I still thought revelation was about the end of the world, right. 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. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. The book of revelation is called t he revelation of jesus christ, and yet it is treated by so many as a side issue or a secondary matter. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. As its first verse declares, it is the revelation from jesus christ to show his servants what must soon take place.
Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Oct 21, 2016 revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. Others avoid it entirely, either out of fear of what it contains, or a frustrating inability to make sense of its strange images. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. Some christians seem fixated on it, comparing johns visions with events on the evening news. There is a choice to be made by every person living on this earth, and we are making that choice day by day whether we realize it or not. It provides ultimate assurance of salvation in christ. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation is one of the most difficult to understand. He gives a number of reasons why it is important for christians to understand the book of revelation. Book of revelation overview church of jesus christ. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur.
Bauckhams book will guide you into a richer understanding of the symbolism and their significance and literary art of johns prophetic imagination. T he book of revelation was given as a mysterious, closed and sealed book. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament, which reveal the prediction and description of the judgment day. In this book the author clearly explains each and every verses which is written in the book of revelation with proper context. Revelation 15 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st. John is explaining visions in terms they could understand 2. How to teach the book of revelation to teens synonym. Many christian evangelists and conspiracy theorists believe these events are already.
Unlike many other books on end time prophecy, this is a simple, easy to read commentary. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,626,287 views 58. One can only explain these symbols in connection with the holy scriptures as a whole and especially in connection with prophecy as a whole. The book of revelation conveys several stages of rhetoric persuasion of the audience. Irenaeus, clement, and eusebius wrote that after domitian died, john returned to ephesus, went to the churches, and appointed leaders, and set things in order. Messages from jesus to the seven congregations revelation 1.
What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. 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. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. Asia in this book is part of the country that we now call turkey. It is similar to the book of daniel, which god told daniel was sealed until the time of the end. It does belong to a tradition of apocalyptic writing, which began in judaism in the second temple period. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. What happens when you gather wealth by labor according to proverbs 11. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Check out how the latest lhm mens network bible study, explaining all the scary stuff in revelation, gives both insightand encouragement to. If you want to better understand the book of revelation and the end times. But if god wanted to hide this knowledge completely, he never would have revealed it in the first place. At christs ascension from the mount of olives into heaven in 33 a.
This, the shortest chapter in revelation, together with revelation 16, for which it is merely the introduction, again takes us through the whole cycle of time to the eternal judgment revelation 16. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Because the book seems cryptic in nature, it has become a source of great controversy. Apr 28, 2015 the book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. Is it really something that we can agree to disagree on, as is commonly believed those who are of this persuasion are ignorant of how the new testament is indispensably completed by this revelation of jesus christ. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on offthewall, but some of it serious and scholarly. The chief priests and pharisees were seeking to kill jesus. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple for.
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 vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. In our last message on this parable of the wedding feast, we discovered that jesus spoke this parable in the context of hostility. Revelations mark of the beast exposed 22 revelations ancient discoveries duration. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future.
A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. The book of revelation, quipped ambrose bierce, is a famous book in which st. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The book of revelation is the last book of the new testament. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. The revelation of jesus christ a commentary on the book. Revelation, the apocalypse easily the most misunderstood book of the bible.
Sep 30, 2015 bauckhams book will guide you into a richer understanding of the symbolism and their significance and literary art of johns prophetic imagination. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Paul spilsburys book is a close runnerup for my go to book for an introduction to revelation. While it is nearly impossible to teach the book of. Revelation explained part 1 jesus unveiled revelation.
Written centuries apart, we nonetheless see that they actually compose one book, each helping to explain the other in a way that only an omnipotent god could do. At first, the author warns the audience about the upcoming apocalypse, then the author describes its signs and shows. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. A series of visions, each one leading into the next. 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. We can understand the book even though we might not understand every signsymbol. There are no long drawnout theories or doctrines, but instead focuses on the clues given throughout the bible and facts from current events and history. 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. He also describes revelation as a window to gods plan for the world, having spent many years studying this book as a chronological presentation of gods revelation in jesus. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in the latter category. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1. 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. He had entered jerusalem for the passover and was teaching the people and new testament gospels. A vision of god on his throne in heaven revelation 4. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. The book is presented in the form of a great drama. Revelation 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Overview of the book of revelation introduction revelation 119. Even through all of this there is a clear structure. The book of revelation explained takes you on a easy to understand and eyeopening journey through the book of revelation. According to proverbs 11, when you gather wealth by labor that is, you work hard and wisely and you are diligent in your work you will increase that wealth.
The book of revelation is perhaps the most mysterious book in sacred scripture. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. 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. Others avoid it entirely, either out of fear of what it contains, or a frustrating inability to make sense of its strange image. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Book of revelation overview 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. The throne room and the scroll with seven seals rev. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple. Mar 01, 2020 the book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author.