Well, that certainly makes sense now irenaeus speaks of revelation irenaeus circa 180 ad says of the book. Even in the midst of the flames, the elderly bishop antipas died praying for his church. According to metaphrastes, antipas was martyred during domitians. 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. Free pdf ebook download of does the martyrdom of antipas in revelation 2. Jun 14, 2019 persecution had already broken out in pergamum in the time of john. 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. While antipas was martyred late in the lifetime of the apostle john, precious little else is factually known about antipas from respected historical sources. 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 few years later, the apostle john wrote the book of revelation, mentioning the death of antipas in pergamum. The date of the writing of revelation is a matter of fundamental importance vitally affecting the interpretation of the book. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2 and more. Each of these messages includes a specific word to a specific church, but there are also lessons applicable to the lives of believers today. I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where satans seat is. Such evidence as does exist favours the view that the book of revelation was written later than a. 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. 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 was the bishop of pergamum, ordained by the apostle john, and his faith got the attention of the priests of asklepios. The book of revelation kindle edition by abbot of patmos. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible for good reason. The track is made using the larsen effect to get atmospheres, a bedrock of drums having. Even in the days wherein antipas martyred under domitian. On the calendars of eastern christianity, the feast day of antipas is april 11.
Blessed are they who read and hear the words of this prophecy, and keep the things which are written. 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. Without understanding the overall context of the bible, it is impossible to understand the book of revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
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. He condemns them, however, for some following the teaching of balaam and nicolaitans and tells them to repent. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Hieromartyr antipas, bishop of pergamum and disciple of saint. 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. No independent knowledge of this antipas is found in any of the earliest christian sources. The background to the book of revelation biblical thinking. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Herod antipas, a son of herod the great by his samaritan wife malthace.
It should be understood that this writer has spoken to those concerned, and has discussed their interpretations with them at some length. Revelation, book of historical exegesis harmony of the gospel conservative version chapter fiftyfive. The evangelist john writes of him in the book of revelation, and says as it. 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. 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.
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. He was a man who, like the believers at pergamos mentioned in revelation, held fast the lords name refusing to deny the faith. Dec 30, 2004 actually named as martyr in revelation. 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. The christian bibles new testament book of the revelation of christ jesus, a book of prophecy writtendown by the apostle john. He was the bishop of pergamum, ordained by the apostle john, and his faith got the attention. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The hieromartyr antipas, a disciple of the holy apostle john the theologian september 26, was bishop of the church of pergamum during the. According to tradition, the apostle john appointed antipas as overseer of the. Feb 09, 2020 the seven assemblies mentioned in the revelation are all in asia minor aka anatolia modern day turkey. 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.
Whittaker advances for the date of the writing of the apocalypse is thus lacking in any real substance. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Oct 28, 20 according to metaphrastes, antipas was martyred during domitians reign r. 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. Was my faithful witness happy is heto whom jesus, the faithful and true. 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. 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. Saint antipas is invoked for relief from toothache, and diseases of the teeth.
At least one christian had valiantly met death for his faith. 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. We are told that he was a member of the church in pergamos, he was faithful. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. 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. 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. Oct 07, 2017 revelation tries to found a different beat texture. 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. Book of revelation part 5 notes evangel community church. I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil. What was jesus message to the church in pergamum in. Scripture provides very few details concerning the life of antipas. 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.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation. The book of revelation kindle edition by abbot of patmos monastery arch. Antipas, bishop of pergamum greek orthodox archdiocese. Read revelation 2 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. It is more consistent with the character of the book for antipas to be a symbolic designation and representative for martyrdom. It draws upon the language and imagery of the old testament. Antipas was a contemporary of the apostle john, who penned the book of revelation. Oct 05, 2015 bsf study questions revelation lesson 5, day 2. 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. If true, this places the dating of the book of revelation most probably a. Saint antipas was a contemporary of the holy apostles, by whom he was made bishop of pergamum. Posts about antipas in revelation written by atozmom. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1.
Antipas of pergamos and the nicolaitans revelation 2. Whittaker makes it clear that the date when the apocalypse was written is crucial to his interpretation. 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. Persecution had already broken out in pergamum in the time of john. The seven assemblies mentioned in the revelation are all in asia minor aka anatolia modern day turkey. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
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. In the book of revelation, jesus called antipas my faithful martyr. According to scripture, antipas was a faithful man slain for his faith. These are the words of him who has the sharp, doubleedged sword revelation 2. Revelation tries to found a different beat texture. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. According to tradition, antipas, who is remembered on april 11 th in the eastern churches, had been bishop of pergamon. While antipas was martyred late in the lifetime of the apostle john.
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. I know thy affliction and poverty a poor prerogative in the eyes of the world. Traditionally, the book of revelation has been dated near the end of the first century, around a. What was jesus message to the church in pergamum in 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. 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. It requires some knowledge of the rest of the bible in order to appreciate it.
Antipas, bishop of pergamum greek orthodox archdiocese of. These thingssaith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges. A martyr named antipas is spoken of in the letter to the church at pergamon in asia minor in the book of revelation 2. 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. 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. Nearly all dispensationalists and other proponents of last days madness and end times fiction demand the late date theory. When you think about jesus in the book of revelation, do you think that in.
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. 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. The angel at philadelphia likewise had in their sight but a little strength. 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. 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. Many christian traditions believe saint antipas to be the antipas referred to in the book of revelation revelation 2. When the book of revelation was revealed to john, written, and sent to the seven churches in. He was tetrarch of galilee and peraea during the whole period of our lords life on earth luke 23. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. One reason often suggested for this statement is that pergamum housed a famous temple to asklepius, the greek god of healing. Asia minor is a point of contention among commentators.
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