This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Many christian traditions, according to the commentary on the apocalypse of andreas of caesarea, believe saint antipas to be the antipas referred to in the book of revelation, revelation 2. Many christian traditions, according to the commentary on the apocalypse of andreas of caesarea, believe saint antipas to be the antipas referred to in the book of revelation. He had cast out so many devils that the demons had been complaining to pagans, saying, youve got to do something about this antipas, says. According to metaphrastes, antipas was martyred during domitians. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Blessed are they who read and hear the words of this prophecy, and keep the things which are written. Nearly all dispensationalists and other proponents of last days madness and end times fiction demand the late date theory. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. One reason often suggested for this statement is that pergamum housed a famous temple to asklepius, the greek god of healing, symbolized by the figure of a snake finegan 1981. Some writers, however, have advanced the preterist from a latin word meaning that which is past view, contending that the apocalypse was penned around a.
The christian bibles new testament book of the revelation of christ jesus, a book of prophecy writtendown by the apostle john. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible for good reason. Saint antipas is invoked for relief from toothache, and diseases of the teeth. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation. While antipas was martyred late in the lifetime of the apostle john.
Jesus praises the church in pergamum for its fidelity to him even in the face of persecution and the death of antipas. The following comment august 23, 2012 in defense of the latedate composition of the book of revelation based partly on the martyrdom of. Herod antipas, a son of herod the great by his samaritan wife malthace. Antipas was a leader in the church at pergamos in 83 ad antipas was later martred in pergamos on april 11, 90 ad it is said that antipas was consecrated bishop of pergamos by the apostle john himself.
Without understanding the overall context of the bible, it is impossible to understand the book of revelation. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. He was the bishop of pergamum, ordained by the apostle john, and his faith got the attention of the priests of asklepios. Whittaker advances for the date of the writing of the apocalypse is thus lacking in any real substance. The evangelist john writes of him in the book of revelation, and says as it. Hieromartyr antipas, bishop of pergamum and disciple of saint. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. When the book of revelation was revealed to john, written, and sent to the seven churches in. Revelation, book of historical exegesis harmony of the gospel conservative version chapter fiftyfive. The seven assemblies mentioned in the revelation are all in asia minor aka anatolia modern day turkey. He was a man who, like the believers at pergamos mentioned in revelation, held fast the lords name refusing to deny the faith. In appealing for a right understanding of the book of revelation, it has been necessary to refer to the work of those who offer alternative views. According to tradition, antipas, who is remembered on april 11 th in the eastern churches, had been bishop of pergamon no independent knowledge of this antipas is found in any of the earliest christian sources.
Jan 29, 2012 the only thing we know for sure about this man named antipas was that he was a faithful witness of jesus christ and that he was martyred in pergamum sometime before johns writing of the book of revelation. Oct 05, 2015 bsf study questions revelation lesson 5, day 2. Archimandrite antipas nikitaras the book of revelation for centuries now, people have pored over the book of revelation and have been curious about the sacred cave of the theophany seeking to penetrate its meaning and venerate with devotion the traces of the disciple of love. According to tradition, the apostle john appointed antipas as overseer of the. Apr 11, 2020 a martyr named antipas is spoken of in the letter to the church at pergamon in asia minor in the book of revelation 2. A martyr named antipas is spoken of in the letter to the church at pergamon in asia minor in the book of revelation 2. The beginning of the book promises blessing to him that reads and hears and keeps, that he who takes pains about the reading. 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 revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. Antipas was a contemporary of the apostle john, who penned the book of revelation. What was jesus message to the church in pergamum in.
The city itself, pergamum, once the center of a small kingdom, is here labeled a place where satan has his throne, or where satan lives v. Well, that certainly makes sense now irenaeus speaks of revelation irenaeus circa 180 ad says of the book. It should be understood that this writer has spoken to those concerned, and has discussed their interpretations with them at some length. At least one christian had valiantly met death for his faith. No independent knowledge of this antipas is found in any of the earliest christian sources. Antipas, bishop of pergamum greek orthodox archdiocese. When you think about jesus in the book of revelation, do you think that in.
These are the words of him who has the sharp, doubleedged sword revelation 2. The hieromartyr antipas, a disciple of the holy apostle john the theologian september 26, was bishop of the church of pergamum during the. The hieromartyr antipas, a disciple of the holy apostle john the theologian september 26, was bishop of the church of pergamum during the reign of the emperor nero 5468. Book of revelation part 5 notes evangel community church.
