An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible by tim lahaye and timothy parker jul 15, 2014 4. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. Revelation the last book in the bible was written to tell us about the futureespecially the final conflict between god and satan, and the triumph of jesus christover all the powers of evil and death and hell. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net.
The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. Revelation the last book in the bible was written to tell us about the futureespecially the final conflict between god and satan, and the triumph of jesus. While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of those plagues, i believe there are a couple of reasons not to. The book of revelation describes this moment of satans return and judgment at the end of a 1,000 year period. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will. That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a.
Nov 11, 2018 the book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world coming to an end. Revelation is traditionally attributed to the apostle john, who also wrote a gospel and three new testament letters. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Regardless, god promises blessing to the student of this book rev. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in this case, future events. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. This commentary has been through advanced checking. He was a leader in the early church, and he probably wrote his documents after most of the other new testament books were already written. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader.
And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. But what does the biblical scripture say will happen. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the. John, who wrote the bibles book of revelation, was the longest living apostle. So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617.
John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The book of revelation asv american standard version. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. 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. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in.
The book of revelation not revelations is the last book of the bible, and describes the tribulations visited upon mankind at the end of the world which is often referred to as the end times, the ultimate battle between goodandevil, and, finally, the second coming of christ. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. In fact, revelation is a book in which all the great themes, seed plots, lines of doctrine and bible prophecy find their fulfillment. Is there any book of the bible that sparks as much controversy and confusion as the book of revelation. And i will never blot out his name from the book of life, but i will confess his name before my father and his angels. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series kindle edition by nelson, thomas, richards, larry. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend.
The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols. Many christian evangelists and conspiracy theorists believe these events are already. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. Mar 01, 2020 the book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times.
John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. The book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor.
The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. It has become a book which is the object of the widest possible divergence of interpretation. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant.
Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. 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. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1.
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