Receiving the hidden manna and the white stone rev. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it. In my humble opinion and research and resources on revelations 21. Dec 27, 2014 you will use the stone to record your new name. This interpretation holds that on the stone is written the name of christ. The white stone is something that can be seen and graspeda visible token of the invisible reality of the saints friendship with christ and their invitation to the victory banquet in heaven. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known. The white stone mentioned by john is a personal urim and thummim given to each. In understanding the white stone, we meet with a tendency of many. Answering your question involves bridging a culture gap in biblical interpretation and growing in our appreciation for the grace of god in. In the apostle johns symbolic vision, in the book of revelation, the glorified jesus christ is depicted as riding a white horse and as being accompanied by an army, all of whose members are seated on white horses. As best as i can see, the origin of the white stone comes from the book of revelation, where it is said that those who overcome temptation will be given inner resources to sustain them, among them a white stone upon which is written a secret name that is given to those who persist.
A white stone was used to gain admission to certain events in roman times. By giving those who were victorious a white stone, jesus was declaring them innocent of their sins. The white stone of the book revelation, what is it. If urim means lights, then it too could have had a whitish appearance. 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. In this course, perry stone will walk you through the book of revelation with imagery, graphics, props, charts and fundamental explanations.
To him who overcomes i will give some of the hidden manna to eat. The white stone is a cleansed consciousness thinking and feeling, that is ready to accept the revelation of our true relationship to god as his son. The book of revelation adds some details to this, listing some of the. To him who overcomes the world through believing that jesus is the son of god, to him i will give the privilege of eating some of the hidden manna, and i will give him a white stone with a new name engraved on the stone which no one knows except the one who receives it. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. If you were to be tried for a crime, a white stone signified acquittal, and a black stone signified guilt. To him who overcomes, i will give some of the hidden manna. The manna, as we know, was jehovahs provision for sustaining the lives of the ancient israelites in the wilderness, and it foreshadowed jehovahs provision for everlasting life through his son.
At rome, some white stones have been dug up, some lesser, some greater, with names and letters, and other engravings upon them, which pignorius t has given the figures of. The white stone promisethe book of revelation prod. We believe it is inappropriate to base the interpretation of symbols within the book of revelation upon pagan, nonjewish cultural practices. This apocalyptic book is one of the most important messages concerning the future, yet one of the least read books of the bible and often the least understood. But with the lords help i think ive found my way to a fairly clear understanding of what it is all about. The living bread is jesus christ, unseen in the earth and hence called hidden. Revelation 1 pastor cameron corbin white stone church.
This may puzzle those who picture him clothed in glorious white. And i will give to each one a white stone, and on the stone will be engraved a. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the spirit says to the churches. It is a book of the horror that is soon to unfold upon planet earth in the very near future. It is the illumined state of mind in which we accept our true spiritual name of i am, or christ. Answering your question involves bridging a culture gap in biblical interpretation and growing in our appreciation for the grace of god in christ. Another widely held explanation suggests that the white stone may be a translucent precious stone such as a diamond. The hidden manna and the white stone series contributed by bud brown on oct 14, 2004 message contributor. Why is god going to give us a white stone with a new name. May 23, 2010 im very interesting about a new name of god in the books of revelation 2. In ancient times, the white stone was used in many ways. They point to the fact that the result of this judgment is the same as what is seen after the great white throne judgment in revelation 20.
Gods authoritycommandments without first hearing the gospel. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2. To receive a white stone means that you are free from condemnation. The white stone inscribed with a personal name presumably served as a. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches. White stone watcher is a new book written by author and content creator doug drake. So with that evidence you would expect that the white horse of revelation 6 would also represent righteousness when taken at face value. The ceremony is inspired by a quote from the book of revelation, let anyone who has an ear listen. During the time that john wrote the book of revelation a white stone was equivalent with innocence. The lamb that rides the white horse and offers the invitation to the marriage supper of the lamb. God has our white stone with our new name written on it. Perry stone breaks down some of the mystery contained in. And i will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it revelation 2.
To the one who is victorious, i will give some of the hidden manna. When you get to the book of revelation, chapter 21 john tells us that he is with an angel and he is being shown the city of god. Quoting you all quotations are from prior to editing the tone of the question is the urantia book white. If you were to be tried for a crime, a white stone signified acquittal. Unlocking the book of revelation program 1 of 3 youtube. Mar 26, 2020 so with that evidence you would expect that the white horse of revelation 6 would also represent righteousness when taken at face value. When we are transformed into a stone, we shall be approved by the lord. They could show anyone their white stone to prove their innocency. Home content index books of the bible revelation white stone new name. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Why the white horse of revelation 6 cannot be the antichrist.
