It refers to one who gains a surpassing or an overwhelming victory, the one who wins a most glorious victory. Series understanding the book of revelation kindle edition by richard booker. Tozers desire that all who would pursue the truth of revelation to be overcomers and rest their faith on the goodness and grace of a loving and just creator god. Chuck missler revelation session 6 the letter to the. Scripture does not teach that overcoming is a paradox or antinomy where all believers are viewed as overcomers on. The book of revelation ends as it began, by telling us that eternal life is provided without cost to those who walk by faith in him alone, believing that the work is done, that the lord is the beginning and the end of their quest for eternity. Christian overcomers offers you linebyline bible studies, videos, and prophecy updates by pastor ben heath. Each of the seven churches in the book of revelation are given the admonition to. The term overcomer is especially prominent in the book of revelation, where jesus encourages his people to remain steadfast through trials revelation 2. Who is the overcomer commentary a testimony of jesus. The overcomers the book of revelation is not a book of doom and gloom but the victory of the lamb of god and those who follow himthe overcomers.
Now a discussion of the content of the book of life cannot be dealt with here. Understanding the book of revelation as it was originally written and as it was written for the present time. Christ commands believers throughout all generations to be overcomers. The book of revelation is not a book of doom and gloom but the victory of the lamb of god and those who follow himthe overcomers.
There are 10 promises made to overcomers in the book of revelation. The book of revelation is not a book of doom and gloom but the victory of the lamb of god and those who follow him the overcomers. Now, some of you are aware that i have written a book on the rewarding of believers. This is why the lord jesus came in the book of revelation to call for overcomers. The bible has a lot to say about being an overcomer.
If you can find a local precept class studying revelation, i would strongly encourage you to join the class, as i know of no other study available anywhere in the world that will equip you so thoroughly to discern the signs of the times and cause you to live expectantly as you look for christs. What i am saying is that all true believers in the lord jesus christ are the overcomers in the bible. But as is so often the case with difficult passages, students of the word are divided on the answers. This can be interpreted to be a promise to them of their eternal security. The sermons are taped, transcribed, and with a minimum of editing are presented here as they were preached.
Throughout the book of revelation, john describes a vision he has received that provides a heavenly perspective of the future and of what will. All other overcomers are such by virtue of their position in him. 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. Revelation is a lens that puts the entire bible into focus.
He agrees with hodges, dillow and wilkin that only faithful, victorious christians are overcomers. Father, i come before you in prayer in the mighty name of jesus. Introduction the promises to the overcomer in revelation 2 and 3 present us with some important, but difficult questions that need to be answered in order to properly interpret and apply these promises. At the time the book of revelation was written, a white stone was equivalent.
According to the context, it may be applied to either salvation or service. It is the greek word hupernikao from huper compare the english words hyper and super and the verb nikao to overcome, to have the victory same word used for overcomers in revelation 23. And i will write on him the name of my god and the name of the city of my god, the new jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from my god. Clearly, the promises to the overcomers are rewards for obedience to the commands of the lord of the church. Not all were overcomers, but his ultimate call was to those individuals. Understand the book of revelation and why it is so important for believers living in the last days of the church age.
He calls for the overcomers seven times in his epistles to the seven churches in revelation 2 and 3 2. Jesus christ has been sent out from the throne of god to conquer mens hearts so they can also be overcomers. The overcomers understanding the book of revelation. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the overcomers. A fresh perspective on the book of revelation new edition ebook 9781600663314 by a. This society also publishes a number of books by hodges, wilkin and others. Another pattern the lord established when speaking to the churches was leaving promises for the overcomers in each church.
So, becoming an overcomer should be a basic devotion. But i do not believe that the overcomer in revelation is looking at the. And he said, write, for these words are faithful and true. Only those with the heart of an overcomer will understand the rest of the revelation. The overcomers ebook by richard booker rakuten kobo. This book is a collection of twentytwo sermons on the book of revelation, preached by milo hadwin in wheeling, west virginia in the united states from january through june of 1980. In some places it is easy to distinguish between the two.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The reader will come away with a new and enlightened understanding of what the last book in gods word is all about. This is also how the book of revelation ends, the grace of our lord. The overcomers book 1 understanding the book of revelationthe overcomersunderstanding the book of revelation written in a clear and readerfriendly style, this series is powerful, prophetic, practical, and personal. Who is the overcomer commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. The term overcomer is especially prominent in the book of revelation, where jesus encourages his people to remain steadfast through trials. He is calling us, the believers, the heavenly stars and the heavenly descendants of abraham, to be the overcomers. Root of david, has overcome so as to open the book and its seven seals. In revelation 21, verses 78, there are two and only two groups mentioned. Here we have that marvelous description of the new jerusalem. And he who sits on the throne said, behold, i am making all things new.
No mention is made of a supposed third group made up of saved people who are defeated failures. I like the treatment of this verse that is found in the second edition of the book grace in eclipse by ges board member zane hodges. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He could say, i also overcame, and am set down with my father in his throne revelation 3. Mal couch, soteriology in the book of revelation, in mal couch, ed. What heaven will be like book of life names blotted out white and bright clothes defeat white cloths satan, resistance to overcomers he who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments. Overcomers study guide bundlethe overcomers book 1 understanding the book of revelation read revelation within the context of its biblical jewish roots. Calling all overcomers one of the central messages in the book of revelation is that god is calling men to be genuine overcomers. Check out pastor al pittmans message entitled the overcomers from february 10th, 2019. Learn the historical and spiritual background of the seven churches. John wrote the book of revelation to encourage firstcentury christians who were experiencing great suffering and intense persecution. Christians are to make it their continual and unrelenting goal to maintain victory in every.
It is unthinkable that chapter 21 of the book of revelation would use the term overcomer differently than the way the term is used in revelation chapters 2 and 3. Who are the overcomers and what and how do they overcome. Another pattern the lord established when speaking to the churches was leaving. Those prone to looking for the easy way out and only listening to things that tickle their ears will not be able to understand much of what follows in this. The overcomers, thus, are shown to be all gods true children revelation, p. It is no accident that the lord begins the revelation given to john by speaking to the overcomers. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment. This prayer condenses all of these promises into one place to allow you to lay hold of all that god has set aside for his overcomers. They are being guaranteed that their names will remain in the book of life. Why would god view all believers as overcomers prior to the book of revelation but then call their status into question in the final book of the bible.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The book of revelation has incredible promises that are associated with overcomers. Jesus as food privileges of saints overcoming through christ taken to heaven taught by the spirit overcoming being awake revelation, responses to garden of eden. The overcomers in revelation chapters 23 middletown bible church.
An interpretation of the book of revelation by james harman available from rakuten kobo. Understanding the book of revelation reveals the literal truth and exposes the false prophets who have taught us their fallible tales and instilled their false doctrine in our churches. The lens is focused on the person of jesus christ, and his destiny is imminent. Not sure what all the signs, symbols and metaphors really mean. Introduction the promises to the overcomer in revelation 2 and 3. The overcomers understanding the book of revelation richard booker on. The faithful and truethe book of revelation week 42, 2018 rick joyner next we come to revelation 21. Richard booker helps you understand the book of revelation by explaining johns vision within its intriguing original historical, literary, and biblical context.