Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. This commentary has been through advanced checking. 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 two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. The book of revelations, it must be admitted, is perhaps not the lightest read in the bible. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. The word apocalypse comes from the greek apokalupsis, which means uncovering or unveiling. Why was the book of revelation included in the bible. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
Oct 19, 2018 revelation was almost not included in the canon. The bible book of revelation with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. People of the roman catholic faith can this useful short summary of these bible scriptures for an online catholic bible. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. King james version this book was written to encourage persecuted believers and affirm their faith that god will care for them. Revelation 1 kjv the revelation of jesus christ, which bible. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, producing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. It has become a book which is the object of the widest possible divergence of interpretation. Many of the presbyters in attendance at the council of nicaea didnt want it in the bible.
Revelations primary theological contribution is to eschatology, i. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible by tim lahaye and timothy parker jul 15, 2014 4. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series richards, larry on. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the. 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. The name of the book, revelation, is a translation of the title in the original new testament greek, apocalypsis the origin of the other name by which the book is now known, the apocalypse. Using visions and symbols, the writer illustrates the triumph of good over evil and the creation of a new heaven and new earth. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. The greek term denotes an unveiling or uncoveringthus, a revelation.
Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. 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. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. The church is warned about sin and exhorted to holiness. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Like the quatrains of nostradamus, the book of revelation is steeped in code and mystery, though the purpose of the book is not to hide the truth, but to reveal events leading up to the return of christ. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. 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. 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. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. 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. In few other books of the bible is the ministry of angels so prominent. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Dec 17, 2019 19 quotes from the book of revelation end time bible verses update on december 17, 2019 by pastor jack wellman the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. For reasons we can only speculate on the decision to include it was made at the last minutetruly a cliffha. Johns vivid pictures of worship in heaven both exhort and instruct believers.
The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Seven trumpets, the last three of which introduce three woes revelation 8. Many people automatically look to connect any largescale disaster to revelation and see in it a sign of the end. Christianity wiki end times is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Book of revelation prophecies unlike all other new testament books, revelation is a prophetic book concerning the events of the last days. The book of revelation, the rapture and related bible prophecies have spawned a whole industry in recent years. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. The book of revelation is the last book he wrote around 96 ad.
The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming of the christ and the beginning of the apocalypse. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. I even want to suggest that the book of revelation is one of the most important books in our bibles. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2who has told everything he saw. From genesis to revelation, all you need to understand the old and new testaments trigilio, john on. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. But bible prophecy says devastating disease pandemics are on the horizon. Hal lindseys 1970 book the late great planet earth and the left behind series by tim lahaye and jerry b.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. In fact, revelation is a book in which all the great themes, seed plots, lines of doctrine and bible prophecy find their fulfillment. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. The wuhan coronavirus and the bibles prophesied disease. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it.
This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. God permitted him to reveal these things to his servant john in a vision. In fact, a lot of people find it both confusing and frightening, heavily accentuated as it is with allegory and terrifying visions of locusts with a sting like a scorpions and teeth like the teeth of. As the final book of the bible, the book of revelation brings to fruition symbolism found in genesis 3. Regardless, god promises blessing to the student of this book rev. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. 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. Seven bowls, each containing a plague representing a divine judgment to be poured out on. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation united states conference of catholic bishops. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
The book of revelation kjv audio bible full by alexander. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. The above summary details the bible people and summary of important events which occur in the douay rheims version of the catholic bible scriptures of the book of revelation. In revelation 6, john was inspired to write about the seven seals that lead up to the return of. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The book of revelation can be daunting and confusing to read, with its vivid imagery and sounds. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. However, johns aim is not to confuse the reader, but rather to bless them revelation 1.
An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. The first beast comes out of the sea and is given authority and power by the dragon. New testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. It is in this book that the victory of god as the god of history is seen in the culmination of the ages and the establishment of the eternal state. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. With the sounding of the seventh trumpet, the bible reveals that the mystery of god would be finished. The name comes from the greek term apokalypsis, meaning unveiling or revelation. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. This is why it is sometimes called the book with seven seals and is much neglected by many christians. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis. Besides the many books, there are websites, tv evangelists, lecture series, movies and videos. The real meaning of the bible s book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. In the book of revelation, the seven seals are the seven symbolic seals greek. This first beast is initially mentioned in revelation 11. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. 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.
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