In the white stone watcher, a young man faces supernatural titans of war. To the one who conquers i will give some of the hidden manna, and i will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone that no one knows except the one who receives it. When someone was accused of a wrong doing and taken to court when they were acquitted they were given a white stone as a symbol of their innocence. Net bible the one who has an ear had better hear what the spirit says to the churches. Below i have provided all of the references to the word white in the book of revelation to prove the meaning of righteousness. Answering your question involves bridging a cultur e gap in biblical interpretation and growing in our appreciation for the grace of god in christ. At the time the book of revelation was written, a white stone was equivalent with innocence. The answer to your question illustrates the truth that the book of revelation very often recasts in figurative and symbolic ways what the bible.
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 lamb that rides the white horse and offers the invitation to. These will receive their white stone as special guests at the marriage supper of the lamb. Nov 26, 2016 white stone 7 churches of revelation summary hearing what the spirit says to the churches posted on november 26, 2016 october 27, 2019 by book of revelation. And that scroll includes the mortgage that satan is holding over the planet as a result of the curse.
Sep 08, 2019 the manna, as we know, was jehovahs provision for sustaining the lives of the ancient israelites in the wilderness, and it foreshadowed jehovahs provision for everlasting life through his son. During the time revelation was written, it was common practice to render a trial verdict by giving the accused either a white innocent or black guilty stone. The hebraic book of revelation part 6c torah to the tribes. Home cooking dinner while i join in on my church service love come join me. Jesus concludes all 7 letters with with the words, he who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit. Third of seven in series ever since the beginning, there have been successes and failures when it comes to. I needed to read this in a hebrew time perspective. He who has an ear, let him hear and heed what the spirit says to the churches. The 12 gemstones of revelation goodreads share book. One day god will hand you a white stone with your true name on it. Answering your question involves bridging a cultur e gap in biblical interpretation and growing in our appreciation for the grace of god in christ bridging the gap. To him that overcometh will i give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth save he that receiveth 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.
May we all pray that there is a white stone with our name on it waiting for us in heaven. The ethiopic version, instead of a white stone, reads, a famous book. After three weeks of poring over ancient manuscripts, reading dozens of commentaries and journal articles, consulting with archaeologists, and evaluating over a dozen proposed interpretations, ive concluded that the white stone represents admission to a feast. 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. We encounter culture gaps in the bible whenever we read about customs and practices that differ from our experiences today. For years, i carried a small white stone in my pocket. To the one who is victorious overcomes, i will give some of the hidden manna. Oct 14, 2004 the white stone is the most obscure figure in the new testament.
Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. Oct 26, 2019 the white stone of the book revelation, what is it. This same brilliance was used to describe the white stone that was revealed to john. Let everyone listen to what the spirit says to the churches. Posted on november 26, 2016 october 27, 2019 by book of revelation.
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. Nevertheless, it is in perfect agreement with other scriptures that tell us that the saviors apparel will be red at his coming. The white stone mentioned by john is a personal urim and thummim given to each individual. What is the white stone with the new name on it that believers will.
With this understanding, the book of revelation can be viewed with new eyes spiritual eyes eyes that will enable us to understand the revelation of jesus christ given to john. This stone will give them all power and authority in his kingdom. The hidden manna and stone with their name on it that no one knows speaks of a secret provision and relationship with the lord. 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.
This hidden manna is the revelation of god that has been hidden in his word from the foundation of the world to. The white stone in the book of revelation refers to a person. In the bible, there is only one reference to god giving us a white stone with a new name. The book of revelation asv american standard version. These will rule and reign with him from that holy city of which they have become a part. On the white stone is written a new name that no one knows except the person who receives it. Nov 20, 2017 the book of revelation adds some details to this, listing some of the things you will receive in heaven. The book of revelation adds some details to this, listing some of the things you will receive in heaven. To the one who conquers i will give some of the hidden manna. Jun 08, 2016 the book of revelation is a mystery to most. The hidden manna and the white stone were my future. The hidden manna and the white stone sermon by bud brown. 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. In the book of revelation the color white denotes approval.
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