The principal divisions of the book of revelation are the following. I was in the spirit on the lords day, and i heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet 11 saying, write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. The book of revelation kjv audio holy bible high quality. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. Saying, i am alpha and omega, the first and the last. Revelation matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. The very last book in the bible, being the twentyseventh in the new testament, and the sixtysixth in the bible as a whole, is the revelation.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Search with bible book abbreviations bible gateway. In the end, god and his people win, and evil will be forever defeated. The time for understanding the book of revelation is now at hand. Great prophecies in the book of revelation show how and when these catastrophic events will occur. Bible book of revelation commentary on the bible book of. The seven seals, trumpets, and plagues, with interludes 6.
Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john nlt. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. Shmoop bible guide to book of revelation characters.
It was written by the apostle john, towards the end of his life in approximately 95 ad. Bible study courses revelation bible study courses. 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. The book of revelation is the final book of the new testament, a stark account of the apocalypse and a prophecy of the world. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. What does the bible say about revelation knowledge. All the violence, destruction, bizarre and outlandish imagery, and cryptic symbolism make for a story that is difficult to read and even harder to make any sense of. From the beginning, the church of god has been blessed with prophecy. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The book of revelation new century bible beasleymurray, george raymond on. Revelation 1 esv prologue the revelation of jesus bible gateway. Revelation 1 1 the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god.
The punishment of babylon and the destruction of pagan nations 17. You may unsubscribe from bible gateways emails at any time. Revelation 22 new international version niv biblica. Only this view does justice to revelations claim to be prophecy and interprets the book by the same grammaticalhistorical method as chapters, and the rest of scripture. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Read through the book of the revelatuion twice by the end of the semester 2. All of historys events are culminated in this fantastic story of christs ultimate triumph over evil and the restoration of all things to their created design. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. This booklet contains vital understanding that will forever change your outlook on the future.
The book of revelation niv audio holy bible high quality. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. In the letters he applauds and chastises each church and he offers them advice on how to get back on track. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. They are recorded as apocalyptic events that were seen in the vision of the revelation of jesus christ, by john of patmos. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. What should we look for, and how should we live between now and then. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. Wikisource has original writing related to this article. On bible gateway, you can enter book abbreviations into the search bar to save time when you search.
Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Book of the revelation encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Apr 22, 2015 the book of revelation from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 66 please note we have slowed the speed of the original by 3%, so this speed and. 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 real meaning of the bible s book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. Dec 17, 2019 19 quotes from the book of revelation end time bible verses update on december 17, 2019 by pastor jack wellman the book of revelation is unique, in that it describes a series of visions that may or may be taken literally. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, to the saints who are in ephesus, and are faithful in christ jesus. For example, baptizing name father and baptizing them in the name of the father will both return matthew 28. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Just like in these few chapters of revelation where figures and symbols are cited, in the other parts of the rest of the scriptures there are also numerous items that warrant deeper study for which time is the. The book of revelation asv american standard version. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Book of revelation characters analyzed by stanford, harvard, and berkeley ph.
Introduction and benediction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave. Write a running verse by verse commentary of a chapter of your choice of the book of revelation should be at least 3 pages 3. The book of revelation, which is sometimes called revelation to john, apocalypse of john, or revelation of jesus christ is the last book of the new testament in the bible. God reveals a basic framework for understanding future events. Apr 29, 2015 the book of revelation from the holy bible new international version niv book 66 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed. The revelation research foundation has completed work on a 3d version of ezekiels temple, utilizing the drawings of mr. The book of revelation provides a powerful ending for the bible. These things saith he that hath the seven spirits of god, and the seven stars. The image and superscription of this book are truly sacred and divine, and the matter of it agreeable with other prophetical books, particularly ezekiel and daniel. If anyone takes away any words from the book of this prophecy, god will take away his portion of the tree of life and the holy city that are described in this book. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information.
Come explore the works of temple scholar frank shallieu. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. The bible the revelation, last book in new testament. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse.
In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. Many have wondered if the third temple will ever be built. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator. Daniel, recorded 600 years earlier, sets the stage for the larger and more detailed book of revelation, which describes many events nowhere else in the bible. You can follow the abbreviation with a chapter andor verse reference specified e.
Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. 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 apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. An apocalyptic letter, it relies on visions, symbols, and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis. Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth.
Many books have more than one accepted abbreviation. What the bible narrates from genesis to revelation is too overwhelming to comprehend. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. The revelation of john is the one book in the new testament that claims john as its author. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. New testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Bible gateway treats nameofthefather and name of the father differently. 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 book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Net bible and if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, god will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city that are described in this book. Is bible gateway affiliated with a particular christian church or denomination. Revelation 2 niv to the church in ephesus to the bible gateway. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Its principal subject is to discover the purposes of god concerning the affairs of the church, and of the nations as connected therewith, to the end of the world. Pack staggering events foretold in your bible will shock the whole world. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. The book of revelation from the holy bible new international version niv book 66 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed. The book of revelation is unique as the sole totally apocalyptic work in the nt. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. 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 22 eden restored 1 then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb 2. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. The book of revelation was written to seven churches as both encouragement and challenge. Use fewer words in your search, especially if youre unsure of the exact phrase. Revelation 1, king james version kjv the bible app. Eden restored then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of god and of the lamb down the. In its literary genre it resembles strongly the ot books of ezekiel, daniel, and. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. By the time the writings that are now included in the new testament were assembled in their present form, three letters and one gospel were also attributed to john. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation.
Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Physically attend at least 80% of all classes unless given special permission by the teacher for an absence 4. I am the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, and, what you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in asia. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. And i saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. The book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. The seven churches described in the book of revelation. Revelation bible study courses the book of revelation this course is designed as an expository study of the book of revelation, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture.
This framework is primarily laid out in daniel and revelation. The book of revelation the end and the beginning, the new testament and the bible culminate with this glorious description of the revelation of jesus christ. Much of the book of revelation is the story of worsening sin and the resultant suffering, climaxing in a time of woe never before experienced. W hen you study the book of revelation, one of the first things that you will look at are the seven churches listed in revelation chapters 2 and 3. Book of revelation simple english wikipedia, the free. There you will see seven actual letters from jesus one to each church.
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