The book of revelation reveals how the rapture of the church will take place. Take a look at the basic structure 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 unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Revelation, chapter 1 king james version christian.
Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. Charts on the book of revelation logos bible software. Revelation bible book with full chapters new international version. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.
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. There are no biblical references in the book so why does rupert thomson choose such a blatantly religious title. The first chapter introduces the book and how it was received. Revelation of john is one of the most difficult books of the bible. A study of what the book of revelation says about our lord jesus. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. This woman is obviously a figurativesymbolic figure, as the bible says she sits on many waters, and the kings of the earth committed sexual immorality with her. The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a.
Now you can actually see the visions just as they are described in the prophetic biblical book of revelation, with artwork created by christian artist pat marvenko smith revelation illustrated is an inspired series of paintings that take you through the whole scripture message in revelation. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The chief subject of the entire book is, beyond all doubt, that the lord cometh quickly. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. After this i looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. So now prepare to be amazed as we take a fascinating journey through the book of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. In this web site we will explain indepth, versebyverse, the second of these two great prophetic books the book of revelation. The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. Revelation closes with a vision of the future restored paradise in the new heavens and the new earth where righteous dwell securely forever.
A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,087,586 views 58. And he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. Book of revelation chapter outline the prayer room dallas. Revelation the book complete study of the book of revelation. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. 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 is composed of the things that john saw.
Please also see our other web site which is a versebyverse study of the book of daniel. The prologue verses 12 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to him to show to his servants things which must shortly come to pass. 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. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard i saying, blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the lamb for ever and ever. Christs letters to churches in sardis, philadelphia and laodicea. God would not have given it to us if its meaning were entirely a mystery. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 1. Useful bible studies revelation commentary study guide. Rapture in the book of revelation christian truth center.
The most important chapters in the book of revelation are the seven seals revelation 6. Chapter 6 describes the first 6 of the seals while the 7th seal is found in the first part of chapter 8. Chapter 10 understanding revelation and the timeline of. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and fall of the.
And i heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven angels, go your ways, and pour out the vials of. In these chapters god tells us what eternity with him will be like. Revelation 17, the 17th chapter of the final apocalyptic book in the bible, focuses in on the great prostitute and the beast. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy. John was one of the 12 disciples special students of jesus, who later became the apostles the first leaders of the christian church. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Seven trumpets are sounded seen in chapters 8, 9, and 12. And it is the purpose of an epilogue, or application, to force home the main subject of the book of revelation. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66 chapter novel called the bible. There are some parenthetical sections and chapters in the book of revelation that appear in the midst of the chronological order to present more details. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in.
Book of revelation chronological order pursuing intimacy. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. There are 3 sets of judgments in the book of revelation, the 7 seals are the first, followed by the 7 trumpets and then lastly the 7 bowls. Instead, it depicts the literary, historical, and theological backgrounds of revelation, arguably the new testaments most challenging book. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app. Looks at the songs of revelation 4 and 5, and their revealing descriptions of jesus the lamb.
A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. A collection of youtube video teachings from theologians and bible teachers worldwide on book of revelation chapter 1. Since the third section starts at chapter four, the first and second sections must be in the first three chapters. 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. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. He will be the final world ruler, also known as the little horn in the book of daniel.
The entire chapter is quite symbolic, but an angel explains to john the meaning of what he is seeing. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. And he warns the plagues or name taken out of the book of life if one adds or takes away plagiarizes in the 22th chapter. Since the book of revelation offers a prophetic look into the future, its fulfillment is also prophetic. Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65 books before they can truly understand its final book. The apostle john is chosen to proclaim the revelation of jesus christ.
The woman, who is referred to as the great prostitute, is the great city who rules over the kings of the earth revelation 17. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. This last book of the bible is written to the church. Jan 09, 2001 the book of revelation is a curious title for this disturbing and haunting story about the systematic,traumainduced destruction of an amsterdam based male dancers life. Revelation 4 niv bible after this i looked, and there. The book of revelation, or the apocalypse as it is also called, is the last book of the bible. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw.
Charts on the book of revelation is the first of its kinda charts book that does not seek to support specific interpretations of endtimes prophecies. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Chapters 17 and 18 the judgment of the great whore and the fall of babylon. Revelation a study guide about the book of revelation. The book deals with the afflictions, tribulations and ultimate salvation of gods people and emphasizes that gods vengeance will come upon his enemies. Hail and fire, mingled with blood, are thrown to the earth burning up a third of the trees. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Revelation was written in the last decade of the first century ca. The book of revelation ii chapters 1222 the bible youtube. 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.
And i stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. The following phrases and verses show that the book of revelation has a chronological order. And i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Mar 20, 20 if you are going to begin to understand the book of revelation, you need to have the correct interpretive key for it.
Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Another great resource for me has been the teaching of the book of revelation series by pastor. The book of revelation i chapters 111 the bible youtube. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. Book of revelation chapter 1 college of the open bible. John the divinean alternative name for the book of revelation was written by a prophet, it makes perfect sense that its interpretation is best given by another prophetespecially by the prophet who fulfills the prophecies in the book of revelation. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Includes three senses in which the book is the revelation of jesus christ the book s title. Literally, john was an eye witness of the revelation of christ. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Jul 08, 20 22 revelations mark of the beast exposed revelations ancient discoveries duration. Chapters 2 and 3 are letters to churches in seven cities that were in existence in. Revelation chapter revelation chapter begins with a beast the antichrist, raising up out of the sea, which represents the nations of the world.
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. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. John the apostle of the church represents the church in the book of revelation after god reveals what is the church, we see the heaven open and apostle john called to come up. The lord jesus christ handles each church by name and by deeds. 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. Pastor fisk teaches on chapter 1 and tells us what that interpretive key is. Chapters two and three contains personal letters directly from the lord to seve n churches. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. The book of revelation, part 2, chapter 23, the new jerusalem. In these parts of the book the people of earth are being judged and all three stories are connected together with. 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. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The key to understanding the book of revelation is to interpret it as literally as possibleit says what it means and means what it says.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Each letter makes some reference to the vision noted in chapter one. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. So, beginning with chapter four, the whole book is concerned with the things that must take place after these things. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret.
Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. The closing chapters of revelation present a glowing description of the new jerusalem with its streets of gold, its walls of jasper, its gates of pearl, and the river of life, which will flow eternally from the throne of god. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Revelation 17 and 18 are devoted to explaining the great whore and are not in a sequential time line within revelation. Each letter represents the church historically, doctrinally, and individually. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. 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.
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