Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. The names in this book are not saved on the basis of their deeds. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. However literal the prophecies may or may not be, the point is clear. 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. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible.
This book is filled with mysteries about things to come. 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 bible book of revelation with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. This very powerful and dynamic teachingtool on the book of revelation shines a light on the symbolism and the mysteries of god revealed to mankind in this great book. It does belong to a tradition of apocalyptic writing, which began in judaism in the second temple period. As a teenager, i remember being a bit frightened of the book of revelation. The book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. They describe the book and whats in it plus a few surprising things that arent. Even stranger, it was only one of many now forgotten books of revelation. With tom long, greta scacchi, colin friels, deborah mailman.
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. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. A summary of the revelation to john revelation in s bible. 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. Through the prophet joseph smith, the lord has given us vital keys to understanding the book of revelation, particularly the meaning of the seven seals. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible lahaye, tim, parker, timothy on. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible.
Many hail it as the pinnacle of prophetic vision, the cornerstone of the. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical. It is the final warning that the world will surely end and judgment will be. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Many verses in revelation apply to life today, whether we are living in the midst of one of the. The author contends that all that is prophesized will come about after the removal of the church from the earth at the coming of christ in the air. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place.
Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. 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. To read the word of god in this apocalyptic book without letting our imagination give us misguided interpretations, we need to understand the symbolism the same way the first readers did. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. 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 apocalyptic book of revelation is a symbolic glimpse. 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. To download the lectures to your computer, right click the link and select save as. This commentary outline of the book of revelation is written from a pastoral point of view with an understanding of the prophecy of the book itself as mostly yet to come. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Elaine pagels on what the book of revelation reveals wsj.
This lecture lays the foundation for the rest of the seriesestablishing goals, acknowledging anxieties, and engaging myths about the book of. To listen to each lecture online, simply click the link. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Lehman strauss attempts to unlock the mysteries of the book of. However, the quran which was revealed to the prophet muhammad is the only book of revelation which remains in its complete and unaltered form. Few biblical books have been as revered and reviled as revelation. I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. 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.
What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. An erotic mystery about power and sex, the entanglement of victim and perpetrator, and a mans struggle to regain his lost self. They are saved on the basis of christs being slain. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john.
Among them, several have also brought books of revelation. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. He who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the churches. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Revelation to john, last book of the new testament. They also discuss revelations structure and atmosphere of violence and suffering. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
Pursuing the climate of acceptance and inclusion ravi zacharias at ucla. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Update on december 17, 2019 by pastor jack wellman. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Muslims, therefore, believe in the gospel of jesus, the psalms of david, the torah of moses, and the scrolls of abraham. Complete overview of the book of revelation is less than 7 minutes. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. The book of revelation was likely written between a. The smell of acne face cleanser filled the room as i dove into mysterious depictions of fourfaced angels, beasts from the sea and land, of massive angels.
A downtoearth guide to understanding the most mysterious book of the bible. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus bible. A biography lives of great religious books beal, timothy on. 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.
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