symbol of being the corner stone in the. Most of the other revelations, and this fascinated me, many of them were found with the gnostic gospels in upper egypt, and they had been censored by church leaders for over a thousand and a half years. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it. It also reveals christianitys response to that covenant by ulrike. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. It is one of the devices of satan to get people to neglect a book that foretells his casting as prince of the powers of the air, and the god of this age, out of the heavenlies. If urim means lights, then it too could have had a whitish appearance. To him who overcomes, i will give some of the hidden manna. The subject matter, a questioning of everything, everyone believes about their religion, is sure to spark deep conversation between readers. Revelation mentions that the name of christ is written on the foreheads of the saints revelation 3. Notice of confidentiality without prejudice, extreme or other wise. Revelation is the only book with a promise of blessing to readers 1. I was thinking about the book of revelation and some bits suddenly started to make a tiny bit of sense to me, i know most people hate religion which is fair enough, just skip the following blurb if you are one of those people.

At the time the book of revelation was written, a white stone was equivalent with innocence. Stone on a book tour discussing his book with a live audience. To the one who conquers i will give some of the hidden manna. That the book should be shunned by many because of its mysterious character is no wonder. It is difficult to use information of our current times when in biblical times that information may have been different. Reflections on the book of revelation word on fire. The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. The best theory regarding the meaning of the white stone probably has to do with the ancient roman custom of awarding white stones to the victors of athletic games. So, jesus is referring to his own words, as he called the pharisees white tombs or stones of the tombs as dead stones made white as self righteousness. According to this interpretation the overcomer will wear a headdress with a precious stone, on which shall be engraved the new name which belongs to the new lord of the. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Please note that the information listed is derived from many sources and research of the stones is ongoing until this journal is published. Why is god going to give us a white stone with a new name.

Some thoughts on the book of revelation the stone cub. The white stone in the book of revelation refers to a person. Arnie stone wrote a first novel that frankly amazed me. Revelation was originally declared spurious or heretical by the council of laodicea in 363364 and evidently only. Another word translated stone is petros and is used 161 times as peter and one time as stone. To the one who is victorious overcomes, i will give some of the hidden manna. The living bread is jesus christ, unseen in the earth and hence called hidden. Perhaps is not surprising, then, that people are equally confused by its journey into the new testament canon. Revelation 22 niv bible then the angel showed me the. The historical backdrop of pergamum gives us some insight into the symbolism of the white stone. The book of revelation reveals christ working out the provisions of gods covenant in the last days. First, the white stone imagery comes from trial procedures in pergamum. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 722,174 views 58.