Their is no greater fortune than that of being saved. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. The entire chapter is quite symbolic, but an angel explains to john the meaning of what he is seeing. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. Now revelation chapter one, verse number one, the bible reads the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave. It is important to note that chapter one places a tremendous value on the relationship that we have as born again believers with the lord jesus christ. Full text of the book of revelation internet archive.
A prewrath understanding of the book of revelation warrants a fuller discussion than the simple outline given in the introduction. According to the first words of the book, god gave this revelation to jesus, who entrusted it to an angel to pass on to john. This book plunges you into a confusing array of dragons and trumpets and vials and seals, with many amazing sights and sounds and visions. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. John was one of the 12 disciples special students of jesus, who later became the apostles the first leaders of the christian church. Its time to discover the inspiring, down to earth, and meaningful message of a misunderstood book of the bible. Jan 11, 20 the book of revelation is saturated with symbolic language. When will christians receive their resurrection bodies. The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of gods people and emphasizes that gods vengeance will come upon his enemies. It dramatically tells the story of the triumph of good over evil the vanquishing of satan and the ultimate salvation of gods people through jesus christ, the king of kings and lord of lords rev. A careful examination of the book of revelation explains its purpose and what it is about. Advent this term comes from a latin word adventus and means arrival, presence. Written by the apostle john, revelation was a letter to churches in asia minor who were feeling the overwhelming effects of persecution from all sides.
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. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Revelation ids the only book of the nt devoted primarily to what. In revelation 7 jesus described 7 historical churches to john. Through vivid imagery, john writes revelation to reveal the end of human history, the return of. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Revelation a study guide about the book of revelation. John was one of the 12 disciples special students of jesus, who later became the. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app.
The structure of the book of revelation page 7 of 31 the outline of revelation there are numerous different ways of outlining the book of revelation. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The author identifies three distinct systems of interpretation of revelation. Starting in chapter 6 what two things will be evident through the rest of of the book.
These are, i guess you could say the two final prophets that the book expects to appear on the earth, like moses and elijah. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. As part of scripture, the book of revelation was given by inspiration of god 2 timothy 3. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Karen, many subjects in the last chapter of the book of revelation. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the. Chapter 17 begins with john being pro ached by an angel involved in the 7 bowl. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. Based on the computation of the trinity, the number for god is 3.
In our previous studies we have seen that revelation chapter 1. Revelation closes with a vision of the future restored paradise in the new heavens and the new earth where righteous dwell securely forever. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Another great resource for me has been the teaching of the book of revelation series by pastor. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. The book of revelation chapter thirteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to notice two beasts satan would use in making war against the saints 2 to offer an explanation consistent with the context in which the revelation was written as to the identity of the two beasts summary this chapter reveals two agents the dragon satan would.
Chapter 12 is so revised as to identify the woman as the church of god and the child that. The last days of babylon, chapter 23, the beast and his mark. Revelation 3 niv bible to the angelof the church in. In view of all this, it is apparent that the theme being unfolded in these chapters is the war the dragon wages against christ and his followers. Turn with me to revelation 21 please, revelation chapter 21. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Useful bible studies revelation commentary study guide. Of course, even after going over the books content, it can still be difficult to know what revelation is all about. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible.
John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Revelations symbolic visions are similar to what youd see in the old testament prophecies of ezekiel, daniel, and zechariah. Revelation was written to christians in the province of asia to give them hope and courage in the face of persecution. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Perhaps no single issue plagues the correct interpretation of book of revelation than its structure. Branding his claim on earth, the mark of the beast will apparently involve a mirror image of gods formula. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. What is it that makes us want to read the last chapter of a book first. 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. There are a total of 66 books in our bible, but there is only one book that promises some kind of a special blessing for those who will attempt to try and read it and keep the words, revelation, and knowledge that is contained in it and that one book is the very last book of the bible, the book of revelation. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Revelation, chapter 22 king james version christian.
Thus the church will experience most of the events of the book of revelation. The book of revelation unveils jesus christ in glory. As we noted in an earlier chapter, the book of revelation has shown us that satan has mimicked god, producing a trilogy of beast, false prophet and dragon. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, a 2 who gives witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ by reporting what he saw. Wycliffe commentary of all the symbolic numbers in the book of revelation, the number 7 receives prominence. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. For some reason, many people begin reading the bible with the book of revelation. The church will be on earth during the entire tribulation. Now, it is an utter impossibility, as it has been week after week as we have scaled, at times, several chapters, but tried to go through the book systematically which i think is the best way, because you can get bogged down in a lot of detail otherwise and yet its impossible to deal with everything in each of these portions that. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. Jun 04, 2016 the structure of the book of revelation page 7 of 31 the outline of revelation there are numerous different ways of outlining the book of revelation. The preterist school, the presentist school, and the prophetic school. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. Seven trumpets are sounded seen in chapters 8, 9, and 12.
It corresponds to the greek parousia coming or presence, or epiphaneia manifestation, appearance, or apokalupsis revelation, unveiling. In his message the man on the white horse he gives many insights concerning jesus return without retreat and also concerning the marriage supper of the lamb. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Revelation 22, english standard version 2016 esv the. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. It isnt what i have always been taught, but i am very glad for. The rapture will occur in the middle of the tribulation, after threeandahalf years. Subscribing to the latter, strauss holds that the largest part of the book of revelation is prophetic, and thus it applies to a period still future. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Chapter 12 tells us the origins and early history of the war. This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so.
This is part 20 of a chapterbychapter bible study series in the book of revelation. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. You will be able to explain to others and your family, of exactly what is going to happen in the end of the world. The book of revelation is divided into three parts. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title. The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. This last book of the bible is written to the church. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The significance of the number 7 in the book of revelation.
See why this compelling book of the bible is so worthwhile. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. We see the unity of the son and the father from the 1st verse a pure river of water of life proceeding out of the throne of god and of the lamb. Some would say the rapture is a part of the second coming, others that. Mar 20, 20 worldview everlasting, the organization, no longer exists.
Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. If so, chapters 1214 cover virtually the entire period of the book of revelation. The structure of the book of revelation slideshare. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled the seven new things, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland. The book of revelation asv american standard version. Could there be more to this final message than we realize. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. This book was a reminder that encouraged them to remain faithful.
The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. Revelation is the last book in the bible in regards to both location and what else. Full text of the book of revelation see other formats the book of revelation from gods word the holy bible, kjv revelation chapter 1 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. In our study of the book of revelation, we must start out with the clear. Advent has become a theological term used of christs appearances on earthhis first and second coming. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. The number 7 and the book of revelation a heart for god. The book of revelation is saturated with symbolic language. The woman, who is referred to as the great prostitute, is the great city who rules over the kings of the earth revelation 17.
Dec 28, 2018 blessed are those who read and study from the book of revelation. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Therefore, this book contains information god intends to disclose or reveal to humans, rather than conceal from us. 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. 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. Jul 08, 20 pastor steven anderson the book of revelation.
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