The hidden manna and the white stone sermon by bud brown. The hidden manna and the white stone series contributed by bud brown on oct 14, 2004 message contributor. 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. Below i have provided all of the references to the word white in the book of revelation to prove the meaning of righteousness. The ceremony is inspired by a quote from the book of revelation, let anyone who has an ear listen. Revelation 1 pastor cameron corbin white stone church. To him who overcomes i will give some of the hidden manna to eat. He that has an ear, let him hear what the spirit said to the churches. It is the illumined state of mind in which we accept our true spiritual name of i am, or christ. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the spirit says to the churches. The hidden manna and stone with their name on it that no one knows speaks of a secret provision and relationship with the lord. 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.
Is the urantia book the white stone foretold in the book of revelation 2. They could show anyone their white stone to prove their innocency. The white stone of the book revelation, what is it. 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. In the white stone watcher, a young man faces supernatural titans of war. To him that overcometh will i give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving 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. The scripture indicates that jesus will return on a white horse, but we know this rider cannot be jesus because he is the first of four riders that are sent as a judgment at the.
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 is a cleansed consciousness thinking and feeling, that is ready to accept the revelation of our true relationship to god as his son. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it revelation 2. In the bible, there is only one reference to god giving us a white stone with a new name. The book of revelation adds some details to this, listing some of the things you will receive in heaven.
In this course, perry stone will walk you through the book of revelation with imagery, graphics, props, charts and fundamental explanations. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it. We believe it is inappropriate to base the interpretation of symbols within the book of revelation upon pagan, nonjewish cultural practices. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 2. To him that overcomes will i give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knows saving he that receives it. 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. On the white stone is written a new name that no one knows except the person who receives it.
If you were to be tried for a crime, a white stone signified acquittal, and a black stone signified guilt. 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. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches. 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. The living bread is jesus christ, unseen in the earth and hence called hidden. To him who overcomes, i will give some of the hidden manna. Nevertheless, it is in perfect agreement with other scriptures that tell us that the saviors apparel will be red at his coming. They include the hidden manna, a victory crown, and fruit of the tree of life. Receiving the hidden manna and the white stone rev. Answering your question involves bridging a culture gap in biblical interpretation and growing in our appreciation for the grace of god in. This interpretation holds that on the stone is written the name of christ.
We encounter culture gaps in the bible whenever we read about customs and practices that differ from our experiences today. The hebraic book of revelation part 6c torah to the tribes. We are in the age where time slips away from us faster and faster because we are just so busy living life that we stop and realize time has gone and we arent sure where. Could the white stone point to jesus through the yahalom stone once adorning the breast of the high priest of israel. 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. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. This concept of a name becomes important at the end of the book, when only those names found in the book of life will enter heaven rev.
The white stone promisethe book of revelation prod. First, the white stone imagery comes from trial procedures in pergamum. White stone watcher is a new book written by author and content creator doug drake. Who is the rider on the white horse in the book of revelation. In ancient times a white horse was used by a conquering king who would ride into a city conquered. Posted on november 26, 2016 october 27, 2019 by book of revelation.
This same brilliance was used to describe the white stone that was revealed to john. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. 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. But with the lords help i think ive found my way to a fairly clear understanding of what it is all about. To receive a white stone means that you are free from condemnation. The ethiopic version, instead of a white stone, reads, a famous book. Another widely held explanation suggests that the white stone may be a translucent precious stone such as a diamond. 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. The historical backdrop of pergamum gives us some insight into the symbolism of the white stone. The white stone in the book of revelation refers to a person. To receive a white stone meant that you were judged as innocent and you are free from condemnation. In the book of revelation the color white denotes approval.
Net bible the one who has an ear had better hear what the spirit says to the churches. The hidden manna and the white stone were my future. 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. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it. The white stone mentioned by john is a personal urim and thummim given to each. The 12 gemstones of revelation goodreads share book. So with that evidence you would expect that the white horse of revelation 6 would also represent righteousness when taken at face value. According to this interpretation, the sacred white stone is a symbol of grecoromans residing in galilee who would receive light through the birth of jesus. I dont know about each of you, but i feel like 2018 has flown by.
At the time the book of revelation was written, a white stone was equivalent with innocence. Jesus concludes all 7 letters with with the words, he who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit. During the time that john wrote the book of revelation a white stone was equivalent with innocence. The white stone sermon by antonio silveira, revelation 2. What is the significance of the white stone in revelation. Let everyone listen to what the spirit says to the churches. I needed to read this in a hebrew time perspective. The book of revelation asv american standard version. May we all pray that there is a white stone with our name on it waiting for us in heaven. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text.
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. 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. 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. To the one who conquers i will give some of the hidden manna. In ancient times, the white stone was used in many ways. 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. Why is god going to give us a white stone with a new name. When we are transformed into a stone, we shall be approved by the lord.