Persecution had already broken out in pergamum in the time of john. A few years later, the apostle john wrote the book of revelation, mentioning the death of antipas in pergamum. Hieromartyr antipas, bishop of pergamum and disciple of saint john the theologian commemorated on april 11. Antipas of pergamos and the nicolaitans revelation 2. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Oct 28, 20 according to metaphrastes, antipas was martyred during domitians reign r. It requires some knowledge of the rest of the bible in order to appreciate it. It draws upon the language and imagery of the old testament. We are told that he was a member of the church in pergamos, he was faithful. The book of revelation kindle edition by abbot of patmos. These thingssaith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges. Hieromartyr antipas, bishop of pergamum and disciple of. He contested during the reign of domitian, when he was cast, as it is said, into a bronze bull that had been heated exceedingly.
He was a frivolous and vain prince, and was chargeable with many infamous crimes mark 8. On the calendars of eastern christianity, the feast day of antipas is april 11. He had cast out so many devils that the demons had been complaining to pagans, saying, youve got to do something about this antipas. I know where you dwell, where the throne of satan is located, and you have my name and you have not denied my faith even in the days of antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed in your presence, there where satan dwells. He was the bishop of pergamum, ordained by the apostle john, and his faith got the attention.
Read revelation 2 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. There is a church tradition that says antipas was the bishop of the church in pergamum and had been ordained to that office by the apostle john. It is more consistent with the character of the book for antipas to be a symbolic designation and representative for martyrdom. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. 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. What was jesus message to the church in pergamum in revelation. Even in the midst of the flames, the elderly bishop antipas died praying for his church. You hold firmly to my name, and didnt deny my faith in the days of antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where satan dwells. Each of these messages includes a specific word to a specific church, but there are also lessons applicable to the lives of believers today.
This suggests that john, who wrote the revelation, lived and served in that area prior to his exile and may have planted these seven assembl. There is only one place we read in the bible about a man named antipas and here is what the bible simply says about him. Oct 07, 2017 revelation tries to found a different beat texture. Antipas, bishop of pergamum greek orthodox archdiocese of. Revelation tries to found a different beat texture. In the bible, the man named antipas is mentioned only in the book of revelation, chapter 2, verse and is described as a martyr for the christian faith. He condemns them, however, for some following the teaching of balaam and nicolaitans and tells them to repent. According to tradition, antipas, who is remembered on april 11 th in the eastern churches, had been bishop of pergamon. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him, and showed unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass, and signified it. Jan 02, 2020 the message to the pergamene church was from the lord jesus christ, specifically addressed to the angel or messenger of the church. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. 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.
Even in the days wherein antipas martyred under domitian. I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where satans seat is. The track is made using the larsen effect to get atmospheres, a bedrock of drums having. Jan 05, 2014 there is only one place we read in the bible about a man named antipas and here is what the bible simply says about him. Many christian traditions believe saint antipas to be the antipas referred to in the book of revelation revelation 2. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Traditionally, the book of revelation has been dated near the end of the first century, around a. Was my faithful witness happy is heto whom jesus, the faithful and true. The angel at philadelphia likewise had in their sight but a little strength. Free pdf ebook download of does the martyrdom of antipas in revelation 2.
The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. The date of the writing of revelation is a matter of fundamental importance vitally affecting the interpretation of the book. While antipas was martyred late in the lifetime of the apostle john, precious little else is factually known about antipas from respected historical sources. Scripture provides very few details concerning the life of antipas. If metaphrastes can be trusted, this mention of antipas helps to confirm the testimony of irenaeus ad 120202 that revelation was written toward the end of domitians reign. In the book of revelation, jesus called antipas my faithful martyr. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Jun 14, 2019 persecution had already broken out in pergamum in the time of john.
From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. According to scripture, antipas was a faithful man slain for his faith. Such evidence as does exist favours the view that the book of revelation was written later than a. Posts about antipas in revelation written by atozmom. Dec 30, 2004 actually named as martyr in revelation. Whittaker makes it clear that the date when the apocalypse was written is crucial to his interpretation.
I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil. Apr 11, 2018 when john the apostle or perhaps a disciple of his wrote the book of revelation, he made an interesting reference to a person named antipas, calling the man a faithful witness and one. One reason often suggested for this statement is that pergamum housed a famous temple to asklepius, the greek god of healing. He was tetrarch of galilee and peraea during the whole period of our lords life on earth luke 23. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. Feb 09, 2020 the seven assemblies mentioned in the revelation are all in asia minor aka anatolia modern day turkey. If true, this places the dating of the book of revelation most probably a. The background to the book of revelation biblical thinking. Saint antipas was a contemporary of the holy apostles, by whom he was made bishop of pergamum. The book of revelation kindle edition by abbot of patmos monastery arch. Asia minor is a point of contention among commentators. The following comment august 23, 2012 in defense of the latedate composition of the book of revelation based partly on the martyrdom of antipas, as i will show, is just plain wrong. I know thy affliction and poverty a poor prerogative in the eyes of the world. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.