He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
Revelation, leon morris tyndale new testament commentaries, eerdmans, 1984. 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 was written around 96 ad by apostle john when titus domitian was the emperor of the roman empire. The prophetic book of the new testament david malick. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. An introduction and commentary, homer hailey baker, 1979. 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. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. And christ sent his angel to show it to his servant john, 2 who has told everything he saw. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus.
Outside of revelation, examples of apocalyptic literature in the bible are daniel chapters 712, isaiah chapters 2427, ezekiel chapters 3741, and zechariah chapters 914. The bible book of revelation with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. An introduction to the book of revelation an argument of the book of revelation part 1. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible. John was the youngest disciple of the twelve disciples of jesus who became an apostle of the church. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. The last book in the bible is probably one of the most misunderstood. Jan 02, 2020 the description of the antichrist mentioned in daniel 9. The book of revelation is gods message to all who are concerned about the future. A vision of god on his throne in heaven revelation 4. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic.
Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Revelation s primary theological contribution is to eschatology, i. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. During the 1st century ce, judaism was composed of about 24 separate religious groups. How to study the book of revelation christian truth center. 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 discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. 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. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. 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. Worthy is the lamb, ray summers broadman press, 1951. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. The book of revelation is the revelation of jesus christ to apostle john thus to us christians. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series richards, larry on. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. More than conquerors, william hendricksen baker book house, 1971.
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. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy.
Revelation is traditionally attributed to the apostle john, who also wrote a gospel and three new testament letters. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. Many have considered the book of revelation to be a sealed book and unable to be understood. This bible study on the book of revelation covers the doctines of faith, revelation, satan and suffering. The book of revelation 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. 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. The church is warned about sin and exhorted to holiness. Revelation, alan johnson expositors bible commentary, zondervan, 1981. Revelation unveils events between god and satan in the end and describes the glory that awaits believers who endure suffering.
The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a. 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. In few other books of the bible is the ministry of angels so prominent. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. 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 book of revelation asv american standard version. Johns vivid pictures of worship in heaven both exhort and instruct believers. Messages from jesus to the seven congregations revelation 1. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. Revelation, lifechange bible study christian book distributors. New jerusalem, an expression that appears twice in the bible, is a symbolic city that represents the group of jesus followers who go to heaven to rule with him in gods kingdom. As its first verse declares, it is the revelation from jesus christ to show his servants what must soon take place.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. The book of revelation the smart guide to the bible series. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. All these prophecies come together in the book of revelation. The description of the antichrist mentioned in daniel 9. However, the word revelation comes from the greek name apokalypsis, which means a disclosure, a revelation or manifestation and to be revealed. 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. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. 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. This commentary has been through advanced checking. This study will fortify believers who are pressured to deny their faith and help them stand firm through gods word. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st.
What is new jerusalem in the bible book of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. And no guide makes revelation more understandable than the smart guide to the bible. Some of these were the sadducees, pharisees, essenes, various groups within the christian movement, followers of.
The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming. 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. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. 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. 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. 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 who believe in him. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Overview of the book of revelation introduction revelation 119. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear.
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