What is yet to be completed in the book of Revelation?

[joi]

There are many discussions here on what has already come about in the book of Revelation, so I would like us to do a study on what has yet to be fulfilled. Obviously the white throne judgment has not been accomplished.

I have also 'heard' that some prophecy might represent two separate happenings. If so which ones and on what do you base this as I see no Biblical reference for it.

[godrulz]

There are many discussions here on what has already come about in the book of Revelation, so I would like us to do a study on what has yet to be fulfilled. Obviously the white throne judgment has not been accomplished.

I have also 'heard' that some prophecy might represent two separate happenings. If so which ones and on what do you base this as I see no Biblical reference for it.

Rev. 1:19 is the interpretative key.

Rev. 1 is past (to John), Rev. 2-3 is present (to John), while Rev. 4-22 is yet future (literal, futurist view vs preterism). Rev. 6-19 is the Tribulation period after the rapture (Christ comes FOR the church), before the visible Second Coming/Millennium (Christ comes WITH the Church).

[jasoncran]

There are many discussions here on what has already come about in the book of Revelation, so I would like us to do a study on what has yet to be fulfilled. Obviously the white throne judgment has not been accomplished.

I have also 'heard' that some prophecy might represent two separate happenings. If so which ones and on what do you base this as I see no Biblical reference for it.

Rev. 1:19 is the interpretative key.

Rev. 1 is past (to John), Rev. 2-3 is present (to John), while Rev. 4-22 is yet future (literal, futurist view vs preterism). Rev. 6-19 is the Tribulation period after the rapture (Christ comes FOR the church), before the visible Second Coming/Millennium (Christ comes WITH the Church).

show me how revalation 12 with the man child has yet to come?

not all of these prophecies are in the future but they could be visions of things past to show something that is to come or of christ nature.

[Zemke]

There are many discussions here on what has already come about in the book of Revelation, so I would like us to do a study on what has yet to be fulfilled. Obviously the white throne judgment has not been accomplished.

I have also 'heard' that some prophecy might represent two separate happenings. If so which ones and on what do you base this as I see no Biblical reference for it.

Rev. 1:19 is the interpretative key.

Rev. 1 is past (to John), Rev. 2-3 is present (to John), while Rev. 4-22 is yet future (literal, futurist view vs preterism). Rev. 6-19 is the Tribulation period after the rapture (Christ comes FOR the church), before the visible Second Coming/Millennium (Christ comes WITH the Church).

Actually we can say chapter one is what was, what is, and what will be. It isn't so much an outline of the book but the reality of the concurrent nature of prophecy in the book.

There are over 800 references to the OT in Revelation. In some way most have been fulfilled and all will be fulfilled.

[NathanH]

I have viewed revalation a good many ways over the years. But the one thing that always gets me is this statement;

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,

And this one;

Write therefore the things that you have seen, those that are and those that are to take place after this.

And then tie it into this one;

After this I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this."

Three phrases - must soon take place, are to take place after this, and must take place after this.

I believe it is a continual unfolding that started with the writing of the book itself. I believe that since the time of the emergence of the last church we see described things have been unfolding ever since. When did it emerge? Who knows for sure, I have never looked real hard.

So as far as where exactly, I think somewhere mid chapter 13. I think the beast who rises from the "earth" has done so and now we will begin to see what takes place from this.

My thoughts anyways.

[joi]

I have viewed revalation a good many ways over the years. But the one thing that always gets me is this statement;

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,

And this one;

Write therefore the things that you have seen, those that are and those that are to take place after this.

And then tie it into this one;

After this I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this."

Three phrases - must soon take place, are to take place after this, and must take place after this.

I believe it is a continual unfolding that started with the writing of the book itself. I believe that since the time of the emergence of the last church we see described things have been unfolding ever since. When did it emerge? Who knows for sure, I have never looked real hard.

So as far as where exactly, I think somewhere mid chapter 13. I think the beast who rises from the "earth" has done so and now we will begin to see what takes place from this.

My thoughts anyways.

I like your observations Nathan.

As for the man child in Rev. 12, I think what we are seeing there is a reiteration of the situation. A review so to speak, in order to get to other points.

I also see chapter one as a panoramic view.

Much of the NT quotes the OT.

Good answers! Keep them coming!

[godrulz]

There are many discussions here on what has already come about in the book of Revelation, so I would like us to do a study on what has yet to be fulfilled. Obviously the white throne judgment has not been accomplished.

I have also 'heard' that some prophecy might represent two separate happenings. If so which ones and on what do you base this as I see no Biblical reference for it.

Rev. 1:19 is the interpretative key.

Rev. 1 is past (to John), Rev. 2-3 is present (to John), while Rev. 4-22 is yet future (literal, futurist view vs preterism). Rev. 6-19 is the Tribulation period after the rapture (Christ comes FOR the church), before the visible Second Coming/Millennium (Christ comes WITH the Church).

show me how revalation 12 with the man child has yet to come?

not all of these prophecies are in the future but they could be visions of things past to show something that is to come or of christ nature.

Like other prophetic passages, two events may be highlighted with an indeterminate interval in between. Rev. 12 does have a historical reference to Israel bringing forth the Messiah and then the end time events. Rev. 6-19 is yet future, but that does not mean one sentence or verse might not allude to a historical event. Look at the larger context and then consider any given verse on its own merits. Likewise, Rev. talks about Satan's future activity, but one verse may refer back to his original fall or work earlier in history. This does not negate the fact that almost every other passage is yet future. Likewise, in historical narrative, one verse may have prophetic application in the future (Messianic proof text), but most of the context was present to the writer or had historical fulfillment (or even dual fulfillment at times).

[taylor30]

I personally believe NONE of the prophesy of Revelation has happened yet. Chapters 1-3 are historical, representing not only the literal churches, but also are examples of all,the different churches in history. Technically, chapter 6 is where the first actual prophesy begins, however I believe 4:1 could be a reference to the rapture. So NO prophesies have occurred yet. I believe we are currently living in verse 3:22, if you were to count the whole book as a timeline.

[rogerjerry]

I really enjoyed all the comments from you guys! Makes me want to read the book of Revelation again sometime soon!

[Bold Believer]

I believe most of Revelation except for Ch 20 has been fulfilled, and the War of Gog and Magog is ongoing now (hence the upsurge in evil and weirdness).