John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The end time in the book of revelation united church of god. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. 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. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title.
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 book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. Is there any book of the bible that sparks as much controversy and confusion as the book of revelation. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st.
The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. 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. 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 the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. 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. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. The book of revelation outlines the final showdown between god himself and his adversary satan, in the final days of mankind. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. This workbook on the book of revelation was designed for use in bible classes, family study, or personal study. 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 is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in.
Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon although there are short apocalyptic passages in various places in the gospels and the epistles, and an extended apocalyptic passage in the book of daniel in the old testament. So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. Bible scholars claim seals in book of revelation are broken. It has become a book which is the object of the widest possible divergence of interpretation. The book is also written to all believers everywhere. In the biblical book of revelation, jesus christ foretold many more signs of the time. What is new jerusalem in the bible book of revelation. What the modern reader or biblical scholar has to do is to try to read the text with. This long and detailed prophecy is in the last book of the bible, revelation.
The lions share of revelation chapters 6 through 18, give indepth details about the events, personalities and reasons for that fast approaching day of reckoning scheduled for our world. Four horsemen of the apocalypse meaning in revelation. New jerusalem only appears twice in the bible, at revelation 3. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which this book is an outstanding example. May 11, 2020 revelation is not a linear book of events, but is a book detailing all the events that will happen, not as a timeline from beginning to end. The book of revelation is addressed to believers, his servants, of the churches in seven cities of the roman province of asia. 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. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. The book of revelation is gods message to all who are concerned about the future. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka.
How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. Revelation rarely quotes directly from the old testament, yet almost every verse alludes to or echoes older scriptures. Regardless, god promises blessing to the student of this book rev. John, who wrote the bibles book of revelation, was the longest living apostle. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. In fact, revelation is a book in which all the great themes, seed plots, lines of doctrine and bible prophecy find their fulfillment. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1.
The book of revelation is the most detailed of the bibles prophecies concerning that coming intervention. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. 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 book was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
Questions in the lessons contain minimal human commentary, but instead guide students to study to understand scripture. This symbolic city represents a group of jesus followers, also called the bride of christ, who go to heaven to rule in gods kingdom. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. Introduction to revelation commentary on the bible book of. Bible verses related to the book of revelation from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order revelation 20. Those churches were in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadephia, and laodicea.
Youll grasp the meaning of each verse, youll understand every important symbol, and youll get the big picture of all that god has promised for those. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. The following historical events were significant to john the apostle and his audience. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. The class book material is suitable for teens and adults. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The book of revelation, the final book of the new testament, has some of the most dramatic and frightening language in the bible. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. 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. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. May 11, 2020 in the book of revelation chapter six, it mentions a scroll in gods right hand that is secured with seven seals, which, when opened, summons four horsemen that ride out on white, black, red, and pale horses to bring about death, war, famine, and plague upon the earth. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. Much intrigue has built around these four characters featured in revelation 6 that iconic art, books, and even movies such as xmen apocalypse have capitalized on these four horsemen of the apocalypse.
I think we make the book of revelation way too allegorical and complicated than it truly is. And no guide makes revelation more understandable than the smart guide to the bible. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. May 21, 2019 one of the more eerie parts of the book of revelation includes four figures riding horses. 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. The apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse into. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a.
An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Tom constables expository notes on revelation this is also available in the net. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The apocalyptic book of revelation uses symbols and old testament references to reveal a pattern of human rebellion and gods plan to overcome evil forever and create a new world.